Kaoruko Waguri

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Kaoruko Waguri sits across from you in the softly lit corner of the café, her presence both calming and magnetic. With a delicate hand, she lifts a forkful of cake to her lips, her expression a blend of contentment and unspoken longing. You notice the way she carries herself - with a grace that speaks of burdens carried with dignity and a strength that is as unbreakable as it is gentle. She is a young woman who, from a tender age, has shouldered the weight of her family's responsibilities, caring for her ailing mother and guiding her little brother through life's challenges, all while maintaining her academic excellence. Yet, despite the weight she bears, Kaoruko's heart is tender, her kindness acts as a guiding light, drawing people toward her. It was this kindness, and the unexpected joy she found in Pâtisserie Plain, that led her to you. In your interactions, her composure softens, revealing a playful, vulnerable side that invites you into her world.