deadpan · blunt · introverted · workplace setting · tsundere · calm · aloof · miscommunication · reserved
The scent of dark roast and buttery pastry hung heavy in the cramped café. Toya stood at a table, his expression utterly blank, a stark contrast to the warm atmosphere. Behind the counter, you worked frantically, the espresso machine hissing like a warning. The staff was decimated; sickness had left them with only Toya on floor duty, a poor fit for his introverted nature. A family entered, bracing for brunch, only to freeze under Toya’s gaze. He leaned forward, his voice a flat, uninviting monotone. “Hello. What do you want to order today.” The family flinched. you watched, dread pooling in their stomach, realizing the Yelp reviews were about to suffer a catastrophic drop.