"That day she went for an audition at the Hutton Times Broadcasting Company, I remember she passed, right? They wanted Antanas to become a professional contracted broadcaster and host, and turn her private show at Boss Cat Restaurant into a regular program for the company."

Lanci asked Pranay.

The Hutton Times Broadcasting Company is an independent radio station located in Capital City Ekrite. The company is situated around Ichrite Academy and is known for its round-the-clock news, current affairs discussions, and interactive programs. It first broadcasted over twenty years ago and holds a unique position in the Hutton Kingdom's media landscape for its pioneering topics and public participation model.

"Her audition went well that day, but not long after, the war in the South Continent's Cerryti Empire broke out, so the regular scheduling of the show was delayed. Until then, she had to maintain her existing work. Fortunately, the war ended much sooner than expected, so now the Hutton Times Broadcasting Company is preparing the program for Antanas again."

Pranay responded.

This broadcasting media's program content covers multiple fields, including politics, law, finance, health, and culture, aiming to provide a platform for direct exchange between the public and program hosts and guests.

Sometimes, some programs also touch on topics of emotional communication.

The Hutton Times Broadcasting Company appreciated Antanas's talent and extended an invitation to her.

"Meow meow, what are you guys talking about?"

The Cat Boss jumped out from the kitchen, came to the counter, and said to Lanci and Pranay.

It had just finished preparing breakfast, and since Lanci was there, it could serve him.

"We're talking about going to see the theater performance together tomorrow afternoon."

Lanci spoke leisurely as he watched the breakfast float out under the telekinesis control of the Cat Boss.

"Meow meow, I want to go too, I want to sit in the VIP seat meow!"

"Of course, you have a ticket. But to be honest, I think you don't need to take up a whole ticket; anyone you'd like to stay with would be happy to hold you."

The two humans and the cat chatted in the dining area, faint footsteps from slippers dragging on the floor could be heard from the distant stairs.

"Yawn, why does it smell so nice? Did Tata make breakfast for me?"

Sigrid, yawning, came to the restaurant, groggily grabbed a bottle of purified water, poured it into her mouth, and asked, sniffing as she searched.

"No meow, Tata went out early today. She went to find Yifa, so she entrusted me with making breakfast for you meow."

The Cat Boss lifted its head and answered Sigrid.

"Ah... Tata's not here."

Hearing that Tata was absent, Sigrid immediately felt sleepier, even looking as if she might fall asleep leaning on the stair railing.

She originally planned to latch onto Talia and enjoy her scent for a while.

Although Talia always said she was committing a crime, as long as she used Siegler's voice, Talia would eventually stop resisting.

"Sigrid, come down and eat, I'll accompany you to Ichrite Academy to get your documents later; your exchange student procedures have been completed."

Lanci said with a helpless smile to Sigrid.

"Alright then!"

Sigrid became reinvigorated, ran down the stairs as if awakened, and jumped onto Lanci from behind, clinging to him.

Since Tata's not here, she'd make do with Lanci to make up for it.

"Alright, Sigrid, get down from me."

Lanci carried Sigrid on his back. Even though Sigrid was actually heavier than Talia, Lanci didn't feel her weight at all.

Firstly, Talia at 1.68 meters was notably shorter than Sigrid at 1.75 meters. Secondly, Sigrid was someone who practiced martial arts, so Sigrid's weight was reasonable.

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The Cat Boss could tell what Lanci was thinking at that moment.

Luckily, Tata wasn't around today.

Otherwise, she might have knocked both Lanci and Sigrid to the ground.

Every time it saw that twisted abstract painting in the store, it didn't quite know how to describe it.

The gradually brightening morning light spilled over the wooden furniture inside Boss Cat Restaurant through the large windows, and the soft clinking of cutlery and plates, conversations, and the restaurant's background light music intermingled in the air.

Lanci and the others sat beside a long table, leisurely enjoying breakfast.

Sigrid sipped her latte thoughtfully, its foam topped with a carefully drawn cat face, while Lanci next to her savored a bagel paired with avocado, fried eggs, and fresh tomatoes.

They sometimes chatted, sometimes focused on the newspapers being flipped by the Cat Boss on the table. Here, they could easily switch between home and city life modes, making it feel not just like a breakfast shop but as if it were their own living room and dining room.

When they finished breakfast.

The sunrise was already high in the sky.

"Heading out."

Just a few steps out of Boss Cat Restaurant, Lanci and Sigrid heard the melodious sound of bells.

"It's the morning bell of Ichrite Academy."

Lanci, holding the Little Black Cat, walked beside Sigrid, accompanying her on their way to the Magic Engineering College.

Since Boss Cat Restaurant was not far from Ichrite Academy, almost the entire neighborhood could hear the sound of Ichrite Academy's bell tower.

"You promised to show me around Ichrite, but after so many days, you're just now taking me to tour the school..."

Sigrid thought for a while and said aggrievedly.

In the distance, the iconic Red Brick Bell Tower on the campus struck nine times, marking the arrival of 9 a.m.

"Why do you have a scent of tea on you?"