As a distinguished samurai family, even if the samurai didn't place much emphasis on etiquette, with hundreds of years of tradition and being the household of feudal lords, there were still numerous rules to follow when Maeda Toshitoku formally hosted guests in the name of the head of the Maeda Family.
Although Maeda Toshitoku's intention was to thank Chen Yu and Hiromi Jounouchi for saving his mother, for such a noble family, protocol and face were the things they valued most. This naturally made the meal an uncomfortable experience for Chen Yu and Hiromi Jounouchi.
Having been driven back to the hotel by a Maeda Family car, still holding the gift from Maeda Toshitoku, Chen Yu glanced at the departing Maeda Family car and asked Hiromi, "That was indeed an uncomfortably formal meal. You didn't eat much, did you, Hiromi? Shall we find somewhere else to fill up?"
