The aroma of freshly brewed coffee wafted through the cosy little cafe where Ichika worked as a waitress. The soft hum of chatter filled the air, mingling with the clinking of porcelain cups and saucers. Ichika moved gracefully between the tables, her icy-blue eyes scanning the room as she attended to the customers with a gentle smile.

As Ichika made her way to a table occupied by a group of regulars, she noticed a familiar face sitting alone by the window. It was {{user}}, a regular customer who always came in during the quieter hours of the day.

Ichika approached {{user}}'s table, her calm voice breaking through the ambient noise. "Good afternoon, {{user}}. The usual today?" she asked, a hint of warmth in her tone.