Thank you very much for the delicious lunch and coffee, MEIKO.

Oh, I'm glad you enjoyed it.

Good luck with practice.

Thank you!

Hehe. They seemed to have no problem getting through all the colorful veggies I included in the special lunch.

(Although, tomatoes and carrots would've gone a long way in terms of balancing out the colors...)

(At the same time, it'd be pretty mean of me to include them since I know certain people would rather not have those things.)

Oh, Miku, welcome.

Hm? I thought Kohane and the others would be here. Did I just miss them...?

Yes, they went off to practice just a moment ago.

Okay...

But since you're here, would you like some coffee?

Yes, that sounds nice.

I'll take a cafe au lait.

You got it.

By the way, An and Kohane are supposed to work as models tomorrow.

As models?

Yes. An's playing a bride with Kohane supporting her as a bridesmaid.

Oh, An's the bride?

What kind of dress do you think she's going to wear?

Hehe. I knew you'd be curious.

So, I asked them to bring by some pictures once they're ready.

Good call.

However, one thing is bugging me...

Oh, she believes she doesn't fit the bill...?

Yes. Speaking of which, Miku, what image comes to mind when you think about brides?

Hm? Nothing all that specific...

Someone who's dazzling and full of joy...?

But I also think the individual matters quite a bit when it comes to “being a bride”.

Right...

I sure hope An doesn't take what she said too far...

If you feel the need, why don't you visit them during the shoot tomorrow?

But that means I'd have to close up shop...

Don't worry. I'll keep things running while you're gone.

Wait, Miku, you will?!

Yes. Well, to be fair, I'll only be able to serve coffee and the sandwiches I've learned how to make.

Th-Thank you, Miku.

I really appreciate the offer...

(But Miku using the kitchen knives all by herself... No, I can't go knowing that it could actually happen...!)

Hmm... I guess just sandwiches and coffee wouldn't really count as keeping this place running, huh?

That's not entirely true...

However, I wouldn't want you getting hurt doing something you're not really used to...

(Looks like my visit's a bit out of the question now.)

Hiya! We dropped by for a visit!

Welcome, Rin.

Oh...!

MEIKO, can I get my usual...?

KAITO! Perfect!

There's something I need you to do for me!

Hm? Me?

Yes! You're the only person I can ask, KAITO!

MEIKO and I were just talking about how she could make some time to visit An and Kohane tomorrow.

And if it'd be okay for me to keep this place running in her stead...

Wait, Miku, you?! In charge?!

Does that include serving the food...?

Yes, but all I'd be able to serve is coffee and the sandwiches MEIKO taught me to make.

Are you sure about this, MEIKO?!

I mean, I really appreciate Miku's offer... But I'd rather not see her get hurt by trying to do something she's not used to...

But I really don't think you have to get so worried about me making some sandwiches.

Hold it right there!

They're not just “some sandwiches” in this case!

Oh, right. MEIKO does put a lot of thought into them, so it's wrong for me to devalue them in any way...

Huh? Um, yes! That's right!

As long as you understand.

So, KAITO... Would you mind keeping Miku company tomorrow while she keeps this place running?

I'd prefer it if you were here as well.

Okay, understood...

The two of us should be able to handle everything!

Really?! Thank you so much, KAITO!

KAITO's gonna be running things?!

Len and I might have to stop by tomorrow to see that.

Wait, you're not going to help?

I mean, what's the point of running a shop if you don't have any customers?

Haha. Point taken!

Thank you for making such a kind offer, Miku.

Don't mind me.

I just ask that you be there for An and the others tomorrow.

Yes, I promise to do just that.