[Ersel, think hard!] Ersel thought while still trying to think of what to say to Lino. [Just think of something normal to talk about with Lino!]
[What do I talk with him about, anyway?] Lino thought while also thinking hard of what to casually say to Ersel.
After a moment, Ersel finally thought of greeting Lino. He also remembered what Van had instructed the former to do.
[Yeah, that’s right.] Ersel thought determinedly. [I should just talk and act towards him normally.]
“H-Hi,” Ersel said while smiling and waving awkwardly at Lino. “Your name is Lino, right?”
[Okay, fine.] Lino thought reluctantly. [I also have to pretend like everything between us is normal.]
“Yes, it is,” Lino replied calmly while wearing his insincere smile. “Your name is Ersel, correct?”
“Ah, y-yes!” Ersel re
