It was already noon when Thea completed the transfer process and toured the Pacific Manufacturing Factory.

James and Thea left together.

He rode his electric motorcycle with Thea.

“Honey, let’s not go home for lunch today. We should eat out to celebrate.” Thea wrapped her arms around James as she sat behind him.

The relatively strong wind ruffled her sleek black hair.

She buried her head into James’ shoulder to shield herself from the wind.

“Sure.”

James was more than willing.

He had not eaten alone with Thea for a very long time.

“Should we go to the Gourmand?”

Thea shook her head and said, “No. Every time I go to the Gourmand, Bryan will always come to greet me in person as if I was some prominent figure.”

“Haha… Well, you’re a very influential person now! Who else are they going to curry favor with if not you?”

“N-no, I’m not! It’s because…” Thea hesitated.

“Hmm? It’s because of what?”

“N-Nothing!”

Thea shook her head.

‘It’s best not to tell James about these thi