NOVPUB[Going to the Ichrite Magic Theater? Sure, remember to buy some extra snacks before entering. I recommend the citrus lemon flavored popcorn, get the large bucket.]
[There’s nothing particular about it, it’s simply delicious. Think about it, if the popcorn tastes good, he’ll reach into the popcorn bucket more often, and you might end up touching hands.]
[Although it’s not lunchtime yet, many restaurants start serving lunch at eleven o’clock. If you head over now, the environment will be more spacious and the dishes will be served faster.]
[Yelleville Pastry Shop is indeed quite good, their cooked food is also excellent, very suitable for young ladies to visit, your date is very savvy.]
[There’s no need to talk during the meal, half an hour will go by very quickly.]
[Then order some dessert after the meal.]
[Find a cafe, order a drink, and pair it with a strawberry cheesecake.]
[When he asks how you are? Just say you’re very happy and thank him for his kindness.]
Under Tata’s guidance, the morning flew by quickly.
Juliana followed the instructions in her ear and executed them methodically.
This Saturday morning, Loren and Juliana’s date began with a trip to the north area of Ichrite.
The lunch spot they had decided on was in the north area.
Following the Love Guru’s advice, having the date near the restaurant would be convenient, so they could have lunch whenever they were hungry without the sudden realization of a long walk when hunger struck.
Ichrite’s north district is an old town, preserving the antique architectural style, but also constructed many modern buildings, not far from the Temple of the Church of the Goddess of Destiny where Loren worked.
Loren was familiar with the surroundings, so just following him was fine, and there was no need to waste time getting lost in the complex and bustling commercial district.
So, after watching a movie, Juliana and Loren went to the restaurant they had picked out at the beginning.
After lunch, they strolled through the art street and felt it was still early, so they sat down in a nearby cafe.
The ancient castle-like stone exterior of the cafe and the newly renovated magic-engineered curtain walls were blended together, making just sitting there feel like a journey through time.
So far, the date was going very well.
Before twelve o’clock, they had already eaten three meals.
As an Eighth-order Martial Artist, Juliana’s regular training and energy expenditure were high, and she needed to consume a lot of energy, but not normally as much as she had today...
However, no matter what, at least the date was going smoothly, which meant the Love Guru’s guidance was correct. No matter what topics Loren brought up, Juliana could respond with ease thanks to her training, avoiding any awkwardness.
As the guide had said, it was now lunchtime, and the cafe was actually not as crowded for afternoon tea.
It’s all practical dating experience.
The midday sunlight, like golden satin, generously covered the wooden furniture in the Ichrite’s north district cafe.
The subtle sounds of clinking coffee cups, the murmurs of conversations, and the gentle jazz piano made the space especially relaxing.
Outside the large glass windows of the cafe, the commotion of noon was still gathering, with tourists from all directions meeting and brushing past each other on the streets.
"This afternoon there’s a concert by the Ichrite Municipal Symphony Orchestra, you might be interested. If you don’t want to stay indoors, we could also take a walk. There are often various street performances near the Temple square. I’ve already made a dinner reservation, not far from here either. You can pick any restaurant you like. And if you’re willing, in the evening, Professor Bolao from the Magic Engineering College just gave me two audience tickets for the ’Hutton Late Show.’ Would you like to join me?"
Loren sat in the brown, cloud-like leather sofa, glanced out the window, and spoke to Juliana across the low table.
He couldn’t help feeling fortunate to have the Love Guru prepare everything for him.
Even though his work was busy and draining, he hadn’t considered planning anything before the date.
If it had been up to him, today would certainly have been unplanned, and he would’ve headed out the door to meet Juliana and then they would have aimlessly wandered wherever fate took them.]
Loren could not help feeling anxious when he saw that places in Ichrite Academy were busy enough on a Saturday to require queueing.
"What are the restaurant options?"
Juliana seemed curious about the restaurants on this side of Ichrite, or perhaps she was curious about what restaurants Loren would prepare to take her to.
"First there’s the Yala Riverside Tavern, which itself is a luxurious mansion by the moat, offering a range of wines and world-class dishes. It’s a place with a good atmosphere. Tipica is also not bad, a restaurant with Yarolan-style cuisine. It’s possible that Juliana, coming from so far away, might occasionally crave a taste of home. Riborte Bar is a bit more upscale, on the 55th floor of Rita Special Building, offering views across the whole of Ichrite as well as top-notch snacks. It’s very quiet, suitable for you to have more private conversations..."
As the Love Guru’s voice reached his ears, Loren essentially repeated what he had been told.
"The last one is the Boss Cat Restaurant, just a bit farther away. My student is the head chef there. It’s also the closest to where you live, just two streets east of Ichrite Academy. If you think it’s okay, you could visit it often in the next few days. Actually, this is the restaurant I would recommend the most."
Loren listed all the places the Love Guru had helped him book.
"Umm... let’s go to that restaurant another time."
Juliana pondered briefly before saying so.
She knew about that place.
Her romance counseling had been found at the Boss Cat Restaurant.
She didn’t want to be discovered that, despite accepting the date with such zest, she actually had to seek help for the date!
"...next time?"
Loren looked at her blankly, asking as if he were talking to himself.
"What I mean is, if we get the chance to eat together again, we can go there."
Juliana answered somewhat frantically.
After speaking, she felt a bit regretful.
She wanted to have a date with Loren, but was too embarrassed to say it. By the time she spoke, it had turned into having a meal.
It was all the Love Assistant Miss’s fault for leading her astray. Now subconsciously, the idea of eating kept coming to her lips. She wondered if Loren would think of her as a foodie, although she usually paid close attention to diet control and exercise.
"Uh..."
Loren did not know what to say for the moment, waiting for guidance from the Love Guru.
"I understand now what kind of girl she is."
The Love Guru’s voice came to Loren’s ears.
"She’s trying hard to hide her preferences, but in reality, she already regards you as a favored dining companion, suggesting you should invite her out for meals more frequently."
What?
Loren thought to himself.
He hadn’t seen it at all.
He almost became too self-conscious, thinking that Juliana wanted to continue dating him next time!
Thankfully, the Guru, with his wealth of experience, prevented him from blurting out such an embarrassing line as "Please, go out with me again next time."
Otherwise, he might have misunderstood Juliana’s intention, and today’s date could have ended with both of their mutual embarrassment.
"So, tell her that while she is in Ichrite, you want to eat dinner with her every day, ask her if she’d like to meet you like this every day. If she really is a foodie, even if you are being presumptuous, she will definitely agree to that."
