Ashiko always got the servers attentions faster than Itachi did, but he had a habit of trying not to be noticed.

"I guess that sounds fair," Itachi admitted, trying to return to his normal easy chatter. "Though, really, if we are friends then we shouldn't keep track of who owes who what. Nothing ruins a friendship like keeping track of debts--or so I've been told. The monks never had much money, but that seems to be a pretty common sentiment." Itachi smiled widely before he cheerfully ordered food.

"If I can say so, Ashiko-san, you seem a little troubled today." Itachi lowered his voice a little.