Chapter 147

I gave a slow, solemn nod at Emily's whispered confidence.

We passed under a peculiar low bridge and walked for about ten more minutes.

At last, Emily stopped in front of a shop.

[Secret Sexy Beam Lingerie Boutique]

"We can buy what we need here."

"Hmm? This is a ladies' lingerie shop."

"Precisely. Which makes it an excellent place to purchase costume wear."

"…Why would a lingerie shop sell costumes?"

Emily glanced sideways and leaned close to my ear.

"Shh. Keep your voice down. You said you had a shadow following you."

"Oh! Right! Shhh!"

"Let me explain properly once we're inside."

"Oh! Right!"

I mouthed an understood and made a small circle with my finger.

"Since it's a women-only lingerie shop, even he should have enough decency not to follow us inside."

I widened my eyes and whispered back.

"Really? Wouldn't a shadow follow you absolutely everywhere?"

"In principle,…