Suzu's place stands welcoming people inside.
The bright warm lights shine through the night and the relaxed friendly atmosphere has drawn people from all over Konoha to visit the classy, well-dressed establishment. A place that looks small from the outside but is really larger than life.
A man laughs at a joke, a child has fallen asleep in his chair, and a woman is twirling her spaghetti around her fork while talking to her friend. Upbeat music sets a sleepy mood as it curls over the customers along with the smell of cooking from the kitchen.
A group of friends laugh as one of them tries the recent additions to the menu. A smart one, her glass of milk is on hand. Her friend eats the spicy dish without blinking an eye, and as a reward, Suzu tops off her glass of milk.
All these people share one thing in common; they've just had a delicious meal.
The history of Suzu's is a tremulous one. The restaurant started out as a small general store during the time of the second Hokage by a retired nin. It was successful and was passed from owner to owner, converted to a storage place at one point and then to a general store again. The various wars had each store shutting down in turn. It was ten years ago today when it looked like the end of the establishment-that is, until Suzu came along.
Working through troubles of her own, she renovated the store and turned it into a restaurant, starting out with family recipes. The place quickly became a refuge, with regular customers and people coming here for a night out. The family foods had the effect of bringing people together, turning around in their booths to talk with one another.
Suzu herself has a lot to day on the subject.
"Food-good food, has always brought me happiness, especially with injuries I had when I was younger. I wanted to bring the same feeling to others."
What the patrons have to say?
"I think she accomplished her goal." Said the same woman who bit into the chili without flinching.
"This place has a vibe to it, man. A good one." Said one of the men with his friends.
To date, Suzu's place went from a general store on the verge of shutting down, to one of the most popular establishments in Konoha. Surviving the third war, an economic slump, and new surprise regulations.
Suzu's is here to stay, but that doesn't mean you should take your time getting here!
I urge everyone to come here a soon as possible-especially with the new additions to the menu.