However, she wasn’t seeking a handshake. “Give me half,” Sanagi casually demanded. “Then I’ll be your friend.” “…Is that what friends say?” “A man like you and a girl like me becoming friends needs that kind of value. Common sense, right?” “Is that how it is…?” “That it is,” Sanagi stated confidently. “If you don’t want to, I don’t mind. I don’t care what you do.” “Got it. I’ll pay.” Kousaka readily accepted the demands of the girl years younger than him. Then he asked, taking a look around: “…By the way, you won’t let Izumi hear about this part, will you?” “Yeah, it’s fine.” “How can you say that for sure?” “By having years of experience,” she answered. “Now, hand over the money quick.” “…Can’t it wait until after I get my payment?” “No. If you can’t pay upfront, I can’t trust you.” “I don’t have much on hand. Can you wait until next time we meet?”