Chapter 100 - 98: Tatara, Eto & Noro
The quiet inside Anteiku was shattered the moment Renji Yomo walked through the door.
"Touka, what happened just now?" he asked sharply, scanning the café.
Touka stood behind the counter, arms crossed. "Aogiri Tree sent a few of their people here. Ayato was with them."
Yomo's expression darkened at the mention of his nephew's name.
"But Kanzaki handled it," she added. "They've all been driven off."
Yoshimura Kuzen stepped forward, voice calm but firm. "Ryoma-kun, thank you. You protected Anteiku when we needed it most."
Ryoma stood quietly, arms at his side, giving a small nod. "It's nothing."
Touka glanced between the store manager and Ryoma, surprised the manager had spoken so openly. "Manager, he's..."
She trailed off, unsure how to explain Ryoma's identity as a CCG investigator without casting suspicion. But then again, this wasn't just any Dove. Ryoma had saved her life. Saved Hinami and Ryoko. He was... different.
Yoshimura offered a knowing smile, already reading her hesitation.
It was clear. Touka trusted him now.