Lanchi's Gray-Haired Rival

"The first prize is a pair of bracelet Magic Cards made from Heaven Wood Gold."

Juliana narrowed her eyes and read aloud from the list on the outdoor screen behind the stage,

"Even if you only participate bravely, you'll receive a commemorative Animal Forest Chocolate Gift Box."

she murmured to herself.

Limited-time events like this often offered decent Golden Bee Coins, along with special prizes that couldn't be exchanged for Golden Bee Coins.

"..."

Loren noticed Juliana staring in that direction and led her a little closer.

The prize list prominently featured a set of adorable animal-shaped chocolates.

"Do you want it?"

Loren noticed Juliana's gaze and looked toward the event stage before asking.

"No."

Juliana shook her head.

Although she had never expected to win the first prize—the difficulty was simply too high—she felt that getting the commemorative prize shouldn't be difficult.

Love Assistant Young Miss might like it.

Love Assistant Young Miss had helped her so much today. She felt that the next time she went to Cat Boss Restaurant, she should bring her some kind of thank-you gift.

Loren watched Juliana's face and her lightly trembling eyelashes beside him, and suddenly remembered something the Love Instructor had said:

This reaction means she wants it a little, but not enough to trouble you over it. You can decide whether to help her get it. It's the sort of thing where ignoring it won't lower her affection, but if you notice and do your best, whether you succeed or not, her affection will definitely increase. She'll feel that you really care about her.

"Juliana, let's go participate and give it a try."

Loren suggested it.

"Huh?"

Juliana turned her cheek in surprise and looked up at Loren.

This was a couples-only game, and she didn't know whether Loren had