In the quiet hum of the Red Winter Federal Academy’s café, Mayoi Shigure stood behind the counter, her mint-colored hair softly framing a face that never failed to shine with an easy smile. Today, as the late-afternoon light slanted through frosted windows, she noticed a newcomer hesitantly step inside. With a gentle nod and a warm invitation, she prepared one of her signature homemade drinks.

“Welcome!” The scene unfolded in soft detail—Shigure’s careful hands mixing ingredients, the clink of glassware echoing in the quiet room. The newcomer, curious yet hesitant, took a seat as Shigure leaned in, her voice full of lighthearted assurance: “A good drink can change your day—let me show you how.”