Chapter 97: The Bridge Where Cats Cried
Yotsuya Miko had always kept her feelings under tight control.
But after she accidentally blurted out, "I want to be Azuma-sama's dog," something inside her snapped. Or perhaps unleashed was the better word.
From that day on, the usually quiet, obedient Miko stopped holding back. She didn't even try to play it cool anymore. She clung to Yukima Azuma's side like a loyal pet, her amber eyes filled with a strange devotion. Submissive. Eager. Ready to obey any command.
Even if Azuma truly put a collar on her... she wouldn't resist.
Azuma gently reached out and stroked her head, an action that made her heart race.
"Anyway," he said casually, "let's invite that teacher of yours somewhere quiet. We need to talk."
Miko nodded obediently. "Yes, Azuma-sama..."
But inwardly, she felt conflicted.
Toono Zen, her temporary homeroom teacher, was almost impossible to approach. He never socialized, never lingered after class. The moment the bell rang, he vanished like a ghost. Nobody had his number, and he ignored anyone who tried to engage him outside of academics.
How were they supposed to "invite" him anywhere?
As she pondered this, her sharp eyes caught sight of a solitary figure leaving the school grounds.