[ The head chef of a local patisserie excuses himself, mentioning needing to meet with a wagashi maker to check for supplies. With the season change approaching quickly, despite the heatwave, people are getting ready to sell their autumnal goods to a hopefully victorious Jigoku in the future. Teahouses, cafes, restaurants and the like— all of them have something to say about getting ready. These aren’t people to ignore when it comes to local business, and with such scrumptious selections on display, it’s probably not a surprise to see her rubbing elbows with such people.

It’s hard to miss, however, the way her face lights up, bright and sunny, when she spots him. Kazuma’s a welcome sight, and Aerith rushes over without care. She doesn’t hide that she’s happy to see him— why should she? He is, at the bare minimum, an acquaintance, and at the most, a friend. ]

Thanks, Kazuma! You really should have seen the guy who built it. So strong… and helpful, too. Might have to get him back here to help with some construction in the future.