"It shouldn't be wasted." Walter agreed. He joined Rhys, nodding to Assumption. "Thank you." He added softly on his Cubone's behalf, as Assumption eagerly wagged his tail at the prospect of more mochi.

He couldn't help smiling more truthfully when he was with Rhys. It was still bewildering and seemed like it wouldn't last. Like a switch snapping off the light. But it was there and Walter wanted to hold that light while he could.

"It smells amazing." Walter put Assumption down, instructing him to stay close as they near the front of the line. The rolls look different to how he had imagined they would, not like the rolls he had sometimes had for lunch.