The morning lagged, if only because Shigetoshi couldn't get the night out of his mind. He cleaned until his hands and knees ached and kept going. He only stopped to finish making breakfast and to serve it. He couldn't avoid Tatsuki completely in the dining area. To do so would be rude. But it wasn't something he was looking forward to. So he hid in the kitchen for as long as he could. He set up the plates and chopsticks before everyone got up, except for the elderly couple Inoue. They were sweet enough to help him set up. 

When everyone else came trickling on in, the Innkeepr busied himself with serving food. He tried not to notice Tatsuki when he came in with the unmarried Fujiwara sisters. He also tried not to feel resentment over what happened last night. After all it was his fault for expecting anything, and pressuring Tatsuki. He makes sure to serve everyone equally, which meant Tatsuki was served in the middle. Though that didn't stop Tatsuki from speaking to him.

[b]I would be honored if you would join me for breakfast, if you have the time of course. I know how busy this job can keep you. . .[/b]

Tatsuki just sat there, all wide-eyed and innocent and more than a little condescending. Shigetoshi plunked down the bowl of rice and quickly gave over the rest of the meal before declining.

"Thank you, but I am busy." And he didn't need Tatsuki's weird sense of pity. Was he messing with Shigetoshi? The Innkeeper turned away and served the Fujiwara sisters and Mr. Yamazaki. He tried to stop thinking about Tatsuki but it wasn't going very well. When everyone was served he escaped back to the kitchen to clean up. It wasn't that messy, since he was keeping everything totally clean at the moment, but it was a reason not to go back into the dining room. At least until everyone was finished.

The Elder Inoue couple would be around for two more days. Mr. Yamazaki didn't have a time set for departure, but with his flirting with the widowed Fujiwara sister, he was bound to stay until she left. The Fujiwara sisters were going to be here four more days to finish out the week. Tatsuki also didn't set a time for his departure. May it be swift in coming. More people would be arriving soon. It was the busy season and seven guests was a low number. Usually there were anywhere from ten to twenty people staying at the Inn during the summer. Of course the season was really just starting, so it was understandable. He sighed loudly.