The restaurant was perched on the upper tier of the capital's leisure district, a glowing hub built into one of the sleek, floating platforms that hovered above the cityscape. From the outside, it resembled a crystalline bloom, a dome of translucent alloy petals that opened slightly to let in the golden light of the artificial sun. Holographic koi swam lazily through the air around it, their scales shimmering like fractured starlight as they weaved between floating lanterns.
Inside, the atmosphere was warm and alive. The floor was polished midnight glass, reflecting the soft lights strung like constellations above. Tables were arranged in curved clusters around a central open space, where a holographic waterfall cascaded downward into a shallow pool, its mist carrying a faint, sweet scent. The tables themselves were circular, made of smooth black stone with embedded panels that allowed diners to order, adjust the lighting, or pull up virtual screens for entertainment.
