They arrived at the principal's house, and Renn knocked gently, waiting for an answer. For a long moment, there was no response, and just when Kaito was about to knock again, the door creaked open. A heavyset woman stood there with a stick in her hand, her face stern as though she was ready to strike whoever dared disturb her. But when her eyes landed on two strangers, she froze, lowering the stick just before it could swing, her voice sharp with suspicion as she asked who they were and what they wanted.
"Principal Jane, right?" Renn asked softly, forcing a smile in the hope that she would see they meant no harm.
Her frown deepened, and she crossed her arms. "That depends on who is asking. Who are you?"
