Chapter 80: Kaoru Again

"Good morning, dear guest." Haruto welcomes a new face in the shop.

"Is the owner around?" The new face, a man in his 30s, well-dressed in a blue suit, looks around the shop.

"No, sir. Did you reserve an appointment?" Haruto asks.

"I'm not here for the massage. Where's the owner?" The man asks, his tone intimidating Haruto by quite a bit.

"I don't know sir, but I heard that he is somewhere far away." Haruto explains.

"Our massage therapist is present though. He is currently tending to a guest." He adds.

The man simply grunts in annoyed acknowledgement as he goes to sit on one of the couches in the lounge area.

"Sir, may I ask what your business with the owner is?" Haruto asks.

"An official business." The man says dismissively.

"If I may know more sir? If this is official business, perhaps I can give my employer a heads up?" Haruto insists.