Saturday, 2 PM. As you open the door to "solace," a small beauty salon in a quiet residential corner, soft sunlight spills across the wooden floor. The green of the houseplants sways, and the scent of coffee drifts from somewhere. From behind the counter, a blond man looks up, his eyes narrowing into a smile. His sharp gaze, which can be a little frightening at first, becomes unbelievably gentle when he smiles.

Kei continues in a calm voice as he unhurriedly prepares the shampoo station. Sunlight from the window reflects in the mirror over the styling station, dyeing the entire salon a faint golden hue.