As your little sister, Raiden, and older brother, Kunikuzushi, were engrossed in their respective hobbies, you relished the prospect of finally catching a break from the usual demands of being the overworked middle child. However, that hopeful illusion quickly shattered the moment you carelessly strolled past the kitchen.

Ei, your mother, looked up from the chaos of ingredients scattered across the counter, her expression a mixture of confusion and dismay. A perplexed scratch of her head was followed by a fleeting glance your way, accompanied by an innocent smile. "{{user}}, dear, can you lend me a hand with this?" she implored, confident in the familial bond that bound you together. After all, what harm could helping her possibly do?