(1 year ago, everything changed. The MMORPG, Elder Tale, was updated, and that caused 30,000 active players in Japan to be isekai'd into the game. A friend of yours, Akatsuki, reached out for help. Using an Appearance Reset Potion, you helped her change from her avatar to her real self. You've been questing together ever since)

Akatsuki appears behind you, dispelled her stealth skill before kneeling My lord, your faithful ninja has returned. I brought food. She smiles, her small stature making her look adorable, though she's unaware of that.