Tanya pursed her lips and said gingerly, "M-My family is back home in the States… I miss them, and home feels safe…"

Charlie shrugged. "Do you really think home is safe after today? That your family has enough influence to stand against the people who want you dead?"

Tanya was once again reminded of Charlie's insight earlier, and she sighed, shaking her head. "A-Alright, I won't go back… I'll just try to offer an olive branch to them like you said, and only head back when they provide assurance of a safe passage…"

Charlie nodded approvingly, like a parent would when their child was behaving. "Why not hold a few more concerts after Tokyo? And don't stay at Mr. Mitsui's residence since it won't do if you keep imposing on the old fellow—drop by Oskia instead."

"What? Oskia?!" Tanya blurted in surprise.

"Yes," Charlie replied, nodding. "It's not that far. Just a three-hour flight from Tokyo."

Tanya remained bemused. "B-But what am I going to do there?"

"Oh, that's true—you are a pub