On the other side, Roman walked alone towards Shizen's restaurant.
The restaurant must be open at this time.
Because today, many parents brought their Uma Musume children, and in such a situation, the foot traffic on the Shopping Street near Tracen Academy would skyrocket.
So,
The restaurant would definitely be open.
With this thought, Roman walked towards the Shopping Street.
The Shopping Street was much livelier than before, when there were only a few students and Trainers.
But everything in the Shopping Street hadn't changed much.
It seemed they were already used to such situations.
She walked along the side of the Shopping Street.
Soon, Tokai Roman found Tokai Shizen's shop.
Due to the shop's location and floor area, there were no large exterior windows.
It was impossible to observe the interior of the shop from outside.
Pushing open the door, Tokai Roman saw a much livelier restaurant.
Looking at the interior of the restaurant, Tokai Roman turned her head towards the open kitchen.
Tokai Shizen was very busy.
So busy that she didn't even have time to greet Tokai Roman.
Being busy was the best thing for Tokai Shizen, because it meant increased income.
And increased income was equivalent to earning more money.
Earning more money would ensure her daughter's quality of life.
So, this kind of busyness was probably a happy thing for Tokai Shizen.
Thinking about this, Tokai Roman didn't say much. She just sat down at the bar and then said: "Chef Tokai~"
She deliberately called out to Tokai Shizen in a stranger's tone.
Just as expected, Tokai Shizen turned her head towards the bar.
Only then did she notice Tokai Roman sitting there.
"Sis? Why are you here? Shouldn't you be..."
As Shizen said this, she casually placed a menu in front of Tokai Roman.
Picking up the menu in front of her, Tokai Roman was silent for a few seconds, then spoke: "Shizen..."
"Hmm?"
"Aren't you worried about Teio and Mochizuki?"
As Roman said this, she looked at Shizen: "That person is still at Tracen Academy..."
Roman's words were full of reminders.
Clearly, she hoped Tokai Shizen could go and accompany her daughter.
Such an obvious reminder didn't require Tokai Shizen to think deeply to reach this conclusion.
Tokai Roman's reminder was ignored by Tokai Shizen.
Looking at Tokai Shizen who ignored her, Tokai Roman didn't continue to ask.
She just remained silent for about ten seconds, then continued: "Tonight, those two should stay here with you. Don't refuse, okay?"
Having said this, Tokai Roman finally looked at the menu.
Tokai Roman's question made Tokai Shizen silent for a few seconds. She naturally knew that Tokai Roman's purpose in doing this was to make her have more contact with Teio.
So there wouldn't be many problems when Teio recognized her again.
But being so rushed, she always felt like something might go wrong.
Thinking this, Tokai Shizen just placed an omurice on a guest's table, then looked at Roman: "Have you decided what to eat?"
Without voicing her worries, Tokai Shizen merely reminded Roman.
And Roman also thought for a few seconds, finally speaking: "Oyakodon, is that okay?"
"This, huh..."
The dish Tokai Roman ordered wasn't difficult to make, but since it was for her sister... Thinking of this, Tokai Shizen just continued: "Okay, wait a moment."
"Mm, I have plenty of time today, I can wait slowly."
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About forty minutes later, Tokai Shizen placed a whole roasted quail in front of Roman: "Oyakodon."
"Hmm?"
Even Roman couldn't understand the Oyakodon Tokai Shizen served, because where was the rice...? But since Tokai Shizen had served it, Roman had no reason to refuse, so she just cut open the quail.
Then, a subtle, gentle aroma of spices and rice flowed out from within.
The scent wasn't strong, but it quickly spread to every corner of the entire restaurant.
It even attracted many customers.
"It's a special offering," Tokai Shizen said, shifting her gaze slightly, then continued: "After all, it's very troublesome to make."
Tokai Shizen paused slightly after saying this, then continued: "How long will Teio be staying here with me?"
"Two days?"
"Two days?"
"I have an asset, and I plan to go there to take a look. If I sell it, perhaps..."
Tokai Roman didn't continue speaking.
She knew that no one would take over that last asset left by the Tokai Family.
Regardless of whether the sanatorium still had usable equipment, even if it did, not many people would take over that place, after all, the Tokai Family was considered to have been devoured by the Symboli Family.
And the Symboli Family... not many people dared to take over from them.
Of course, besides that, the biggest problem was the geographical location, as it was in a remote area of the Tokyo metropolitan area.
So resource transportation and everything else was very troublesome.
Under such circumstances, there were even fewer people willing to take over.
Similarly, Roman's hesitation attracted Tokai Shizen's attention.
But Tokai Shizen didn't say much.
She just shifted her gaze slightly, then continued: "So Teio will stay here for these two days?"
"Yes, I'll pick her up after school on Monday."
Saying this, Roman gradually began to eat the Oyakodon.
She didn't deliberately adopt a highly impactful approach, so the deliciousness Roman felt was also gentle and carried a hint of care.
And as Tokai Roman slowly ate her lunch, Tokai Shizen continued: "Sis, I remember you were looking for a house recently, right?"
"Sort of, after all, houses around here aren't very cheap."
"School district housing is like that."
Words full of helplessness came from Tokai Shizen's mouth: "But it's not impossible..."
Tokai Shizen paused slightly after saying this, then continued: "If I add my money, perhaps we could buy a house nearby."
Tokai Shizen's words made Tokai Roman's hand, holding the knife and fork, pause for a moment.
Then she realized her sister's thought: "Are we going to live together?"
"After all, only the two of us are left in the Tokai Family. Living together is always a good thing, isn't it?"
Tokai Shizen's words were very direct, making Roman not know what to say. Actually, there were still a few other people in the Tokai Family, they just didn't dare to look for her... But... maybe it's better not to let Shizen know.
Thinking of this, Tokai Roman just nodded: "Mm, okay, but let's put the property in your name, how about that?"
"Okay."
Like a conversation from several years ago, there was no hint of resentment between the two.
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