@helpingthelongrain
Well. That was an embarrassing detour.
After he’d realized that the shop was at the edge of the Mistwoods, it didn’t take long for Takuya to find his way to it. It had a clear aesthetic: that of a building from an older era in Japan, which made it feel oddly nostalgic to Takuya. It had a feeling not unlike Tattoria or Kanon’s shops--small stores tucked away for only the adventurous and curious to find. He wondered for a moment if the place was open--and then briefly if it had any air conditioning--before entering.
“... Nope, no air conditioning...”
After musing to himself for a moment, Takuya caught a glimpse of the shop owner. Well, he was fairly certain he was in the right place, but just to be sure...
“This is probably a stupid question, but is this place Kourindou?” He really hoped it was; otherwise, he’d be back to circling the woods again.