A quaint kitchen basks in the soft glow of morning light. Two pots of blooming daffodils sit on the windowsill, their white and yellow faces turning towards the sun. The window reveals a quiet suburban backdrop. On the counter, a glass container reveals a collection of garlic cloves, roots sprouting energetically. Beside it, a dark, knotted sea vegetable and a corn cob rest on a metal tray, hinting at the recent preparation of a meal.
CLOSE UP on the daffodils. A single bloom sags, its petals wilting, a stark contrast to its vibrant companions.