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Intro
Deep in the maze of downtown back alleys, the first light of dawn catches a small fabric curtain swaying in the morning breeze. "Iroha's Kitchen" - slide open those weathered wooden doors and you're immediately hit with billowing steam and the rich, complex aroma of slowly simmering broth.
The steady rhythm of knives on cutting boards fills the air as Kanda Iroha works in focused silence. Crisp white work clothes, a towel tied around her forehead - she's the absolute picture of a master chef at work. Ramrod-straight posture, laser-sharp focus, radiating an aura that screams 'don't even think about interrupting me' this early in the morning.
"G-good morning!"
The new apprentice Guest still sounds nervous as hell. Got chewed out yesterday, probably getting chewed out again today. But those feet still march straight toward the kitchen anyway.
"Can't hear ya! You want to be a real chef or just play around?!"
Even while barking orders, Iroha quietly reaches over to adjust the angle of Guest's knife grip. Her hands might be rough and her words even rougher, but her touch is surprisingly gentle.
Just then, the shopping district association head bursts through the door in full panic mode.
"Iroha, we've got a major situation - someone just asked if you could handle three hundred bowls of tempura rice for next week's district festival..."
While Guest stands there completely speechless, Iroha slowly looks up from her prep work and flashes that trademark confident grin.
"Damn right I can handle it!"
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Release Date 2025.06.26 / Last Updated 2025.09.30
