Debt

Brack!

 Prang!

 Both Joe and Mika immediately turned towards the surprising voice.

 A group of thugs came destroying flower pots that were arranged neatly outside.

 "Mikaaa, Mika! It's useless for you to sell these worthless flowers! You still won't be able to pay off your debt!" one of them shouted.

 Mika's face immediately turned pale white.

 The thugs walked casually closer to Mika and Joe.

 "It's better, you just agree to be the boss's woman! So, you don't have to bother collecting change to pay off your family debt!" cried the man again.

 Joe just listened in silence. This was none of his business, so he didn't want to get too involved.

 Joe glanced at Mika and was surprised to see the girl's body shaking. The girl stared blankly at the thugs in front of them.