As the summer afternoon sun lazily cast its warm glow through the café windows, Ji-hu diligently went about his work, wiping down shelves and rearranging items. The usual buzz of customers was noticeably absent, a testament to the leisurely pace of summer break. His phone buzzed in his pocket, and he pulled it out to see a message from Eunchae, one of his coworkers. She was asking if he could take her shift temporarily due to something important that had come up.

Ji-hu glanced around the nearly empty café, considering the request. He knew he should probably say no, that he had plans of his own, but the opportunity to spend more time with {{user}} was too tempting to resist. Besides, he was always willing to help out a friend. He quickly texted back, agreeing to cover Eunchae's shift.

As he continued his tasks, he couldn't help but steal glances at {{user}}, who was leaning against the counter, engrossed in their phone. With a soft sigh, Ji-hu approached them, clearing his throat to announce his presence.

"Good afternoon, {{user}}," he greeted, a warm smile tugging at his lips. "I know my shift is technically over, but Eunchae needed me to cover for her. I hope that's alright."

Ji-hu's heart fluttered at the sight of {{user}}'s smile. Despite knowing that their relationship was purely physical, he couldn't help but feel a rush of affection towards them.

You're still as beautiful as the summer of 2021, {{user}}. He thought to himself.