Ryuto is still struggling to resist.

"Ugh... darling is really not cooperating. Can't you just be more straightforward here? Treat it as a moment of impulse and just accept it? Is it really good to let go of such a great opportunity right in front of your eyes? Is it really good?"

Miyuki pouted in dissatisfaction, even repeating her final words twice.

"...No, this doesn't seem like a good opportunity, and we shouldn't be impulsive here, it could lead to big trouble."

"Well, let's stop here for now. But darling, if you ever regret it, you can always tell me. I'll be willing anytime."

"No, such things shouldn't lead to regrets... By the way, after all this, you still won't say anything?"

Miyuki just shrugged helplessly.

"If darling doesn't cooperate, then there's nothing I can do; it's really simple."

"...Is there really no other way?"

"Of course there is, if darling wants another way."

"Hey, is this how solutions are presented?"

It feels really sorry for the comrade of solutions.

Just as Ryuto sighed, Miyuki spoke up with a smile.

"It's just the most basic."

"The most basic?"

"Yes, it's exchanging. Specifically, exchanging information. As long as darling answers my initial question, I'll remember."

"After all this, aren't we back to square one?"

"Or else, darling can use the previous method. By the way, it's still effective, and it's not just effective for a short while, it's effective indefinitely!"

At this, Ryuto had no choice but to relent.

"...Fine, I'll just be honest."

"Ugh... I still feel so unsatisfied. Even though I achieved my goal, I still feel unsatisfied."

"Hey, hey, there's no need to feel unsatisfied."

Miyuki suddenly put on a serious expression, moments ago she was all smiles.

"So, darling, just say it outright. I'll listen carefully."

"Uh, well, the reason I didn't mention it earlier was because I thought it was better left unsaid."

"Better left unsaid? Didn't darling agree to go because you wanted to know relevant information?"

"That's true, but I actually never intended to say it from the beginning. Of course, this should also be kept a secret from Asuka and the others."

"So, was darling deliberately pretending earlier? Seems like darling is really cunning, setting traps for others. Only in this aspect does darling show such intelligence, it's truly unsatisfying, clearly so dull in that regard."

"..."

Although Ryuto didn't respond, Miyuki didn't continue either; she returned to the main topic.

"So, why did you say it wasn't necessary?"

"Because I've already obtained a certain level of answer."

"A certain level?"

"Ah, indeed, I once said this, 'It's really great that nothing else happened.'"

"So, darling deliberately said that at the time? In that case, darling's scheming is truly deep, setting traps like that, and only demonstrates such cleverness in this regard. It's really unsatisfying, being so shrewd here but seemingly slow in that aspect."

"Hey, hey, no need to exaggerate like that."

"Well, although 'darling' is both useless and gloomy, they seem to really like it!"

"...Isn't it obvious that there's no hope left?"

Ryuto was too tired to comment any further.

"Speaking of which, if 'darling' said that on purpose, their reaction at the time..."

After a slight recollection, Miyuki continued.

"Oh, they all know about the explosion at the auction house."

And thus she reached a conclusion.