After their soak in the hot springs, everyone returned to their own rooms.
Since young master Gojo had booked the entire inn, everyone enjoyed the luxury of a room to themselves.
Miwa Chisei held the beautifully wrapped box in her hand. When she lowered her arm, the yukata provided by the inn concealed it perfectly, making her hand look empty.
At the appointed time, Miwa Chisei arrived at the tatami dining room on the first floor, where the inn had already prepared a lavish spread.
Money really was a superpower.
When she entered, four boys in traditional robes were already seated on the tatami. Though their yukata were identical, each wore his in a completely different style.
Seeing Miwa Chisei empty-handed, Satoru Gojo clapped happily.
"Miwa didn't buy me a present. Get ready to sleep on the mountain behind the inn tonight."
Miwa Chisei said nothing and calmly sat down at the table. Not long afterward, a conflicted-looking Shoko Ieiri walked in holding something.
"Satoru, this is my favorite cigarette brand..."
Satoru Gojo made an OK sign.
"All right, Shoko passes too. You can go get scared to death on the mountain with Miwa tonight. What a surprise-I was hoping to watch her go alone."
With that, Satoru Gojo propped his face on his hand and looked curiously at Miwa Chisei, an unrestrained grin curling his lips.
"Huh? Didn't Miwa buy a present?"
Shoko Ieiri blinked in confusion, while Suguru Geto sat beside her, smiling without a word.
"Seriously? Bet it's some prank toy."
Satoru Gojo looked thoroughly unimpressed.
At that, everyone fell silent. Given the relationship between those two, a prank toy was entirely possible.
Miwa Chisei already regretted buying this guy a present. Was it too late to throw it away?
After hesitating for a moment, she took