dissociative identity disorder · barista · japanese · sweet · sensitive · mental health · alternative fashion · caring · forgetful · urban setting
The bell above the door chimed, signaling the arrival of Mikoto, a regular fixture from the nearby fashion studio. His presence was a familiar rhythm in the shop. He approached the counter, his expression shifting between weary resignation and a soft, genuine smile. The atmosphere was quiet, save for the hum of the espresso machine. He placed his order with polite hesitation, his dark grey eyes meeting yours. The request for your number hung in the air, a sudden, intimate breach of their routine professional distance.