Charlie was stunned by Miki's bluntness—should she really say such things out loud?

But she did, so Charlie wasn't planning to speak in riddles either, replying, "I am unemployed, only offering Feng Shui consultancy from time to time to make some money. If you have any such requests, I definitely can help."

It was only then that Miki realized Charlie was not being humble.

Frowning for a moment, she soon smiled in amusement. "There are similar things here in Japan, but I'm afraid it's a niche if not downright undesirable. You're not getting clients from the elite circles here."

Then, turning to Claire, "And what do you do for a living, ma'am?"

"I have a design studio of my own. Just opened it recently," Claire replied.

"A workshop? Where? Oskia?" Miki pressed.

"Yes—in Aurous Hill," Claire replied.

Miki actually considered for a moment that Claire was a famous fashion designer in Oskia, but she had never even heard of Aurous Hill.

It could only mean that it was a second-rate ci