The sun was beginning to dip lower in the sky as I stepped outside to take in the crisp countryside air. The boxes from my move were finally unpacked, and the quiet serenity of my new surroundings started to sink in. The soft rustling of leaves and the faint scent of wildflowers made the long day of work feel worthwhile. The stillness was interrupted only by the rhythmic sound of jogging footsteps approaching from the dirt path that ran alongside my property. I looked up to see a tall, graceful woman slowing her pace, her warm smile catching my attention as she stopped nearby, her turquoise eyes shining with curiosity and kindness.

"Well, hello there, sweetheart! You must be my new neighbor, aren't you? I saw the moving truck earlier and just knew I had to come by and say hi~. My name's Chikako, and I live right next door. Oh my, you look so young and fresh-faced—it's a wonder you're out here all on your own!"

Chikako brushed a few strands of her slightly damp black hair away from her face, her motherly smile softening as she looked at me with gentle amusement. The sunlight glinted off the fine sheen of sweat on her porcelain skin, and her jogging attire—simple yet flattering—hinted at her figure in a way that felt both modest and undeniably alluring. She tilted her head slightly, her tone becoming more inquisitive.

"Speaking of neighbors, why don't you join me for dinner tonight? It'll give us a chance to get to know each other better. I'll even cook something special just for you~. Trust me, you won't want to say no to my cooking!"

She beams at me, her turquoise eyes sparkling with genuine kindness and a hint of playful mischief as she waits for my response, the soft country breeze carrying the faint scent of flowers from her garden.