However, he looked so convincing that any would mistake him for telling the truth. It wasn't just that he seed convincing but he also sounded convincing.
Ishikawa couldn't notice anything different. So, she believed what he said without thinking much about the matter.
"Also, I wanted to enjoy the delicious food he brought in peace," Hiro added.
"Indeed, the food here is quite delicious. Also, it's rather peaceful here."
"I couldn't agree more." Hiro nodded before continuing to slurp the noodles before him. The slurping sound was muffled by the sound of the television reverberating in the shop.
"But why is it so vacant? I an, with such good-tasting food and ambiance, shouldn't it get a ton of custors? But there are so few people here," Hiro had been feeling curious about it for a while. So, now that they were talking about the shop, he couldn't help but bring in the matter.
Around many places, people would visit the business just based on its attraction and appeal. So, it was rather strange to find such a good place to get so few custors.
Though he was concerned about the lack of custors, Hiro wasn't bringing up this matter because he wanted to be surrounded by people. Rather he enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere of the shop due to the lack of custors.
But for a business to flourish, it needs to attract custors.
At the sa ti, if a business doesn't receive custors, it's bound to get ruined.
A montary hesitation flashed in her eyes as she heard Hiro. Then she said with a soft sigh, "It's because of so hooligans."
"Huh, hooligans?" Hiro repeated.
"Yeah, so people keep disrupting the business. They co in a group and threaten Grandpa. Sotis they even injure him or break the furniture." Ishikawa said, her tone indignant.
'Probably due to such repeated disruptions, the custors got too scared to visit and it negatively impacted the restaurant.' Hiro deduced.
"Then why didn't he complain about it to the police?" Hiro asked.
"Once he tried, but they beca even more agitated. Also, the police couldn't do anything to them." She answered in a helpless tone.
'I know that there are tis when the police can't do anything. But to be able to get by despite engaging in such grave offense..., Is soone influential behind it?' Hiro pondered.
"The police couldn't do anything?" Hiro asked.
"Yeah, they have ties to a big criminal organization. And rumor says that they are supported by politicians. So, even if Grandpa Yoshida complains about the matter, nothing changes," Ishikawa's voice started to crack as she said.
It was evident that she felt infuriated at those bunches that troubled the shop owner. Plus, she was also aggrieved by the sufferings the shop owner had to go through.
But Hiro couldn't understand why those bunches targeted such an old man without any reason. There must be more to it.
So, with that thought in mind, he asked, "But why are they troubling him like that? Are they causing a ruckus for no reason whatsoever?"
Now that he asked, Sumire beca even more hesitant, "Grandpa Yoshida, borrowed so money from a person during the pandemic. But it's not like he's running away with their money. So, can't they be a little considerate and let him pay?"
A lot of ti has passed since the pandemic. So, even if he had borrowed quite a substantial amount of money, he should have been able to pay it up.
But he hadn't paid the money till now?
There's sothing more than what eyes could et and what ears could hear. Hiro felt a bit skeptical when he heard her.
"You said that this shop existed even before I was born, right? So, what made him want to borrow money from soone else? I an, shouldn't he have earned enough?"
It didn't matter how he thought about it, he couldn't bring himself to agree with what she said. He could tell that there was definitely sothing more to it.
Ishikawa beca even more reluctant as she heard him. For a while, she couldn't bring herself to speak and remained utterly speechless.
"It's because his son wanted to start his own business. So, he needed money."
Just then while Ishikawa was hesitating to answer another voice chid in. Following the voice, Hiro found a rather fair-looking girl with jet-black hair and hazel eyes standing before him.
With a thin fra and innocent-looking face, she glared at Hiro with her fiery eyes.
Although she appeared gorgeous, at the mont, one could clearly see that she wasn't in a good mood.
However, when Sumire turned to greet her, the look on her face completely changed, "You're here, Yuki."
"Yeah, Grandpa told that you have co," she responded in a cheerful tone, displaying an amicable smile on her face.
"Yuki, let introduce you to my friend over here," Ishikawa said amicably.
"I know, he's Takahashi Hiro. The one who you and others talk about a lot," Yuki cut her short as she revealed Hiro's identity casually.
Although Hiro had lifted down the mask, he had his face covered enough. Yet to be able to recognize him so easily was an incredible feat.
Hiro's eyes opened wide in marvel as he listened.
Even Ishikawa revealed a look of surprise as she found it baffling. Her observation ability couldn't be taken lightly.
"How did you know it was him?" Ishikawa asked in surprise.
"You wouldn't be here with other guys alone. Also, the broken arm and his physique," she answered nonchalantly.
It wasn't just her observation skill but her ability to deduce and analyze was also incredibly sharp. The more Hiro heard her, the more he was amazed by her.
To be able to deduce accurately with only a few simple cues, Hiro could tell that this pale- looking girl before him possessed so extraordinary talents.
Marveled by her, Hiro slowly lifted the black baseball cap he wore and revealed his face, "As you said, I'm Takahashi Hiro. It's a pleasure to et you." Hiro greeted her politely with a
smile.
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