"What conditions?" Yuki didn't hesitate and immediately asked Watanabe Gengo.

During the time she spent with Watanabe Gengo, Yuki had gradually become accustomed to his expressions and tone. Unconsciously, she started to realize that this middle-aged man always appeared disdainful and mocking, always wearing a proud and unruly expression regardless of the circumstances.

So, this seemingly bad-tempered man couldn't be judged solely by his appearance.

For example, at the moment, although he looked annoying, that didn't necessarily mean he had any bad intentions.

"Cough, let me correct what I just said."

Seeing that Yuki didn't reject the idea of conditions, Watanabe Gengo became interested.

"I can help, but I require appropriate compensation."

"I am someone whose lifelong hobby is fighting. However, just fighting alone cannot sustain me, and I am not the kind of person who can rely on their parents for support. So, whether it was unknowingly working for those criminals before or working as a waitress in this empty café now, it is all to ensure my basic material needs."

"Therefore, little girl, if you want my help, you need to pay some compensation."

After Watanabe Gengo finished speaking, he showed a smile. It was a sarcastic smile, as if he believed that these two girls wouldn't be able to pay.

At least, that's how he appeared on the surface.

"Compensation? That's easy."

Standing beside them, Mizuo, who had been holding a grudge against Watanabe Gengo's arrogant attitude, suddenly smiled confidently. She seemed to have a plan in mind.

While speaking, she took out a pair of white panties from her bag and used her finger to spin the thin fabric around, confidently staring at Watanabe Gengo.

"How about this? Interested? It's a real elementary school girl's panties~"

Mizuo provocatively said.

"Huh? What's the use of that? Don't kid me."

Watanabe Gengo sneered disdainfully, showing no interest at all.

"Not useful? That's impossible. This... Wait a minute, could it be that you're more than I expected..."

Mizuo seemed to think of something terrible, her expression became complex, mixed with shock, helplessness, and anger. Finally, she awkwardly gave her assessment.

"Old man, you really are a pervert."

This statement nearly made Watanabe Gengo spew blood. Although he wasn't what Mizuo described as a "pervert," he had some knowledge in that area and immediately understood the kind of person Mizuo thought he was.

"Original... I'm not just helping out for that."

Mizuo lowered her head, speaking unclearly.

As for Yuki, she stood silently on the side, listening and trying hard to comprehend what these two were talking about.

Unfortunately, Yuki still didn't understand why Mizuo brought out the panties or why she had one in her bag.

But from a mental health perspective, this should be a good thing for Yuki, right?

Not having time to continue fooling around with these two, Yuki took out her coin purse (she didn't have much money, only loose change), poured out all the coins, and counted them. It totaled more than 1,300 yen (less than 80 yuan).

"Um, although it's not much, if this isn't enough, can I compensate you with my monthly allowance later, uncle?"

Thanks to Yuki's interruption, Watanabe Gengo was able to free himself from the awkward situation and showed his usual sarcastic smile.

"Yes, indeed, it is too little. Considering your sincerity, I will help you out. You can compensate me 500 yen (about 30 yuan) per month, hmm, let me think... let's make it six months of compensation."

"Is it settled then?"

"It's settled."