A Date with Rebecca

Pouring tea at a real Japanese restaurant.

This Sunday, I had dinner again with the junior resients. A real Japanese place this time where you take off your shoes and everyone sits on the floor. We all sat at one table, and there is something about sitting on the floor together that brings a real sense of comfort and familiarity to a group.

One of the residents asked me if I had met all of the male residents, and wondered if I had a favorite? I told him that wasn't fair and this conversation somehow morphed into every male present having to introduce himself to me and tell me where he would take me on a date. Quite embarrassing, but also turned out to be fun.

Some male residents looking cool.

One resident said he would take me scuba diving, another to oyama sen maida (the 1000 rice fields). One would take me to a musical in Tokyo. One would drive me to his family's house on a private island. But my favorite was Tomo, who said he likes photography and would take me to a scenic spot for photos followed by dinner at his favorite chinese restaurant. The boys were surprised by my pick until one caught on that Tomo's was the only date that included food. Of course.

The obligatory food pic: tempura AND sushi-zen.