Samir and Ayaka travel out of the city for a meal at Chez Llama with their neighbours, Salim Benali and Gaiden Fujita. While Samir and Salim discuss the exotic taste and texture of their meals, Ayaka flirts with Gaiden, who seems to be interested in her.
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Guide Book
Ayaka hears that the Romance Festival is in town, and travels there with Salim Benali. While Salim reviews some of the festival-goers’ paintings for his critic column, Ayaka checks a guide book to learn more about the festival and the Fashion District. It’s a beautiful part of the city.
Festival Fun
The Arts Quarter is the home of the Humour and Hijinks Festival, and Samir checks it out with Salim Benali. Salim mentions the fireworks display at the end of the night, which is definitely an impressive sight to behold.
Welcome Wagon
The neighbours arrive to welcome the housemates to the Arts Quarter. Genji Fujita and Salim Benali live in the other apartments on their floor, while Khaled Assaoui lives in Hakim House on the other side of the district. Khaled brings along a fruitcake as a welcome gift.
Enjoying the Music
Just outside Salim’s apartment, buskers often play on the street for tips. One evening Salim enjoys hearing Steve Fogel strumming some sublime tunes. Steve is very proficient on the guitar, and Salim decides to write a good review of the performance for his article in the San Myshuno Times.
Closet Review
Salim checks out The Blue Velvet nightclub in Willow Creek. It doesn’t have a dancefloor or a DJ, instead opting for blues on the speakers and piano music. After meeting flirty Naomi Shibuya at the lively bar, Salim also gets to give the club’s closets a thorough review.
Villa Bovine
A new Italian restaurant called Villa Bovine opens in Newcrest, so Salim takes the opportunity to use the venue for a dinner date. Gal Gebara delivers Salim’s mail every morning and he couldn’t resist asking her out.
Drinks at the Inn
Salim Benali decides to check out some venues outside of San Myshuno and opts for grabbing some drinks at the Old Quarter Inn in Windenburg. The Inn has a warm, traditional vibe and a great selection of beverages, but Salim enjoys the company of the inn’s local clientele the most.
The Critic
Salim Benali is the hottest new Arts Critic for San Myshuno Times! Author of “Hot Hangouts of San Myshuno“, Salim is the man to ask about which venues are worth visiting and which street performers are worth tipping.
Boys in the Hood
Erik joins Salim Benali and Genji Fujita in the lobby of Medina Studios apartments when some visitors appear. Baako Jang and Khaled Assaoui live in the nearby Hakim House apartments and dropped by to get to know the neighbours. Khaled presents a gourmet fruitcake as a gift and encourages them all to try it.