Jiang Ce was taken aback for a moment. Was this… me being put in the friend zone? he wondered silently.
Little did he know, Yu Xuzi was looking on with extreme jealousy. How come I never get friend-zoned like that?
Having said her piece, Kawasaki Aokiko turned and went down into the cabin. She only reminded them to call her when it was time to eat before closing the door and falling into a deep sleep.
Only then could Jiang Ce and his companions truly enjoy some peace and quiet. Although this trip to Kyoto hadn't yielded precise information about the Jade Pendant, they at least knew the whole affair was related to the Sakura Guard Squad. Or, to put it another way, the Sakura Guard Squad had taken an interest in matters concerning his parents!
