"God, you're not even paying attention, are you? I wanted to make my own decisions?" Kozue rose from the bench, but her posture was much changed; no more submissive walking up, no more politeness. "Brilliant. Really. I'm sure I can find someone with at least a brain to do it for me. But that." Her eyes went to his mobile phone. "Won't do at all."
She lashed out with the back of her hand—with strength Kozue genuinely had but so rarely displayed, perhaps a bit more speed, perhaps just taking advantage of the fact that Kozue had never hit anyone or anything before. But she was aiming for Oubai's phone, to knock it out of his hand.