[Terribly literal! So much that Ryo's glad not to be talking about it anymore! It's the most tangible nightmare to ever exist, really! Plus, being called a girl by Hayate once again felt like a hammer bashing a nail.

So he's quite glad that the subject change was successful. Though, being treated to a meal...]

I don't mind the invitation, but I'd rather you not treat me, Ayasaki-san!

[Ryo seems rather vehement about that. THAT WOULD... FEEL LIKE A DATE... And Ryo doesn't want that, for several differing reasons!]

I-I'm perfectly content with splitting the bill equally! Really! [Ryo fishes Ritsu's Pokeball out of his bag and calls back the Pokemon. He didn't want to risk him to get lost in such a big city.] W-Well, shall we go? I really have no preference... [Nervous laugh.]