".....Thank you," Kiyono Lin said, her cheeks blushing slightly as she averted her gaze.
"It's nothing; the male lead protecting the director is to be expected."
Dubian Che spouted nonsense, and Kiyono Lin immediately snapped out of her shyness, lifting her head to look at him.
"Wait a second, the male lead is supposed to protect the female lead. Moreover, even if you, Mr. Dubian, are trying to curry favor with me now, your demise at the end won't change."
"I'm not trying to curry that kind of favor."
Kiyono Lin eyed Dubian Che suspiciously.
From underneath the meticulously crafted shirt, his neck and collarbone, strong and lined, along with that slightly smiling face, and the direct gaze...
"Kiyono!"
Dubian Che and Kiyono Lin turned toward the voice, and in the distance, Yuzao Haomei, saying 'excuse me' and 'sorry,' pushed her way through the crowd toward them.
Following her were Mayi Asuka, Hanaoka Chaozi, and Ichiki Kui.
