Chapter 127: Blonde Encounters and Penguin Promises
After disembarking from the plane, the group waited patiently at baggage claim, watching suitcases spin by on the conveyor belt. Once they collected their luggage, they made their way down the long, polished airport corridor, excitement simmering beneath the surface.
The moment they reached the pickup area, they spotted a blonde girl waiting with a sign in her hands.
The sign read: "Yukima Azuma."
What immediately caught their attention wasn't the sign itself, but the person holding it.
She had striking golden hair, loosely tied, with bright eyes and a vibrant presence that made her stand out even among the crowd of travelers. Dressed casually, yet stylishly, she looked like she had stepped straight out of a fashion magazine—or perhaps an anime convention.
Eriri stopped in her tracks, brows twitching as her eyes narrowed.
"Azuma! Did you hire her just because she's pretty?" she blurted, suspicion evident in her voice.
Azuma blinked, clearly caught off guard. "I've only chatted with her over Line," he said, raising both hands in defense. "This is our first time meeting in person."
The other three girls exchanged glances. Despite his explanation, they still found the coincidence hard to believe. It wasn't every day a random tour guide turned out to be a literal blonde bombshell.
As if sensing the attention, the blonde girl gave a tentative wave, confirming she had seen them.
Azuma lifted his hand in return, signaling the connection.