[ He makes it sound like such a task to be talking about the menu... Clearly this man has not been on many dates.

Neither has Sanae, but she does knowing that accommodating for the time talking about what they'd order is a bit much. ] I... don't think that's necessary. Neither of us know what they might like-- or what they'd like to try out.

These options should be as-is.

[ And look, the waiter has returned and is going to take their order! Sanae is going to have some type of white fish with a savory blueberry and cashew sauce. ]