Hearing this, Rudolph's expression changed.
That somewhat familiar feeling even made Sirius feel that the old Rudolph had returned.
But soon, her imposing aura completely dissipated.
Looking at Sirius's puzzled expression, Rudolph Symboli only thought for a few seconds, then spoke:
"You signed it using my seal, didn't you?"
"Yes, after all, only your seal could sign this document."
"I see, I understand, thank you."
The simple change in tone proved that Rudolph was ready.
Looking at her, Sirius was slightly puzzled.
But she just kept it in mind, then spoke about Tokai Roman:
"Tokai Roman said to return this to you."
Taking out a bank card, Sirius looked at Rudolph.
Looking at the bank card in Sirius's hand.
Rudolph Symboli was silent for a few seconds, then spoke:
"Shizen is back."
She knew that the bank card she gave to Tokai Roman.
Tokai Roman alone wouldn't return it, because she herself had financial difficulties,
so she would keep this money as emergency funds.
But if she returned this bank card, it meant that she must have made a decision.
Or someone helped her make a decision.
And now, there were only two people who could help Tokai Roman make a decision.
Tokai Shizen and Tokai Teio.
So...
Seeing that Rudolph had only just learned of Tokai Shizen's return, Sirius didn't say much.
After Rudolph gave up the power of the Symboli Family,
she no longer used the intelligence network she once had,
and Rudolph hardly ever went near the Shopping Street,
so she wasn't aware that Tokai Shizen had returned.
And looking at that bank card, Rudolph Symboli was silent for more than ten seconds,
then took the bank card:
"Sirius, I'll leave it to you from now on."
Saying this, Rudolph Symboli turned and left Sirius's presence.
And Sirius still couldn't understand why Rudolph would say such a thing.
But... after Tokai Shizen was mentioned just now,
Sirius Symboli knew that she should go check on Tokai Shizen's situation.
After all, her living condition had always been something Sirius Symboli paid attention to.
As usual, after dealing with the Symboli Family's affairs,
Sirius Symboli once again came to Tokai Shizen's restaurant.
The time she arrived there each time was never early.
After all, there were many Symboli Family matters to handle.
Sometimes, it would also be because of the harm Rudolph caused Shizen...
So, this time was no exception.
Standing in the darkness, looking at the brightly lit restaurant.
Sirius Symboli was silent for a few seconds, then pushed open the door.
"Welcome!"
Hearing this familiar voice, Sirius Symboli just smiled slightly,
then looked around the restaurant.
There weren't many people inside, as it was already very late.
Her gaze swept across the shop,
finally resting on Mochizuki, who was sitting at a corner table, looking at her.
Sirius didn't greet her; she just sat at an empty seat at the bar, then spoke:
"Do you have a menu?"
"Just a moment~"
Saying this, Tokai Shizen finally looked up.
Then she noticed Sirius sitting at the bar.
A finger held to her lips, Sirius Symboli was telling Tokai Shizen not to disturb Mochizuki.
Noticing this, Tokai Shizen just glanced at Mochizuki,
saw that she was currently struggling with her homework, and nodded.
Subsequently, a menu was placed in front of Sirius.
Looking at the menu in front of her, Sirius Symboli didn't say much;
she just flipped through the menu, then responded:
"This one, Oyakodon."
"Mhm, okay."
Saying this, Tokai Shizen turned around and began preparing the dinner Sirius had ordered.
As Tokai Shizen began preparing the Oyakodon,
Sirius Symboli just looked at the stew pot Tokai Shizen had been focusing on earlier.
A pot of stew was cooking in the large stew pot.
Sirius Symboli didn't know what was in that pot of stew,
but just from the aroma wafting from the pot,
Sirius Symboli could tell that it must be a rich broth,
but as for the specific ingredients, Sirius didn't know.
Thinking about this, Sirius Symboli didn't ask;
she just waited for Tokai Shizen to place the Oyakodon in front of her.
Before long, a serving of Oyakodon was placed in front of Sirius.
Gone were the exaggerated styling and baffling designs of a few years ago.
The Oyakodon Tokai Shizen placed in front of Sirius now seemed like an ordinary Oyakodon.
And looking at this ordinary Oyakodon, Sirius Symboli didn't say much;
after all, it wasn't a high-end restaurant,
so the simpler the finished product, the better.
Thinking of this, Sirius Symboli picked up a pair of chopsticks.
As she took the chopsticks, a bowl of soup was placed beside Sirius.
"If you don't mind, have a taste."
Saying this, Tokai Shizen turned back and began tending to the stew pot.
And Sirius Symboli looked at the broth in the bowl,
was silent for a few seconds, then began to eat.
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