"Coco, let me tell you..."
Hoshimi Aya sat on a stool in the Milk Tea Shop, watching Coco make milk tea for her as she spoke.
She recounted everything that happened after she left—how she had intentionally lured the two men in black into an alley to give them a beating, as well as what had transpired at the Public Security Bureau.
"So, you're saying they were following you for a reason?"
"Aya, do you know who they are?"
"It's a pity all I know how to do is make milk tea; I can't really help you much."
Coco handed a finished cup of milk tea to Hoshimi Aya.
"It's okay, everyone has their own strengths."
"I think you're great, Coco."
"You're a good person, you can make milk tea, and it tastes delicious. That's already very impressive."
Hoshimi Aya looked at Coco and praised her.
After all, Coco was just an ordinary person; being able to do this was already quite good.
Besides, as a person, Coco was truly wonderful.
"I'm not as good as you say."
"I really only know how to make milk tea..."
Hearing Hoshimi Aya's words, Coco shyly shuffled her feet.
It seemed she was a bit embarrassed by Hoshimi Aya's praise.
"How could that be? In my eyes, you're excellent, Coco."
"They just haven't seen how great you are."
"You need to be confident, just like me."
"Although I can't find my confidence most of the time, I feel like I'm actually quite confident most of the time."
Hoshimi Aya looked at Coco and smiled.
She was quite confident when fighting, but when it came to socializing, she became a bit timid and couldn't muster any confidence.
Except in front of people she knew well, she was always timid and afraid to speak.
"Not really, Aya."
"I feel like you've always been very confident."
"When I first met you, you did seem a bit timid, but you've been very confident since then."
"Aya, socializing actually isn't that difficult. Just be a bit bolder."
Seeing Hoshimi Aya's dejected look, Coco encouraged her.
"Yeah, I hope so."
"I want to, but I just can't work up the nerve."
Hoshimi Aya nodded, agreeing with Coco.
Actually, given her abilities, it wouldn't matter if she said something wrong.
Even if she did something wrong, no one would say anything, but when it came to chatting with people, there was always an indescribable feeling.
Suddenly, the sound of a phone ringing came from Hoshimi Aya.
"Hmm?"
"Rin?"
"Why is she messaging me at this time?"
"Is something wrong?"
As she spoke, Hoshimi Aya took out her phone and checked the message from Rin.
Rin: [Aya, something terrible has happened!!]
[It's an absolute emergency!!!!!]
[Hurry back, we have something important to discuss!!]
complete aya: [What happened?]
[Wait for me, I'm coming back right now.]
After sending the message, Hoshimi Aya put away her phone.
"Coco, I have to go."
"The usual, three cups of milk tea."
"No, Coco, make it six cups."
"There should be some other people at home."
Hoshimi Aya said to Coco.
Coco nodded and began to get busy.
Soon, Coco had the milk tea packed and handed it to Hoshimi Aya.
After taking the milk tea and saying goodbye to Coco, Hoshimi Aya jogged back, her speed gradually increasing.
...
Ten-odd minutes later.
Hoshimi Aya returned to the Video Store carrying the milk tea.
"Rin, what happened?"
"Why did you call me back in such a hurry?"
"Did something happen?"
Hoshimi Aya asked as she placed the milk tea on the sofa.
With Hoshimi Miyabi there, and having given her a warning, surely nothing unexpected could have happened?
"Uh..."
"How should I put this..."
"Something unexpected happened on Miss Ya's side."
"Miss Ya has been arrested by the Public Security Bureau."
"That Bringer isn't a good person; he's in league with Sarah. We've been set up."
Rin said, clutching her forehead.
Despite being careful, they had still been outmaneuvered.
Hoshimi Aya: "..."
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