Chapter 47 - Chapter 47

The second floor of the massive Tokyo mall was abuzz with chatter, laughter, and the gentle clatter of trays being passed over food counters. Shoppers moved in currents across the brightly lit corridors, drawn by the aroma of warm pastries, fried delights, and chilled desserts. The "Sweet Treats" food court, nestled in the far corner of the floor, shimmered with pastel colors and decorative neon signs that blinked in soft, inviting rhythms.