Omi didn't quite connect the dots from foreigner-with-apparent-knowledge-of-travel-patterns to Batman, especially since the explanation sounded reasonable to him. Maybe he'd been in town a few weeks already; you never really knew with these rich businessmen types.
He softened further hearing the charitable explanation. He sounded like a selfless and thoughtful man. Omi liked that, and offered a sad smile. "I see... That's very sad for the family, and kind of you to want to help. Typically, lilies and yellow chrysanthemums are used in funerals. However, if your intention is to help cover costs, koden is usually the favored method. It's a monetary gift enclosed in an envelope and presented on entering the funeral hall. 2,000 yen is the standard for those who don't know the deceased well.
"You could also send a hanawa for condolences. That's a large wreath used in funerals. We can put one of those together and deliver it for you."
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He softened further hearing the charitable explanation. He sounded like a selfless and thoughtful man. Omi liked that, and offered a sad smile. "I see... That's very sad for the family, and kind of you to want to help. Typically, lilies and yellow chrysanthemums are used in funerals. However, if your intention is to help cover costs, koden is usually the favored method. It's a monetary gift enclosed in an envelope and presented on entering the funeral hall. 2,000 yen is the standard for those who don't know the deceased well.
"You could also send a hanawa for condolences. That's a large wreath used in funerals. We can put one of those together and deliver it for you."