“Thanks, you guys!
That was a really fun session!”
“No, thank you.
This was a wonderful experience for us.”
“Uh oh... It's almost time for class.”
“Oh, you're right. Catch you guys later. You too, Professor Lloyd.”
“Hahaha. Your session was so compelling that you all had me on the edge of my seat.”
“Unfortunately, I also have to go teach class.
So, if you'll excuse me.”
“Of course. And thank you for telling me those stories about my dad.”
“Of course, you're very welcome.
Let's talk again sometime. And do take care.”
“Thank you very much!”
“Thank you very much!”
“Thank you very much.”
“Hm? Don't you have to get to class...?”
“I'm done for the day.
My plan is to hang out for a while before going to work.”
“I know! There's a burger shop that the students here really love. Has anyone told you guys about it yet?”
“A burger shop?!”
“Yeah, want me to show you?”
Wait, did he just say he's gonna show us where it is?!
Yes. What do you all think?
Of course we're going!
I wanna try a good old-fashioned American burger!
I could also go for one, after all the singing we just did.
And we don't have anything planned after this.
Then, let's take this opportunity to ask him about other establishments that the students here like to visit.
Good idea! Especially since we've only been to that backstreet so far.
Then, let's ask him while we walk over to the burger shop.
Sounds good!
It's getting pretty late.
But we got to see most of the places that guy recommended. And they were all really fun!
Anyway, let's head back to the dorm before it closes and... Hm?
“Hm? Are you all just returning?”
“Yes, we went to visit a few of the shops around here with one of the students as a guide.”
“Are you on your way to somewhere, Mr. Lloyd?”
“Yes, one of my performing buddies is throwing a house party.”
“That reminds me! I was on the phone with Harumichi just now.”
“What...?”
“Don't worry. I didn't tell him about what happened at the hotel. If I had, I think things would quickly get out of hand.”
“If you do tell him at all, you'd rather tell him yourself, yes?”
“Thank you for being so considerate.
So, how was my dad...?”
“Oh, it's still early in the morning over there, so he was pretty grouchy.”
“He'll grouse about it, but he'll always listen after you tell him that you need to talk to him about something. The more serious the better.”
“That part of him really hasn't changed.”
Dad...can we talk?
Please let me ask you again.
Tell me what you think of my song.
What did Mr. Lloyd say just now?
Umm... He said Aoyagi's dad will listen to what you have to say if you talk to him seriously.
Really...?
“He hung up after he said that his breakfast was ready. But I did tell him that you have quite a lot in common with him.”
“What did he say in response?”
“Hahaha. He said, ”I'm well aware“.”
“Anyway, I need to go.
I hope you have another enjoyable night here!”
“Thank you!”
Man, my impression of your dad just keeps changing every time I hear Mr. Lloyd talk about him...
Yes, mine too...
Having someone else tell you about a family member like this feels a bit strange.
(But...)
(I'm looking forward to talking to Dad about all this someday.)