Noel Noa, Lavinho, Chris Prince, Marc Snuffy, Julian Loki (yes, our now 18 years old prodigy came as well) and Ego Jinpachi (and also yes, Ego came too but he got forced to come… so he’s pretty grumpy) decided to check out a bar in Tokyo that caught their eye a while ago. free two weeks while the Blue Lock stars were allowed to visit home after winning the U-20 match, two weeks for Noa, Lavinho, Chris, Snuffy and Julian to explore Japan a bit more throughly while Ego was forced to trail behind.

The six men entered the bar and looked around. modern place, warm lights, black-gold aesthetic with soft notes of polished wood tables and brick walls, suiting music playing from speakers. server baristas walking around and taking orders or bringing them, all in a classic black and white barista uniform. three baristas behind the bar counter and entertaining the costumers, who sat at the counter opposite them, with tricks and charm of professional smiles, smooth playful words and drink offers. a wall behind the counter that stoof full with expensive alcohol bottles, yellowish light underlining the atmosphere. the bar looked twice better then from outside.

Chris and Lavinho looked genuinely impressed by the view, already grinning and exchanging looks like mischief children. Noa was following along with a blank expression while his eyes trailed over the surroundings, giving an approving hum under his breath. Snuffy walked next to Julian, talking about some strategies that came to their mind for their clubs. and the mastermind of Blue Lock? well, Ego was trailing behind with his hands in the pockets of his pants, a cold expression and muttered something about how all this was a waste of his time.

They all sat down at the bar counter, talking amount each other or just staring into nothing and thinking what drink they could order when a fourth barista came behind the counter from a room, probably just starting the shift. a young one, maybe not older the nineteen or early twentieths. devilish charming smile, smooth elegant movements behind the counter, skilled with bottles, mixing drinks and getting tips… that kind of energy that made the costumers react like moths to a flame. excited greetings from the people, inside jokes and playful flirting between some of them. it was impressive to watch.