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Chapter 624: Lanchi Successfully Led Astray
Chapter 624: Lanchi Successfully Led Astray
【Head to the Ikeli Te Magic Theater? Sure, remember to buy some snacks before you enter, I recommend the citrus lemon flavored popcorn, get the large bucket.】
【There's no particular reason for this, it's just delicious. Think about it, if the popcorn tastes good, he'll be more inclined to reach for it, and you might just bump hands.】
【Although it's not quite lunchtime yet, many restaurants start serving lunch at 11:00, so if you go now, the place will be less crowded and the service will be faster.】
【The Elizabelle Bakery is indeed excellent, and their ready-to-eat meals are quite good too. It's a great choice for young ladies, your date knows what he's doing.】
【You don't need to talk during the meal, half an hour will pass by quickly.】
【Now, for some dessert after the meal.】
【Find a cafe and order a drink with strawberry cheesecake on the side.】
【If he asks how you're doing, just say you're having a wonderful time and thank him for his hospitality.】
Under Tata's guidance, the morning passed by in a flash.
Following the instructions whispered in her ear, Juliana executed her tasks flawlessly.
On this Saturday morning, Loren and Juliana's date began in the Ikeli Te North District.
They had decided on a lunch spot in the North District beforehand.
According to the advice of the Love Assistant, it was more convenient to have the date near the restaurant, so they could easily grab lunch whenever they felt hungry instead of wandering far away while hungry.
The Ikeli Te North District was an old town that preserved its ancient architectural style while also boasting many newly constructed buildings. It was not far from the Temple of the Goddess of Destiny, where Loren worked.
Loren was familiar with the area, so Juliana just needed to follow his lead and not worry about getting lost in the complex and bustling commercial district.
After watching a movie, Juliana and Loren arrived at the restaurant they had initially chosen.
After lunch, they strolled along the art street and, feeling that it was still early, sat down at a nearby cafe.
This cafe combined the ancient stone castle-like exterior with newly renovated magical craftsmanship, creating a sense of transcending time and space just by sitting inside.
So far, the date was going smoothly.
It wasn't even noon yet, and they had already eaten three meals.
As an Eighth-Rank Warrior, Juliana usually trained and expended a lot of energy, requiring her to consume a significant amount of calories. However, it was unusual even for her to eat this much in a day...
Nevertheless, the date was going well, and that meant the Love Assistant's guidance was spot on. No matter what topic Loren brought up, she was able to handle it with ease and avoid any awkward situations, just as the assistant had instructed.
As the assistant had predicted, it was indeed lunchtime now, and the cafe was relatively empty of people having afternoon tea.
Pure, practical dating advice.
The noon sun shone like golden satin, generously spread across the wooden furniture of the Ikeli Te North District cafe.
The soft clinking of coffee cups, quiet conversations, and the gentle jazz from the piano keys created a particularly relaxed atmosphere in the space.
Outside the large glass windows of the cafe, the midday hustle and bustle continued. Tourists from all over converged on the roads, crossing paths and brushing shoulders.
"There's an Ikeli Te Municipal Symphony Orchestra performance this afternoon, let me know if you're interested. If you don't want to stay indoors, we can walk around together. There are often all sorts of street performances in the square near the temple. I've already made dinner reservations at a place that's also not far from here. You can choose where we go. And if you're up for it tonight, Professor Pola Ao from the Magic Institute just gave me two tickets to the live recording of the 'Hedon Evening Show.' Would you like to come with me?"
Loren looked out the window from his seat on the brown, cloud-like leather sofa and addressed Juliana, who was sitting across from him at the short, sturdy table.
"I can't help but be grateful that the instructor prepared everything for me," Loren thought, feeling relieved.
Though he was busy and exhausted from work, he also hadn't really thought about planning anything in advance for the date.
If left to his own devices, he would have likely shown up without any reservations and wandered aimlessly with Juliana.
Seeing the crowds and lines at the slightly more popular spots in Ikeli Te, Loren felt a sense of relief that he hadn't had to deal with that.
"What restaurants are there?" Juliana asked, feigning curiosity about the dining options in Ikeli Te, or perhaps genuinely wondering about Loren's choices.
"First, there's the Yala Riverfront Restaurant, a luxurious mansion by the protective city river, offering a range of fine wines and world-class dishes. It has a nice ambiance. Then there's Tipika, an Aoloran-style restaurant, in case you're feeling a bit homesick and want to try some familiar flavors. Libotte Dining Bar is more upscale, located on the 55th floor of the Reitatte Building, providing a panoramic view of Ikeli Te and exquisite snacks. It's quiet and perfect for more intimate conversations..." Loren recited, essentially parroting the suggestions whispered to him by the Love Instructor.
"And finally, there's the Boss Cat Restaurant, which is a bit farther away. One of my students is the head chef there, and it's also the closest to your residence, just two blocks east of Ikeli Te Academy. If you like it, you can go there often in the coming days. In fact, it's the one I recommend the most." Loren concluded his list of reservations, all made with the help of the Love Instructor.
"Hmm... let's go to that one some other time," Juliana said after a moment's thought.
She was quite familiar with that particular establishment.
It was where she had sought the advice of the Love Assistant.
She didn't want to risk being discovered, and here she was, agreeing to a date while secretly seeking help for it!
"What?... Next time?" Loren stared at her, dumbfounded, as if asking himself.
"I, I mean, if there's another opportunity for us to have a meal together, we can go there," Juliana replied, a bit flustered.
She immediately regretted saying that.
She wanted to go on a date with Loren, but felt too shy to say it outright, and now it sounded like all she wanted was to eat together.
Damn that Love Assistant for putting these ideas in her head! She didn't want Loren to think of her as a glutton, especially since she usually paid attention to her diet and exercised regularly.
"Umm..." Loren was at a loss for words, waiting for guidance from the Love Instructor.
【I understand what kind of girl she is now.】 The Love Instructor's voice sounded in Loren's ear.
【She's trying to hide her true preferences, but she already considers you a favorite dining companion and is hinting that she'd like more invitations to eat with you.】
"Ah?" Loren thought.
He hadn't picked up on any of that at all.
He had almost let his ego get the better of him, thinking that Juliana wanted to continue dating him!
Thankfully, the instructor's experience spared him from embarrassing himself by saying something like, "Let's go on another date soon."
Otherwise, misunderstanding Juliana's intentions could have led to an awkward end to their date today.
【Alright, tell her that during her stay in Ikeli Te, you want to have dinner with her every day, and ask if she'd like to meet up daily. If she's really a foodie, even if you're taking advantage of the situation, she'll definitely agree.】
(End of Chapter)
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