Shinno drank the remaining tea in his teacup in one gulp, then placed the teacup heavily on the table.
"Let's settle the bill and head back."
"It's about time... Let's check how everyone is preparing for tonight's operation at the base."
Cold glints flickered in Shinno's eyes.
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In the Edo Era, sushi wasn't a widely accessible food.
Ordinary hand-rolled sushi averaged at 8 mon Coins each, while a bowl of steaming soba noodles generally only cost 16 mon.
But now, Aoto had plenty of funds.
After receiving the quarterly salary, Aoto's deposits had successfully surpassed 300 ryo of gold.
If it's just a sushi meal, Aoto can certainly afford it.
Upon arriving at the sushi restaurant recommended by Harada, Aoto let them order freely, without holding back.
Though drinking during the day seemed somewhat improper, Aoto still ordered two bottles of warmed sake to liven the mood.
Gathering for a meal is one of the easiest ways to enhance camaraderie.
