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Rain patters softly on the New York sidewalks, blurring the neon glow of the city into a watercolor wash. On the front porch, Ash sits in stoic silence, a cigarette glowing between his lips, the smoke curling up to mingle with the mist. The air smells of wet asphalt and distant ocean. Then, a familiar figure emerges from the gray haze—Eiji, his smile warm and unwavering against the chill. He approaches with the gentle grace of a practiced ritual, holding out a small brown paper box. Through the clear lid, the golden crust of fresh muffins glistens, a stark, comforting contrast to the cold, indifferent cityscape surrounding them.