I sent the luggage to the storage system while Julie and Hannah changed into their outfits, getting ready to leave. I followed suit, slipping into a tailored suit before we headed straight to Yuko's apartment.
Hannah had already called Haruna, asking her to meet us downstairs, so by the time we arrived, both Haruna and Yuko were waiting outside. I parked the car and stepped out—only to find Yuko staring at me in stunned silence, her eyes fixed on my suit.
Before I could react, Haruna rushed forward, throwing her arms around me and planting a kiss on my cheek. "Jack, you're finally here!" she exclaimed.
Yuko snapped out of her daze with a sharp "Haruna!"—her voice laced with something unreadable. Avoiding my gaze entirely, she shoved her luggage toward me without a word, then climbed into the backseat beside Haruna and Hannah. I loaded the bags into the trunk and slid into the driver's seat.
