As Asano Fūsei locked eyes with Shirakawa Sawahei, the first thing he said had Sawahei breaking out in a cold sweat.
"Kid, did you really come empty-handed?"
The tone was exactly like that of a disappointed father-in-law criticizing his son-in-law. Sawahei replied helplessly, "…Hayakawa said I didn't need to bring anything."
"Oh… and what about Miss Kaori? Didn't she invite you? How come she's not here to show you around?"
"Hayakawa hasn't appeared yet. Asano's already gone to find her..."
"This kid, she's making you look bad..." Asano chuckled, "So, are you enjoying yourself?"
"It's oka...okay, I guess." Sawahei hesitated for a moment and asked tentatively, "I have a question... Does my name sound off-putting?"
"What do you mean?"
"Just now, not fewer than five people came up to me; upon hearing my name, they all ran off." He said, a bit exasperated, "Is that how rich kids greet people?"
