The streets were filled with the morning light as children chased one another around. Men and women set up shop in the market as travelers walked by. The wind blew gently through, cooling the shops.
"It's just a little further," Sorako stated, leading her captain along.
"I thank you for considering me, but isn't this somewhat far to travel for good food?" Yoshitada complained.
"You haven't tried this place, it's the best food I've had in all of Soul Society," Sorako repeated, turning the corner, "Here we are, the Western Tiger."
Yoshitada looked to where she pointed and saw a nearly empty restaurant, "It doesn't seem to have caught on," Yoshitada noted as they entered the shop.
"None of the good places truly do."
"Welcome, my name is Yoshiko, what would you like today?" a young woman with blonde hair asked as she bowed.
"Whatever you think we'll like," Sorako stated.
"Alright," Yoshiko smiled, heading back to the kitchen.
"Rather vague, wasn't it? What makes you think she'll know what to get?"
"I've been here a few times," Sorako assured.
"This is rather unlike you, Sorako, I hadn't expected you to take me to dinner," Yoshitada joked.
"I assure you, I didn't bring here for a date," Sorako stated.
"Then why did you bring me here?" he asked as a dark haired woman placed two dishes on the table.
"Thank you," Sorako smiled to the woman.
"Enjoy your meals," she bowed, looking up for a moment at Yoshitada. The two caught each other's gaze and stared for a moment.
"By the way, this is Yukima, she's been running this shop ever since she arrived in Seretei. She's an excellent chef," Sorako introduced.
"Nice to meet you, Yukima," Yoshitada bowed.
Yukima smiled as Yoshitada looked down at the bowl of rice and teriyaki chicken.
The End