Satoshi set his bowl down gently, then glanced across the table.
"Kyouko?"
She lifted her head softly, still holding her cup. "Hmm?"
"There's a dinner event coming up," he said, voice calm. "A Fujiwara exclusive. Me and Satomi have been invited. It's quite important—every major corporation will be there. I believe Yamashita Corporation was invited as well."
Kyouko's fingers stilled briefly around her teacup.
Oh… that one.
The one Haruki told me about…
And asked me to attend with him.
She smiled gently, tilting her head slightly.
"What about it, dear?"
Satoshi didn't answer directly.
Satomi looked up and continued, "We were thinking… maybe you could attend the event as Father's partner."
Kyouko blinked once, then set her cup down carefully.
"Hmm… but you know I don't feel very comfortable around large crowds," she said, her voice soft and even. "Maybe Satomi should attend with you, dear."
Satoshi let out a quiet sigh.
