The scenery of the Selina River outside the window was fully visible, with the noon sun casting its glow on the calm river surface, dreamlike and illusory.
The waiter led the two to a sofa seat by the window, indicating for them to take a seat.
They paused next to the dining table for a moment.
It seemed they both wanted to sit on opposite sides, but then they realized they were still holding hands.
It appeared that neither could reach a mutual agreement to let go first, nor could either of them release their grip as if conceding; eventually, to avoid letting the waiter notice anything, they settled on the same side of the sofa.
"Here is the menu."
The waiter handed over a leather-bound menu, its heavy, brown goatskin exuding quality, edged in gilded trim for a classic style.
"Thank you."
Lanci and Talia began to scrutinize the menu carefully.
Sitting on one side was indeed convenient, as they could browse the menu together.
Before, it had always been one of them looking.
