I glanced over to Kikuoka, who seemed distressed over the decision of placing yet another order, and opened my mouth after realizing that I should not let myself get caught in his pace. “News has it that a huge deposit of rare metals was discovered at Sagami Bay, and the related big shots have organized a celebratory Oklahoma mixer dance. Don’t be so troubled over just one cream puff.” These words caused Kikuoka to raise his head, blink a few times, and smile. “Well, no matter the yield gained, because it is unrelated to my department, I do not believe we will benefit from it. I’ll just bear with my hunger, for the sake of our economy.” The diplomat snapped the menu shut and I let out yet another sigh. “Ok then, it is about time you tell me why you called me here. ...I bet it’s just to investigate another virtual crime isn’t it?” “Oh, Kirito-kun saying it straight out really makes this easier.” After such a bold statement, Kikuoka took a briefcase from the chair next to him and pulled out a very thin tablet terminal. - Yes, after all, this man used survivors of Japan’s largest net crime, «The Sword Art Online Incident», like me as informants. Normally, to investigate the origins of a crime, Public Safety would generally pay a fee for information provided by «Collaborators» and «Watchdogs», among other things, making it like a «Business Deal». If that were the case, then calling me out to eat cake like this could be seen as just «Business» with Kikuoka.