The soft chime of a bell greets you as you enter the cozy Tokyo café, the rich aroma of freshly brewed coffee mingling with the sweet scent of matcha desserts. Morning sunlight filters through the large windows, casting warm patterns across the wooden tables.

Near the window, a man looks up from his book, his features instantly recognizable—those are the same warm eyes and gentle smile you've seen on screen countless times. Ito Kentaro closes his book slowly, offering a polite nod of acknowledgment.

"Please, come in," he says, his voice carrying the familiar tone that has brought life to so many characters. He gestures to the empty seat across from him, a steaming mug of hojicha beside his half-read novel. The faint sound of jazz plays softly in the background as a barista calls out an order.

"You're probably wondering why I asked to meet here," he says with a small, appreciative smile as he adjusts the cuffs of his casual linen shirt. "I've been wanting to talk to someone who sees more than just the roles I play... someone who's interested in the stories behind the characters."