This meeting between Mashiro and Ayano Iida could be considered an unpleasant parting. In truth, no one could possibly leave satisfied after having a cup of water poured over their head.
"Does Sogo often get physical...?" Mashiro suddenly asked on the way back after a long silence.
"Probably..." Sogo Doma replied absentmindedly, his hands clasped behind his neck.
Having received her answer, Mashiro Shiina unconsciously clenched her fists.
"Still, I only get physical when someone offends me."
Mashiro unconsciously loosened her clenched fists again.
"Did Ayano offend Sogo?" Mashiro Shiina asked in confusion.
"Idiot, you're someone who can see Umaru Color. How could I let that woman fool you into drawing some raunchy manga? Oh, right, there's also a master of raunchy manga at school who's been in that business for ages and still hasn't managed to come ashore..."
"But Sogo was really forceful when he did it..." Mashiro suddenly said as she looked at Sogo Doma, who might or might not have been explaining himself.
Sogo Doma: "..."
"Mashiro, don't phrase it so weirdly, or you really will end up going into that business. I'm not lying—once you go in, it's hard to come ashore. Some other day, I'll find that manga artist from school who went into that business and have her talk to you. Then you'll know just how terrifying it is after you go in..."
Meanwhile.
Ayano Iida, whose head had been drenched in water, was furiously talking to someone on the phone.
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"Chihiro, just who exactly is that guy taking care of your cousin?"