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At this point, Kuze thought he understood where the thread was. "Okay, that's enough. Thanks for the information," Ayano blinked in confusion as she thought Kuze wanted something deeper. "I just—hm… I think I know where he is now."

"What? Really?"

"But shut up until I can actually bring him back to Tokyo," said Kuze. He looked straight at Ayano while stirring the coffee in the cup. "It's dangerous for many people to know. To be sure, Mayumi Kurikawa is on the verge of collapse if her workers don't get back on their feet soon."

"A-Ah, I think I understand," said Ayano.

"Fortunately Yuki has recovered..."

"Yeah, I heard Shunsuke-san also started to return to normal," said Ayano again. "I mean after going crazy with a prostitute of Flat 45."