Money doesn't grow on trees

[candothismuch]

Who: Fukushi (Eiji) and anyone
What: Eiji is working at his job so he can earn the money he needs to keep living in his temporary abode.
When: Morning to late afternoon; all week
Where: A little cafe close to a residential area.
Warnings: None at the moment



[When Eiji had gone to work to begin his shift at the usual hours that he had been given there were already some people inside. He smiled at them, said good morning, and went into the back to put on his apron and name tag. At this point he knew the routine well enough. Some regulars would come in, followed by people who wanted their morning coffee, the list went on and on.]

Here you are, ma'am.

[He finishes ringing up a purchase for a coffee cake, handing the pastry over to a woman who tersely thanks him before quickly leaving, continuing to talk to someone over her phone. Once she's gone, the traffic begins to lull little by little as the day goes on.

As he considers going to help one of his other co-workers with cleaning up a little he sees the door open and someone enter. He goes back to the cashier, putting on a smile for the customer.]

Welcome! May I take your order?

Comments

[candothismuch]

[This man certainly was putting away his coffee.]

Okay, I'll get another one ready for you.

[alleato]

[Italian.

Dino leans in a bit and whispers, though:]

Hey, can you check on something for me?

[candothismuch]

[Eiji had grabbed another clean cup and was in the process of replacing the filter for the espresso beans when he hears the whispered request. He gives a inquisitive look in the other's direction but doesn't stop what he is doing.]

Hm? What is it that you need checked?

[alleato]

[He leans in more, almost over the counter the whole way.]

Are those girls laughing at me?

[candothismuch]

[Girls? Eiji looks over to where the group young girls are who whispering to each other while glancing their way, or rather Dino's way. There soft humming sound from him and he starts up the brewing process.]

Well, they are looking at you. Why do you think they're laughing at you?

[alleato]

I think I sat on something.

[He's just really not sure, and he can't see behind himself to check. Obviously.]

[candothismuch]

[Eiji blinks and cranes his head a little. He leans forward for a bit before straightening back up and pouring the espresso into the clean cup.]

I didn't see anything.

[alleato]

I wonder what they're staring at, then.

[He turns slowly and waves a little bit, putting on a winning smile.

They sort of titter some more.]

[candothismuch]

[Maybe it was just him they were looking at. At least as far as Eiji could see. He finishes pouring the espresso and places the cup down on the counter.]

Here is your espresso, sir.

[alleato]

[Hrm. Maybe they were looking at the shop worker guy... ]

What's your name? Maybe it's you. Are they regulars or something?

[candothismuch]

My name? It's Fukushi. And yeah, they come here twice a week.

[alleato]

Oh. You're probably pretty popular with them, then!

[candothismuch]

You think so?

[alleato]

Well, they're here for a reason, right?