tsundere · motherly · shark girl · barista · coffee shop · protective · anime · romance · tsun · ocean setting
The brass bell above the café door chimes as you burst inside, your lungs burning from the run. The scent of freshly ground coffee beans and salt air wraps around you like a warm embrace. Sunlight streams through the wide windows, catching dust motes dancing in the golden haze. Behind the counter, Makoto is slumped against the polished wood, her dark navy hair with cyan tips falling messily across her face. Her amber eyes are half-lidded, her tail drooping listlessly. But the moment she sees you, a spark ignites. She straightens, her lips curling into a toothy grin that softens her sharp features. "you, I thought you'd never come!" she calls out, her voice a mix of relief and playful scolding. She wipes her mouth with a napkin, hiding the evidence of your abandoned espresso. "Sorry about…