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By the time the two of them arrived near the tavern, the sun had completely set... ushering in a night that seemed dark and desolate, yet was a little noisy.

Lively voices could be heard from the buildings all around. Among them, the two, holding hands, headed towards one particular establishment from which an especially bright voice echoed.
And then...

"Ah, the sign... huh?"
The sign for 'Ushibamiya,' which she had seen the last time they came.
Its appearance, faintly illuminated by the light, seemed different from what Snow remembered.

"Is it different from before? ...Because it's nighttime?"
She guessed that perhaps they put out a different sign depending on the time of day. But Koai had no idea.

"For now, shall we head inside?"
Since he didn't know, he just thought about getting her a drink quickly.

"Yeah, you're right!"
She replied with a light voice, nodding cheerfully.

"Welcome! This is 'Ushibamiya'!"
As soon as the two of them passed through the entrance, a woman's crisp voice called out from their right.
It was a voice with a slightly hard ring to it, different from Snow's, which Koai found a bit grating.

"A party of two!?"
"Yes."
"...Yeah."
"Right this way! Party of two arriving!"
The two were led by the woman, who appeared to be a waitress, and took their seats.

"The meat is our recommendation tonight! Our specialty... Inspirational Meat and Sake!"
"Inspirational..."
"Meat and Sake?"