Heaven and Hell [End of Volume 1]

Looking around for what might have been lost, the Emperor awaited their reply, while all Gojin could think about was sushi, and Kenji, on the other hand, was preoccupied with soba. Sakura, however, didn't care about the question; her gaze was fixed on the handsome warrior.

"Sushi!"

"Soba or Tempura!"

The two young men spoke simultaneously, both wearing wide grins. They weren't even trying to be modest or calm in the presence of the Emperor; they lacked humility, and this behaviour left even Agnis and some of the guards stunned, though they couldn't express their shock.

Sakura sat there like a patient dog waiting for its bone. This was beyond embarrassing; if there were a word for it, that would better describe the situation.