The young woman who had led them there tactfully took her leave.
Before leaving, however, she glanced at May, seemingly wanting to take this bright little third wheel along too and leave Xia You and Erika some time alone. But May's attention was already completely captured by the lavish dinner laid out in the Japanese-style room. How could she spare a thought for anything else?
She looked ready to rush forward and dig in without hesitation the moment Xia You gave the word!
Even standing outside the door, the aroma wafting out already had her mouth watering.
Seeing what a little glutton she was, the young woman could only shake her head with an amused smile and leave alone.
Seeing Erika look at May as well, Xia You explained with a smile, "May will be traveling with me starting today. Once we're finished with our business in Kanto and Johto, we'll head to the Sinnoh Region together."
Erika actually already knew about this from their earlier phone call. Xia You was only saying it now to put things out in the open and make it more official.
"Then I'm sorry for the trouble." Erika looked at May and said gently, "I'll be counting on you to look after him."
"Not at all..." May hurriedly waved her hands. "You're being too kind, Miss Erika. I should be the one thanking him. I'm the one learning from Xia You!"
"Let's not stand on ceremony anymore." Erika stepped aside and gestured for her to enter, smiling as she said, "We're all friends here. Now, let's eat before the food gets cold."
Those were exactly the words May had been waiting for!
Although she wanted to start enjoying the feast right away, that was only a thought. Having grown up in a Gym, she