Shigetoshi suppressed a smile as Tatsuki indeed still needed "rescuing". The younger man practically had to peel the married Fujiwara sisters off in order to make it to Shigetoshi's side. The Innkeeper noticed though, the faces the the sisters made. As if it was his fault or something. His preference wasn't known and the young man was a patron and therefore off limits. Anyways, the chances were that Tatsuki did swung his way were slim to none, just how it should be. He didn't need a more complicated life. 

"Good morning." Shigetoshi greeted back. "Thanks." The Innkeeper adds as the younger man scoops up a few dishes with the offer to help. He didn't even have to add in the distressed 'please' to be allowed to do so. Though this time Shigetoshi didn't hold back a chuckle. When the trio started to get into the complicated avoidance dance, Shigetoshi decided it was time to step in, if only to keep the harmony of the Inn intact.

"Fujiwara-san and Fujiwara-san." Shigetoshi slipped between the two women and their target. "You two are still planning on making lunch today, correct?"

Caught in the trap of politeness the married women couldn't do anything but agree, that yes, they had planned on helping with lunch. Shigetoshi beamed. "Great." He sidestepped to keep between them and Tatsuki. "The Ito family is going to check out before lunch, so that's four people we don't have to cook for. However, there is the new guest, so it still adds up to eight people, plus enough for anyone who shows up at lunch time." 

The two sisters exchanged looks. Shigetoshi wondered what that meant for him. However he. himself, was saved as the widowed Fujiwara sister came up with Mr. Yamazaki. The widow thankfully gathered her sisters, leaving Shigetoshi, Tatsuki, and Mr. Yamazaki behind. 

"Need any help?" Mr. Yamazaki asked, obviously spotting Tatsuki helping out. 

Shigetoshi looked around, and upon seeing most of the dishes already taken care off, shook his head. "I think it's already been taken care of, thank you though." Shigetoshi and Mr. Yamazaki exchanged a bow as the latter left. Shigetoshi shook his head again, this time at the memory of the married Fujiwara sisters.