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It's already 6 pm .... My shift starts at 7 pm .... I better go now ....
Isagi thought as he wears his hoodie . Isagi has been working as a barista in the Starbucks for over six months . He first thought that he can't do this but the customers have been liking his coffee a lot . He opened the door of his apartment . He was going down through the stairs of the building he is staying in .
Then he felt something strange felt on his toes . He looked down and saw a key chain with gear type charm adjusted to it . He picked it up . Who might have left it , Isagi thought . Then he noticed a guy was searching something in the ground . Maybe this key belongs to him , Isagi thought
Isagi then goes forward to him . Isagi approaches that figure whose back he was facing . Um... Excuse me .... Is this key yours ? Isagi politely asked . That person stopped searching and looked towards him . It was quite dark at that moment and the street lights still were turned off . So Isagi couldn't see that person's face correctly . That person spoke .
Yes .... It's mine .... Thanks for finding it for me .... , that person said . Isagi then hands him the key and then started walking quickly . Gosh .... I might be late , Isagi thought .
Isagi took a taxi . He arrived at the Starbucks three minutes late . He was sneakily entering the cafe from the back door .
Happy kid .... You are late again ... , Someone spoke . Isagi was startled . He saw his supervisor who works in day shift looking at him from behind . Bunny Iglesias a spanish citizen who is staying in Japan for education purposes has been working on this cafe for a year . He used to work both shifts . But after Isagi joined , he shifted to day shift only . He is very nice and respectful towards Isagi . He addresses Isagi as the nickname " happy kid" . Even though sometimes he becomes extra possessive when he sees customers hitting on Isagi .
I am sorry I was late today , Isagi says . Don't worry .... Such things happen .... Don't be late again okay ? Bunny chuckled . I will never be late again , Isagi responded . I believe you .... Okay now that my shift is over I am leaving .... Bye happy kid . Bunny leaves after patting Isagi's head
He is so nice , Isagi thought . Isagi then goes to the cashier counter . He was waiting for the customers . Finally first customer came .
That customer had deep dark green emoboy haircut . He seemed to be grumpy . But he looked majestic . That guy spoke
I want green macha tea .... Hurry up .... Make it quick , That guy spoke .
Be right back .... What's your name ? Since I have to write it on your cup , Isagi asks .
Rin .... Itoshi Rin , That guy replies .
Isagi made the macha green tea quickly . He gives it to Rin . Rin tastes it .
Well .... You make good coffee .... I might come here again .... , Rin spoke
You are always welcome here , Isagi smiles
.... Don't get used to it , Rin says as he leaves the cafe .
Then another customer comes . This one had blonde hair with highlighted blue mullet . He had a blue rose tattoo on his neck . He seemed arrogant . He doesn't know why but the moment Isagi saw him he found him annoying . That guy spoke
Oh my .... Is there a cute barista here ? What is your best seller ? That blonde chuckles .
Can't you see the menu over there ? The best seller is already mentioned there .... , Isagi responded .
Oh so rude .... I like stubborn boys like you .... Anyway I would like to order a hot chocolate since I find you hot ....
.... Weirdo .... Anyway I am coming back .... What's your name, Isagi responded .
The name is Michael Kaiser .... You can call me Mihya ....
Even though Isagi didn't like the customer at all , He made the drink carefully . When the customer drank it , he was really pleased .
Ah .... It's so delicious .... Not more delicious than you though .... , Kaiser chuckles
Are you done ? Now leave ... , Isagi sneers . Kaiser let's out a small laugh . He leaves the cafe after giving him a flying kiss . Such a weird customer , Isagi thought
Another customer comes . He has white hair like an old men but he is around his age . He looked sleepy . He spoke
Cheesecake please .... , That guy spoke .
Sure ! Your name ? Isagi asked .
Nagi .... Nagi Seishiro ... , That guy replied .
Isagi makes a cheesecake . Even though he hadn't make it for many days since no one asked for it . But he made quite nicely . He serves a piece to Nagi . Nagi tastes it . His eyes lit up
It's so delicious .... Working in the cafe must be hard for you .... Isn't it ? Nagi asks
Well I manage it effortlessly , Isagi replied
I see .... Wait - , Nagi suddenly stood up . His face expression changed . Isagi got confused at Nagi's sudden behavior change . Nagi was observing the surroundings . He even went outside the cafe to check . Isagi didn't understand anything . Nagi then came back and spoke
Strange I thought I heard a camera clicking sound ..... When I looked at that direction the sound came from I thought I saw someone .... But there was no one , says Nagi
Maybe it was just your imagination , Isagi responded .
I don't know .... Stay safe okay .... Bye , says Nagi .
Nagi leaves the cafe . Isagi thought about Nagi's words one last time and then proceeds to pay attention on his job
After two hours
Argh .... I am exhausted .... It's 11 pm now .... Time to close the shop , Isagi thought . Isagi was cleaning the tables one last time before leaving . Then he saw something lying on the table . He picked it up . It was a photo of him talking to Nagi . Isagi raises his eyebrows . So Nagi was right , He thought . This is a sign of stalking .... Am I being stalked , Isagi thought .
The Next day
Isagi reached the cafe in right time today . He saw Bunny leaving the cafe .
Hey happy kid ! Looks like you are on time today .... Anyway you know stalking is increasing nowadays .... You have to be careful .... I am telling you cause you are pretty cute .... You might on the radar , Bunny says as he usually pats Isagi's hair . Bunny leaves .
Isagi puts his stuffs and wore the apron . He stood in the cashier counter . He was waiting for the first customer to arrive . A black guy came . He had shining yellow eyes . He ordered
Chocolate milkshake , he says .
On it ! Your name ? Isagi says
Julian Loki , he replied
Isagi prepares a chocolate milkshake and serves it . Loki drinks it . He seemed to really like it .
It's delicious though .... Anyway I feel like I saw you somewhere ..... , says Loki
Is that so ? Maybe you came here a month ago and saw me then , Isagi replied .
No ! No ! It's my first time here .... I feel like I saw you on someone's phone .... Ah ! I remember an hour ago I was in the bus and I saw a guy staring at his phone with deep concentration ..... I am pretty sure it was your photo .... Maybe that's your partner .... Not gonna lie If you didn't have a partner I might ask you out though,Loki replied .
....... What are you even saying ? I am single ..... I don't have a boyfriend or husband .... , Isagi replied .
Wait really ? But I think I saw a whole folder of him full of your photos on his phone .... The folder title was something like ..... " Belongs to me " or something .... , Loki says
Loki left . Isagi is now really scared . Isagi doesn't know what to do . He felt like he is actually being stalked . When he was thinking all of this , another customer showed up . This was Rin from yesterday . But he had someone else with him too . His face looked exactly like Rin but hair color and hairstyle is totally different . That guy looked nonchalant .
I will take that Matcha green tea from yesterday , Rin says
Alright .... Is that friend ? Would he like to order something too , Isagi asked .
That guy looked at Isagi . He observed him from head to toe and he spoke
So he is the barista .... Now I understood why you wanted to come here .... I mean I would do it too if I knew that the barista is a cute boy like him
Isagi sort of blushed hearing this . Rin got angry .
Shut up , Rin sneers .
I would like to have a black tea .... The name is Itoshi Sae, Sae says .
Same surname .... I see you two are brothers , says Isagi
Isagi was preparing the order . He didn't notice that someone was observing him from far . Those dark eyes were following his every move
How dare he looks at someone else smiling .... He is only allowed to smile at me .... Only me ....
[To be continued]