"Sawayā, could you make another pot of tea with the tea leaves Mr. Shirakawa brought?"
"Sure, Father."
After Asano Fūsei left, Hayakawa Shinsuke let out a long sigh and then smiled at Shirakawa Sawahei, "Sorry for the delay... My wife went to clean the old house and will come over in a bit."
"It's alright... Since it's almost New Year, it's only right to tidy up a bit."
"Exactly, even though we have a lot of servants, my wife still likes to do things herself..."
"By the way, Mr. Shirakawa, where is your hometown?"
Although Hayakawa Shinsuke had probably already looked into his background, being asked by an elder, he answered honestly, "Tottori Prefecture."
"Oh~ The scenery there is beautiful. Are you planning to visit the shrine in the village for New Year?"
"No, the only shrine in the village is already dilapidated. We usually go to a nearby village or town shrine."
"Have you considered going with Nazuki?"
Shirakawa Sawahei hesitated for a moment.
