Horiuchi Ramen was a fairly successful establishment in downtown Sendo. Run by a small family, it had somehow endured through decades of change from small fishing town to the bustling metropolis it was today. Still, the sign of a rabbit next to a lightning bolt was an iconic fixture in the Sendo consciousness.
The group arrives, and blissfully, the place is empty, except for a few tables. Then again, it's just after lunch, so most of the people have left by now.
A familiar face sidles up to the group. At least, familiar to Miyuki.
"Welcome to Horiuchi Ramen, how many are-" She pauses.
Miyuki knows her; she's been here a while, and attended the same school as Miyuki, but a year older. If you remember correctly, she's already a graduate, and already working towards something or other. She'd called herself Mina Mayday, you remember; odd name, but you remember she was half-American. Regardless, she seemed to take a shine to Miyuki, and hooked her up with some discounts from time to time. She'd often talk about places she'd been abroad; Northsdale, Paris, London. Sometimes, you wondered if she was talking to make conversation or just because she liked you.
That last part was unthinkable, of course. That sort of thing only happened in anime.
"Well, well, Mukawa, what do we have here? You're awfully popular today. I was just expecting you on your own like always, but I'm happy to accomodate your friends too." "Why don't you introduce us, hm? Sorry if I'm getting a little personal. Miyuki here's a regular." "Oh, we're coworkers!"