After circling through the city, Rossi finally moored the boat beside a narrow canal.
He had just spent quite a while taking Xia You and the others around, visiting practically all the sights here. At least from the waterways, there was nothing left to see.
Watching Xia You and the others step ashore, Rossi smiled and pointed to a restaurant a short distance away. "That place has the best pancakes in Alto Mare. Give them a try!"
"Thank you for taking the time to show us around the city. We really appreciate it," Misty said on everyone's behalf. She was the one Rossi had originally invited, so it was most fitting for her to offer their thanks now.
"Not at all." Rossi waved a hand dismissively. "We people of Alto Mare are very welcoming. Besides, having the race champion aboard my boat was a real honor. Well, enjoy the rest of your trip!"
Waving goodbye to Rossi and watching him leave, Xia You couldn't help reflecting that, although they hadn't known each other long and the man seemed a little frivolous, he was actually quite a decent person.
But little did Xia You know that Rossi had initially invited Misty aboard because she was young and pretty, hoping to use the opportunity to get to know her. And when he saw Erika, he was utterly dazzled!
The scene Xia You had witnessed earlier, when Rossi was trying hard to show off his wit and humor, had been precisely when he was doing his utmost to charm them.
But after they boarded, he discovered that both Misty and Erika had their hearts set on Xia You. Clearly, they were already taken, so Rossi gave up on the idea entirely.
Judging by that, the fact that he hadn't kept pestering the pretty