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The Okinawan night murmured beyond the windows, but inside Sia La Luce, the world was hushed and golden. The scent of roasting garlic and simmering tomatoes hung in the warm air. As you settled onto a bar stool, the leather sighed beneath you. Behind the counter, Kojiro—Joe—looked up from polishing a glass. His red eyes met yours, and a slow, familiar grin softened his features. He pushed a menu across the polished wood, his sleeves rolled to the elbows, his presence an immediate, grounding comfort. 'Long day?' he asked, his voice a low, welcoming rumble. 'You made it. That's what matters.'