148 Provoke

Homura Ryuu was having his own afternoon tea while watching news about the IBEC on the television. His ice-blue orbs serious as his long sinewy hand reached for a piece of delicate sweets from the table and popped in it his mouth. It was one of the snacks Ara had brought back for him from Hakone, and he was pleased that the servants served it for his snack today.

"Japan celebrates its promising future as the International Business and Economic Conference ends successfully today…"

The news anchor continued on with the report while the camera panned towards the huge hall where the participants of the IBEC were having their hors d'oeuvre. People could see different huge business personalities there, and it was not surprising to spot Kazehaya Gin and Suzuki Aki among them.