The man who was suddenly stopped by Ryuto looked back at him with a surprised expression.

"Is there anything else I can help you with, sir?"

"Not really, I just heard that the way you treat your merchandise here isn't great."

"Why would you say that?"

"Because... It seems like you put handcuffs and ankle restraints on the merchandise, right? Well, just what I heard, since it's my first time here."

In response, the man just calmly replied, "It's just to prevent the merchandise from running away or causing trouble. We do this to protect the interests of the owners. After all, when the owners entrust their merchandise to us, it means they trust us. In return, we have an obligation to meet the customers' expectations. So, we are responsible for keeping the merchandise intact. I hope the customer can understand this."

Oh... Intact, huh? Quite a fitting description. Should we commend his Chinese teacher for that! And he didn't really hide the fact that it's my first time here. Well, from this perspective, he seems quite professional, at least not deceiving the customers.

"Even though that's the case, but... if that's the reason, you guys don't have to worry."

"Why are you so sure, sir?"

"I am sure because this is my property after all. No one knows it better than me, right?"

"Indeed."

The man admitted candidly.

Suddenly, there was a mysterious murmur from someone.

"Yes! She is darling's property."

Well, let's just ignore it, thought Ryuto in his mind.

"Moreover, does she seem like the type who would run away?"

As Ryuto said this, he shifted his gaze to Miyuki.

"She doesn't seem like it at all, right? Well, maybe my words don't carry much weight, but you can also take a look."

"That's true."

Seeing the man nod repeatedly, Ryuto once again showed a composed smile.

"And..."

"And?"

"Although I understand that your actions are correct and that you are just fulfilling your duties, but... it doesn't sit well with me to see others meddle with what belongs to me."

"This..."

"Ah! Darling is actually confessing in public!"

Once again, a mysterious murmur came from the side. Although the voice was small, Ryuto inexplicably heard it.

Why do I have such good hearing at this moment? It would have been better not to hear it, and how should I interpret those words to come to such a conclusion?

Oh well...

Although complaining inwardly, he couldn't show it on his face, so Ryuto still maintained that composed smile.

Looks like I've learned a new skill again, silently criticizing while wearing a smile, and even leveling up directly to the max.

"So, the security measures you have for my property are unnecessary."

"But, it's the protocol..."

Seeing the other party hesitating, Ryuto played his final card.

Really, why are the people in this country so indecisive?

"Well, even though I understand it's a matter of principle, if you can't even fulfill this small request of mine, then I'll have to reassess this place and carefully consider future transactions."

"No... please, have mercy on this matter."

The man lowered his head in great panic, then made a promise.

"We will definitely fulfill your request, so please reconsider the decision you just made."

"Well, since you are so clever, I will certainly give it some thought."

"Thank you for your understanding, guest."

"It's nothing, I don't have any other merits, just this not-so-meritorious trait."

By the way, is a not-so-meritorious trait really a merit or a demerit?

"No, you are too kind. Since you are so understanding towards us, we will do our best to make you satisfied."

With that said,

"Over there."

The man called over a waitress who was already inside.

"Listen, take good care of this guest."

With this statement, the man took Miyuki to the backstage.