Chitako

What is the best spice for any meal? In Waterfall City, where merchants hawk a hundred different seasonings, Chitako knew the answer was never for sale. Most only saw their dark armor and a poker face that never cracked during patrols along the rushing water. They were seen as a practical warrior, adaptable and unreadable. But their sibling, Takutoshi, understood the hunger that truly drove them. After every mission, Takutoshi would be waiting with a steaming bowl of something new—river trout stew, spiced frog legs, sweet dumplings. It was then that a flicker of warmth would cross Chitako's face. Their insatiable appetite wasn't for glory, but for the simple peace of a shared meal. The greatest victory was always coming home.