"Since the literati think so, I can't say anything."

Sato responded in a cold tone, while slightly raising her face to peek at the changes in Nanami's facial expression from below.

"Yes, but we need to prepare the corresponding costumes and so on, right?"

"Since it's a scholar who made such a suggestion... don't ask me. You can obviously handle these things yourself, right? Could it be that... you just proposed to go out to avoid something from happening?"

Nanami's expression remained frozen for a few seconds, and then a helpless smile appeared on her face.

"How... How is that possible! I don't think so... and I have absolutely no idea what you are talking about."

"Oh, in that case, please think about it for yourself. This kind of thing should be solved by scholars themselves."

After saying this, Sugar started to enjoy her dinner.

First, the green pepper and pork are cut into long strips. The stir-fried pork and special sauce are poured over the rice, and the green pepper serves as a blend.

It is really unexpected... The seemingly simple Chinese cuisine can actually bring such a strong impact to the stomach the moment it enters the mouth...

Even the rice feels unfamiliar, and the taste it brings is unique and special.

"Great...Sugar, is this really your first time trying this kind of food? It tastes too good..."

Nanami has been full of praise since the beginning... What kind of special meaning does this dinner hold for him?

The answer is still unknown, and there is another aspect that is more noteworthy at the moment.

“How does it feel to be facing this job for the first time?”

Sugar asked cautiously.

After swallowing the food in her mouth with difficulty, Nanami looked at her.

"Huh? What's wrong?"

...unpleasant.

Was I ignored by an idiot?

Sugar looked displeased.

"It's work. It's your first time facing a different job. What do you think, literati?"

I always feel that...the other party is not good at these aspects.

It's not that she doesn't trust him...it's just that this is the accurate answer that Sato came up with in her mind based on their experience of getting along with each other.

"Oh... this."

Nanami stopped chewing and her expression turned serious.

"It feels... good. Although it is more tiring than usual, I have gained more than before. I can interact with various customers every day. I think I will like this job."

When it comes to work...it's like I've become a different person.

However, since the other party thinks so, there is no need to worry about it next.

"I see, that's great..."

"Sugar seems very happy."

"Happy... I don't think so."

The coffee shop my mom left behind...will never disappear.

It is a joy to be able to preserve shared memories in this way.

"Sugar, um... I have one more thing to tell you."

At this moment, Nanami suddenly spoke and brought Sato's thoughts back to reality.

She raised her cheek and her tone became slightly dissatisfied.

"If you have anything to explain, please explain it to me directly instead of waiting for my approval before making a decision."

"Yeah...I know."

Afterwards, her expression suddenly changed... Nanami's eyes seemed to be filled with determination, which made Sato feel a little strange.

Shouldn't...

"I plan to invite Mr. Aragaki and Senior Liuli to join us on Halloween Eve on Friday... I want to know your opinion, if it's okay..."

Nanami could sense that the relationship between Sato and Mr. Aragaki... was gradually being repaired.

However, this process is extremely slow. If no one intervenes, there is a high probability that... it will become a pity.

So, it is necessary to do this.

“…Oh, I see.”

Sugar paused for a moment while chewing, then continued to enjoy his dinner in silence.

During the whole process... Nanami did not notice any displeasure or disgust mixed in like before.

really.

As expected, the relationship between the two men eased after learning that something like that was about to happen.

In this case...Mr. Aragaki's examinations so far may have lost all their meaning.

But...it doesn't matter.

After all, perhaps he himself did not realize it, but it was already very obvious to others.

Mr. Aragaki...is looking forward to meeting Sato-san more than anyone else.

"Since you have no objection, this matter is settled. On Friday, you and your father will enjoy the long-lost family love. Sugar is actually looking forward to this happening, right?"

"You...you are suddenly saying something weird. I'm not expecting anything like that."

"The answer is written all over your face, but you're still making meaningless excuses? Sandango is definitely that type of girl."

"I... forget it. I don't want to argue about such meaningless topics with stupid scholars."

Everything has settled.

Nanami felt a sense of security in her heart.

Next, we have to face the following matters:

Halloween Eve is coming on Friday. Before this day comes, let's do the best we can.