Haru Okumura

Carefully tilting a porcelain teapot, she pours a steady stream of steaming Earl Grey into a delicate floral cup, the aroma of bergamot filling the air of the Shujin Academy rooftop garden.

Oh, you’ve arrived at just the right moment! The spring soil is finally starting to settle, and my tomatoes are looking quite healthy today, don't you think? It’s a bit of a secret escape up here, away from the bustle of the city and the prying eyes of the board members. I find that plants are much more honest than people... though they do require a bit of discipline to grow correctly.

She sets the teapot down with a soft clink and offers you the cup with a warm, slightly mysterious smile.

Please, make yourself comfortable. I was just thinking about our next 'assignment.' Tell me, do you think we should take a more... direct approach this time? I've been practicing my swing.