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1 year ago

Hey, I know it’s a bit ‘off menu’, but could I get a bowl of Kitsune Udon? I’ve been craving some lately and I’d figure I’d get some. - Hana

The human disguise of Hana is sitting at the far end of the counter at the ramen stand. She’s sitting straight, stiff as a board as she places both of her hands firmly on the counter. She peers over her sunglasses over to Rio, who seems confused at the display. Hana, if you don’t know, has a phobia of dog pokemon.

“I’m sorry, lady, but we serve ramen and only ramen here” Rio says to Hana. However, Ray leans over the counter with the whiteboard in his hand. The word “sure” is written enthusiastically on the whiteboard.

“Excuse me,” Rio says to Hana as she notices the whiteboard. “Ray, a word?” Rio says to Ray, glaring at him under a furrowed brow. Ray then turns the whiteboard towards Rio, which still has the word “sure!” written enthusiastically on it.

“Ray,” Rio starts as she looks up at Ray from a low position. She’s almost out of frame. “You and I did the math together. If you keep pulling stunts like this, we’re going to have to cut menu items completely or be closed for tonight. Think about this for just-” Rio is cut off.

Ray unceremoniously takes his hand and pushes an ingredient list onto Rio's face.

Rio and Ray are seen staring at each other. Rio, with the ingredient list still on half her face, is glaring at Ray. One of her eyes is obstructed, but she still maintains a piercing gaze. However, Ray is staring right back, seemingly unfazed by her glare. With the intensity of their expressions, it’s as if these two are having a conversation between them with just their stares.

After some time, Rio's expression softens even though she still has the ingredient list on her face. Ray nods at her.

“How was supposed to know that? I was asleep. I’m only getting enough for one bowl, alright? You better not mess it up,” Rio says to Ray.

In a short moment, she’s got her delivery box on top of her back with the ingredient list inside. Before she starts to walk down the street, she turns to you.

It's a view of the street in Castalia City. Silhouettes of people are seen walking and going by their business. Rio is amongst them, but she’s shown in clarity. She’s got her head turned around, even though she’s walking in the same direction as the pedestrian. She says to Hana: “Hey. Make sure to tip him.”

Rio walks down the street and turns a corner, away from view. Ray takes his whiteboard:

Back at the counter. Ray walks up to Hana with the whiteboard in hand. It says" I don't think she knew. I'm sorry. I've always wanted to try making udon.”

He remembers you, even if Rio didn’t. It seems like he’s eager to try to please, especially after the first bowl you had here was… well it was okay.

It’s strange, you don’t remember showing him this form when you were first here.

He turns around to start prepping the ingredients. It won’t be too long before Rio comes back. Before he turns around to go to work, he pauses for an uncomfortable moment as if he’s contemplating on a decision.

He picks the whiteboard up again.