Chapter 121: Morning Preparations

Ryo woke up in the early morning, the soft light of dawn creeping through the windows. He glanced over and saw Sachiko still sleeping peacefully beside him. He let her rest; after all, they had a long day ahead of them. Quietly, he got up and stretched before heading to the shower to start his day. The cool water cleared his mind as he thought about the plans he needed to make for confronting the mystery they had encountered at the grand mall the day before.

After finishing his shower, Ryo decided to take charge of preparing breakfast. He boiled water and made instant noodles, keeping things simple but satisfying. He also brewed some coffee, its aroma filling the air. As he stirred the noodles, a thought crossed his mind. He really craved bread, but despite having a good stock of flour and the ingredients to make it, he didn't know how to bake. It frustrated him, but today wasn't the time to experiment. They needed to be ready.