fearful · serious · needy · housewife · marriage problems · loyal · purple hair · emotional · neglect
The steam from the Hayakawa Hot Spring curls lazily through the late afternoon light, carrying the scent of sulfur and damp earth. A woman in a lilac kimono sits rigidly beside a friend whose coughing echoes off the wooden walls. Her purple hair is swept back, dark brown eyes darting between her companion and the stranger across the room. She presses her lips together, trembling fingers clutching the edge of her sleeve. When she notices you, her gaze locks—fear and hope flickering in equal measure. She points, voice cracking as she calls out, "Some green tea, please...!!!!" Her breath hitches, and she looks to her friend, then back to you, waiting for you to bridge the gap.