Chapter 132
Ibuki Yuko heard the sound of Minami Yuuki shuffling around in his slippers and the rustle of him putting on his jacket. It seemed like he was really planning to go to Asano Nao’s place.
Wouldn’t that just let Asano Nao take advantage of the situation, making her the ultimate winner?
Ibuki Yuko turned over and sat up “groggily.”
After rubbing her eyes for a moment, she said to Yuuki, “I must’ve fallen asleep. Mom’s probably home now, so I’ll head back.”
Her petite face revealed no emotion, and her soft voice betrayed no fluctuations. She climbed out of bed, put on her shoes at the entrance, and walked out the door.
Once the door closed, the calm expression on her face vanished. Her brows knitted together, her cheeks puffed out, and each step she took was firm and heavy. When she pressed the elevator button, her finger seemed intent on pushing it into the wall.
Arriving home, she opened the door to find her mother, Ibuki Honoka, sprawled on the floor clutching a bottle of wine, fast asleep. Yuko had no idea when she’d returned.
Stepping over her mother’s body, Yuko went into her bedroom to reflect on why her plan had failed this time and to strategize for her next move.
She revised her list of threats, bumping Asano Nao above Chitose Kazumi. Then she began analyzing the two rivals again.