They had chosen Wakkanai City for this meeting because the northernmost city offered better secrecy.
The three of them arrived dressed entirely in black, which somehow lent them an imposing presence in the private room of the city's finest Japanese restaurant.
Something seemed to occur to Miwa Chisei, and she turned to glance at the haughty Satoru Gojo.
"Don't say a word."
Truthfully, bringing him along made Miwa Chisei uneasy, but she had no time to find anyone else she could trust.
Satoru Gojo gave a quiet snort and did not bother to answer.
The man doing business with Mei Mei was a tycoon from the ordinary world. He looked to be in his forties, with a powerful build and a sharp gaze. One look told her he would not be easy to deal with.
As Miwa Chisei entered the private room, his assessing gaze swept over all three of them.
"Are you Miss Mei's business partner?"
Miwa Chisei nodded and extended her hand, neither meek nor arrogant.
"Hello, Mr. Kato Teru. You can call me Star."
Kato Teru extended a hand to shake hers, speaking rather cryptically.
"I heard Miss Mei was a young woman. I hadn't expected her partner to be even more remarkable."
Miwa Chisei wondered whether her identity had been exposed, but the man continued.
"An equally outstanding lady."
Miwa Chisei relaxed a little, while Kato Teru's sharp gaze had already turned toward the two behind her.
"And these two?"
"My bodyguards."
At that, Kato Teru smiled faintly, sounding somewhat impressed.
"What a commanding presence. Even your bodyguards are exceptional, Miss Star."
Miwa Chisei maintained a faint smile, but inwardly she wanted him to stop talking before young master Gojo lost his temper.
"Let's dispense with the pleasantries. I approached Miss Mei and Miss Star because