After clearing the dishes, Yoshino added, "We were going to visit the shrine together today. What a shame."
Yuko rolled her neck. "Let's go tomorrow. Today, we'd probably be crushed by the crowds."
"True." Yoshino smiled faintly and carried the dishes downstairs.
Yuko washed up. She still looked drained, and her face was a little pale, but she had recovered enough to get around.
She was just... a little hungry.
Her body no longer relied entirely on food for energy. As a spiritually rich place, Karakura Town had a Reishi concentration not far below Soul Society's. After absorbing it naturally through the night, she had recovered most of her strength.
"I'm heading out." Yuko called to Yoshino, who was busy in the kitchen, as she came downstairs.
Yoshino poked her head out, spatula still in hand, and reminded her yet again, "Don't push yourself. Come back early if you get tired."
It was New Year's Day, and the Coffee Shop wasn't opening, so Hiyori and the others had the rare chance to take a holiday.
Senna had brought up the idea of a family trip a while ago. For two days, she had bounced around in front of Yuko and Yoshino, full of energy. Yuko hadn't thought much of it at first, but after watching her flit about for two days straight, even Yuko had had enough. She asked her one question.
"Have you finished your homework?"
Senna hadn't mentioned the trip again after that.
"I know, Mom." Yuko waved a hand and pushed the door open. The cold winter morning air woke her up at once.
For once, Yuko took a taxi to Urahara Shop.
She could have traveled there directly through space without using much spiritual pressure, but she'd felt like doing something different.
When she got out