Rebirth: The Universe's Hidden Heiress - Chapter 77: The Gate

... silently for a while, and just when Yuka thought he wouldn’t answer her question, Tanaka finally spoke, "I need to talk to you alone for a second."

Ayoi immediately breathed a sigh of relief, ran to the side. She walked in front of Yuka, shielding her from the prying eyes and ears of passersby. She had long been anxious about facing Tanaka, for his serious demeanor making her nervous.

Tanaka then turned to Kimiko and said, "You go out too."

Kimiko had been curious about ...