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"What's up with that look?"
<span class="mu-i">"..."</span> She didn't respond at first, brushing a lock of hair aside as she thinks about how she was currently, actually in debt to some others in Gensokyo, much like Kogasa was and far more unwilling to admit it. In particular, Ibaraki Kasen, the very Hermit you want to meet, although Reimu tries sweeping it under the rug.
...She also now realizes that as you buy her things, the potential to give Shameimaru Aya vindication might arise. She remembered what that Tengu suggested the day she attempted to interview you directly. That Reimu had summoned you to be a breadwinner. That Crow was just rotten enough she'd honestly try publishing some newspaper article about this made up story! And the worst part is, Reimu beating the feathers off her wouldn't help much in belaying it! Reimu seemed to be nervous for once.
<span class="mu-i">"Oh, ah... it's just that, I was wondering how I could owe you one back for what you did for me, is all. I know I don't have... much, in reality..."</span>
"Hey, don't sweat it. We're friends, right? Friends help each other sometimes, out of the good will of their heart. Or at least, that's what I was taught growing up. Don't think too hard about it, it's my treat. But if you really wanna owe me back, keep me safe if the need ever arises. That's good enough for me." You say, casually strolling with both of your hands curved behind your head.
<span class="mu-i">"You've got a real good samaritan angle about you then. Hm, I like it. You need security? I'm your Miko then, Albert! Nothing in Gensokyo's getting past me."</span>
"Mn, I'm surprised you even know what being a 'good samaritan' means."
<span class="mu-i">"I heard it from Rinnosuke myself. He knows about the Outside World you come from, maybe the most out of anybody in Gensokyo."</span>
"...Well, how you about you tell me more in here?"
You and her had arrived back to the soba noodle shop. You offered her the 'ladies' first' entry to the place before stopping in yourself. Greeted by the old kind lady running the corner shop, you and Reimu are quickly seated in little time. She orders for you, each bowl costing about ¥1300. A reasonable price, for the red bowls you both receive are quite large, very much larger than what you expected the portion to be. This is enough buckwheat noodles with additives and soup to feed you for two days.
<span class="mu-i">"Let's dig in!"</span> Reimu says with chopsticks raised, grateful as this seemed to be the best meal she's had in a while.
