Luke "Alluring Gaze"/Rewards
Scene 1: Shopping Street
After stowing the invitation in your purse, you step out of a client company.
After a few steps, you spot someone familiar.
You: Luke? What a coincidence!
Luke: (Name)! Hey!
Maybe it's just you, but he looks pretty happy.
Luke: It's still working hours. Are you visiting clients?
You: Kind of, but I already finished. How about you? Are you here for shop business or for an investigation?
Luke: An investigation, of course. I've been getting more requests lately. People are finally noticing my skills.
Luke: Hey, does your law firm wanna enter a long-term partnership with me?
You: I can't make that kind of decision.
You: If we ever need anything, you'll be the first person we call.
Luke: It's a deal. No takebacks.
You: You got it!
Seeing Luke in high spirits also brightens up your mood.
You always feel more energetic when he's around. Maybe his clients also feel the same way.
You: Oh, is your case related to X—Er, that?
Luke: No. It's about that company over there. They're having a banquet next week.
Luke points towards the building you had just left.
Could it be...
Luke: This case is to attend the banquet.
Luke: I rarely go to these sorts of events, so I'm a little—
Luke is interrupted by the ringing of his phone.
He makes an apologetic gesture and somewhat frantically answers his phone.
Luke: It's done already?
Luke: Okay, I'll be right over! No, it's fine. Wait for me there.
Luke hangs up and has a remorseful look on his face.
You: If it's urgent, you should go.
Luke: *sigh* I wanted to chat with you more. I just lost all of my motivation for work.
You: As if. The Detective Pearce I know isn't a slacker who runs from work.
Luke: Haha, you got me there.
Luke: I recently made two interesting gadgets. After I'm done with work, come by my store and try them out.
Luke: I'll be heading off. Remember to contact me if you need anything!
You: Sure... Oh!
You suddenly remember the invitation that your client gave you. As thanks, they invited you to attend if you had the time.
You: I knew it!
You open the invitation and see that it is for next week's banquet.
You: The banquet you're going to is also—
You look up while talking and realize that Luke is already gone.
You: ...He already left.
Scene 2: Home
After a full day's work, you return home. You look at the invitation and suddenly realize something.
You: These kinds of events usually have a formal dress code...
You: That means Luke's also going to be dressed up!?
While imagining how Luke would look in a suit, you receive a call from him.
You: Luke? Done with work already?
Luke: Not yet, but it's break time right now, and I suddenly felt like calling you.
Luke: Are you working right now? Am I disturbing you?
His tone suddenly becomes cautious.
You: Not at all. I already finished work and went home.
You: Luke, I have a question for you. Do you know how to dance?
Luke: Dance? Why are oyu asking me this all of a sudden? There are many kinds of dances. Your question's too broad.
Luke: I know the basics of the waltz and tango... I'm probably considered a novice.
You: I never knew that you could waltz... That's perfect. I want to—
Luke: Sorry, something just came up. I'll call you back later.
Before you can finish, the call abruptly ends.
You: I was cut off again...
You: Oh well. Guess I'll just have to surprise him!
