Even if Tome didn't say it, the smile that softened her face for just one moment said it all. Thank you.

"Yes. Let's go." Tome bowed to Daisuke one more time and dragged Mob towards the stairwell, glancing at Teru as she passed. "You too, Shadow Leader-kun!"

Teruki rubbed at the back of his head with a heavy sigh. Still, he turned towards his former underling and bowed. "If I could trouble you with another favor...I recently bought a Bird Nest Fern, but...I think it's a bit limp. If I brought it to you, could you show me how to take care of it?"

"O-of course! Anything for you, Shadow Leader. I'll put the skills you allowed me to hone during my time serving you to good use."

"Just Hanazawa will do. Thank you, Nakazawa-senpai."

Daisuke's whole body erupted with a blush as Teruki took off after the other two.