Chapter 106
"Forget it." Zixu tapped the table lightly with his fingers. After a moment of thought, he decided against bothering Hyuga Chinano. The main reason? It probably wasn't a good idea to pay the bill before his noodles even arrived.
Just as he came to this conclusion, Chinano, who had picked up a toy pistol and was ready to shoot, seemed to sense something. Her gaze shifted in Zixu's direction.
"Slurp, slurp~"
The shop owner placed a steaming bowl of ramen in front of Zixu. He took a deep breath, inhaling the fragrant aroma. The broth smelled rich and inviting. Taking a sip, he found it decent—not quite on Ichiraku Ramen's level, but passable.
"What? Haven't you eaten enough?" Zixu asked, raising an eyebrow as he noticed Chinano approaching. He pointed at his bowl of noodles.
"Not really. I haven't had much of an appetite lately," she replied, her face expressionless. She rested her chin on one hand, simply watching him.
"......"
"Look, I'm eating. I can't eat peacefully if you're just staring at me."
"Oh."
"...Forget it. As long as you're happy."
Zixu felt an odd tingling at the back of his neck, and the diners around them were getting more and more excited.