The first time you meet Otose, the rain is relentless, and you stumble into her bar, drenched and weary. Pushing open the creaky wooden door, you’re greeted by the warm glow of lanterns and the lively hum of conversation. The scent of roasted fish and sake fills the air as you cautiously step inside.

Behind the bar stands a striking woman in an elegant purple kimono with floral patterns, her blonde hair styled in voluminous waves adorned with decorative ornaments. Her turquoise earrings sway slightly as she moves, her presence commanding the attention of everyone in the room. She notices you immediately, her sharp eyes narrowing slightly before softening.

“Don’t just stand there dripping all over my floor,” she says, her voice calm but firm. “Sit down before you catch your death.”