*Sigh*

I'm so bored.

Why'd Dad have to go and say that...?

(Yeah, I know what he's looking out for us, but no singing...? Not even a peep...?)

Here you go, An.

A refill for your coffee.

Oh... Thank you...

You seem bored.

Are you not sure how to spend your time when you're not allowed to sing?

I mean...

Until now, I'd spend whatever time I had practicing on my own or helping my dad...

But he closed the cafe, which eliminates that option.

Exactly. I'm super bored...

Wait, I know!

What if I worked here, MEIKO?!

Would that be okay?!

What...?

Heya!

Miku, MEIKO, I came to hang out... Wait, huh?

Oh, Rin, Luka!

Welcome♪

An?!

You're working here now?!

I can't practice today, so I thought I could work here instead!

Really?!

Then, we came at a good time♪

Hehe. Lucky us!

Haha!

Then, I'll show you to your seats!

Okay, here's some water.

Do you two know what you wanna order?

Oh, I want my usual blend!

But I'm also pretty hungry, so... I'll have a tuna sandwich and a grilled cheese!

I'll have some milk tea and the fruit waffle sandwich!

Okay, coming right up!

MEIKO, I need Luka's usual blend, a milk tea, a tuna sandwich, a grilled cheese and a fruit waffle sandwich!

Got it. Thank you.

You seem right at home, An.

I don't think there's anything I need to teach you.

To be fair, I've been doing this forever now. Plus, I always get to see how you and MEIKO run things around here.

So, I want you to take it easy today♪

Hehe. Then, I think I will.

Oh, welcome!

Huh?

Shiraishi?

Come on in, Toya!

I'll show you to your seat! Follow me!

O-Okay...

Are you helping out here today?

Yup! Remember how my dad said we're not allowed to sing today? I was bored out of my mind, so I decided to give back a little by helping out here today.

Anyway, you want your usual blend?

Yes, and some cookies.

Okay!

Oh, that reminds me...

MEIKO!

The cookies are almost ready, right?

Yes.

Just give us a minute, Toya, and you'll get to have some fresh-baked ones. Want me to bring out your coffee when they're ready?

Yes, that sounds nice.

Then, I'll take the cookies out of the oven! MEIKO, can you take care of the coffee?

Hehe. Thank you for being so quick on your feet, An. I really appreciate it.

Still... Shiraishi, it feels like it's been so long since you last waited on me like this.

It does feel like it's been forever! After all, we've been spending all our time practicing, and Dad closed our place down!

An! Can I order some more stuff?!

Oh, coming!

Enjoy your visit, Toya!

Okay, it's getting pretty late.

Why don't you stop here for the day, An?

Huh? Oh, you're right!

I didn't realize what time it was!

I was having so much fun helping you, MEIKO, that I completely lost track...

Hehe. Thank you for helping me today, An.

So, as a small token of my appreciation, I'd like you to have some pancakes on me.

As a special treat, I'll throw lots of fruits on top, as well as a mix of whipped and custard cream.

Wait, really?! Are you sure?!

You were a huge help today, so I'd like to reward you properly with a nice helping of food. So, Miku, let's also take our break now.

Woohoo!

Time to dig in♪

Still... Waiting tables really is nice!

Especially because you get to see firsthand how your customers are liking their food and enjoying their visit!

Hehe. That should also be true of the events you perform in.

Oh... You're right!

If the crowd reacts well, that can be a huge boost of energy...

And seeing them bounce off the walls is seriously the best feeling in the world...!

Then, you'll need to make that happen during your next event.

Yes, I hope you, the others and the audience all get to have lots of fun.

We will! These pancakes are gonna be the fuel I need to keep doing my best!