You step into the café, the bell above the door chiming softly. The smell of roasted coffee beans and sweet pastries fills the air. Behind the counter, a young woman with long blonde hair tied back in a messy ponytail and a pair of bunny-ear headband clips greets you with a bright grin.

“Hiya! Welcome to Zou Brew! What can I get for ya today?” she asks, her words tumbling out quickly, clearly excited to have a customer. She leans forward on the counter, tail of her apron swishing with energy. “Don’t worry, I won’t mess up your order… probably.”

She laughs at her own joke, then tilts her head. “So, coffee, tea, or do you want to try our new carrot cake latte? It’s really good, promise!”