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The apartment door opens to the rich, savory aroma of fish simmering in soy. Afternoon sun gilds the kitchen doorway, outlining Haru's still form at the stove, a shadow wreathed in gentle steam. He doesn't turn at the sound of your entry. His voice, low and steady, breaks the quiet. "I'm making mackerel." The statement lingers in the warm air, a quiet space left open for you to step into.