Although Yui agreed quite readily to Chongzong's request last night, she didn't have much confidence in her heart. While she knew that person would help her find a way to get the walkie-talkie, whether that person could actually acquire it remained uncertain. Yui really had no assurance.

"Hey, Mai, it's me, Yui."

"Do you have time this morning? If you're free, I'd like to ask you to meet up with me."

"Mm, there's something I need your help with."

"Shall we meet at the coffee shop in front of the station at ten o'clock?"

"Okay, see you in a bit."

There's no use in fretting. Being straightforward and decisive, Yui chose to directly ask someone out. Take action first, see the outcome, and then consider the next step depending on the situation. Getting entangled in details and agonizing over them was not Yui's style.

A little over an hour later, Yui arrived at the coffee shop five minutes ahead of time, only to find out that Katagiri Mai was already waiting there.

"Hey, sorry, did you wait long?"

Yui hurriedly walked over, realizing that she wasn't late, but seeing Mai waiting for her made her feel guilty.

"Not at all, I just arrived myself."

Mai waved her hand in a flustered manner, but Yui felt like she had been waiting for a long time.

"Sorry, I didn't expect you to arrive so early. Shall we go inside?"

"I really just got here... Yui senpai."

"Okay, let's go in."

On one hand, there was Mai, who respected Yui as her senpai to the point of feeling genuine fear, and on the other hand, there was Yui, who didn't want anyone to sacrifice for her. This led to a comical scene of polite exchanges outside the coffee shop. But precisely because of their personalities, they were able to become close friends who trusted each other.

Guided by the waiter, the two of them sat down inside the coffee shop.

"Sorry for suddenly asking you out."

"It's no problem, I didn't have anything to do anyway."

Mai shook her head like a tambourine, her cute appearance making Yui struggle to hold back laughter.

"First, let's see what we want to drink."

Yui proactively handed the menu to Mai, who nervously took it. Yui found Mai's cautious actions truly amusing.

Until they placed their drink orders, there was still an awkward yet humorous atmosphere between the two of them.

"Mai, I asked you to come out because I need your help with something."

After clearing her throat, Yui straightforwardly opened up the topic, instantly alleviating the strange atmosphere from earlier.

"Your father is a police officer, right?"

Yui spoke with caution, mainly because it was difficult to broach the topic of asking her underclassman for such a favor.

"Yes, he is...?"

Mai answered without thinking, but she didn't know why her senpai was asking this.

"Here's the thing, I need two sets of wireless communication devices with an effective range of at least two hundred meters. I'll need them for about a week. I thought your father being a police officer would have connections in this area."

After accurately expressing her own demands, Yui Uesugi nervously but calmly looked at Mai Katagiri.

Mai Katagiri tilted her head and took a minute to comprehend.

Then, she nodded as if she understood but also didn't quite get it.

"Don't worry, I got it covered, Senior Yui."

She confidently replied.

However, Yui Uesugi was still quite worried.

(After that, the author omitted several hundred words of them chatting while drinking beverages and eating pastries, with Yui Uesugi wanting to pay the bill but Mai Katagiri insisting on splitting it equally.)

Afterwards, one hour later, Mai Katagiri returned home where coincidentally Kazuaki Dojou didn't have to work today and was at home with Mei Dojou, watching the latest popular adult cartoon.

"..."

Mai Katagiri maintained her cold and aloof demeanor, unable to speak today.