(QM Note: The Lydie and Liu bit will be next!)

As the default decision maker, you have selected the best option based on your whims and nothing more. If someone complains, it’s their fault for not stopping you in time.

“Huh, let me think about it.” You don’t have a plan… yet. “Sally, I want you to act as my right hand gal for what comes next!”

“Say the word, and I’ll make it happen, Captain! No hesitation!!!” Sally salutes like a sailor.

“S-Such conviction. I can’t fall behind...” Lydie sees others’ determination as a bar to meet.

“Oh~? Do you have plans for the future, handsome?” Kata asks between munches.

“You’ll see, gorgeous...” You act mysterious to hide the fact that you’re improvising. Girls love a guy they can’t read. Except Vera, she gets upset, mainly at the results of such mysteries.

“How intriguing… Always the man with a plan.” Beth wants to see what you have waiting for them.

“Speaking of, I think it’s your turn, Beth!” You adjust your glasses. “Sally, bring us a slice, please! I owe this Birthday girl a cake.”

“Hehe, always handing me the spotlight.” Beth smiles as she approaches the plastic chair next to yours.

“Beth, you’re going to love this, it’s so good!” Nina finishes her slice to promote it! Also, serves another cup of tea for the former prisoner.

“Mhm! Mhm!” Liu continues chirping her slice at high speed.

“Can’t wait to be spoiled then.” Beth plays along with the other’s expectations.

“Here comes your first bite!” You throw the first… errr.. bowling ball? Your metaphors are dying.

“It’s delicious.~” There’s no hint of irony in her words, Beth enjoys it! It’s a subdued reaction, but a happy one nonetheless.

Feeding Beth the rest of the slice goes amicably. Nothing outstanding, but certainly a positive if subdued reaction. As long as she enjoyed it, it’s all fine by you!

“Woah! She ate it like a pro! Is she immune to its effects?! Or were they greatly exaggerated?!” Lydie doesn’t know what to believe. “I’ll learn the truth shortly.”

“The cake is amazing! And the people who made it even more so! Don’t be tricked!” Sally will defend the honor of the cake!