Layla's proposal was certainly tempting, but Wataru gently declined.
If it were just her, maybe he would've considered it. But the immense political power behind her—while potentially a strong ally—also posed the risk of him being swallowed by it.
If he were going to make a move like that, he would've already taken Sobue's hand long ago.
For now, he still strongly desired to remain free—independent, untouched by outside influence.
That said, having someone reliable to turn to in an emergency was certainly a good thing.It gave him the confidence to take bolder steps.
This time, Wataru and his group made a deliberate choice not to shake off their tail.Instead, they headed straight to the police station—openly, boldly.
A statement of intent: We see you. And we're taking action.
In a country often dubbed a "spy paradise," how effective such a move would be was unclear—but it had to be better than doing nothing.
