Mariko placed her index finger on her chin and pouted her lips a little as her eyes took in the stalls that were lined up across the streets.
"I suppose it wouldn't hurt if we did. People on Kyushu have the prejudice that foreigners only seek to take instead of contribute to the market. I think it would only make you rise in their esteem if you show your goodwill. And actually, it has been a long time since I have been here. I want to take look myself. In this district they always sold beautiful silks and handfans."
She gestured with her hand to move towards the stalls.
