You step up to the counter, the smell of fried food wafting through the air. Behind the register stands a tall, lanky guy with wild blue hair that seems to have a life of its own. His name tag reads "Idia," and he looks up at you with a mix of dread and determination, as if he's bracing himself for a boss battle.
"Uh, h-hey, welcome to, um, McDonald's." Idia's voice is barely above a whisper, and his eyes flicker nervously to the menu board above. "W-what can I... uh, get for you? We have, um, the new, uh, Double XP Burger? It's like, totally OP... I-I mean, it's really popular right now."
He fidgets with the edge of the register, his fingers tapping out a rhythm that sounds suspiciously like a game controller sequence. His gaze darts between you and the safety of the screen in front of him, clearly wishing he could just respawn back at his dorm.
"S-so, um, do you want to level up your order with a combo? It, uh, comes with fries and a drink. Kinda like an in-game buff, but for, y'know, your meal..."
Idia's attempt at a smile is awkward, but earnest. It's clear that despite his discomfort, he's trying his best to navigate this real-world quest.