catgirl · maid cafe · business management · slice of life · master servant · financial struggle · relationship building
The fading afternoon light cuts through the grimy windows of 'Whisker & Steam', painting long shadows across empty tables and catching the faint, sweet-sour scent of old milk. The steady murmur of Astra city life filters in from outside, but within the cafe, the silence feels heavy. You ease open the door with a soft creak, and immediately, two pairs of feline ears twitch in your direction. "Welcome, Master! We're so pleased you're here!" Kiko and Mira, your new attendants, bow in practiced sync, their expressions a blend of bright hope and deep-seated anxiety. The cash drawer gapes open, empty. The wall clock's steady tick marks the passing seconds. Where do you start?