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It was of course only a matter of time until hunger would strike. Or rather the stomach of the little kitty rumbled just moments later when the trio had gone out of the clothing shop.

The new outfit? To not get it dirty already Ann insisted on just carrying it instead of wearing it, perhaps secretly just wanting to get back into their own set of clothing which... Even if Izumi refused to wrap his head around it, this was their decision. Well, for the most part. He refused to give them their glasses back, even if they were begging, saying that there was no need for them to begin with. 'You're not going to hide that face any longer!' or so he told them and they decided to no longer fight it a bit longer, just accepting the fate they had met.

That tangent aside, Patch's stomach growled right then and there, resulting in an invitation to lunch. It had been around the time anyway. And as much as it had annoyed him he decided to tag along, having no choice left at that moment.

Shortly after the three made a stop at a café, having gotten a table and sat right down. Moments later they got to order... Or rather the kitty got a big order of fish he dug into the moment it arrived, munching away rather happily and no longer paying attention to his two older siblings.

Izumi decided on a small salad and glass of water, not feeling like gaining pounds. He had to watch it after all, eat too much and it just means unnecessary kilos for an idol and model after all. He didn't feel like sitting there like an idiot with nothing compared to his company.

However, Ann... Talk about fatty stuff. The sight nearly made him flinch when just eyeing their dish. No wonder they had chub around their stomach! A decent plate of Hambagu and it made his eyes flinch. How could anyone chew this down without a second thought!? Especially if they don't count any of the calories! That was honestly beyond him and he would rather not think about i— Wait... Come to think of it...

"Is that even in your budget?" He asked bluntly while just watching them chew on their meal, then swallowing and looking a little confused at the guy across the table from them.

"What's the meaning?" They asked which was met with a headshake.

"You wanted to say 'What do you mean'?" He sighed with a light annoyance yet decided to continue either way. "I heard from Kuma–Kun that you usually complain about your pay. Not to mention that literally everyone knows about you eating uncooked instant ramen for lunch!"

"Oh. Yeah, but all good. Took some of my savings for... Things!" They tried to reassure him, even grinning despite the nervousness all too obvious. It was written all over their face despite the smile. "Usually just instant noodles. So this is ok. Rarely going out. It's first taking from personal savings!"

Izumi... He didn't know how to react to this. Honestly, he just wanted to slam the table across the room when hearing that. This was just outrageous! And they said it with no shame whatsoever, just like that! Talk about a cheapskate on one hand but an unhealthy eater on the other! And the way they were shoving their food inside their mouth... Yeah, he believed as much, that they usually just ate their instant ramen. Personal savings though? For what? Can't they cook or some— Actually, if they resorted to instant ramen that was an obvious no. Talk about an unbalanced diet on all ends... What type of cheapskate were they anyway!?

Apparently Patch had also heard this speech, pausing his nomming and looking at Ann as well, dropping ears and a pout. "Sisnya..." He only let out yet was quickly calmed down... Or the attempt was made at the very least when they pat the cat.

"Haha, all good Nyeli~ Continue eat~"

"Sisnya..."

"I... Alive, see?" They were desperately trying yet the pout didn't fade, far from it.