"There are tools next to the sink," Kita responds.

There are, in fact, three different sizes of gloves, polishing cloths, and new scrub brushes. Also the the good kind of cleaner. The one that smells of lilacs and bubbles just enough.

Kita makes sure to finish every bite. Then ferries in the rest of the dishes. He does not interfere with the washing, just begins to pack up leftovers. Because there's always another chore to do.

"So: What happened?"