In a panic, Yamada Machiichi dashed into a store on the street.
Most shops had long closed, with only a few left open. The shopkeeper, a kind old lady, was tending to some flowers. When she saw him looking so disheveled, she was surprised for a moment, then pointed to the backyard, telling him to hide in there.
Yamada Machiichi hurriedly hid inside, crouching into a bush, concealing himself completely, holding his breath.
Suddenly, a weak voice came from nearby: "…Brother, who's chasing you?"
Yamada Machiichi almost jumped in fright. Looking closely, with short brown hair, a black headband, and shining eyes—it turned out to be Wang Xingkong.
He had randomly hidden in a place, only to find another person crouching there with him!?
"Are you here for a pull… ugh, why am I still making references at a time like this, I can't stand anime anymore." Yamada Machiichi lowered his voice: "Wang Xingkong, why are you here?"
