"...Looks like the old shop is gone."
Staring blankly at the storefront in the distance for a moment, Larkspur turned back, intending to lead Xia Liang away. "But that makes sense. So many years have passed. It would be stranger if these shops were still around. Let's go."
She nudged Xia Liang's arm, signaling her to follow, only to find that Xia Liang had not moved.
Not only that, but just as Larkspur was about to leave, Xia Liang reached back and grabbed her sleeve, holding Larkspur in place and preventing her from moving forward.
"Let's give it a try, Little Senior."
She looked at Larkspur with a bright smile. "We're already here, so shouldn't we at least take a look?"
Larkspur could not help shaking her head. "No, I think..."
—"You two young ladies over there, are you interested in our shop?"
At that moment, the signboard girl at the café entrance suddenly stepped closer and called out, "We have a special event today! Not only are certain items discounted, but you can also win prizes by completing little games!"
Her ringing voice directly interrupted Larkspur's unfinished words, choking off her refusal before she could say it.
"Huh? Really? What kind of event is it?"
In contrast, Xia Liang had already dashed excitedly to the entrance and begun chatting with the employee by the signboard. "I've never been to a maid café or anything like that before. What exactly do we have to do?"
"Well... they're just some very common little games. Nothing difficult. As long as you beat the girls in our shop, you can get prizes."
The employee at the entrance explained warmly, "And even if you don't win, you can still receive a prize as long as the girls in the shop approve of your performance."