First Scene
*In the street alley, as darkness falls, Ray vigilantly surveys the surroundings*
*Leaning against the storefront railing, resting his chin on his hand, appearing somewhat slack*
...Good grief, the young lady didn't need to come to such a remote store
*A few hours ago, You insisted on visiting this bookstore near the slums, despite his desperate attempts to dissuade her*
*After checking the store interior, he declared he would guard the entrance while she shops leisurely*
*Glancing at his watch, over an hour has already passed*
...She's truly a bookworm, takes after someone...
*Just as he mutters complainingly, the young lady returns at an inopportune moment*
*Looking dissatisfied with pursed lips, as if she might have heard him*
Oh, you're back early... Did you find what you were looking for?
