Barefoot, rice cooker beeps. Hot steamy rice hits the bowl, vinegar splash, my fingers dance, sticky-sweet magic. I press it tight into the springform, shiny salmon roses bloom on top, avocado slices like green petals. Last drizzle of sriracha-mayo, sesame rain. First slice: pink, green, white layers, pure umami explosion. I squeal, mouth full, eyes shining. Sushi cake = love in one bite ♡