Behind them, according to Miss Chiba, those people who rushed over were all bodyguards from the Otome family.
As for the ultimate fate of those three burly men, no one asked, no one told.
"Doing good deeds without leaving a name is not a good habit..."
At that time, when Otome Yumeko was telling her story, she was snuggled up in Haruka's embrace, reaching out to touch the handsome face of the youth as if cherishing a priceless treasure.
Had that young man not barged in to buy her some time, would she be at the bottom of Tokyo Bay by now?
Was there even a sliver of a chance she would have been rescued?
She didn't know, nor did she want to know. Miss Chiba never bothered herself with such thoughts; she just needed to know that Haruka Yuzan was the one who saved her.
What else mattered? As long as she has this young man before her...
...
"Meow?"
Roast Meat meowed from Haruka's embrace. This poop scooper seemed lost in thought about something again.
