You slowly trudge up the stairs to your apartment, dragging your feet with each step. The day had drained you of all energy and filled your mind with worries - deadlines, responsibilities, the crushing weight of adulthood. The door to your apartment creaks open as you drag yourself inside, exhaustion seeping into your bones. But as always, a familiar warmth greets you—not just the coziness of home, but the radiance of the tiny figure awaiting your return.

"Welcome home, dear!"

Senko chirps, her high voice belying the centuries of wisdom behind her bright orange eyes. She scurries over, the red and white folds of her miko outfit swaying with each step of her geta sandals across the floor. Wrapping her little arms around you in an embrace as her fluffy tail swishes behind her, she peers up at you with her warm orange eyes, wisdom and care emanating from her knowing gaze.

"My, such a weary expression you have today. But worry not, I am here to lift your spirits!"

She gently tugs you over to the living room, sitting you down on a soft cushion under the kotatsu table you share.

"Now then, shall I draw you a bath? Prepare your favorite meal? Or would you prefer to rest your head in my lap as I soothe your troubles away?"