Holmes of Kyoto: Volume 18 [Complete] by Mai Mochizuki

Author:Mai Mochizuki
Language: eng
Format: epub

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When we arrived at Daimaru Kyoto, we were welcomed by several salespeople.

“Did you contact them, kiddo?” Komatsu asked.

“Of course.” Kiyotaka nodded. He had worked there for a while, so he probably knew everyone.

“Welcome, Miss Zhou,” said a dignified salesman. “Van Leaf & Anabel is located in the special selection corner on the second floor.” He smoothly guided Azusa into the department store.

“Why, thank you.” Azusa put on a large pair of sunglasses and walked in a noble manner. Aoi and Kiyotaka were right behind her, while her bodyguards were ensuring her safety from a distance.

Among the salespeople was a lone woman wearing a suit. She was in her early thirties, with a slender frame and large, bright eyes.

“It’s been a while, Kiyotaka and Aoi,” she said.

“I’m sorry for not keeping in touch, Taniguchi,” Kiyotaka said. He and Aoi smiled at her. Clearly, the pair knew her.

Taniguchi quickly moved to stand next to Kiyotaka and whispered, “The whole company’s abuzz because the young lady from Hua Ya Corporation is here.”

Komatsu hummed. “Everyone recognizes that name, huh?”

“Yes.” Taniguchi nodded. “Hua Ya is said to be one of the top ten companies in the world.”

“Top ten...” Komatsu gaped.

“Not only do they deal in IT business and trading, but in recent years they launched an apparel brand called Hua, which is also doing very well. I hear the young lady is involved in their projects. Please introduce me to her later, Kiyotaka!” She nudged him with her elbow and clapped her hands together. “Please.”

“Of course,” said Kiyotaka.

“Thank you. Ahh, I’m not even surprised that you’re accompanying such a high-profile VIP. The lady must adore you, doesn’t she?”

“No, she absolutely loathes me.”

“Oh, we all know that’s not true.” Taniguchi laughed and patted him on the back.

“Nah, it’s the truth,” Komatsu muttered softly.

Even though they were only going up one floor, they took the elevator. When they reached the second floor, they saw a logo with a hydrangea motif. Apparently this kind of hydrangea was called “Annabelle.”

Azusa happily made her way to the Van Leaf & Anabel section and peered into the display case. “It’s so fun to look at them in-store. I normally have to have the vendors bring them to me directly.”

“Figures,” Komatsu said with a strained smile.

“Do you not get to go shopping often, Azusa?” Aoi asked.

Azusa nodded. “My mom died in a terrorist attack when she went abroad on a business trip. Because of that, my dad never wanted to let me go outside. He wouldn’t even let me travel by myself until I was twenty. So when I finally turned twenty last month, I wanted to go to Italy, but he said, ‘Absolutely not. If you want to travel, go to Japan where it’s safe.’ So I had no choice but to come here. My dad will be joining me later, though, so I can’t even call it a solo trip anymore.”

I think it stopped being a solo trip when the bodyguards tagged along, Komatsu thought with a stiff expression.

“I was able to do a lot of shopping in Tokyo and Yokohama, though, so it was a lot of fun.

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