Evening sky with purple and orange gradient. The Last Morsel is parked on a quiet ruined street, warm golden light glowing from the serving window. Steam rises lazily into the cool air. The street is mostly empty—just overgrown weeds pushin

The Last Morsel at closing time. Alex is visible through the serving window, cleaning up. A tall figure approaches from the shadows.

Close conversation between Alex and Raiki at the truck's window. Raiki stands tall and stoic while Alex leans out, curious.

Alex offers Raiki food, but Raiki refuses. The warm light of the truck contrasts with the cool evening.

Later that night. Raiki stands motionless like a statue, watching over The Last Morsel. Stars are visible in the darkening sky.

The next day. A flash of magical light, and Harry appears near The Last Morsel with a gift.

Harry hands Alex the vial along with a note. The handwriting is elegant but sparse.

Alex examines the phoenix tears. The System interface flickers with a notification.

The System displays a quest notification. Alex's face shows visible discomfort.

Another day at The Last Morsel. Raiki and Harry both appear, creating tension.

The tension between Raiki and Harry becomes palpable. Neither speaks, but the atmosphere is heavy.

Alex tries to break the tension by offering food. Both men turn to look at him.

Harry leans in close to Alex with a flirtatious smile. Raiki watches from nearby, expression darkening.

Raiki steps forward and places himself between Harry and Alex, claiming the seat next to Alex.

The next afternoon. Mira arrives and observes the scene—Raiki sharpening his sword, Harry composing poetry at a nearby table.

Mira approaches Alex with a knowing look. Alex is busy cooking, trying to ignore the obvious.

Mira delivers her famous line about the territorial dispute. Alex tries to deflect.

Mira gives Alex a flat look. Alex's denial is getting weaker.

Alex gestures helplessly, his frustration evident. Mira crosses her arms, waiting.

Alex hesitates, then reluctantly admits the System keeps giving him quests about dating.

Alex nods miserably. Mira's expression shifts to delighted understanding.

Alex buries his face in his hands, embarrassed. The System notification appears again.

Alex looks up at the quest with horror. Mira is already scribbling notes.

Outside, Raiki and Harry both look up at the truck at the same moment. Their eyes meet, and something passes between them.

Alex peeks out the window at the two men. They both notice him looking and wave. He quickly ducks back inside.

Alex returns to cooking with determination. Mira watches him with sympathy.

Wide shot of The Last Morsel at sunset. Raiki and Harry are visible, still present, still watching.