Becoming the Guide of the Mysophobic Villain? Absolutely Not! - Chapter 214
I had to acknowledge Daniel’s contribution. After Claude left, I had lost all motivation for the project, so without Daniel, I wouldn’t have received the money at all.
But boasting about the 1.3 million Berks and then losing 700,000 Berks in an instant!
My big mouth is always the problem.
As I stood there in stunned silence, he continued.
“…Or.”
“Huh?”
“You could just treat me to a delicious meal.”
I only realized he was joking when I saw his smiling eyes.
Recently, he had become quite the socialite in the Guide Division, clearly more relaxed and cheerful. It was a good thing.
Of course, it was also excellent that I could keep the 700,000 Berks!
No matter how expensive and delicious the meal, it would only cost a few thousand Berks. That was more than worth it for him!
“Sure!”
I responded eagerly, and Daniel laughed out loud.
* * *
Daniel suggested we invite Irene as well.
“Really?”
I was a little confused. I thought Daniel was uncomfortable with Irene?
But Daniel shrugged and replied lightly.
“Seeing her a few more times might make it gradually less uncomfortable, don’t you think?”
“…?”
“You said it would be good for me to get closer to her, Rose.”
For some reason, it sounded to me like, ‘I find Irene incredibly uncomfortable and annoying right now, but I’ll endure it for now because you said so.’
Either way, it was welcome news for me if the three of us could meet together again. I still believed in the destined relationship between Irene and Daniel, the original female lead and male lead.
Fortunately, this time Irene didn’t refuse. Even the great Irene couldn’t resist a free meal.
To celebrate Daniel’s declaration that he wouldn’t take the 700,000 Berks, I decided to be generous this time.
So, I reserved the restaurant where Claude had taken me for a meal last time.
I didn’t know any other fancy restaurants besides the ones Claude had taken me to, and I figured this place would suit Daniel’s refined tastes as an S-Class Esper.
“This place serves really delicious food.”
“Rose, your napkin. Put it around your neck.”
“Ah, sure. And last time I came here, we ordered one of everything on the menu. Everything was delicious… We had too much leftover since it was just the two of us, but there are three of us today, so it should be fine, right? Let’s order a lot and share.”
I obediently tied the napkin around my neck as Irene instructed, chattering away.
Honestly, I was quite excited. I had just earned 1.3 million Berks, and it was a rare outing with friends—though I’m still not sure whether I should call Irene a ‘friend’, really.
In any case, I could finally declare in front of them one of my bucket list items.
“One of everything on the menu, please!”
But Irene was determined to dampen my excitement.
“You and I will order just one dish each.”
“What? But I’m buying. And I want to order several dishes to taste a variety…”
“You’re always greedy with food but never finish it. Ordering food you can’t eat is a waste of money and food.”
“We can pack the leftovers… I was planning to keep them in the fridge and reheat them later…”
“Food is most valuable when you eat just enough and feel a bit wanting.”
Irene was firm and logical. The only things she lacked were three qualities: flaws, luck, and a sense of decorum.
No flaws, no luck, no decorum…
I knew I couldn’t win against Irene’s logic. After being her roommate for nine months, I knew that better than anyone.
In the end, I just pouted and looked at the menu.
Everything was so good. What should I choose?
While I was deep in my intense deliberation.
“Are you ready to order?”
“We’ll have everything on the menu.”
Daniel, who had been quietly listening to our bickering, spoke as soon as the manager approached.
“Woah…”
I never thought I’d hear that line again.
Daniel looked slightly surprised by my admiration, but then he smiled gently at me, seeing my eyes sparkling as I looked at him.
I regretted not being the one to say it, but it was okay. No matter when or who says it, it’s always impressive and exciting.
…Meanwhile, Irene seemed annoyed by Daniel’s actions.
