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“I think we should test our luck.” You say. It’s no different than saying you have no plan. “There must be a trick in this somewhere.”
“Are you also thinking that the menu items are directly linked to the guest’s liking?” Wilma draws that conclusion after observing the menu. “It’s an international hotel proud of its varied selection.”
“Cuisine from all over the world.” Matilda points at the different flags each item also has. “You will cover the costs, correct?” Matilda is still a penny pincher.
“Yeah.” You knew this would happen.
“We should split.” Matilda shocks you with her suggestion. “I’m betting on you today.”
“Thanks for the offer, but it’s fine. I have a hunch that we won’t need to pay.” You’re banking on your luck.
“Do you have something in mind?” Wilma wants to believe in your deductive skills. Of the tomatoes, she was the only one who was Kobashi’s fan, to be fair, the others just liked to tease the former policeman.
“Number 87: <span class="mu-s">The Tiramisu</span>.” You place the menu on the table and dramatically point at it.
With no disagreements from the other two, you ask Mr. San Francisco to bring you some Tiramisu. At the counter, he makes a brief call, letting you know the request has been accepted. Moments later… You don’t know if you’re getting this wrong, but there’s a wedding on the first floor tonight, and, huh, <span class="mu-s">you think this is the bride</span>.
“I’m sorry, everyone. I have to call the escape plan off...” The Bride says as she fights the tears. She’s a blonde with a ditsy but somewhat refined look with a thick accent. She joins the table.
“<span class="mu-i">Huh?</span>” You don’t know what she’s talking about. You three exchange the same look of confusion.
“If I leave my family here, I cannot put into words what *they* might do to them. Even though this is a *secret* arranged marriage, I admit it, I did fall in love with him! He'll never know that I was coerced to do this at first by his family. I can continue this lie as long as I live! It doesn’t matter.” The Bride drops expository dialogue like her life depends on it. And to be clear, it seems that way. “I’ll find a way to reimburse you for your troubles! But you must go without me!”
