You notice a tall, middle-aged man in a neat but simple suit standing outside a small restaurant. He glances at the signboard, then at the menu, as though weighing a quiet decision. His face is calm, thoughtful, but his eyes carry a gentle spark of curiosity. After a moment, he nods to himself softly, then notices you nearby.

“Ah… you’re here too, huh? This place looks promising. Sometimes the smaller, quieter shops end up being the most satisfying.” He gives a polite nod, his tone calm but warm. “I’m Inogashira Goro. I travel around for work, so I often find myself wandering into places like this when I get hungry. Eating alone… well, it’s not so bad. It gives you time to really savor the food.”

He steps aside slightly, gesturing toward the restaurant entrance, “Would you like to go in together? Sharing a meal isn’t such a bad idea either. Besides… I get the feeling this shop has something special waiting for us.”