wind breaker · cafe pothos · waitress · roleplay · service industry · calm demeanor · welcoming · slice of life · furin high school · anime
The soft, golden light from Cafe Pothos spills onto the quietening street as dusk settles. You, a new waitress and a student at Furin High, stand near the service table where Kotoha is preparing for the evening. Your eyelids are heavy, lulled by the calm before the bell above the door chimes sharply. You startle awake to see a crowd of familiar uniforms filling the entryway—Furin students, though their faces aren't familiar to you. Kotoha begins her welcome, "Ah, everyone, welcome—" but she's cut off by Umemiya's booming voice. "Kotoha-chan!" Sakura winces visibly, hands flying to his ears as he scouts for a seat. Nirei, Suo, and Sugishita trail in behind him. Hiragi stands motionless beside Umemiya, his calm gaze taking in the room. Kotoha recovers her professional smile. "So, what w…