The moment Ethan, Alex, and Jeremiah stepped into the hall, Jeremiah couldn’t hide his amazement. ''Wow.'' He whispered, eyes wide.
The decorations were stunning—soft lanterns hung from the ceiling, cherry blossom arrangements lined the walls, and the tables were set with delicate porcelain and gold-trimmed menus. Most of the guests wore traditional Japanese attire like kimono and hakama, while others chose modern suits and dresses.
Ethan scanned the room and spotted Mr. Kanzaki speaking with a group of guests near the front. ''That’s Mr. Kanzaki.'' He said to Alex. ''Let’s go say hello.''
Alex nodded but replied. ''You go ahead first. I’ll catch up.''
Ethan looked puzzled for a second, then his expression shifted. He realized what Alex was about to do and smiled softly. ''Okay.'' He s
