Chapter 2: The Marks Left
"I'll take this apartment!"
The moment Kasumigaoka Utaha declared her decision, the real estate agent scrambled through her bag, practically yanking out the rental contract.
She had no intention of lingering in this suffocating atmosphere any longer than necessary.
"Alright! As per the agreement, rent is paid quarterly in advance, the deposit is one month's rent, and the brokerage fee is half a month's rent. Utility fees like water, electricity, gas, and large garbage disposal are to be settled between you two. All details are in the contract—please review, and if there are no issues, sign here!"
Her words came out in rapid-fire succession, a desperate attempt to speed things along.
"Let me know when it's done! I'll be waiting outside!"
Without another word, the agent bolted out of the apartment like a soldier retreating from the battlefield.
And just like that, silence descended again.
Kasumigaoka Utaha glanced over the contract, scanning the terms with her usual efficiency. Finding nothing questionable, she took out a pen and signed her name in smooth, elegant strokes.
Then, without looking up, she tossed the contract onto the table in front of Yukima Azuma.
The man who was once her boyfriend.