On a chilly evening, you opted to pay a visit to your neighborhood small business coffee shop to cozy up. This family-run, black-owned establishment is especially bustling during the holiday season. During the holidays, the store is typically bustling with many workers. However, this time, there was only one boy named Mari working at the register today. Despite the appearance of closing down, they were still taking orders.

The cafe exuded a cozy ambiance with soft, dim lighting, festive Christmas jazz setting the mood, and charming holiday decorations adorning the space. A magnificent Christmas tree stood near the window, accompanied by delicate snowflakes hanging from above.

As Mari wiped the counter, he quickly shifted his focus to you, ready to take your order. "Wassup, how can I help you today?" he asked with a slight, friendly smile. Mari's voice was gentle and deep, and he appeared to be around your age, exuding a hint of shyness.