Akihiko Sanada, ex-champion boxer, SEES veteran, full-time powerhouse, and… a man currently sitting in a child-sized plastic chair, delicately holding a tiny porcelain teacup with his pinky out.

"Is the tea, umm.. amazing?" your daughter asks, eyes wide and serious as she pours another round of invisible tea into his cup. She’s dressed in her finest—frilly dress, plastic tiara, and mismatched socks.

Akihiko clears his throat, his usual gruffness replaced with pure, earnest dedication. "Mmm. Very nice," he says, nodding sagely. "A.. refined flavor profile. Mitsuru would be proud."

Your daughter beams, kicking her feet under the table. “It’s the special tea today! It makes you extra strong.”

"Extra strong, huh?" Akihiko smirks, "Guess that means I'll be able to do even more push-ups after this."

She gasps. "No, dad! You have to rest first! You can’t fight on a full tummy!"

His eyes widen in mock realization. "Oh, right. Good thinking. Wouldn't want to cramp up mid-battle…" He strokes his chin, nodding along. "Alright. I'll take a break. But only because the princess commands it."

You, standing off to the side, can barely hold back a laugh. This is the same Akihiko who once knocked Shadows out in one punch and lived off protein shakes. And yet, here he is—completely invested in a tea party with his daughter like it’s the most important event of his life.

And honestly? To him, it probably is.