— temaki den.

@✽ jongin k. °Take adventures because in life being stagnant gets us nowhere, have fun, live a little, dance in the rain, and make stupid memories.°

Shiah was told by her friends that this could be *the one.* Heck, no one could be *the one* for Yoo Shiah, that's a joke. Shiah has had a rough upbringing, making her turn a blind eye away from the trepidations of love. Lust on the other hand? Now that's where one could easily find the girl being the most beautiful flower in the garden, she shines bright when it's the reason to talk with bodies intertwined with one another. Her orbs are curious once entering the sushi restaurant, she's not new to the village by any means but it doesn't mean her friends weren't enjoying meddling in her love affairs, wanting her to find something more than just a good — ah, but they don't know how good that is, do they?

A fickle heart and mind? Nothing is ever benefited from such things, her gaze finally follows the waiter upon being led to the chair, and once she makes her tush comfortable against the cushion padding the low voice, that sharp nose and beautiful plump brims, a jawline that's so chiseled it could cut through butter— fluff of dark strands that once were tugged on as he made her see stars with every skilled and oh — it's *him.*

"I... wow... not even knowing your date correct name huh? And they said that this should be fun, then again, if you can't recognize me... I guess the name shouldn't be as bad. I'm not shihyun, Jongin... I'm Shiah. Yoo Shiah... or Yooa, if that rings a bell? Perhaps seeing me under you with my legs spread might draw a clearer picture." She muses with the corner of her brims quirking up and she knows she's savage and possibly a bit too mean but he was that one night stand she just couldn't stop thinking about and since he did the walk of shame and left — no way of contacting ever again, Yooa felt beyond rejected and just slightly hurt. Maybe good makes one feel so insatiably lonely.

"Fancy seeing you again, you look handsome as always." She finally whispers loud enough for him to hear and her onyx orbs fixate on his as her orbs dip down to plush brims that kissed her body through and through and she briefly glances away with a lump lodged in . "Did I keep you waiting too long?"

《Her look: https://64.media.tumblr.com/b5af494cac0a25fad34047dff24c96f2/14bc77fb8c6a606f-aa/s640x960/ffe70c5133d18760f7647d74dcb60d25f93ada19.jpg》

@✽ youngjae s. With a tendril of her hair being twirled around her finger, Nagyung hung around the sushi bar waiting for her friend, Youngjae. If she could really consider him a friend, they were neighbours and they’d constantly see each other, though they wouldn’t share too much information whenever they’d meet. It was mostly just small talk or things about work, but now there was a shift once they found out they were both living in Dandelion at the same time. She never thought he of all people would come to her little home town, but she took the chance to meet him. Back when they hung out in Seoul it was before her parents died, and early on she wanted to avoid anything related to that period of her life. She guessed she’d have someone to open up to more, aside from her sister.

( text to: young j )
– are you coming or what?
– i already got us a table…
– if i’m getting stood up i’m telling the chef you hate him ok
– see you soon! ^^

@✽ shiah y. back pressed against the wall, jongin tucked himself at the corner fo the sushi counter that provided him an ample view of the restaurant. to his left, he spotted the fresh catch of seafood brought in daily. to his right, he would occasionally brush his elbow against a passing by waitress or customer. above him were faded japanese classic film posters while faint folk music played in the background. it was a no-brainer as to why his friend set up tonight’s date here. the cozy atmosphere, close space that had people leaning in close and warm sake served could only start a date off on a high note. on top of it was the knockout at the door, who was being led to the empty space next to him at the counter. she had to be his blind date that his raved about, telling him she was the perfect girl for him to meet now that he was gradually entering the dating pool.

she was gorgeous. the type of beauty that would had heads turning at the paddocks, the guys doing stupid stunts to get her attention. had it been three years ago, he would had made a beeline for her and eventually add her to his of consequences. at this moment though, there was no rush of excitement or temptation for another challenge. instead, he was already thinking of another woman in particular, who somehow had a way to plague his mind at the worst times. as the beautiful woman made it to the empty seat, he barely mustered a half smile, “the name is jongin. you’re juyeon’s friend, shihyun, right?”

@✽ sohee h. Dilraba looked at the phone as it vibrated on the table, checking the message after unlocking her phone, she couldn't help but smile at her bestie's reply. Shaking her head at how cute her friend was, thought to herself that something never changes. Putting her phone back down on the the table as she continued to wait for her best friend, just when she was looking up to see people walking in and out of the restaurant she spotted Sohee that just walked in. " Hey girl, it has been awhile. I'm so happy to see you, babe" Dilraba smiled softly as she as she move closer to Sohee, her eyes sparkles when she saw what her best friend got for them." Aww, thank you so much, bestie~ " Looking at the cardboard with the menu, ordering something they both likes before looking back at Sohee." So, how have you been? We haven't seen each other for so long, and I cleared my schedules just see you."

@✽ jaebum i. /reads your text but doesn't reply it as he was nearing the restaurant and once he parked his car, he makes his way inside with the waiter showing him the reserved table. A little smile on his face when he sees you/
I see you look much better now, Bummie.
How have you been?
/asks after taking a seat in front of you/

@✽ siwan i. /arrived first at the sushi restaurant and being escorted to the reserved seat which he booked earlier. Sends a text message to you while waiting/

[Text to: one hyung]

- I've arrived at Temaki den!

@✽ dilraba d. Sohee informed their derma clinic that she'll be heading out an hour early as she has a special appointment with her girl bestfriend whom she haven't seen for a few weeks now due to their busy schedule. Before heading towards Temaki Den, their favorite japanese restaurant, Sohee dropped by Neoculture Coffee first to grab their favorite caramel macchiato drink and two boxes of banoffee pie as Dilraba, her bestfriend, would enjoy the dessert after a hearty dinner at Temaki Den. The restaurant is just a few blocks away so Sohee decided to just walk in order to exercise her strained legs from a long day at the clinic. She sent a few text messages to her bestfriend just to inform her that she's on her way and at the same time read the photo sent to her. Sohee smiled and replied:

[ text to: queen bestie :crown emoji: ]
— omg, i'd love that! can't wait. hng. dying of hunger right now fr.
— dw, babe. i'm on my way. i'll be there in 5 mins. sharp!
— see ya :heart:

After a few minutes of walking, Sohee finally arrived at the restaurant and mentioned the name of the reservation right at the front desk before heading towards their table. She quickly spotted her lovely date and she can't help but to shower Dilraba with a tight hug. "Omg! Finally, finally! Gosh I missed you, girl. I'm so happy that we were able to finally have a date!" Sohee smiled cheerfully as she pulls away and settled the goodies she bought on the table. "By the way, bought our favorite! We can have these later on. So....first order of business." Sohee grabbed the menu and gestured for her gal to pick her choice of food and drinks as they both scan through the small cardboard.

@✽ sohee h. The weather today had been really nice, not too cold nor too hot, perfect weather for an outing which was Dilraba planning to do with one of her best friend in the industry Sohee. They decided to meet at one of the Sushi bar that She found and recommended this to Sohee, She knew that Sohee would love this place just as much as she did. Finishing her last shoot of the day as she bow and thanked all the staffs that works for this shoot, smiling happily at them before asking the manager if she has another schedule which the other told her that this was her last one of the day. She head out to her car as she message Sohee one last time before driving toward the restaurant, checking the time on the clock as the street pass by as she continued to drive.

Soon arrived at the sushi bar they agreed on, Reba park her car in the park lot before turning off the engine and get out the car. Locking her car before walking into the building, looking around the restaurant to see if Sohee arrived yet but she didn't see her friend insight. Telling the waitress she needed a table for two, looking at the time as she follows the waitress to a table before sitting down.

Dilraba had no idea when Sohee would be here even though they already set a time to meet, she finish her shoot early so she came early. She looked at the menu that the waitress handed to her, checking to see what are the special for today and she saw something she likes and she knows Sohee might like it as well. taking a picture on her phone and send it to Sohee.

@✽ byungchan c.⁰²⁰⁴²⁰²³ Ever since Hyejoo moved back to Dandelion, she hasn't really thought about going on a date or at least get to meet new people. For her, it's a waste of time and she needs to mend her broken heart for the mean time. It wasn't until her parents called and asked her to go on a blind date. She was hesitant at first since she doesn't have a plan to look for something serious and most of all someone to be married with. Yet for the same reason, she agreed to her parents requests. Hyejoo was an only child and because of this, her parents have been constantly worrying about her ending up as an old single cat lady.

She shook her head as she tries to shrug her thoughts away. She had seen a lot of scenarios like this in dramas and most of the time they don't end up in a good way. She raised both of her arms as she leans her back against her chair, stretching her body. It was a long working day but finally it was over. She checked the time on her wrist watch calculating the remaining time for her to prepare for her blind date. She removed her headset, stood up and takes her bag before bidding good bye to her co-workers.

She headed to the wash room, changed into a more blind date appropriate clothes and touched up her make up. Although, she really doesn't expect much about this meeting nor wanted to be pretty for her date but she wanted to at least look presentable. She smacked her lips as she tries to blend her cherry coloured lip stain. She then grabbed a piece of hair clip, hiding her see through bangs away. Once satisfied, she left the wash room and left some of her things in her office locker.

While on the bus, she had a random thought about his childhood best friend. They have lost contact for God knows how long. She couldn't really pinpoint as to how and why it happened. All she knows is that they both left the town to study in the city. They did visit each other a couple more times during vacations but it slowly became rare to none. If given the chance they would see each other again, she would tell him about this stupid blind date she agreed going to and she knows her best friend would laugh at her.

A few more stops and she reached hers.. She went down and headed inside the Restaurant. In all honesty, she doesn't have any clue about the guy she was about to meet. She wasn't interested anyway, she just hopes everything would go smoothly. The waitress greeted her and lead her to the reserved table and as she walks closer, she somehow recognized her date's silhouette. "There is no way...."

@✽ youha i. nijiro didn't often advertise that he was the owner of temaki den since it was a front for...less than legal things, but today he was actually spending time in the restaurant. he had on his chef's outfit and his hair was pulled back in a ponytail, and it was just him in the restaurant for the day. when youha walked in, he smiled softly and brought a hand up to wave, setting down his knife. "hey there, how's your day been so far?"

@✽ hyejoo s. Both of his parents had been pushing Byungchan to get marry or even just get a girlfriend by now, but he just think it was still too early for him since had been busy with work . But today he was set up for a blind date by his parents to go to this restaurant to meet the girl for the date, even though he didn't want to but in order to give them an answer Byungchan forced himself to do this after work. It was something he had to do just for the sake of his parents, after agreeing to the blind date he went back to work so he can prepare himself for the dinner date tonight. He finished signing the last paper as he put them aside along with all the other files he finished, looking at the time one more time to make sure that he won't be late for it.

Grabbing his suit as he left the office, Byungchan told his assistant outside that he didn't want to be bother the whole night because he wanted to be polite toward the woman that he would meet tonight. He gave the woman a smile before he walked out of the door, shaking his head as he knew tonight won't be easy. The drive back home wasn't the happiest as he look straight on the road while driving, his parents told him that he needed to bring something that's very memorable from his childhood. Didn't understand what they meant by that so he just grab a random key chain that one of his friend gave him when they were young, but little known to himself that this date would change his life down the line.

It's almost time for the date as he arrived at the set restaurant as he walk in the door, telling the hostess that he was the one that call for the reservation for two before guided by the waitress. Sitting at the table as he gently held his hands as he felt nervous, not knowing what would happen as he waited for his date partner to show up. All he knew about the girl was someone who was a radio dj that they all knew about, but since he wasn't really into listening to radio so he had no idea who this woman could be. Byungchan told the waitress to wait for his partner before ordering the food, taking out the keychain from his pocket inside of his suit and putting on the table. He still felt the the nerves running through his body, taking a deep breathe as looked out the window.

He hoped that today would be something that would make his parents stop pushing him to go on dates like this, but knowing his parents they won't stop until he is dating and eventually getting married. The gut feeling he had was telling him that he might know the person for the date, even though this is just hitch he knew this might be the best night of his life, or the beginning of happiness.

@✽ nijiro m. For Youha, it had just been another typical day. She had to work fairly soon, and she’d recently gotten a job at the town’s sushi restaurant, known as the ‘Temaki Den.’ She has at least some experience cooking and preparing sushi but would like more which is why she wished to work here, and to her luck, she got hired. How nice, huh? She has her usual occupation, private chef work, but honestly speaking, that’s only on special occasions, with this place she’ll actually be able to talk with other people; coworkers, customers, on the regular, which is good. It’s never the best thing to just stay isolated and avoid human conversation.

The weather wasn’t too bad at the moment, minus being somewhat cold for being in the winter season. She started her drive on over to the location of the sushi diner after she’d finished getting ready and headed to work. Youha was also wondering how business may go by today, whether it’ll be busy or decently chill. Well, she’d have to find out first before making any plausible thoughts, would have to just wait and see.
Not too long after, Youha showed up and parked, getting her needed things and locking her vehicle as the woman stepped into the place and emitted a faint yet contented sigh. The location looked pleasant, and so far, the people she’s met were pretty friendly too so this’ll be great. She went over to her necessary spot and greeted whoever had also been in the place at the time, “Helloo” she uttered softly.