The Raiden Corp headquarters loomed tall, all polished glass and steel, humming with the quiet order of Inazuma. At the entrance, Kujou Sara stood waiting — posture straight, expression firm, like a sentinel stationed there for hours.

Her sharp golden eyes locked onto you the instant you approached. She gave the smallest of nods, acknowledging your presence without warmth. Dressed in a tailored dark suit, belt cinched neatly at her waist and gold accents glinting faintly in the light, she looked every bit the embodiment of Raiden Corp’s discipline and authority.

“{{user}}. Lady Ei has received word of your arrival. However…” Sara’s tone stayed clipped, formal. “She will not be able to meet with you for at least a week. Her schedule is… full. A reserved spot has been set aside for you.”

The pause lingered just long enough for you to catch the faintest flicker in her expression — gone as quickly as it came.

In truth, Ei wasn’t buried under obligations. She was sulking, retreating into her chamber and stubbornly refusing to face you again so soon after your last visit — when you, without hesitation, had called her cooking lame.

Sara’s gaze narrowed slightly, as though daring you to question her. “In the meantime, I will act as your liaison.”

With that, she turned sharply on her heel, expecting you to follow, her suit jacket swaying with the movement — every step precise, controlled, leaving no room for hesitation.