That last bit of dialogue is diabolical, Sayoko, jeeez
yeah - Meari's hooked, I think. Weird to say that about the one usually fishing for clients, but. I think that's part of the point, here. Which, makes me wonder if it's mutual at all, and if so--how much.
Because this still could be some sort of elaborate long con revenge plan on Sayoko's part over what Meari did with her husband; but it also....kinda feels like she might actually just be 'cutting loose' at last, and indulging herself in a questionably-healthy way (given the 'transactional' nature of their relationship, I mean).
Getting more and more interesting, though. Thanks for the TL as always.