Sakyo Noya kept smiling at him, not feeling there was any rift between them at all. At the same time, he quietly watched Uchiha Hikaru's expressions, afraid that Hikaru might lead him somewhere else and then catch him in one fell swoop.
But he had indeed worried too much. Before long, the two arrived near a small tavern. Sakyo Noya himself quite enjoyed drinking, especially after getting to know these Earthlings. He had discovered that Earthlings had so many ways to entertain themselves, so he had gradually learned to enjoy their pastimes as well.
But when it came to drinking, he was certainly no match for Uchiha Hikaru.
Thus, led by Uchiha Hikaru, the two sat down at a table outside the tavern, facing each other.
Uchiha Hikaru called for the owner and asked him to bring two bottles of sake.
The sake was not particularly strong, but Hikaru usually carried some baijiu he had brewed himself.
After calling for the owner, he used the excuse of needing the toilet and said to Sakyo Noya,
"Sorry, brother. There are still some matters I didn't settle before coming here. I want to use the toilet first. You don't mind, do you?"
Sakyo Noya did not suspect a thing. He merely nodded slightly and said to Uchiha Hikaru with a smile,
"Brother Uchiha, go right ahead. Don't overthink it, and don't worry about me. Though I'm not very familiar with these Earthlings, I've dealt with them often enough to understand how you people interact. I won't be lonely while you're gone."
Hearing that, Uchiha Hikaru nodded slightly before walking out.
He had planned this in advance. Quietly, he took a bottle of liquor he had prepared from his bag.
It was high-proof baijiu he had learned to make using brewing methods from