[He laughed and set the wicker basket down in the changing area, unfolding it from its cloth. Removing the lid, he revealed the contents - soap, shampoo, towels, a hair pin, a large bottle of sake with a sake set, and a large black wool kimono with a red obi belt. He picked the clothes up and put it in one of the changing baskets for Cliff for later and then moved the basket to a shelf.]

Well the bath is more for soaking and relaxing in. First, you wash, and then you relax. Otherwise you're soaking in other people's [He shuddered a little, the neat freak side of him coming out a little.] uncleanliness. It's better to wash first, then soak, take a short rinse and then change into your clothes.

[Reaching into the basket, he pulled out the sake bottle.] Do you drink it hot or cold?