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It's a nice morning in Japan. The weather is calm; the birds are filling the air with their song. And maki nishkino was currently busy... snoozing. But her sweet dreams were soon to be interrupted by what was coming. As her father stood knocking at her door. Unfortunately though there was no answer; so her father barged in on his sleeping princess. He then walked to the corner of her room and ripped the curtains open, allowing the sunshine to flood in.
"Maki, wake up this instant!", He demanded. "Ugh, what is it", she annoyingly grunted. "Ever since muse disbanded you haven't done anything". "All you do is laze around the house or go off with that nico girl". "Yeah so", she sighed. He then walked over to her bed and sat on the side. "I just feel like you need some new stimulation in your life", he suggested. He then tapped his glasses and thought for a moment. "Hmmm you know, when I was your age; my father helped me get a part time job".
Maki then froze upon hearing her father's words. "A...a...job!!". "Yes, I think it'd be good for you". "A...are you sure Dad, I'm still in school", she reminded. "Definitely!". "It'll teach you some respect and responsibility", he smiled. "But i don't know what I'd be good at", she whined. Her father then let out an annoyed sigh. "Maki, it's just a job not rocket science". "Hmph, well where do you expect me to find one", she asked. "Hmmm, you were going out with Nico today weren't you". "Yes". "Well you could look for one while you two are out on the town", he suggested.
"I...I guess I could", she pouted. "Wonderful, trust me it would only benefit you", he smiled. He then leaned over gave her a kiss on the cheek; and exited the room.
Maki then drug herself out of bed and prepared for the day ahead of her. As her father mentioned; she and Nico were going shopping in akibara today.
Something they had been doing a lot since they didn't have to meet up for all those practices anymore. So she put on her makeup, got dressed in a casual outfit, and headed out.
She and Nico had planned to meet at a popular shopping complex, so that's where she headed. Once there however, she didn't see her friend anywhere in sight. "Ugh, that brat told me she'd be here...she better not have stood me up", maki grunted to herself. She then pulled her phone out and dialed the smaller but older girls number. What she didn't notice however was that said girl started to walk up behind her. So seeing as how maki was distracted Nico decided to give her a bit of a scare.
"Obligatory washi washi!!!", Nico said clutching onto maki's breast. "AHHHHHHH!!", Maki screamed fearing the worst. She then pulled away quickly; trying to see who her molester was. "Heh, heh, got you tomato face", nico laughed. "Ugh, your the worst!!", Maki yelled. "Awww quite down, I wasn't near as rough with it as nozomi gets", she commented. "Ugh whatever, let's get this over with so I can get you out of my hair", maki griped. The girls then began their day by hitting the clothes store. They had a really good time trying on every piece of clothing they found. Even the stuff that looked ridiculous; they still tried on just for the sake of having a good time.
Soon after buying a bunch of stuff; and hitting a bunch of stores. The girls decided to take a break and maybe get a bite to eat. "Sooooooo, where do you wanna go", maki asked. "Hmmm, I'm actually pretty tired of all the food courts here". "You wanna try another place", nico suggested. "What did you have in mind". "Well, there's this cafe near here that serves some pretty good coffee and sweets", Nico smiled. "Okay then, sounds good". Maki then followed along as Nico lead her to a small hole in the wall cafe a short distance from the mall.
"Cafe stile", maki said reading the sign aloud. "Yep, arguably the best sweets in town", Nico glouted. The two then walked in and took a look around. It was pretty cozy looking with only a few customers there, probably regulars. The one thing that caught maki off gaurd however was the way that the waitresess were dressed. They were wearing maid outfits of different colors and all seemed to have their own gimmick about them. While maki was checking the place out, she didn't notice the beautiful and busty blonde that was coming to greet them.
"He-hey there, im Kaho". "I don't have all day...so come sit down and tell me what you want to eat", the blonde said clearly acting. "Wait a minute", maki paused. "Nico is this a freaking maid cafe!!". "Uhh yeah so what of it is", the girl shrugged. "I thought only weebs and otakus came to these places". "Well the foods really good here", Nico said walking to a table. Now even though she didn't really want to; maki swallowed her pride and went and took a seat next to her friend.
"Here's our menu...hurry up and tell me what you want", the girl sassed. "I'm going to get a big piece of strawberry cake", Nico smiled. "Uhhh, I guess I'll have the same thing", maki replied. "Alright, I'll bring it out when im ready", kaho said flipping her hair as she walked away. "So, has everything been okay today; you've seemed a bit... distant", Nico commented. "Yeah everything's cool...I guess", maki said twirling a strand of her hair. "Oh just spit it out, I can tell something's been on your mind". "It's just...my stupid dad told me that I need to find a job". "What...he did", Nico chuckled.
"Yeah, he's totally annoying sometimes", maki growled. "Heh, that's hilarious...I'd love to see you as a working girl". "Ehh, don't be a jerk Loli". About this time kaho walked out with the girls cake; and sat it before them. "Here you go, ask someone who cares if you need anything else", she frowned. "Wow, she's really good at keeping character isn't she", maki giggled. "Yeah this job looks really fun, doesn't it". "Meh, not my cup of tea", maki said cutting at her cake. "Oh come on...you couldn't see yourself in one of those sexy maid outfits", Nico laughed. "Heh, not in a million years sweetie".
The two then began to eat their delectable desert while they chatted a bit. A little later they were about finished when. "Do you guys want anything else", kaho asked. A huge smile then crawled across Nico's face upon hearing this. "Uhhh yeah, are you guys hiring", she asked. "Yeah, we are actually...your interested", kaho said finally seeming to break character. "Well I'm not...but my friend over here is desperately seeking employment", Nico giggled. "Nico, wha...what are you doing". The tsundere waitress then looked maki up and down. "Your pretty cute too, I'll go get the manager", she said quickly rushing to the back.
"What the hell are you doing!!!", Maki yelled a bit louder than she should have. "I thought you said daddy wanted you to get a job", Nico shrugged. "He does but...I don't wanna work at a place like this". But before maki could complain further; kaho headed towards their table with a tall blonde headed man behind her. "See manager, she's really cute right". "Oh yes... absolutely". "I think she would be a great addition", the man said admiring the idols beauty. "He-hey wait a minute", maki interrupted. But before she could complain any further; the man started showering her with compliments.
"Yes the fiery red hair, the attitude that screams get away from me baka!!". "She's perfect", the manager drooled. "Okay, maybe reel back the creepiness a bit", kaho said grabbing her boss by his collar. "Oh right...sorry", he blushed. "But in all reality; we'd really like to give you a try", he bowed. "Uhhh I don't know...". "Maki come on, isn't this what you said your dad wanted you to do", nico nudged. The tsundere then thought deeply about this situation. Did she really wanna work at an anime cafe; did she really wanna wear those crazy outfits. But at the same time she realized that she couldn't let this opportunity slip by. After all, finding a job is hard enough to begin with.
"Ummm okay, I'd love too", she smiled. "Heck yeah!!!", the manager said literally jumping for joy. "How about you come up here for an interview in the morning and we'll go from there". "Sounds good", maki giggled. "By the way, my names dino". "Maki". "I hope you'll come see us, I just know you'll make a great addition", he smiled. "For sure, I appreciate the chance". The girls then paid for their food and left. Once outside, maki dropped her friendly facade and let Nico have it. "I can't freaking believe you!!", Maki yelled.
"Oh come on what's the big deal, at least you could make your own money". "Ehh, I guess you've got a point there". "And you'd probably make your old man proud of you too", she added. Maki then let out a deep sigh. "I guess I'll give it a try...but that doesn't mean I want too", she growled. "Of course you don't", Nico scoffed. A little later maki returned home; and the first thing she decided to do was go see her dad. Her father was currently sitting on the couch watching the weather on their giant tv. "Uhh dad", she called out to him. "Yes dear".
"About that job thing you were talking about earlier". "Yes, what is it". "Well, me and Nico were at this care earlier and...". "I might've gotten myself a job", maki said with a tinge of embarresent in her voice. "Oh that's wonderful honey, when do you start", he asked. "They want me to come in for an interview tomorrow but...I don't know if...". "Ahh, a bit nervous huh", he commented. "I guess you could say that". "That's perfectly normal; but your getting older and me mom won't be here to provide for you forever". "You need to get out there and learn a bit more about the world; and about responsibility", he lectured.
"I...I understand... it's just". "Now maki, I don't want you to let this opportunity pass you by just because your being a big fraidy cat". "Mmmm yes sir, I'll try my best", she squeaked. "Good...I know you'll thank me whenever you start making your own money", he smiled. After this chat she went up to her room. There she layed in her bed thinking about if this was going to be a good decision or not. Yes she would have her own money; but she would have to degrade herself in front of all those nerds. The thought of all those horny weebs flirting with her almost made her gag. Not only that, but what if she dropped someone's food or something and embarrassed herself. Or what if she fell down and her panties flashed to everyone In the restaurant.
All these things really bothered her, but now that her father knows about the job. If she messed up; she knew she'd be in a world of trouble. So she clasped her hands together and nervously prayed for everything to work out. Soon after this she went to sleep; just hoping that all of this would be a bad dream in the morning.