The affiliated junior high wasn't far away; it was only a ten-minute walk.
Sato Hayato kept reminding himself not to look around too much, lest he accidentally expose Fang Cheng.
Nervous, he arrived at the junior high school gates and immediately spotted his sister waiting there.
Among the junior high students, Sato Mai stood out for both her looks and her figure. At the school gates, she was like a crane among chickens.
When she saw her brother, Sato Mai hurried over and nervously clung to his arm.
"Brother, you're here."
Although the siblings got along well, they rarely acted so affectionately.
But lately, the ever-present stares had left Sato Mai on edge. She had to stay close to her brother to feel even a little safe.
Seeing his sister's tense expression, Sato Hayato felt a pang of sympathy, but also breathed a sigh of relief.
Fortunately, it was Xiao Yi today. If it had been Koma, with her tsundere personality, getting her to listen would have been a real challenge.
"Come on. I'll buy you some snacks."
Following Fang Cheng's instructions, Sato Hayato didn't rush to take his sister home. Instead, he planned to wander around for a while longer, giving Fang Cheng more time to observe.
Sato Mai gave her brother a curious look, then said happily, "Sure! I want to try the new pastries at ASTERISQUE."
Sato Hayato had been ready to splurge on a treat for his sister, but immediately clutched his wallet. "Let's go somewhere else!"
"Aww, no! You said you'd treat me."
"No. Somewhere else!"
The siblings bickered as they gradually walked away. A black sedan parked by the road started up and followed them from a distance.
Fang Cheng immediately noticed the black sedan tailing the Sato siblings.
The car wasn't exactly following