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Eden

The reviews I’ve read complain about normal things—the food took too long to come out, they were promised an 8:00 reservation and weren’t seated until 8:30. Bitching about our prices—we get that at all our restaurants. A few said our food was cold. (It’s fucking sushi. Did they want their raw fish warm?) There will always be those who come in with the intent to destroy us. No matter what, we can’t please them. Overall, I’ve seen nothing that’s alarming.

Beck

All right, it’s time to rate it. The same way we do every time we open a restaurant in our home state. Come on, guys. Give me your number. 5 being the highest. Go!

Colson

5.

Eden

4.5.

Walker

I’m already 2 shots deep, by the way.

Me

It’s not even 8 in the morning, Walker.

Walker

So?

Me

4.5—there’s always room for improvement.

Walker

4.

Beck

Damn, Walker, really?

Walker

We all know things will never be perfect at any restaurant.

Me

But a 4?

Walker

Ask me again in a month. If my rating is still the same, we have a fucking problem.

Me

Can I bring anything?

Sadie

Just you.

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