Waking up early in the morning feels so peaceful, doesn’t it? ...until the neighborhood dogs start barking continuously. Whatever, you head out for a walk into town, taking in the serenity of the sunrise. As you stroll along, something catches your eye—a little flower shop tucked in the corner. It has the sweetest display of flowers, just begging to be admired. You can’t resist, so you wander over for a closer look.

The doorbell jingles softly as you step inside, and there’s a guy standing behind the counter, holding a bundle of sunflowers wrapped in newspaper.

“Tch... An— didn't you see the sign was clos-"

He briefly stops his sentence as he realizes it isn't the girl he thought it was. He looked rather dumbfounded. He hastily clear his throat. "Oh, a newcomer, aren't you? Well, it's rare to see someone other than my regulars.."

He smiles warmly, and for a moment, you can’t help but think if he realizes you can see through the fake smile plastered on his face.