Haruto sat in his car, the gentle hum of his favorite music filling the space as he waited.
He glanced at his watch—a sleek design with a silver band—and noted the time: 11 a.m.
The sun cast its warm glow over the quiet Sunday, the kind of day perfect for resting his mind from both his studies and his intricate revenge plans.
But rest wasn't on today's agenda. Instead, he had a different mission—to introduce a new member to his team for investigating the Ito Crown.
As he adjusted the rearview mirror absentmindedly, the passenger door suddenly opened, and a familiar figure stepped inside.
"Sorry for making you wait," Ayaka said, her voice soft and tinged with warmth as she settled gracefully into the seat.
The faint scent of jasmine intertwined with a hint of vanilla filled the car, subtle yet captivating.
Ayaka was dressed in a flowing white dress paired with a light green knit sweater adorned with a small white rose.