Ayakashi swept the room they were in with a careful glance, then followed the two women. She paid equal attention to the corridor as they made their way to Sanae's hobby room with its collection of musical instruments.
Still with a faint trace of amusement on her face, she added, "I hope we are not in for any wild improvisation."
After a brief pause, she folded her arms across her chest and turned to Sanae Miyasu with a question in her expression. "Do you not feel safe in your own home, Sanae-san?"
