[ The man is a little too distracted by his thoughts to be paying that close attention to his surroundings. It isn't until he suddenly stops that it appears he noticed anything at all.
But then he turns his head to his right and looks at the ramen stand. ] Hrm. [ ...no, he'd just be spoiling his dinner. Lacus probably cooked, no matter what, and it'd be pretty mean to come home with a full stomach. ]