The next day, Reika returns to Nakahara Boxing Gym. This time, sitting in the passenger seat is a girl her age, Miyuki Kugimiya, her high school friend who now studies at Tokyo University.
Despite being a student, Miyuki looks more like an office worker today, dressed in a sharp formal suit, and a notebook resting on her lap.
"Remember, you're one of my father's employees now," Reika reminds her.
"I know, I know…" Miyuki replies with a tired sigh. Then she blinks. "Ah, wait… what's your father's company again?"
Reika shoots her a glare. "Nexus Sport Network. NSN for short. Always say NSN first before you bother explaining what it stands for. You get it?"
Miyuki grins wide. Finally, Reika unlocks the door and they both step out of the car together.
Who knows what she's planning now. But Reika's heart hammers against her ribs, the kind of beat that comes when you're afraid your plan might collapse before it even begins.
