Chapter 1: Project: birthday party!
Part 1: Quite a normal day.
28.02
Just as every day, "Meido no Hitsuji" had many customers, both old and new. In the morning there was always plenty of work but hard-working team of famous café gave a small problem with this advice. Later, of course, it was looser, so they could quietly gossip at the back but of course that would not have noticed the manager Waka. He takes care of his precious staff as best he can but does not tolerate knocking during working hours. But today is a happy day because Waka went to buy the missing products.
- Hey Mine fo you hear about the great sale at the mall? - said Sawa, who had a short shoulder-length dark brown hair
- No, what will be on sale? - asked the girl with long elbow-length curly pink hair
- Clothes! Jewellery! Cosmetics! Boots! - she said excitedly
- Since when all that you are interested in shopping Sawa? - asked Himiko
- Ehhh ... I also want to be fashionably dressed and look nice like you. - she replied
- And what will happen to the old you? - asked Mine
- Will disappear and replace it with a new Sawa.
- I can see it. - growled passing by perpetually querulous Shin
- Called still just as boring and tedious. - said Sawa with a gentle smile
- Exactly! All the time more than three years sitting at the kitchen sink. - laughed Mine
- E ... This did not have to tell him because it's such a blow below the belt. - whispered in her ear Himiko
Offended Shin only quietly muttered something under his breath and returned to his place. Unfortunately all heard what said Mine, and just shook their heads, then returned to their work in the café.
- I said something wrong or what? - asked in the end Mine
- If you wanted him to say such a thing could you do it quietly or after work, you even heard customers in the courtroom. - replied Ikki pausing for a moment his work
- And actually, in general you should not tell him that! - growled Toma
- Hm? - It was the only thing that Mine was able to squeeze out of herself
- What are you so touchy you are on the point of Shin? - asked Ikki improving his short white hairs
- I treat him like my younger brother and I have to defend him. - said shortly cropped blond
- Are you sure you treat him just like your brother? - he found out from his famous gleam in his blue eyes
- ...?!
- Ikkyu leave him in peace. - suddenly said Kent
- Well, now you got away but will come back to this conversation and then ...
- Ikki whether you again peter out instead of working ?! - asked suddenly Waka
- Mine began. - he said shortly
- I don't, it's Shin.
- It was Kent.
- What?! Do not you remember that this is Toma.
- It's all wine Sawa.
- Uh ... well that should definitely be Himiko.
- ...! Ikki again battered!
And so for some time each blame on everyone not help the confused manager. The only thing at this time he did is move his eyes from one employee to another. His gaze did not mean anything good, he was pissed off a lot.
- You behave like children! Within the penalty café will be open today around the clock and will be those who blame others. - he said after a moment
- WHAT?! - asked everyone at the same time
- That's what you heard. Today, none of you will return home. - he said then came to his office
- And to think it all through one stupid sentence Mine ... - Toma sighed, scratching his head
- But you started the whole fight. - said Mine
- Mine is right. - interrupted unnecessarily Sawa
- Since this candy girl right about ?! - growled Toma
- Actually, I forgot how it all began. - said Himiko
- I think it's anyone to blame here by adding your mind except me, of course. - Kent said wiping his glasses - I tried to stop you, but somehow you continue to were fighting. - he added
For a long time all stood in silence looking at Kent. At first glance, it was clear that no one bought his fables though he was in that little bit of truth.
- I don't think so. - laughed Ikki - Just Waka came at the wrong moment and caught me and then started to shift blame to another person. - summed up going back to work
- Stupid Waka! - said suddenly Sawa
- Beg gods to Waka did not hear it. - whispered Himiko
- What? This is not true? He always comes when he should not.
A few seconds later, the door to the manager's office opened slowly. Everyone present at the back of breath in addition to the Sawa, which probably did not realize the seriousness of what she recently said. After a pass of Waka could easily guess that he is angry and does not bode anything good.
- Mr. Waka ...
- I'd better not say anything Sawa because it's bad for you over. - interrupted Waka - But I changed my mind ... "Meido no Hitsuji" will be open throughout the two days and this is my final word understood?
- Yes! - repelled all at the same time
All the pain and the pangs of the Sawa accepted that it will spend in the cafe quite a lot of time. Only Himiko don't enjoyed it because of this because on her head was quite rebellious recently younger 'brother'. Orion all the time at his own request lived alone in the old Himiko's apartment because, as already he said it had no intention of leaving the place, which bind so many good memories. Himiko only at his request every other day visited him, though, and so she did it every day.
Determined Himiko went into the Waka's office to discuss the matter face to face but she did not have a good feeling.
- Good morning, Mr. Waka. - she said shyly
- Yes Himiko? - he asked curtly
- I have to tell you that I can not be so much in the café because I have to take care of Orion. - she managed
- Hm? Quite recently you told me that I do not have to worry about that because he can take care of himself alone.
- Yes but...
- Not a good excuse ... back to work.
Disappointed with her failure Himiko went back to work on the hall where up was full of impatient customers. Everyone wanted to order something or ask for something but the three of them it was difficult to comprehend everything. In total, could help them Toma but he chose to count the bills of customers and collect money. Suddenly, in the café appeared a familiar face.
- Rika! How nice to see you again, you can afford sit at your favorite table? - Suggested cheerfully Sawa
- Thank you, Sawa, and of course I order the same dessert as usual. - she said, sitting down
- Ikki we need here once delicacy Mrs. Rika! - shouted into the kitchen
- You got it.
- Ah ... I see Ikki-sama today, particularly in the workplace.
- Yes ... today and tomorrow ...
- Could overtime?
- As if...
- Sawa do not enter our customer confusion. - said suddenly Waka - "Meido no Hitsuji" will be open at two days with a full staff in the framework of promo ... I mean punishment. - added a much nicer voice
- Well, you had good piss off Mr. Waka hahahaha!
Over the next few hours in the café was quiet and they could rest a while. Mine and Sawa again went into the back room to drink coffee and gossip on various topics while Himiko had to be at the hall because someone still has to serve customers. Working in the sweat had not even noticed that she was surreptitiously watched by the manager, whose face said that he is satisfied with her work. In the afternoon, all ordered a variety of desserts and coffee, so people who had the most work were: Ikki, Toma and Himiko, who also had to work for her friends. Other staff padding on the back, even Shin, who put off for later washing dirty dishes.
- Himiko as a reward you now have two hours free. - said a sudden Waka
- Thank you, Manager. - she said going to the back
- Something happened Himiko? - asked Mine
- No I just have a break. - she said, sitting down on a nearby chair
- And who will take care of our customers? - she asked
- You. - said Waka - While the rest falls into place. Enough knocking, even Ikki working hard. - he added driving out all of the facilities
Tired of always running Himiko can finally rest in peace and quiet. She might as well sneak outside for a bit but it was a too big risk that Waka cancaught her and give her a extra punishment. Instead, she went to her locker and pulled out her phone. She immediately chose from a list of contacts a number of Orion. Fortunately, this quickly picked up the handset but she heard something that upset her.
- Orion what is is? A loud music?
- Nothing, I thought it would be better cleaned with music. - he said lowering his music
- All right?
- Yes.
- I have to tell you that I will not be for two days.
- Are you leaving? - he asked curiously
- No, the silly quarrels at work got a penalty and we must now work for two whole days. - she said not too happy
- I did not think that Mr. Waka could be so sharp. Can I come in the night?
- But not alone, you never know what might happen.
- Got it. I borrow these two dogs from a neighbor.
- It's probably not the best idea ...
- Why?
- Forgotten, unless these Dobermans do not like you.
- Well ... I think of something. - he replied cheerfully
- You always can...
Himiko could not finish her sentence because Orion hung up in the meantime. A little nervous decided to take a coffee and eat a piece of cheesecake. Nobody even noticed or simply no one wanted to pay attention to her, so easily she took what she had and returned quietly to the back. While eating pulled her an excellent idea ... there was one person who could pull it out at least partially with the penalty. Again she reached for the phone and dialed the number to Ukyo. As in the case of Orion phone was quickly taken.
- Himiko something happened? You never call to me at work. - he asked a bit worried
- You could say so ... For a stupid fight in the cafeteria got a penalty of Waka and we have to work for two whole days.
- I have come to talk to him?
- You read in my mind, just do not tell him that you get this information for me.
- I will be there soon.
After these words, Ukyo hung up abd in the telephone could hear intermittent short * beep *. Happy girl relished the rest of her coffee and biscuits waiting for their savior. When she had finished her meal she went to the door observing facilities belonging to the cafe customers. Twenty minutes later, the cafe came a tall young man dressed in a creamy slightly unbuttoned shirt, white jacket, black tight pants and black shoes decent. He had emerald green eyes and shoulder-length green hair with windblown bangs, the strands formed in the middle of the face the "X" sign. At the sight Himiko smiled warmly which meant that it must be Ukyo.
- Hello Master, if this table will be ok for you? - asked Mine
- Thank you, but I'd rather talk to the manager Waka. - said Ukyo
- W... well I'll go after him. Maybe you can wait in the back?
- Good idea, I'll be waiting.
- Ukyo! - cried the girl hanging around his neck
- Himiko ... You act as if we had not seen for ages. - he laughed - You must have pretty upset when the manager gave you such a punishment. - he added laughing
- Oh, Mr. Ukyo! Well I have heard you wanted to talk to me. - said suddenly Waka
- So I've heard from departing customers that "Meido no Hitsuji" will be open for two whole days. - he began
- Yes you heard right.
- I hope that Himiko will not be by the whole two days work ...
- The café is the entire staff.
- Only that it will be with this little problem.
- Hmm ... What? - asked interested Waka enhancing glasses
- Tomorrow evening we leave for three days at sea. - he lied
- ...
- Oh yes I forgot to add that it is a trip to celebrate our birthdays. - added a little embarrassed
- Well, yes ... totally I forgot that 2nd and 3rd March you have birthday. Well... Alright but... Unfortunately Himiko must be at work in this day. - agreed manager with smile
For a moment at the back of café prevailed silence, only Mine and Sawa looked at each other puzzled or reaction of Waka or what Ukyo said. Reprimanding by glare of manager quickly returned to work. Moments later, Waka, also returned to his office still smiling. It was quite strange because he never smiled so long without reason.
- What do you say that today I will stay with you all day? - suggested Ukyo sat on a nearby chair
- You do not have to do this ... Instead, you could look for Orion and check on him. - she replied
- ... I'd rather not ...
- Why?
- I have a strange feeling that for several months, Orion does not like me.
- You know the teenanger at the age of fiveteen years likes to rebel, you do not have worry, he will go after you like his older brother and a friend. - she raised his spirits, sitting next to him
- I'd rather be with you. - he replied after a moment
- Eh ... Ukyo you never change. - Himiko said hugging him
The rest of the day was the same as usual, customers come, they paid and went. A day like the only thing that distinguished him from the others is the presence of Ukyo at the back of the cafe. The only 'attraction' was a visit of Ikki's Fan Club members that always in a different way enlivened the atmosphere in the cafe. Ikki, as usual, was angry because of this and somehow tried to get rid of them. As previously he mentioned bored of it being a mascot for the girls and preferred to hang out with his best friend Kent. Together they made silly jokes even at work throwing a challenge in the form of a variety of riddles and puzzles. Sometimes they tattered for the Waka but they still did not take it seriously.
Slowly it started to get dark outside and the customers still come entirely as if the whole town knew that the cafe will be open for the entire 48 hours. In total, this would make sense because everyone who went out got from Toma a Waka's coupon, on which this information was written. Coupons and these were made of colored paper and handwritten by Mine, merely rubber stamp the manager made the coupons were valid and authentic. Even the biggest idiot easily guessed that he wanted to increase the maximum sales these days. In the end, there was silence so somewhere around 23:50. Suddenly the café came a low mysterious client, not wasting a moment Himiko ran to him to handle it.
- Good evening Mas... Orion ?! What are you doing here, after all, you had to be at home. - asked the upset girl
- I came here with a new neighbor. - he replied with his famous smile
- Well you can stay here but only the back.
- OKAY! - he said following her - O! Ukyo is also here. - he added cheerfully
- Orion ... Hey what's up? - the boy finally asked
- I have a new neighbor, who is for me so much nicer than the old lady Yukino. She just kept me threatening to call the police.
- Why? - asked, clearly interested
- Sge believes that I live alone and Himiko is only visited me occasionally
- Because it's true.
- I know.
- Why do not you introduce yourself to me and Himiko? In our house there are a few rooms, so you could choose one. - suggested Ukyo
- ... I'll think about it but first I have a proposition for you. - mysteriously replied Orion
- I'm all ears. - happy boy shifted in his chair looking straight in the Orion's eyes
- It is a very serious matter ... I even got everything you need ... - paused, taking a deep breath - Will you play with me in Black Jack for matches? - he asked smiling
- Hmm ... Provided that you'll play with me in poker. - said smiling Ukyo
- Deal. - he said, nodding at the head - Then go! - he said pulling out of the bag cards and matches
Once Himiko returned to the room to watch if everything is fine, went to her smiling Sawa and Mine.
- I see they finally get along. - said Sawa
- Yes, it's a nice change. - girl said
- Maybe this punishment, which we got by Sawa is not so bad ... - added Mine
- Hey! It was you offended Shin and that that's how it all started. - snqapped offended Sawa
- It was just a joke ... ehh you have to relax more if you want to change. - said Mine
A moment later, all three girls began to laugh. Fortunately for the Hall they were not customers, so they can laugh at will. Sadly enough only one scowl of Waka and they calmed returning to her duties as a waitress because not even noticed that watched them several-group of girls.