Ryoma's expression darkens at Shimamura's sarcastic remark. But more than the unexpected appearance or the mocking words, what irritates him most is seeing Reika standing beside the man.
As if to make matters worse, Reika deliberately moves closer to Shimamura and wraps both arms around his, holding him with an intimacy that leaves little room for misinterpretation. And the way she gazes at Ryoma makes it painfully clear that she is doing this to provoke him.
But Ryoma isn't the only one provoked by the situation. Logan notices Reika's deliberate attempt. His expression hardens, clearly far from happy about it.
"Shimamura," he calls flatly. "What are you doing here? We're having an important meeting, and I don't recall inviting you."
"Come on, boss." Shimamura remains unfazed. "I'm just making sure your precious little princess gets here safely."
