The three of them finally met at the hotel Mei Mei had booked. Apparently, it belonged to one of her business partners, so they turned a blind eye to their ages.
Satoru Gojo sat on the sofa with his legs crossed, looking as smug as could be.
"Miwa, you're the one asking me for a favor here."
Miwa Chisei took a deep breath, trying to calm herself down.
"It's a favor for Mei Mei."
Satoru Gojo gave a soft snort. "Like I give a damn."
Hopeless. Absolutely hopeless. Why did someone this unreasonable even exist?
So Miwa Chisei turned her gaze to Suguru Geto, and sure enough, he smiled.
"Miss Mei only needs us there as window dressing. You'll handle the actual negotiations."
At least Suguru Geto knew how to behave when it mattered. Miwa Chisei nodded, her fingers idly tapping the armrest of her chair.
"Mei Mei said this person has a lot of influence in Hokkaido. That's why we need to trouble you two."
Suguru Geto sounded rather reflective.
"To think you really did end up getting involved with Miss Mei. Or should I say I saw it coming?"
Satoru Gojo still remembered the hundred-thousand-yen incident. Even now, he suspected the two of them had teamed up to scam him.
"All you care about is money."
For once, Miwa Chisei didn't argue. She propped her cheek on her hand and studied the two of them, her mind on other things.
Great height, great builds. Using them as window dressing is pretty extravagant, but they'll definitely improve the odds of success.
"Black suits would work better for bodyguards, right?" Miwa Chisei nodded to herself. "Geto, should you wear sunglasses too?"
Suguru Geto's smile was gentle as he replied calmly.
"I don't have any. Sorry for making you foot the