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Toshi was shelving books, his long yellow hair pulled back from his tanned face as he focused on shelving the books neatly in alphabetical order, tongue between his teeth, humming lightly. He enjoyed this part of his job, he could flip through and see what new books they had gotten in, that he may be interested in reading. His mother had raised him carefully, since he was the only child, and he was intent on getting Toshi a good marriage. So Toshi had been fed these books, almost since he'd opened his eyes. His mother had made sure he was an able accountant, and his fathers had made sure he was adequate with a weapon. Unfortunately, he knew none of the little housekeeping details, but he'd read books on it, to try and learn.

Unfortunately, he didn't attempt to put those skills to use, as his mother had other need of him. But maybe one day, if he married someone he valued, he would be able to try those skills, to please his love. That was it. Someday.

Toshi almost dropped the book he was poring over when he heard a voice speak to him. "Oh, my apologies!" he said, and gave a polite bow, making certain the books didn't tumble out of his grasp, wings spread for balance. "Konnichi wa. Is there something I may help you with today?" Toshi quickly shelved the books, making note of the titles. He'd come back and read them. He took note that the haka's tea was almost emptied, and asked "May I get you more tea, sir?"

He eyed the haka in front of him. Moderately wealthy, perhaps. Well-groomed. Lovely eyes. He gave another bow, waiting for the haka's answer.

Toshi smiled softly. "Right this way, sir." he said, and led the haka over to the area devoted to legends and fairy tales. "We don't have a specific area devoted to legends, they are all mixed up in here, I'm afraid." He bowed again. "Now, with your permission, I'll go get you a fresh cup of tea." he smiled at the haka, eyes light.

Toshi took the cup and with a bow, hurried away. He hurried back to the small kitchen-area, making a fresh pot of tea when he saw the old pot was growing cold, and poured a cup, taking it back out to the haka, and vanishing to continue his work. If the haka needed him, he would be found stocking more books- or reading them.

Almost there. Just a few more steps to go.

Aya chanted inwardly to himself as he made his way across the town towards his intended destination. The Yakume Shoten. It hadn't taken the young Haka very long to find out the exact location of the bookshop that Toshi's mother owned. There were a few bookshops in this town but only one that was ran by the Yakume family.

If there was anything that Aya could be glad for at this point in time, it would have to be his good memory as well as the efficacy with which the Gehakas in his household had managed to find out what he needed by the time he had changed into a simple violet kimono that matched the shade of his eyes.

None of the Gehakas had ever seen their young master in such a hurry before. It was a good thing that they had remained silent instead of asking the reason behind the sudden change out of concern though, else they might have been treated to the sight of one very angry and snappy Aya. Not a very fine sight to behold even if they had yet to have a close encounter with thus far.

Stopping at the entrance of the Yakume Shoten so that he could catch his breath a little, Aya smiled lightly to himself as he retrieved Toshi's book from within his kimono. So this was where Toshi worked at huh? It was a small bookshop just like the Gehaka had said, but Aya knew more than to judge a shop by its appearance.

Tightening his hold on Toshi's book a little, Aya took a deep breath before entering the shop. It was kinda strange but just the mere thought of being able to see the blond Gehaka again was enough to make him happy. That was yet another first for him...

Aya smiled a little wider at the sight of Toshi offering him a cup of tea. He wouldn't know what he would do if the blond Gehaka happened to be out of the shop and another Gehaka attended to him instead. It would probably seem somewhat odd to have to ask about Toshi and the Fujimiya clan Haka was beginning to be rather glad that he did not have to be put through that sort of situation.

Nodding his head slowly a few times, Aya stretched his hand out for the cup of tea that was being offered, taking this brief moment to gather his thoughts before he held out Toshi's book in his other hand.

"I... I came to return your book. You must have forgotten about it when you left earlier..."

Violet orbs began to widen a little at the sight of the neatly handwritten message that Toshi had left for him on the inner cover of the book. Aya read the message again and again. Almost not daring to believe that Toshi had actually found him pleasant. The message had been short, simple and to the point. Yet, the young Haka felt somewhat comforted by the words within.

Taking a sip of his tea, the red-haired Haka mulled over his thoughts for a bit in silence, violet eyes no longer focused on the handwritten words for the moment. Those words... they're not supposed to mean anything. Right..?