Chiyoda Ward? Simao? Nu?
Led by a waiter, Luo Shu, dressed in casual clothes and carrying a laptop, pushed open the door to the private room reserved in advance.
"Good afternoon~ Luo Shu~"
Inside, a pink-haired girl with striking eyes and a curvaceous figure rested her chin on one hand and waved at Luo Shu.
Unlike the smiling Him, however, Tachibana Kirika, who sat opposite her with her blond hair pinned up and dressed like an office professional, gave a scoff.
"You're too slow."
"It actually took a full thirty minutes from when you messaged us to when we met."
"In that much time, those Metropolitan Police Department lackeys have probably pinpointed my whereabouts."
Before Luo Shu could respond to Tachibana Kirika, Him laughed beside her.
"Don't be so petty, Kirika. It doesn't matter if the Metropolitan Police Department and the Onmyoryo track us down. We'll have to tell everyone about the Ghouls sooner or later anyway~"
Tachibana Kirika gave Him, who was playing dumb, a speechless look.
"Is that what I'm concerned about?"
Was she talking about the investigation report on the Ghouls? She was talking about those old bastards monitoring her movements, all right?
"Don't worry. I didn't notice anyone watching before I came in."
As Luo Shu spoke, he closed the private room's door, walked between the two women, pulled up a chair, and sat down, setting his laptop on the table.
Once all three were seated around the table, Him enthusiastically greeted Luo Shu.
"Would you like some dessert, Luo Shu? The Snoopy chocolates here are really cute~"
As she spoke, Him gave Luo Shu a playful wink, her expression brimming with charm.
But the moment she finished, Tachibana Kirika cut her off.
"If you want some, order it yourself. Don't drag other people into it."