Bright red summer kimono... a familiar outfit.
"Good morning, Aoto!"
Mukiwa responded energetically to Aoto.
"Where's Boss Kiryu? Isn't he here?"
Aoto looked around the shop but didn't see Kiryu anywhere.
"One of the regular customers has a house that's broken, Mr. Kiryu went to help repair it."
"... Huh? Repair the house?"
"Yes. Mr. Kiryu studied woodworking in Yamato before, so he often helps neighbors and regular customers with their house or furniture repairs."
"Boss Kiryu seems to be good at everything... Any idea when he'll be back?"
"Well... I can't say for sure. Aoto, is there something you need from Mr. Kiryu?"
"Yes." Aoto nodded forcefully, clenching his right fist and lightly tapping his chest, "My body has fully healed and my condition is totally recovered. I think it's time for me to learn Boss Kiryu's Iaijutsu!"
Upon hearing this, Mukiwa quickly scanned and circled around Aoto, carefully examining every part of Aoto's body.
