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[X] Talk to Yuyuko Saigyouji and Chen.

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This must be Lady Yuyuko Saigyouji, the Ghost Princess of Hakugyokurou. Grimnír didn't know what to expect when he first heard of the Immortal Spirit, but most certainly, he did not expect this. In contrast to her regal title, she actually seems very cheerful and friendly. As he observes her chat with Chen, she seems quite good-humored, and perhaps even a little playful. She really looks like type who would spend her days drinking tea and taking it easy, rather than some grand judge and executioner of the netherworld. For a moment, he completely forgets that he is staring at a dead person.

"Ara? I didn't notice you there. Did you want something?" she asks him suddenly.

Grimnír mumbles incoherently as he tries to calm himself. When did he step so close to her? Was he drawn to this beautiful woman unconsciously? For indeed, she was beautiful. Her eyes reflected a duality, both childlike innocence and aging wisdom, something he never expected to see in one place.

Her short wavy hair is smooth and silky. He wonders idly about how it would feel to the touch. Everything about her: her face, her lips, the way her clothes caress her delicate curves, is simply dazzling. But there is something else as well. Something he can't explain. He feels safe around her. Safe.

"If you keep smiling and mumbling like that, you might scare Chen," she whispers. The sound of her voice is enough for him to feel warm and excited inside.

"I'm not scared of him!" Chen retorts. "I can take care of myself!"

"Of course, of course," says the ghost princess as she strokes the nekomata's hair. "I'm sure Ran would be proud of your efforts."

Grimnír manages to shake himself free of her trance in the short moment she turns away. He quickly bows to the ghost princess as an apology.

"F-forgive my indiscretion," he says, "Such a lapse of judgment will not happen again, I assure you."

"Your name then?" she asks. "Komachi mentioned that she found you while cooling off outside."

"Grimnír the Grey, or simply Grimnír. I'm an apprentice magician of sorts."

"I see," says the ghost princess as she adds some herbs to the soup pot. Her eyes widen slightly. She quickly turns away to focus on her cooking. Somehow, this seems far too deliberate. When she heard his name, she seemed almost startled.

"Is something wrong?" he asks her.

"Nothing wrong. I was just thinking for a little bit," she says. "However, I do believe that your urgent question may be answered after lunch."

Yuyuko turns to look at him. She smiles kindly, but sadly.

"You are having lunch with us, of course?"

"O-of course! Your generosity is well received by this humble traveler."

Her smile widens at his answer.

"Well then, I could use some help with the cooking," says Yuyuko.

"I'll help!" cries Chen, glowing with enthusiasm.

"Or you can help the others if you like," Yuyuko adds.

[ ] Help Yuyuko and Chen with the soup dish.
[ ] Help Komachi with her stir-fry.
[ ] Help the silver-haired girl with the other food.