After ordering their food, the waiter bowed politely before walking away, leaving the two of them in an atmosphere that suddenly felt awkward.
Ren leaned back in his chair, glancing at Wendy, who seemed completely engrossed in examining the table as if the wood grain was the most fascinating thing in the world.
(Why is it like this again…?) he thought, slightly frustrated by the silence.
Trying to break the ice, he finally spoke up.
"I didn't know you liked furry things."
Wendy looked up in surprise but then let out a small laugh, relieved that there was finally something to talk about.
"Eh… Ah, yeah." She scratched her neck, flashing a small smile. "I think they're cute, even though they're technically monsters… even if they're tame."
Ren raised an eyebrow, not entirely convinced.
"Seriously? You're not scared at all?"
