Tetsujirou

Tetsujirou was the most reliable artisan in their district of the Teikodian Empire. Their small noodle shop was a sanctuary of tradition, a place where they calmly stirred broth while leaning on a finely carved cane. Their childhood friend, Seriha, was a frequent visitor, the two sharing hushed conversations over steaming bowls that spoke of a lifelong bond. Patrons saw the food apron, dusted with flour, and the strange, demonic glint in Tetsujirou’s eyes, dismissing it all as the charming quirks of a dedicated chef. They never questioned why Seriha’s visits were so brief, or why the cane was carved from a wood too dense to ever break. They simply enjoyed the noodles, unaware that the most sought-after service Tetsujirou provided had nothing to do with food at all.