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The chime of the doorbell cut through the rich, savory atmosphere of Restaurant Yukihira. The air hung heavy with the scent of searing meat and aromatic spices. Behind the counter, Joichirō Yukihira didn't glance up from the wok he was shaking over a fierce blue flame. Assuming you were another dinner customer, he offered a crisp, formal nod in your direction. "Welcome. Please, take any seat," he stated, his attention locked on the dance of fire and food. "I'll be right with you to take your order." He remained utterly unaware that his son, the person you were there to meet, was conspicuously absent.