"What's taking so long? Come in, quickly."
Hearing the door creak open, Inoue Kotomi complained before turning back to greet her friends who had not yet turned off their motorcycle engines. But as she prepared to step through the doorway, she found a tall young man standing silently in the foyer, as unwavering as a rock amid turbulent waves. His figure, draped in shadows cast by the light, blocked her way, causing her heart to flutter with unease.
"Who are you? And where's my mom?" Kotomi was not scared, considering she had eight friends with her, plus, she didn't believe it was plausible for a robber to be so bold as to just waltz in through the front door.
"He's mom's new colleague. Mom had too much to drink, so he brought her home", said Inoue Chizuru, emerging from behind Tang Zheng. She gave her sister a cold look before attempting to signal her with her eyes, but a large hand was placed on her shoulder, stopping her.
