In the middle of spring, due to the maritime climate, the central regions of Japan had almost fallen into a windless state, with not even a ripple in the air. This situation would probably continue until the Meiyu Season arrived. Even during the Meiyu Season, it was rare to have strong winds, causing the temperature on land to rise quickly, the weather to grow warmer and warmer, and plants to flourish more and more.
In this pleasant warmth, the Nozawa family's boarders, children, and Lang Faction simply ate their lunch in the yard. As soon as the fish stew was ready, Ah Man was the first to pick up her chopsticks. She didn't wait for Yayoi to portion it out for everyone, but instead grabbed the juiciest part right out of the pot, all the while asking, "He still won't come out to eat?"
Yayoi didn't dare offend her. In Yayoi's eyes, Ah Man was fierce, so she replied obediently, "Master Saburo told us to eat first. He'll eat after he finishes his work."
