That day, Akane Kosaka, who had spent all her time drifting around the otaku world, finally gained a profound understanding of the power wielded by top-tier conglomerates. Looking at Sogo Doma, whose eyes showed not the slightest emotional fluctuation, the indifference he radiated filled Akane Kosaka with deep fear. Luckily, she had backed down quickly enough just now...
"Clang..."
Just as Akane Kosaka was feeling fortunate, the door to the room opened again, and a rather handsome young man walked in. "Sorry, BOSS, I'm late..."
"Iori, did you come alone?" Akane Kosaka frowned, though she unconsciously felt relieved. Fortunately, only Iori Hashima had come. She had almost forgotten that Iori had just wanted to find that Tomoya Aki. If that guy came here, would this dangerous man before her take it as a provocation?
"Yes..." Unaware of what Akane Kosaka was thinking, Iori Hashima looked somewhat awkward. "Tomoya-kun seemed to have something important to deal with..."
It was no wonder he felt awkward. In Iori Hashima's view, Akane Kosaka was standing up for Tomoya Aki. Yet when he found Tomoya Aki, the other party had acted as though he did not exist, even telling him that unless he apologized, he should not expect a response.
Still, it was precisely this passion Tomoya Aki displayed for the two-dimensional world that Iori Hashima admired and pursued. But no matter how much he loved it, there had to be a time and place for it, right? Iori was standing up for him now, yet he was acting so unappreciative...
Iori Hashima shook his head and ultimately chose to come alone.
"BOSS, this is...?" Iori Hashima knew his place. He did not dare stand too close to Akane Kosaka, only remaining off to the side as he looked from afar at Sogo Doma, who