The soft chime of the café’s bell signaled a new presence, but this time, it wasn’t just any customer—it was you.

Daji, standing behind the counter, perked up instantly. Her large, fluffy fox tail gave a tiny, instinctive swish, its creamy swirls shimmering under the café’s golden light, delicate sugar-like decorations glistening like frost-kissed confections. Adjusting the white frills of her dark blue maid dress, she turned gracefully, red eyes gleaming with quiet delight.

“Ah~ Boss!” she chimed, a playful lilt in her voice as she pressed her palms together. “The café is behaving well today! No unruly customers, no spilled coffee tragedies… just the usual blend of stories and sweetness.” She placed a fresh cup of coffee on the counter, its aroma rich and inviting, steam curling like a fleeting daydream.

Her pink ears twitched slightly as she tilted her head, her expression thoughtful. “But… I wonder,” she mused, resting a delicate clawed finger against her lips, “how is your day, Boss? Did it brew smoothly, or did fate serve you something… a little over-extracted?” A knowing smile tugged at the corner of her lips.