Ding-a-ling~~~
Hearing the sound at the entrance, the black-haired waitress tidying the tables paused and straightened, looking toward the door.
Humans?
Two young people, appearing like students, had just entered. Irimi Kaya sniffed the air, slightly taken aback.
Such rare customers...
Muttering to herself, a standard welcoming smile spread across her face.
"Welcome."
Scanning the empty shop, Hiro, holding Asuna's right hand, casually chose a spot near the window.
He sat down, ignoring the menu, and looked at the long black-haired waitress approaching with a smile.
"Is Manager Yoshimura here?"
Looking for the manager?!
The smile on Irimi Kaya's face stiffened for a moment.
Enji Koma, wiping the counter behind her, also paused and frowned at Hiro and Asuna.
Fortunately, her experience allowed her to quickly regain composure. She smiled again and replied softly:
"Manager Yoshimura is upstairs, teaching his daughter. If it's just a regular order, there's no need to trouble him. If you have other matters, I can relay them for you."
Before Hiro could respond, Asuna, on his left, exclaimed in surprise.
"Eh? Hiro-kun, you know the manager of this coffee shop? I wondered why you picked such a remote place. Were you trying to save money...?"
Hiro felt speechless.
"...Do I look stingy? Besides, the person I know isn't the manager-it's the manager's daughter. And it's not just me; you've met her once too."
Although you don't recognize her... he added silently in his mind.
"I've met her once. When was that?"
Ignoring Asuna's question, Hiro looked at Irimi Kaya.
"When I last parted with Eto, she said if I needed to find her, I should come here and ask for the manager. Although I'm here for Eto this time, you can decide whether to notify the manager or Eto. Lastly, I'll have a cappuccino, no sugar. What about you, Asuna?"
"I'll have the same as Hiro-kun." Asuna, still slightly puzzled, replied.
"Understood, please wait a moment."
Watching Irimi Kaya pass the counter and ascend the staircase, Asuna still hadn't recalled who the "manager's daughter" was.
"Nene, Hiro-kun, who is this manager's daughter? Give me a hint?"
A hint of endearing pleading appeared as Asuna moved closer, almost pressing against him.
If Niima or that blind-date partner, or both, saw this... would they go berserk?
Lowering his head to the school uniform only centimeters from his elbow, Hiro considered the thought.
"Hint... the first day of school, I met her with you."
"The first day?"
The girl's confusion deepened.
A little over a minute later, before their coffees arrived, the kind-faced elderly manager with short silver-white hair-Yoshimura Kuzen-appeared quietly nearby.
"Young man, what business do you have with my daughter?"
"Nothing major. I happened to be passing through the 20th ward and wanted to see her."
Hiro patted Asuna's shoulder and introduced her.
"This is Eto's classmate, Yuuki Mikan's older sister. I don't know if she mentioned her to you."
"Hello."
Asuna smiled politely, though internally confused.
On the first day of school... Mikan's classmate? I don't recall this.
Moreover, if she's Mikan's sister, she must be in middle school. One goes to high school in Saitama, the other to middle school in Tokyo... How do Hiro and the manager's daughter know each other?
Yoshimura Kuzen recalled the name "Yuuki Mikan," one his daughter often mentioned.
Yuuki Mikan... the friend who knew Eto's identity but didn't report her or distance herself. A friend of Eto bringing her older sister here is rare-and good.
The old man's smile softened further.
"Yuuki Mikan... I've heard my daughter mention her, but I didn't know about her older sister. I apologize, young lady."
"Please don't worry."
Though puzzled, Asuna maintained her composure, displaying her upbringing.
"Do you need me to call Eto down?"
"Not yet." Hiro shook his head.
"Asuna and I are waiting for someone. We'll speak later."
Ding-a-ling~~~
At that moment, the shop door bell rang again.
Yoshimura Kuzen, as manager, glanced toward the entrance.
"Welcome."
A middle-aged woman entered, her cold expression exuding authority.
Behind her, a smiling man in a suit followed.
"...."
The woman frowned at the shop's decor.
Ignoring Yoshimura Kuzen, she led the man to sit opposite Hiro and the others.
"Setting aside why you moved temporarily to a low-class coffee shop, what's going on with this man beside you? Asuna! Shouldn't I have informed you by phone?"
Seeing the tense atmosphere, Yoshimura Kuzen's expression darkened slightly, showing mild displeasure.
An enemy of Eto's friend? No, that's exaggerated.
Someone from the opposing side... probably.
Silently observing the man and woman opposite Hiro, Yoshimura Kuzen turned away, leaving the four of them to the situation.
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