“So you guys are going out to eat, how about I-” Matsuri wasn’t able to finish what she was going to say as somebody grabbed hold of her shoulders. It was a woman with red hair that was in a ponytail, wearing a white blouse and leather jacket, she had a pretty face shaped like a diamond, and her body looked tight and athletic. 

“Detective Matsuri what do you think you’re doing? We still have work to do. Sorry, everyone, I would like to properly meet you guys, but we’re on the clock. So have a nice evening.” Before Matsuri could even get a word in Janice pulled her away.

The group was bewildered by how Matsuri came and departed like a storm, on the other hand, Kira was amused at the sequence of events. He was also quite curious about Matsuri’s new partner as he wasn’t given any information about her. 

‘Hmm, the mole I placed in the Police Station did stop sending me new information just a few days ago. I guess he was caught, I wonder could it be related to that woman?’

…

The group was finally able to arrive at the restaurant and started eating their fill. While eating, Kira tried many times to initiate a conversation with Alisa but couldn’t. After a while, Kira switched targets and started speaking with Liam, but that proved to be useless as well. 

On the other hand, Shin tried to ask Loki for a duel one time and when he got rejected again he started speaking to Michael. 

“So Michael did you find anything to help you improve your strength in those occult books of yours?” 

“Actually, I found several ways that could help with strengthening one’s body.” 

“Oh, that’s interesting.” 

Loki who was silently watching everyone eat noticed that there were a few people looking at them. There were the obvious ones who weren’t really good at hiding their presence, but there were also formidable ones who were quite adept in this field. There were also others that were among the normal group of people eating in the restaurant that seem to be monitoring them.

Based on their line of sight it would seem that their targets were Shin and Kira. Many of the easy-to-spot ones were looking at Shin, while the harder-to-spot ones seem to be targeting Kira. Using his mana sense Loki knew that several battles had already occurred just outside the restaurant.

‘Hmm, of course, Shin and Kira should have several bodyguards present. This must be a daily thing for them then. Still, two of those bodyguards are actually quite strong, as strong as the head guard in the Martial Arts Department Building, that must mean they’re ranked nine to ten martial artists. As expected of heirs of powerful clans their bodyguards are no joke.’

Unaware of what was happening outside the others continued to eat. After they were done with their meal, the group exited the restaurant and what greeted them was a car with several men emitting powerful auras standing before them. 

“Young Master, we have come to escort you home.” The men bowed before Kira. 

‘These were the guys outside the restaurant. So all of them were Kira’s bodyguards, then does that mean Shin doesn’t have any?’ 

“My ride’s here, if you guys want I can call for more cars to bring you home,” Kira spoke while gesturing for one of the men to come near him. 

“No need for that, we’ll just walk home.” Loki quickly declined before Alisa could say anything. 

“I won’t be going with you as well.” Shin also declined while shrugging his shoulders. 

“Alright then, how about you, do you need a ride?” Kira looked at Michael who was hiding at the back of the group. 

“… Thank you for your kind offer… Senpai… But I think I’ll walk as well.” 

“Well, alright then see you guys tomorrow, and good night my lovely lady.” Kira smiled at Alisa who look like she wanted to bite off his head. Despite wanting to say something snarky Alisa held back and kept quiet. Seeing her react in such a way actually surprised Kira, who then chuckled as he entered the car and left. The bodyguards bowed at Loki and the others before leaving as well.

Once Kira was gone, Michael also went home after thanking Loki for the meal. Loki and his siblings also headed home, but they had one extra person with them. 

“Shin, why are you following us?” 

“Hm, oh, I’m not following you this is also my way home.” 

“Really?” Loki asked while looking at Shin suspiciously. 

“Of course, why else would I follow you?” 

Even if Shin was telling the truth he didn’t really want Shin following him and his siblings. Loki had noticed that ever since they had left the restaurant several people have been following them. It would seem that Shin was not really good at these kinds of things and was not able to sense them, or it could be that he already sensed them but doesn’t really care, either way, things were about to get a little rowdy. 

When they reached an empty street the people that were following them finally appeared. They were wearing uniforms from another school that was close to Sekiko Academy. After a few seconds, they had already surrounded Shin, Loki, and his siblings.

“Mugami Shin, I heard that you’re the one who beat up my little brother. I’ve come to return the favor” The leader of the group of students stepped forward while glaring at Shin. 

‘Based on the aura he’s emitting he should be a rank three martial artist same as Shin.’ Loki looked at the student curiously. On the other hand, Shin sighed as he scratched his head looking at the students that surround them. 

“Sorry guys, but I don’t want to do this today. So how about you step aside and we can do this some other time?” 

“Sure, we would gladly let you go after we’re done beating you up.. As for you three, I don’t have any grudge against you, but count yourself unlucky for being friends with this crazy fool.”