Thunk. Pero saluted sharply, and I returned the gesture with a simple nod.

"I’ll fill in the remaining gaps! Leave it to me!"

"Alright. I’m counting on you to take care of the rest."

The larger areas were already coated, leaving only the detailed sections, like corners of buildings, to finish. Staying on this floor any longer would just be a waste of time.

Before opening the door to move on to the next floor, I asked,
"So, are you giving up? On your romance, I mean."

"…I’ll keep trying until I get rejected three times!"

"That’s the spirit!"