Meeting of Four Parties

Hinohara, some random tea house.

"Jotaro."

Haneda Jotaro receives a casual greeting from his friend who is just joining him at his table.

"Masuo." Jotaro is pleased with his friend's arrival.

"So… Just us?" Masuo asks.

"Yeah. Others are too busy." Jotaro shrugs.

"Oh… Well. I shouldn't have showed too." Masuo chuckles.

"Hah." Jotaro simply smirks at the jab.

"What are we doing here in these backwoods anyway? I've never even heard of this place until today. And hiking? Really?" Masuo asks.

"Ugh. We haven't even started yet… you haven't even heard me out yet, and you're already complaining. Just go home if you want. I'll just do this alone." Jotaro scoffs.

"Hey. I'm already here… I was just saying." Masuo does not want to waste dressing up like a hiker.

"Anyway. I hate being cooped up in the airport. Your job isn't any better. What would we rather do?" Jotaro asks.

"True." Masuo shrugs.