Early on New Year's Day.
Mejiro Sanfeng finally managed to break free from the Mejiro Family after completing numerous traditional customs.
Then,
She finally arrived at Tokai's restaurant once again.
Tokai's restaurant was still unbranded, as usual.
Meaning, it had no name.
Mejiro Sanfeng, standing at the entrance, didn't mind the extremely plain storefront.
What she cared about was whether Tokai was there.
The 'Closed' sign hanging on the door made Mejiro Sanfeng sigh.
Mejiro Sanfeng's purpose in coming this time was because she was getting a little impatient.
Since Golden Week was in May, that would certainly be the most suitable time.
However, Mejiro Sanfeng couldn't wait.
After all, the closer hope was, the harder it was to suppress the impatience.
But now... looking at the 'Closed' sign in front of her, Mejiro Sanfeng just sighed helplessly and prepared to go home.
However, just as she turned around, the door opened.
"I slept so well... Huh? Is it a customer?"
A faint voice reached her, making Mejiro Sanfeng turn her head.
Then, she saw Tokai Teio.
Tokai Teio resembled Rudolph Symboli greatly.
And it was precisely because of this that Tokai Teio was partly why Mejiro Sanfeng had visited Tokai's restaurant multiple times.
After Mejiro Sanfeng turned around, Tokai Teio immediately recognized this frequent customer.
"It's Aunt Mejiro! Aunt Mejiro, are you here for breakfast? Unfortunately, we're still closed. We won't be open for the next few days, so Aunt Mejiro can come back in a few days."
Tokai Teio's explanation was long, but Mejiro Sanfeng didn't interrupt. She only offered her explanation after Tokai Teio had finished speaking:
"Actually, I came to talk to Miss Yayoi about something."
"Oh, you're here for Aunt Shizen! Wait a moment, I'll go wake Aunt Shizen up."
After saying that, Teio opened the restaurant door: "Aunt Mejiro, you can come in and sit for a while."
"Yes, thank you."
Mejiro Sanfeng thanked her and walked into the restaurant, found a seat, and began waiting for Tokai.
Before long, Tokai came downstairs.
"Miss Mejiro, what can I do for you?"
Tokai rubbed her eyes as she spoke, then slowly walked over to Mejiro Sanfeng.
Looking at the still sleepy Tokai, Mejiro Sanfeng pondered for a moment before responding: "It's about that person."
Because Teio was nearby, Mejiro Sanfeng didn't mention Rudolph's name.
She only referred to her as 'that person'.
However, even just that phrasing woke Tokai up quite a bit.
And noticing that Teio was still on the first floor, Tokai spoke again: "Let's go outside to talk."
"I can, but Miss Shizen, your clothes..."
Reminded by Mejiro Sanfeng, Tokai then noticed that her clothes were rather thin.
Noticing this, Tokai thought for a moment before responding: "No need, let's just go out and talk. The topic about her shouldn't last too long, right?"
"Yes, it certainly won't last long."
Saying this, Mejiro Sanfeng stood up.
Then, the two left the restaurant, leaving Teio alone to watch the closed restaurant door.
After leaving the restaurant, Tokai was the first to speak.
Due to her body and the temperature, Tokai immediately raised the question after walking some distance from the restaurant: "Miss Mejiro, what is it you wanted to say about Rudolph this time?"
Mejiro Sanfeng, understanding Tokai's urgency, said little, only responding immediately: "It's about going to Okinawa, which I mentioned to you before."
"Hmm, is there a problem with that?"
"Actually, I plan to move the date up a bit, because it's still too long until Golden Week."
"I see..." Hearing Mejiro Sanfeng say this, Tokai pondered for a few seconds before answering: "Then, when do you want to move it up to?"
"Tomorrow."
"Moving it up by four months all at once is a bit much, isn't it?" Tokai said casually, then didn't continue.
Seeing that Tokai hadn't given an answer, Mejiro Sanfeng continued: "Mainly, I can't wait. After all, hope is right in front of me..."
Tokai didn't listen to Mejiro Sanfeng's explanation, because the main reason she hadn't given an answer was that she was thinking about the recent customer flow and whether a trip would affect her income.
And as Mejiro Sanfeng finished her explanation, Tokai also finished her thoughts.
She looked at Mejiro Sanfeng: "Um, how many days will it be?"
"Three to five days. The distance between Irabu Island, where Rudolph is, and the main island of Okinawa is not short. A round trip takes a lot of time."
Mejiro Sanfeng's explanation made Tokai nod: "Going there once isn't a problem."
Mejiro Sanfeng's expression was very surprised to hear Tokai say this.
Originally, because the date was moved up so much, Mejiro Sanfeng had already prepared to be rejected, but she didn't expect Tokai to agree.
Seeing Mejiro Sanfeng so excited.
Tokai just continued: "You'll cover the expenses, though."
"No problem."
After giving this response, Mejiro Sanfeng continued: "Then I'll pick you up tomorrow, Miss Yayoi."
"Here?"
"Yes."
After confirming the location, Tokai just rubbed her arms: "If all these things are settled, then, see you tomorrow?"
Seeing Tokai's appearance, Mejiro Sanfeng also understood that Tokai was starting to get cold, so she didn't say much, just nodded: "Yes, Miss Yayoi, see you tomorrow."
After speaking, the two walked in the direction they had come from.
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Returning to the restaurant, Tokai saw that both of her daughters were already awake.
She looked at them standing there waiting for her, and Tokai pondered for a few seconds before speaking: "I'm going on a trip tomorrow."
Hearing this, Tokai Teio immediately reacted: "A trip? Aren't you taking us?"
"No, I'm not, because this trip is also for business."
Saying this, Tokai looked at Mochizuki, who was also looking at her.
Seeing her mother look at her, Mochizuki silently added Mejiro Sanfeng to her list of people to watch out for, then spoke:
"Be safe."
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