[Look, Hideaki hasn't got anything against enjoying the ambience, and it's kind of flattering that even just the aura and smell of his place is appealing enough to bring someone in.

But...He also wants to do his best in customer service, y'know? And the paranoia that he's leaving a customer waiting, even for a minute, sinks in enough that he ends up drifting over (haha ha ha ha) to Dezel and generally looking very concerned. Maybe it's the fact that he can't see his eyes, too? He kind of associates that with scary people, so he's just...Going to stay slightly wary. No offence, buddy.]

Soooooooo hey, hi! Weeeelcome to Ujou-nabe Magu Magu Delight! ...Did you want anything to eat, or drink maybe? I can help you out! I don't think I've seen you around before, so if you're new I might give you a discount because I know it's hard to come by money at first! I can do that, I own this place!

[All said in an increasingly speedy and nervous tone, just to add to how impressive he is as a package. Damn it, Kingo.]

Are those for me?!

[Tears instantly spring to his eyes like a defence mechanism and his bottom lip quivers; to hell with being in public and trying to look cool for his customers...

This is the nicest thing anyone's ever ever ever done for him. Even the one person to be nice to him back home has never given him flowers, or generally encouraged him to do something totally outside of his duties as a general.

Hideaki Kobayakawa: Crying In Public!] Huh-huh-huh-hwaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhh that's so nuh-nice and I-- aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhh! You're so nice why are you so nice I can't believe you would bring me a present why are you so nice I can't believe it let me cook you something right now I promised seafood right that's the best stuff you have to have some seafood in your nabe thank you thank you thank yoooouuuu!

[Damn straight, man. Even with the occasional shrill shrieking coming from within the restaurant, the samples look master-tier and smell just as good.

And then the shrieking stops. It turns into scuttling. Here Hideaki Comes, ready to man the stall.]

Hi-- iiiiiiiiiiiih? [Look, he's seen a lot of Wild Stuff back home, because what's normal in the Sengoku Period? But...Asterios is still outside of his realm of reality, and for all that culinary skill he's packing, Kingo's...Still just a stupid kid who may or may not know how to interact very well with people. Hence the stupid look on his face.

But he's a professional right now, so the stupid look only lasts a second and he bows deeply instead!] Yes! Please, take one! And if you like what you taste, then I can make you a suuuuuper big nabe inside! You look strong, so maybe a chanko nabe...That's what the sumos eat, y'know? Packs you full of energy! Here, here, try away! [There's no yes or no, now; he just thrusts a sampler cup out and tries to grin like he'd think any merchant should.]

[If Scarlet's tired, then Kingo's just. Flat. He's dead. In a great way, sure, but...Wow. People actually came along and liked his food and it's definitely been a lot to deal with in a way that he's not used to dealing with.

That is to say, Hideaki's currently curled up in the steel donabe he's always toting around on his back, eyes already closed and one leg hanging over the rim. He jerks into awareness when he hears Scarlet calling for him, but doesn't have enough dignity to try and get out of the pot. Juuuust five minutes, that's all he needs!]

Uh, uh. Haha. I'm fine! A little tired, but I'll live! I'm a samurai like anyone else, y'know? Just needed a little break, that's all! ...Are you okay yourself, Scarlet? I can add a bit extra to your wages if you like, because it's been more than I thought it would be...And you've been working just as hard as me, I know I know! Is everyone served at least, or are there new customers? I'll get back up if they need food made!

[Well hey it's this fucking guy. But...Hideaki's used to being talked down to, so now he's cooled off enough that he can try again with the pleasantries stuff. He bows deeply, helmet prong tapping the ground, before offering Mal a bowl of oden with a smile.]

Hey, it's you! I ended up sourcing a local farm after all for this place, did you know? And the produce is the beeeeest...

But yeah, uh. It's going okay! People are here, right? And I know it's the wrong season but I eat nabe all the time and I like it so-- so maybe people here will think the same! D'you want a sample? I made the chikuwa myself last night!