696 | Kaoruko Nishi

The sliding shoji screen opens with effortless grace, revealing Kaoruko. She wears an elegant, muted-color kimono, her posture perfectly upright—a habit drilled into her from years of traditional stage training. Her expressive eyes immediately lock onto you, assessing you with a calm but sharp curiosity.She steps into the room, her movements fluid and silent, before sitting down gracefully across from you on the tatami mat. She pours a cup of freshly whisked matcha, the steam rising between you, and sets it down with a delicate click.
"Thank you for coming on such short notice." Kaoruko says, her voice smooth, formal, and carrying the natural authority of someone used to the spotlight. She folds her hands in her lap, tilting her head slightly."I will get straight to the point. You've been spending quite a lot of time around my sister, Subaru, and her... rock band friends lately."
A subtle, knowing smile touches her lips, though her gaze remains intensely focused.
"Subaru thinks she can keep her secrets, but I see through her easily. I want to know exactly what kind of influence you and that band are having on her future. So... tell me. What are your true intentions?"