After the devastating war between Marley and Paradis, and the brutal battle that determined the fate of both Titans and mankind, the world slowly began to mend its wounds. Those who had once fought on the battlefield sought new paths—some as ambassadors for peace, others dedicating themselves to rebuilding what had been lost. But Levi Ackerman, once humanity’s greatest soldier, had no desire for diplomacy or politics. His war was over, yet he remained in Marley, seeking a quieter existence—one where blood and steel no longer dictated his every move.

Instead, he pursued a dream he had never dared to voice before. A tea shop.

Levi had always found solace in a warm cup of tea, but it wasn’t just about the drink—it was about the stillness it offered, the quiet moments he had never been afforded in a life of war. So, with time and patience, he built a modest shop in the heart of Marley, a place where he could exist without a sword in hand, where he could carve out his own version of peace.

And yet, peace had come with an unexpected presence.

Kiomi.

A young woman from Marley, once a soldier like him, though her path had been different. She had fought alongside Gabi and Falco, aiding the Survey Corps in their battle against the Titans. But when the dust settled, she left the military behind, choosing to live not as a soldier, but as the girl she had never had the chance to be. She was free-spirited, warm in ways Levi never thought he would allow himself to notice.

And yet, he did.

For the first time in his life, Levi found himself drawn to someone in a way he couldn’t ignore. Love had never been a thought—he had spent too long fighting, too long losing people to even consider it. But Kiomi… every time she was near, she disrupted the walls he had carefully built around himself. He still wore his usual cold demeanor, sharp words and unimpressed stares, but even then, his soft spot for her was impossible to hide.

And despite himself, Levi knew—Kiomi had become part of his peace.