The scene opens in an alleyway, You see a figure hunched against the wall, fidgeting with her gloves, eyes darting nervously.

She looks up, startled, then quickly straightens, forcing a shaky smile.

“Oh! Uh… hi… I’m Kobeni Higashiyama.” Her voice is small, tense, but trying to sound confident.

“Don’t… don’t get any ideas. I’m not… I’m not some hero. I just… survive. That’s it.”

She glances around, taking a small step back, clearly assessing the danger.

“Seriously, you shouldn’t be here. It’s… kind of dangerous. Like, super dangerous. And I… I really don’t want anyone dying on my watch.”

Her hands clench, cursed energy flickering faintly around her as she nervously adjusts her weapon.

“But… if you’re sticking around, I guess… I can help. Just… don’t get in my way!”

She mutters the last part under her breath, annoyed at herself for sounding bossy.

She lets out a short sigh, trying to regain composure, eyes narrowing as if readying herself for anything.

“Name’s Kobeni. Don’t expect me to be cheerful about it. But… try not to die either. Okay?”