“To be honest, I don’t actually have a driver’s license…” Akari scratched her head and laughed sheepishly.
Ever since she transmigrated over, she indeed hadn’t gotten a driver’s license.
She figured she would only get around to taking the driving test once she had some spare money and free time in the future.
“Forget it.
Consider yourself lucky—not many people are worthy of sitting in my passenger seat.” Mari shot Akari a glance, her eyes showing a hint of disdain.
Yet looking at that face so similar to her own, she couldn’t bring herself to say anything too harsh, only staring at her with a bit of resentment.
Whatever, I’ll just consider it my bad luck.
She stepped on the gas, cruising down the wide streets of the Municipal District.
Soon, the surrounding scenery rushed past.
It had to be said that the Municipal Government did a great job with urban greenery; even in such a highly modernized city, lush greenery was everywhere, which was quite nice.
Before long, the black sports car pulled into a parking space on the side of the road.
“Get out.
Don’t tell me you need me to invite you down?” After getting off, Mari kicked the frame of the car door and spoke in an annoyed tone.
Akari opened her eyes, meeting the woman’s resentful gaze.
It had to be said that this young lady had a sharp tongue, appearing a bit tsundere and arrogant.
However, it wasn’t too surprising that she turned out like this.
In a grand family like hers, doted on like a princess since childhood, surrounded by men trying to flatter her, and possessing material wealth beyond ordinary imagination along with excellent personal qualities—it was completely normal to develop such a personality.
What’s more, she was her client—the person who issued the commission to her.
As a Proxy, being lenient with clients was something Akari had already mastered.
Mari high heels clacked against the pavement as she walked.
Passing by the Licha Milk Tea Shop, she quickly paused in her tracks.
“The milk tea shop you mentioned…
is this place?” Mari narrowed her eyes, surveying the shop up and down with an indescribably nuanced expression.
In truth, this location wasn’t suitable for running a shop.
However, because the milk tea shop served authentic flavors at reasonable prices, combined with the heavy foot traffic in Lumina Square, its daily sales were substantial, easily making up for the poor location.
“Miss Mari, this is indeed the milk tea shop I was talking about.
Why don’t you check the menu at the counter and see if there’s anything you like?” As soon as Akari finished speaking, she took the menu from the counter and handed it to Mari.
Mari held the paper menu, scanning it with interest.
After a moment of thought, she selected a Strawberry Smoothie Milk Tea.
“Strawberry Smoothie Milk Tea, huh?
You have good taste, Miss Mari.
The strawberries here are very authentic, with a subtly sweet taste paired with a milky aroma.
It really is the best choice for first-time customers.” Akari smiled, selecting the Strawberry Smoothie Milk Tea on the ordering kiosk before choosing a drink for herself.
“I’ll have one Strawberry Smoothie Milk Tea and one Mango Cheese Foam Milk Tea.
Less smoothie ice for the strawberry, and a thinner layer of cheese foam for the mango, please.” After ordering the milk tea, Akari selected a few snacks.
She paid the clerk 95 dennies at the kiosk, took the prepared drinks from the staff, and walked toward a bench in the plaza.
“Your milk tea is ready.
Please enjoy.” The clerk prepared the milk tea, packed the drinks and snacks into a bag, and handed it to Akari.
“Should we go back to the car to drink this?
Isn’t it a bit impolite to drink out in the open like this?” Mari felt a bit embarrassed.
Watching the crowd passing by and feeling their subtle glances, she couldn’t help but feel uneasy.
However, all of this was merely her imagination.
People were looking at her simply because she was pretty, taking a casual glance or two.
And the glances were subtle precisely because polite passersby refrained from staring too long.
“It’s fine.
These public amenities are meant for citizens like us to rest.
It’s not like we don’t pay taxes, so why be so self-conscious?” With that, Akari handed her the milk tea with a smile.
Mari hesitated for a moment before taking the milk tea.
Sitting on the street bench, she took a sip, still looking somewhat nervous.
With the very first sip, Mari tasted a rich strawberry sweetness lingering on the tip of her tongue, as if wrapped in sweetness and rewarded with an unexpected burst of flavor.
“Not bad…” Before long, Mari drank the entire cup of milk tea in one go.
Seeing her lick her lips with an unsatisfied look, Akari smiled knowingly.
She walked back to the milk tea shop and ordered another Strawberry Smoothie Milk Tea.
Once it was made, Akari returned to the roadside bench and handed the freshly prepared milk tea to Mari.
“Miss Mari, the milk tea here really is great.
If I hadn’t eaten before coming, I’d want a second cup too.” Akari knew that this was probably Mari first time drinking milk tea, which was why she finished a whole cup so quickly.
To save her pride, Akari deliberately refrained from pointing it out and instead quietly went to buy a fresh cup.
Mari wasn’t a fool either; she quietly noted the gesture and gave Akari a tsundere glare in return.
“There are some snacks here too.
Feel free to try them.” Saying this, Akari tore open the snack bag and handed the bag of potato chips to Mari.
Mari pinched a chip with her fingers and nibbled on it, quickly finishing half the bag.
Today’s trip had truly turned her worldview upside down.
She had never imagined that there were so many good things she had never experienced growing up.
Her family had never allowed her to eat delicious snacks like these.
“Miss Mari, eat slowly, don’t choke.” Seeing her eat faster and faster, Akari reminded her while gently patting Mari back.
Only after the milk tea and snacks were completely wiped out did Mari stand up, looking at Lumina Square with a fresh, curious perspective for the first time.
Although she rarely went out, she had been to Lumina Square a few times.
Contrary to her memory, there were actually so many delicious foods here.
“Are there any other tasty places on this street?” Mari asked, sounding somewhat hesitant.
This street didn’t seem to have many places selling food; most were clothing stores or supermarkets, with very few snack shops or restaurants.
After eating the snacks, Mari suddenly felt a bit hungry.
Akari was probably more familiar with this street than she was.
“Of course there are.
Barbecue, steak, hot pot, and various specialty foods are all available.” Akari raised her hand and pointed toward an alley.
“As far as I know, there’s a hot pot restaurant and a Western restaurant down there.
The black pepper steak there is really good—I tried it once before, but the price is a bit too steep…” Before she could finish speaking, Mari cut her off directly.
“Take me there to see.
Money is no object to me.
If it’s really good, it’s my treat.” After Mari spoke, Akari didn’t say anything more and simply followed the young lady toward the Western restaurant.