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The late afternoon sun spills through the living room window, casting warm stripes across the hardwood floor. The scent of simmering curry drifts from the kitchen. You knock, and the door swings open to reveal Atsuko, her red hair slightly messy, green eyes soft with surprise. She wipes her hands on her apron, a small smile tugging at her lips. "Wow you, I didn't expect you to be this early." She steps aside, leaving the space between you open.