As night fell, only Maruzensky was left in the shop.
As for others… thinking of this, Tokai just sighed with a touch of helplessness.
Teio and Mochizuki, due to previous reasons, both believed she wouldn't be back tonight, so they didn't come to the shop.
And Tokai Roman was also busy taking care of those two mischievous children.
So she wasn't at the shop either.
Therefore… looking at Maruzensky, who was only one table away from her.
Maruzensky propped her face with one hand, looking at Tokai, who was sitting opposite her.
And facing the other party's gaze, Tokai just tilted her head.
The two looked at each other, and after a brief silence disappeared and the subtle distance between them was closed.
Maruzensky finally spoke: "Shizen?"
"Hm?"
"I'm sorry."
"What's wrong? Why are you suddenly saying something like that?"
Saying this, Tokai moved her chair slightly, allowing herself and Maruzensky to look at each other directly.
Watching Tokai move her chair, Maruzensky just opened her mouth, then she responded: "It's about what happened before."
Maruzensky's words were full of apology.
Maruzensky's words made Tokai pause for a moment.
Then, she nodded and said: "Mm."
Such a simple response, this response made the air between Tokai and Maruzensky fall silent once again.
Evidently, what Maruzensky suddenly realized was something she had never realized before.
But even so, Tokai still responded immediately.
Although she still didn't understand why Maruzensky was apologizing to her.
But looking at Tokai, who accepted her slight apology.
Maruzensky's expression on her face changed slightly.
Then she shifted her gaze: "By the way, Shizen?"
"Hm?"
"What is it?"
"I want to fall in love~"
Maruzensky had brought up this question once before, two months ago.
At that time, Tokai had rejected her.
Because she still had something she hadn't recovered.
But now… "I'm sorry, Maruzen, I can't give you an answer right now."
Saying this, Tokai looked at Maruzensky: "I still have some things I haven't figured out, and only after I figure those things out can I give you a response."
Speaking these words, Tokai cast her gaze in the direction where there were no customers: "Is that okay?"
Looking at Tokai, who had turned her head and wasn't looking at her.
Maruzensky knew that Tokai was worried she would do something dangerous.
Maruzensky's expression changed slightly as she realized this, clearly understanding why Tokai was worried about it.
After all, her past actions hadn't been very good.
So, Maruzensky responded, "Okay, I'll be waiting for you."
Maruzensky's words made Tokai turn her head back to look at her.
Facing Tokai's gaze, Maruzensky simply smiled a little, "It's fine, I won't do those things anymore."
Saying this, Maruzensky shifted her gaze slightly, then continued, "By the way, Shizen?"
"Hmm?"
"Representative Chiaki and you seem to have an appointment about something medical?"
"Yes, Chiaki did mention it, and the test product will be out soon." Saying this, Tokai's gaze returned to Maruzensky.
Looking at Maruzensky, Tokai thought for a few seconds, then spoke again, "Once I recover, perhaps I can tell you something."
Saying this, Tokai adjusted her seat.
Maruzensky just smiled at Tokai's current demeanor, then shifted her gaze away.
Clearly, after realizing her own issues, Maruzensky wouldn't force the matter. She simply followed Tokai's thoughts and continued, "Shizen, what do you think you'll do for your date with Chiyo O later?"
"About that…"
"How about I help you plan the date itinerary?"
"No, I think it's better for Chiyo O herself to decide on such things."
Saying this, Tokai waved her hand, then continued, "Besides, you're not really trying to help Chiyo O, are you?"
"No~"
After immediately responding, Maruzensky spoke again, "Actually, I plan to follow them a bit, just to understand a normal date process."
Saying this, Maruzensky looked into the distance.
Clearly, she knew what she should do and understood how she should act now.
And after understanding these things, Maruzensky had the necessary conditions for whatever she did.
Realizing this, Tokai simply nodded, "I see, that's indeed a good idea."
After Maruzensky had sobered up, Tokai now felt much more relaxed, at least she no longer had to worry about when Maruzensky might abduct her.
Watching Tokai sigh in relief, Maruzensky didn't speak. She just turned her head to look at the closed shop door.
Then she shifted her gaze away, "I won't follow them…"
"Don't you want to learn anymore?"
"Everyone has their own ideas, so let's just forget about it."
Saying this, Maruzensky's gaze swept around inside the shop.
Then she responded, "Shizen?"
"What is it?"
"It's almost time, I'll be leaving now." Saying this, Maruzensky picked up the fashion magazine she had placed aside.
"Okay, be careful on your way~"
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Time went back several hours.
Looking at the medicine in her hand, Representative Chiaki frowned, then shifted her gaze away.
This was the first time she had been beaten to the punch in love, so she was very angry.
However, fortunately, she had been constantly tormented by Rudolph on the racetrack in the past, and she herself had always had issues with delayed starts.
So, after learning that Air Groove had not added the medicine she requested, she didn't care too much.
After all, this was just the first trial product, so there was no rush to do anything.
She just looked at the medicine in her hand, "I should send the medicine to Shizen first."
Thinking this, Representative Chiaki turned her head to look in another direction, towards Tokai's restaurant.
Representative Chiaki knew that Chiyo O didn't have as many ideas as she and Maruzensky did, so Representative Chiaki knew that Tokai would definitely return to the restaurant that night.
Therefore, she knew what she had to do.
She had to go see Shizen.
Thinking this, Representative Chiaki slowly moved towards Tokai's restaurant.
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