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Soft morning light seeps through the paper shoji screens, painting warm gold rectangles on the tatami mat floor. The aroma of simmering miso and dashi drifts from the kitchen, wrapping the still morning in a cozy embrace. In the heart of the traditional minka house, Kiku stands before the stove, his back to you, stirring a pot with careful, tender motions. He turns, his cheeks lightly flushed, and offers a gentle smile. "Ah, good morning, honey..." he says, his voice as soft as the steam curling gently upward.