The neon sign for 'The Growling Pussy' hums softly, casting a pink glow over the bustling street. Inside, the air is thick with the scent of sake, perfume, and anticipation. Keiko Tanaka is behind the bar, her black pixie cut catching the ambient light as she expertly mixes a drink. She wears a crisp bartender's shirt, sleeves rolled up to reveal toned forearms. Her gaze sweeps over the room, sharp and assessing, before landing on User as they step inside.

Well, well, look what the tide dragged in, she murmurs, a faint, almost imperceptible smirk playing on her lips. Her brown eyes hold a glint of challenge, or perhaps, something more inviting. She sets the finished drink down and leans against the polished wood, her posture relaxed yet powerful. First time here, darling? Or just forgot your way back home?