"—So, it's about time we head out. Where to next?" Sima, leading the conversation, asked while glancing at her watch.
Asuka and Ryuki exchanged glances and checked the time on their phones.
It was 4:30 PM—an awkward time of day.
"How about we leave this fashion street? Asuka's place is close to the station, and there are plenty of spots to continue chatting. There's even karaoke to pass the time," Ryuki suggested.
"I think that's a great idea," Sima said. "It's close to the station, and I can head home from there too. Good suggestion."
"Great," Asuka said.
"Let's just leave. We'll take the bus to the karaoke," Sima said.
"Oh, so we're going to karaoke?" Ryuki asked.
"Yeah, it's a good way to kill time. It's noisy, but we can still chat in a private room."
"Got it."
With that, Ryuki agreed, but before heading out, he decided to use the restroom.