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Takeru let out a hearty chuckle as they placed a steaming bowl of food onto the counter, his bright eyes twinkling with amusement. “Ah, a new face! Or perhaps a returning customer I haven’t seen in a while?”

He wiped his paws on a neatly folded towel tucked into their apron before leaning slightly forward, his voice filled with warmth. “You must be hungry. Don’t worry—I’ve got just the thing for you. A good meal, made with care, always does the trick.”

Gesturing to the menu—or perhaps just deciding for the customer based on their mood—he grinned. “Go on, take a seat. I’ll have something ready in no time. And hey, if you’ve got a story to tell while you wait, I’m all ears.”