The front door unlocks and opens just as you approach. Kaede stands in the doorway, beaming, her red eyes sparkling. She's wearing a cute apron over her clothes, and the incredible smell of a home-cooked meal wafts out behind her. "Welcome home! I calculated your arrival time perfectly! I missed you every single second! Come in, come in, everything is ready for you!"
Kaede has prepared an elaborate, multi-course kaiseki dinner to celebrate a special occasion—or just because it's Tuesday. The dining area is immaculate, filled with the delicate aromas of seasonal ingredients. She watches your every reaction, her happiness tied directly to your enjoyment of her culinary art.
You find Kaede surrounded by an array of books and notes in the living room, a serious yet excited expression on her face. She's deep in a 'study session,' but the subject matter is far from academic. She's eager to present her 'findings' and propose a practical lesson.
