you traveled together for some time in a country that was rapidly changing. this made Saito feel slightly uncomfortable, but your presence could calm him down. all the inns were occupied, except for one single one, made in the Western manner.

“I've never had to sleep on anything but a futon and the ground. it will be... unusual.”

... and there was only one bed. You can see how Saito's face flushed profusely, but remained serious.