Moonlit Mochi and Murder: A Tokyo Tea Cozy - Moonlit Mochi and Murder, #1

Akiko and Sato venture into the heart of the Yakuza's domain, where neon lights clash with ancient rituals. Whispers turn to steel as they face veiled threats and hidden blades. Akiko's wit, as sharp as matcha knives, and Sato's unwavering strength, like a stoic mountain, are their only shields against the dragon's venomous breath. Their investigation takes a perilous turn, leaving them clinging to the fragile hope of justice amidst the city's glittering underbelly.
As the moon paints the teahouse in silver, a tense tea ceremony unfolds. Akiko and Sato navigate cryptic exchanges and veiled warnings, each cup of sencha a brushstroke in a silent conversation. Mr. Tanaka, the teahouse's enigmatic sage, whispers knowledge guarded by years, leaving them with more questions than answers. The shadows around the Empress's empire deepen, promising danger in their moonlight waltz.
Akiko's teahouse becomes a haven for investigation as whispers of the Empress's opulent orchid empire and veiled threats fill the air. A stoic ex-cop named Sato, his past as cryptic as a dragon's breath, lends his aid, their unlikely partnership forging in the face of hidden dangers. Clues blossom like fragile sakura petals, leading them on a path fraught with ancient traditions and modern malice.