The sleek, pearl-white SUV glided to a halt in front of a building draped in minimalist cedar slats and glowing paper lanterns. A discreet, backlit sign announced the establishment as Nagano-ya.
"This is it," Sienna Flynn murmured, checking her reflection in the rearview mirror before killing the engine. " Matthew Liptak’s new place."
As they stepped out of the vehicle, the cool morning air of Duskhaven City carried the faint, savory scent of dashi and toasted sesame. The entrance was flanked by an ostentatious display of tall floral stands, their vibrant silk ribbons fluttering with congratulatory messages from local businesses. A weathered wooden sign stood in the foyer, inscribed in elegant calligraphy: A Warm Welcome to the Alumni of the Class of 2022.
Inside, the restaurant was a m
