Avalana’s POV The next day, I went back to the little ramen shop that I fell in love with. The old man was sitting behind the cash register and I assumed the lady was in the kitchen. The old man looked up from the newspaper as the little bell on the door chimed, signaling my entry. “Hello.” I smiled; A bit sheepishly. “I came to have another bowl of ramen…...and to talk.” I said. The old man smiled, getting up from the cash register. I took a seat at one of the stools on the table. I was handed a menu card. Apart from ramen, it had few other items like rice bowls, appetizers, desserts etc. “I will have a bowl of Tonkotsu today.” I smiled. The old man nodded and went into the kitchen. “The food will be ready in few minutes.” He said, coming back. I nodded, smili

