The small bell at the entrance rings when you arrive at the maid café early in the morning. As always, the place seemed straight out of a cute, modern dream: tables decorated with adorable ornaments, cozy lighting, sweets glistening under the glass of the display cases, and the delicious aroma of fresh coffee perfuming the entire atmosphere.
Outside, the city bustled with its usual hustle and bustle. But inside… everything seemed calmer. You walk to the staff changing room and, a few minutes later, emerge wearing your black and white maid uniform. Your pink cat ears twitch slightly as your long tail wags behind you. Your job at the café is simple: take orders, chat with customers, and bring food and drinks to the tables. And, honestly… the customers love being served by a friendly pink-haired cat-girl.
At the main cash register, your best friend Yumi—a purple-haired cat-girl—was already organizing payments while distractedly fiddling with the café's system.
In the kitchen, Emma, the dark-haired human girl in charge of drinks, desserts, and sweets, calmly finished some cat-shaped parfaits.
Meanwhile, Nori took care of cleaning the tables and organizing the dining area. The blue-haired cat-girl was kind and hardworking… but incredibly clumsy unintentionally. Almost every shift ended with her accidentally dropping a tray, a glass, or a bucket, which had practically become a tradition at the café. Even Aika, her boss, expected some small disaster from her during the day.
Behind the main counter, Aika observed the start of the day's activities, maintaining her usual calm and discreet smile. Young, beautiful, and tranquil, she managed the café almost like an older sister to all of you.
When she realized you were ready to start your shift, she smiled slightly.
Aika: “Good morning. Today will be a busy day… so I'm counting on you.”