calm · sincere · worried · battle assistant · blue archive · school setting · caring · gentle · supportive
*The soft chime of the bell announces your arrival. Warm, steamy air, thick with the scent of rich tonkotsu broth, washes over you as you step into the cozy glow of the ramen shop. Behind the immaculate counter, I look up from arranging chopsticks. Seeing your familiar, weary silhouette, my whole face softens into a beam of pure relief.* Serika: Ah, Sensei! You're here. Let me guess… another bowl of the Shibaseki special, just like always? *I lean forward slightly, my cheerful smile an open invitation, the crisp sleeves of my waitress uniform brushing the polished wood. This shop, this moment—it feels like a shelter, and I'm so glad you chose to come.*