CHAPTER 1: Venti Half-Soy Nonfat Double-Shot Caramel Macchiato
Written by: tsuruii
Date: November 19, 2015
"What do you mean you couldn't get my Venti Half-Soy Nonfat Double-Shot Caramel Macchiato?!" Mikan shrieked. She had temporarily forgotten her recently painted nails.
Nonoko could only glance at her friend incredulously by her deafening outburst before rolling her eyes, catering to her nails once more.
"What do you mean you're stuck in traffic and you can't get over here?!" She raised her voice.
"No, you listen here, mister," she snapped into her phone a few moments later. "Until you bring me my coffee, I am not leaving this dressing room and that is final!"
Mikan irately tossed her mobile across the table as she propped her legs up in an unlady-like manner.
Nonoko snorted. "Management issues?"
"I never had one this bad," she vexed in frustration. "A cup of coffee! Coffee! I reckon one can manage to handle such a task given they had three hours?!"
"So you ingeniously retort by threatening to not do your job."
Mikan waved a dismissive hand to the rather sardonic comment. "Don't be ridiculous, Nonoko. You know I wouldn't miss this shoot for the world."
A light knock was then heard, and Mikan's legs were immediately off the table. The door opened slightly and an employee peered in. "Ms. Sakura, the board meeting just finished so if you're ready, you can make your way to Studio A."
She smiled in return. "I'll be right there, thank you!"
"No problem! We're running albeit ahead schedule, so feel free to grab a bite to eat in the lounge if you're hungry."
"Do you have a barista in your staff?" Nonoko immediately asked.
She blinked. "Why certainly, ye-"
"Good. Because this nuisance of the general public is virtually incapable of functioning at a novice – let alone tolerable – degree without her Venti Half-Soy Nonfat Double-Shot Caramel Macchiato."
Author's Note: This story in particular has a slow start. As always, an extended gratitude to my readers!