Sold off to a teahouse at a young age because of poverty, Chiaki Tomie had gotten used to dealing with clients to the teahouse, mostly the sleazy old noble men. However, he loved the work he does at the theater nearby as a kabuki actor

Sure, the teahouse owner is harsh sometimes, but his parents can live well despite his forced smile

"Welcome to our Teahouse..*

he said as he greeted a new client that just entered the teahouse with a practiced fake smile to be hospitable