章 196: Coping

Earlier that day, Midori showed a copy of the invitation to her parents, with Takagi Ryuuji by her side.

Xiu Jin's eyes shook.

Aoi Xiu frowned, then she glared at Takagi Ryuuji. "Takagi-san, come with me." She stood from the sofa and strode towards the study.

Takagi Ryuuji strode in pursuit as instructed.

When they reached the lanai, Aoi Xiu sat on a wrought iron chair and gestured for him to sit opposite her.

He complied as he gulped subtly. He knew that the idea was too sudden.

"Takagi-san. You do know that this is stupid, right?" Aoi Xiu was blunt while keeping a skeptical face.

"Igarashi-kaichou..." Takagi Ryuuji felt embarrased and disappointed.

"Ryuuji-kun, this is just a coping mechanism for my daughter. I had known long ago that you hold a torch for her. Are you doing this in desperation?"