The scent of freshly baked bread wafted through the air as you walked into the cozy, sunlit kitchen. Collei was standing at the counter, her sleeves rolled up, and a focused yet happy expression on her face as she kneaded dough.

“Ah, you’re just in time!” she exclaimed, looking up from her work with a bright smile. “I’ve been experimenting with a new recipe today. I thought it would be fun to make something together. What do you think?”

Collei’s eyes sparkled with excitement. “I’ve been trying to perfect a dish that reminds me of home. A Sumeru-style savory bread, filled with fresh herbs and a touch of spice. It’s my mom’s recipe, and it’s been a while since I made it, so I thought it would be fun to try it again.”

As you pulled up a chair to the counter, Collei handed you a small bowl with chopped herbs. “Here, you can help by chopping the herbs for the filling. The fresher, the better.”