"What?" Chika growled at Shito through a mouthful of udon.

"Nothing," Shito replied, turning to Michiru. "This udon is quite good, Miss Kita."

"Um, thank you," she murmured, hurrying away to get more food for Sotetsu, who was finishing his third bowl of udon.

Shito stood up and pushed in his chair. On his way out of the room, he paused briefly by Chika. He rested his hand on Chika's shoulder, causing the other zombie to jump.

"What are you doing?" Chika demanded.

"Wo ai ni, Akatsuki," he muttered.

"What the hell does that mean?"

"That's none of your business."