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Akito, let's take a break here...
You're going to lose your voice at this rate.
Huff... Huff...
Okay...
Here, have some water.
Try to cool yourself down a little.
Oh, thank you...
Bottoms up.
Phew...
Thank you. I feel a little better now.
Okay.
That's good to hear.
Sorry for only being able to offer you water. Under normal circumstances, I'd be making you some coffee while you took a break...
No, I really appreciate this...
(Ken's coffee...)
(We used to drink coffee, have food and throw after-parties here...)
Akito...?
You there?
Oh, um... Sorry.
It's nothing.
I was just remembering what this place was like when it was still open. Like where the tables used to be and stuff like that.
I see.
As the owner, I couldn't be happier hearing a valued customer say that.
Come to think of it, Akito, you're one of my oldest customers. You came when I first opened up shop, right?
Oh, yes... I had heard the rumors about KEN from RADder opening his own business.
Heh, that takes me back.
Me too...
That day, I remember...
Hey, welcome.
(Whoa, it's really KEN...
And he's right in front of me...)
Sorry, all the tables are full...
Is the counter okay?
Oh, um... Yes!
Alright, let me know when you're ready to order.
Ken! Can we get another pizza and some refills?!
Us too! Give us everything you've got!
Hey, aren't you guys going a little overboard...?
Don't say that!
We're all here to celebrate!
Yeah! I mean, you started your own business? How cool is that? You expect us not to celebrate?!
I appreciate it, but try to celebrate responsibly...
Sorry about them, kid.
They're usually not as raucous.
N-No, that's okay...
I didn't realize you'd be so busy.
Yeah, I've been on my feet the entire day. But it's nice to see that business is off to a good start.
I see...
Oh, um...
K-KEN...?
Congratulations on your grand opening...!
Hey, I really appreciate that.
As thanks, have a drink on me.
Wait, really?!
Of course.
Call me over when you know what you want.
O-Okay!
Thank you very much!
You were so nervous and anxious that I couldn't help but smile. You weren't the person I expected from the rumors I heard.
Wait, what...?!
Please don't make fun of me like that!
Also, what rumors...?
Oh.
I remember people talking about “this Akito Shinonome kid who's been picking fights with everyone”...
I was surprised to find out that kid who came into my shop was you. You were so quiet and kept looking at the floor. I figured you must be the type to change gears easily.
C-Cut me some slack...!
How was I supposed to act in front of my hero...?
Haha. Thanks for calling me that.
I'm sorry for pushing your buttons, Akito.
I can't offer much, but come back for another free drink when all this is over and I've opened this place back up.
I will...!