Suzuri was cooking in the back of the restaurant, prepping some vegetables for any future order that came through. He was happy, much happier than whatever he used to be.

Tsubakino and Nakamura had given him a fresh new start, and he was forever grateful.

While he was working, he heard the bell from the restaurant door ding. “Suzuri!” Tsubakino called out. He recognized that voice and instantly went to greet him, but paused in the front when he saw that he’d brought a guest with him.