The plan was straightforward: they would be staying two nights under the auspices of the Sumitada Ryokan while they investigated the curse of the Kona-ZanshÅ Castle. The ones who contracted them were none other than the Sumitada family themselves. The curse, they believed, was behind the severe rains plaguing the town. This was hurting their business and their town's mainstay: the algae harvests.
What stood out to Reigen was that the family didn't only feel it was a matter of convenience for them to stay at their ryokan; they firmly believed it was important for he and Mob to be fully immersed in the history and customs of the town. This was the only way to understand the curse, after all. It was an earnest logic that Reigen could appreciate. Of course, he treated all of his customer's concerns with profound respect, but this was the first time he had been entrusted by an entire family...and such a traditional one at that. So, of course, they were going to be fully immersed. He made sure Mob was aware of that.
The rest of the train ride was easy-going and light on further commentary from Reigen. After they had finished eating he had preoccupied himself with reading. He had visited Kanimeshi once before and had taken home some of their local literature that he had spent time with; honestly, it was kind of fun. He felt like he was in college again. The parts where he was out of the classroom and hitting the pavement for his research assignments were the best parts.
The sun was high in the sky when they arrived. From the train station they only had a short walk into town and along a pier to find the Sumitada Ryokan; and Reigen couldn't help but drop his business-like composure to admire it once again. The tiled roof and wooden facades welcomed them with an understated elegance. It was framed by a meticulously landscaped garden; a testament to the town's centuries-old bonsai tradition. A stone path that led off to the side invited guests into the gardens. He took a deep breath to enjoy the scent of camellia from somewhere close by.
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What stood out to Reigen was that the family didn't only feel it was a matter of convenience for them to stay at their ryokan; they firmly believed it was important for he and Mob to be fully immersed in the history and customs of the town. This was the only way to understand the curse, after all. It was an earnest logic that Reigen could appreciate. Of course, he treated all of his customer's concerns with profound respect, but this was the first time he had been entrusted by an entire family...and such a traditional one at that. So, of course, they were going to be fully immersed. He made sure Mob was aware of that.
The rest of the train ride was easy-going and light on further commentary from Reigen. After they had finished eating he had preoccupied himself with reading. He had visited Kanimeshi once before and had taken home some of their local literature that he had spent time with; honestly, it was kind of fun. He felt like he was in college again. The parts where he was out of the classroom and hitting the pavement for his research assignments were the best parts.
The sun was high in the sky when they arrived. From the train station they only had a short walk into town and along a pier to find the Sumitada Ryokan; and Reigen couldn't help but drop his business-like composure to admire it once again. The tiled roof and wooden facades welcomed them with an understated elegance. It was framed by a meticulously landscaped garden; a testament to the town's centuries-old bonsai tradition. A stone path that led off to the side invited guests into the gardens. He took a deep breath to enjoy the scent of camellia from somewhere close by.
"Ever stayed at a place like this before, Mob?"