The next morning, 'Franklin' and Stein went to shop for clothes for the Science Exhibition.
Captain Clerval did not join them. He went to a separate shop across the street, excusing himself and going out to shop on his own.
Zhe Chouhen noticed there is something wrong with him today. This whole scene isn't part of the script, so this must be improvised by Daoist Panda himself. But for what purpose?
(Daoist Panda, why are you not coming with us? Are you leaving space for me and Stein to get close to each other? Shouldn't it be the other way around so that Captain Clerval can steal him from me?)
Panda did not answer at all, only lowering his cap to go on his way.
Zhe Chouhen frowned. This is another headache, another mystery to solve. They seem to be endless.