Chapitre 221: Chapter 221: Reunion
Masumi Sera arrived in Jimbocho, located in the Chiyoda district.
This area is filled with shops selling antique books, making it a famous street for bookstores in Tokyo.
It was also the location where Sera Masumi had arranged to meet Yoko Okino today.
She climbed the creaking wooden stairs and descended into the basement of a second-hand bookstore.
After a few seconds, the narrow hallway expanded into a larger space.
There was a small café there.
Masumi Sera entered and took a seat in the innermost corner of the café, where she met Yoko Okino, currently Japan's top entertainer.
Today, Yoko Okino wore a baseball cap.
Her long, recognizable brown hair was tied into a high ponytail that passed through the hole at the back of the cap.
With that appearance, she truly looked like a young university sports student.
If you think about it, Yoko Okino, who was only 22 years old this year, should technically be in college based on her age.
Masumi Sera looked at Yoko Okino, who was dressed simply yet couldn't hide her outstanding aura.
In her heart, she couldn't help but sigh at the strength of the Akikawa family's genes.
Whether it was younger brothers or older sisters, they were all so strikingly attractive that it was impossible to ignore them, no matter the occasion.
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"Sorry to keep you waiting, Miss Yoko."
Masumi Sera said to Yoko Okino.
She then saw Yoko push the menu gently toward her and smile slightly.
"It's really troublesome for you, Miss Sera, to come all the way here."
"Please order whatever you like; it's on me today."
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"That's fine. After all, it's not easy for someone like Miss Yoko to find a place where she won't attract attention."
Masumi Sera took the menu and smiled at Yoko Okino.
At the same time, she couldn't help but sigh internally at the familiar scene before her.
Just a few days ago, she had invited Akikawa Kyousuke to a café in Shibuya.
And today, a few days later, Yoko Okino was treating her here.
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Sera Masumi knew that Yoko Okino wasn't being polite but was genuinely wealthy.
So, she didn't hold back.
After pressing the button to call the waiter, she ordered the recommended cake on the menu and a cup of classic iced Americano before finishing her order.
As for Yoko Okino, she also ordered an iced Americano and asked for milk.
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'As expected of siblings, they have similar tastes.'
Sera Masumi still remembered Akikawa Kyousuke ordering a café au lait.
Except for the slightly different ratio of coffee to milk, there was essentially no difference between a café au lait and an iced Americano with milk.
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After the waiter left, Yoko Okino smiled and started chatting with Sera Masumi.
Her attitude was as gentle and friendly as ever.
However, now that Sera Masumi had been reminded by her mother, Mary Sera, she was no longer fooled by Yoko Okino's superficial demeanor.
She maintained her usual composure and responded to Yoko Okino's words accordingly.
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After a while, the waiter placed their food on the table and left.
Yoko Okino got straight to the point.
"Miss Sera, I heard that the car accident case involving Kou-chan has been resolved, right?"
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'Here it comes.'
Sera Masumi thought to herself.
She nodded slightly.
"I found the real culprit based on the information you provided, Miss Yoko."
"The only pity is that the real murderer is already dead," Masumi Sera said.
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"Eh?! Is that so?!"
"Miss Sera, you're truly amazing!"
Yoko Okino showed a surprised expression, covering her mouth in astonishment.
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"May I ask the name of the real murderer?"
"I don't know their real name. I only know they were part of a malicious and terrorist organization."
"Is that so?!"
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Upon hearing Sera Masumi's words, Yoko Okino's pretty cheeks briefly filled with surprise.
But after seeing Yoko's expression, Masumi couldn't help but inwardly admire her acting skills.
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Sera Masumi didn't follow along with Yoko Okino's feigned surprise.
Instead, she spoke directly:
"Miss Yoko, you've known for a long time that the people pursuing you are from that organization, haven't you?"
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After Sera Masumi said this, she saw Yoko Okino, who had been maintaining her surprised expression, instantly close her mouth.
The look in her eyes changed slightly as well.
Yoko's reaction was enough to prove that Masumi Sera had just guessed her thoughts correctly.
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Masumi Sera seized the opportunity, narrowing her eyes as she looked at Yoko Okino and continued:
"To be honest, I nearly died at the hands of someone from that organization a few days ago."
"I misjudged their strength and thought I could handle everything on my own."
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"Miss Yoko, I'm not interested in investigating why you hid such important information."
"But now I know that what you said at the hospital—that you had no idea about the identity of the people chasing you—wasn't true."
"Now, I just want to know the reason why the organization is targeting your mother."
"And how Akikawa will be affected once her former name is revealed."
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After hearing Sera Masumi's words, Yoko Okino set aside the feigned surprise on her face.
But now, after hearing what Masumi said, a deeper shock appeared on her cheeks.
Masumi Sera saw Yoko Okino open her eyes wide in surprise.
The gaze Yoko gave her was also filled with fear.
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Masumi Sera picked up the fork on the table and gently cut a piece of cake.
She brought the cake to her mouth, chewing carefully, silently savoring the cream's smooth texture and the hint of sweetness, which wasn't overly sugary.
Her expression remained indifferent.
It was as if this entire situation was nothing more than trivial reasoning for her.
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This wasn't a negotiation, but it was better than one.
To obtain more information, Sera Masumi needed to secure the upper hand in this dialogue with Yoko Okino.
Whoever hesitated first would be caught.
This would be a crucial turning point in deciding who held the power in this conversation.
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Yoko Okino stared at Masumi Sera in shock for a long time before her expression slowly faded.
She then said:
"Miss Sera, since when has your relationship with Kou-chan become so good that we're now addressing each other by surnames?"
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"Huh—?"
Masumi Sera, caught off guard by these unexpected words, couldn't help but exclaim in confusion.
(End of Chapter)
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