[b][u]4/7 Afternoon - Hinasho Cemetery[/u][/b]

It was around that time for me to pay them a visit, so I'd grabbed some stuff from the local shop and headed to the cemetery. Didn't take too long to find them, thankfully. The stone was in good shape, too. Good. Wouldn't wanna gave to have a word with the groundskeeper. I placed my offering on the plate for them; Some cookies that Mikata was fond of as a kid, and some oranges for Mom. 

[color=f26522]"Heya, you two. Sorry for not showing up yesterday."[/color] The photo of the two of them was dead center, atop the offerings. [color=f26522]"Dad's still doing well running the dojo. 'Course, I'm still helping now and then to make sure he doesn't pull something."[/color] A small chuckle before I put my hand against the stone. [color=f26522]"I miss you guys... Hope you're doing well on the other side."[/color]

With that, I knelt down to pray. It was quieter than usual today; not many others visiting, I guess. After a short time, I got back up and waved them goodbye. [color=f26522]"Stay well, guys. I'll do what I can on my end."[/color] As I left the cemetery, I could hear my stomach rumbling like crazy. Guess now was as good a time as any for a bite to eat.

[b][u]4/7 Late Afternoon - Silver Dragon Restaurant[/u][/b]

Ah, the Silver Dragon... Best place to eat in town. Good prices, good food... and a good view. I never get tired of seeing all the girls in their uniforms here. So cute, it's fantastic. I ask for a table right when something starts sounding crazy in the kitchen. One of the girls runs off in a huff, with the owner behind her. Isn't that... the owner's daughter, Ame? Nearby, I see a familiar face and get his attention. [color=f26522]"Yo, Itachi!"[/color]

He turns his head to see me after viewing the same mess I did. [color=39b54a]"Hmm? Ah, Akatsuki! How've you been, man?"[/color] A quick handshake, and we're straight to business.

[color=f26522]"Good, good, but... Wanna tell me what's going on with Ame?"[/color]

[color=39b54a]"Your guess is as good as mine. She'd been acting a little off since yesterday, but I sure didn't see this coming... To be honest, I'm a little worried. I've never heard her talk to her dad like that."[/color] His thought seemed like they were on the other side of town before he snapped out of it. [color=39b54a]"Ah, sorry. Let's go ahead and get you a seat."[/color] Luckily, there was a booth meant for small groups not far from the front door. After I sat down and he handed me a menu, Itachi waved for a waitress. [color=39b54a]"Hey, Kaori! Got a table ready to order over here!"[/color] One last high five between us, and he headed back. [color=39b54a]"Take care, pal."[/color]

[color=f26522]"You too, man. Catch you later."[/color]