[ If anything, it's a big enough bang to get everyone's attention - but not one big enough to shake Tokiya's stoic self-restraint. Not that he didn't make any allowances, however; she's right that he would usually have salad, but he's loosened up enough to forgo his diet to cater to someone else.

While she orders, he keeps his book and cleans up their table a little. ]

I suppose I can cut myself some slack once in a while.

[ He sounds just slightly smug, though that might be a figment of one's imagination. ]

Much better than before, admittedly. It's easier on the soul once you get established and have a steady source of contracts. [ No longer having to fight or work overtime for contracts, stuff like that. ] What about you?