[He did, indeed, figure that out, having paid close attention to Shuichi whenever they ate together just for cases such as this. And he did, indeed, refuse to let Shuichi pay. He encouraged him not to worry about price, but didn't push it when Shuichi ordered the salad and tea either. Whatever he wanted to do was fine by him.]

It's a pretty nice town. I mean I guess we don't have a whole lot to compare it to just yet, but the food is good at least. Better than some of the stuff Bender-chan serves anyway. [Dumb Panta ruining robot.] But there's a lot to do, too.

[Once they're on their way again, he once more takes the detective's hand. This time with a lot more confidence than before.]

There's a little bookshop nearby, even! Wanna go check it out? I found a couple of good mystery novels and romance books there, and they have these really nice journals and notebooks too. And they have actual quill pens! The kind you dip in ink! It's pretty cool.