Hishiri Adashino explained everything from beginning to end, embellishing the story along the way, of course.
It turned out that their pretend date back then, especially that French kiss, had made Laura jealous. That was why she wanted to transfer Hishiri Adashino to Africa to suffer.
Hishiri Adashino said, "See? Isn't this all your fault?"
Yuan Shikai said, "When you put it that way, it does seem to have something to do with me-not! Nothing would have happened if you hadn't insisted on adding your own little performance."
Hishiri Adashino said, "So you're refusing to take responsibility!"
Yuan Shikai said, "Come on, nothing happened between us. What am I supposed to take responsibility for? There's no way you can pin this on me."
Hishiri Adashino suddenly started crying. She said nothing, just sobbed loudly, looking utterly wronged and drawing the attention of everyone nearby.
Several passing homunculi began pointing and whispering. The scene made Yuan Shikai look like a man who had heartlessly abandoned his lover.
It was worth mentioning that, aside from their lifespans, the homunculi were now much the same as real humans.
Their emotional modules in particular were no different: they loved gossip and watching drama unfold. Between them, they had all the gossip in Trifas covered.
Yuan Shikai grabbed Hishiri Adashino's hand and dragged her into a room. Then he shut the door and pinned her against the wall with one arm.
Yuan Shikai said, "So, after all this, what exactly do you want me to do to help you?"
Hishiri Adashino said, "At least put in a good word for me with the boss. Hopefully, she'll withdraw the transfer order."
Yuan Shikai said, "Fine. I'll call her right now."
Hishiri Adashino said, "A phone call won't do. Why don't you write a letter instead?"
Yuan