[ considering how well known trigger is, back home, her lack of recognition when it comes to his name is more than telling enough that something is not quite right. ditto to tenn not recognising her name at all. project fairy? wouldn't ring a bell to him either way, which is why he's approaching her the way he would any other fan - polite, professional,

(like what is expected of him.)

the only time that he breaks eye contact with her, for that brief moment, is when she slides the menu pamphlet closer to her, and the movement that he catches out of the corner of his eye causes his gaze to flicker off for a moment, momentarily distracted, before it returns to her. ]

I believe that there is no success without hard work, Shijou-san. Although I am not so foolish to believe that circumstances play their part in shaping the decisions we make to shape our own futures. After all, back home, I am supported by countless people, entrusted with the lives and responsibilities of hundreds, all just to stand on stage.

[ he does pick up his glass to take a sip from it, carefully choreographed such that the clink of his glass coincides with the sharpening of his smile, a slight tilt of his head. ]

What a loaded question, Shijou-san. Here at Autonomy, or in this city in general. After all, my answer may change depending on the specific situation you're asking me about.

Colour me curious - I can't help but think you have some sort of ulterior motive.