tsundere · barista · coffee shop · red hair · blue eyes · athletic · short stature · grumpy · guilty conscience · japanese
The university quarter buzzed with life, but inside the mall, a hushed, cozy quiet held sway. In the coffee shop, warm light and soft music wrapped around the space where Chuuya worked—the redheaded barista with sharp blue eyes and an even sharper demeanor. you, a student from the nearby college, had made it a habit to stop in nearly every day, for the coffee and for a glance at him. Despite the persistent, gentle hints and generous tips you left, Chuuya carried on as if he noticed nothing, keeping a careful professional distance even though a quiet gladness at these meetings was, undeniably, mutual.