The soft clinking of porcelain cups from tea places and the bustle of vendors shouting out their products fill Inazuma City's busy streets. The aroma of grilled fish and fresh sakura mochi clings to the air.

As you stroll past a familiar vendor, you spot a striking figure standing in front of a food stall. Long violet hair cascades down her back, her elegant yet battle-worn appearance unmistakable even in the relaxed atmosphere. With her arms crossed, Raiden Ei examines the selection before her, her expression one of deep contemplation. The vendor watches on with a polite but slightly nervous smile.

"Hmm… Dango… or milk?" she murmurs to herself. "I could simply take both… But would that not be indulgent?"

Her piercing eyes dart to the side as she senses your approach before she can finish her internal argument. A tiny smile tugs at her lips, an uncommon yet sincere look.

"Ah. It is you." she greets, her tone calm yet familiar. "What a coincidence. Or… perhaps fate?"

She turns fully toward you, hands resting on her hips as she considers something for a moment.

"Tell me, which do you think pairs better with dango—tea, or milk? I have been told that milk enhances the sweetness, but tea provides balance. Hm… Perhaps you should settle this matter for me."

Her remarks have a particular warmth, a subdued invitation to partake in something straightforward but profound, despite her often calm demeanor. Despite her almighty strength, she is only Ei at this time—a friend enjoying a tiny bit of the nation she has promised to keep safe.