Summary: He was at a cafe. So was she. AU.

Lunch

The bell above the door chimed, signaling the arrival of another customer. "Good afternoon! Welcome to Kawaii Café!" A cheerful voice called out. The voice belonged to a pretty girl with lively brown eyes and blue hair wearing a waitress uniform.

A young man sitting in a corner booth by the window peered at her from behind his newspaper. Observing her for a brief moment, he quietly murmured into his ear piece, "I fail to see why we are here, Kurz."

In response, a blonde man sitting across the café at the front counter spun around and grinned, responding through the ear piece, "Well, Sousuke, buddy! You, my friend, need to learn to pick up the ladies! And that young lady," He was referring to the bluette, "is one cutie."

The German waved the waitress over, placing another order for drinks and food.

A short while later, a voice inquired, "And how are you doing today?"

Looking up from his paper again, Sousuke saw the waitress. Her name tag said 'Kaname'.

It took him a moment (and Kurz's snickering) for him to realize she was talking to him.

"J-Just fine, thanks," He responded hastily, taking a sip of his water.

She smiled, nodding as she re-filled his glass of water. "Can I get you anything else?"

Glancing at the giant menu displayed above the front counter, he turned back to Kaname. "What do you recommend, Miss Kaname?"

She blushed. "Just 'Kaname' is fine. And since it's nearing lunch, I'd recommend today's lunch special. It happens to be very popular with many of our customers. In fact, it's so popular we only serve it once a week!"

He nodded in understanding. "Then I will have that. And may I ask you something personal, Kaname?"

She looked at him inquisitively before she responded, slightly hesitantly, "You may, but I can't guarantee an answer."

He nodded again. "Seeing as it is nearing lunch time and workers usually switch shifts or take breaks at this time, I presume you will be on break soon." At her nod, he continued, "Will you do me the honor of accompanying me for lunch?"

She blinked and then smiled shyly, her voice turning a little coy as she responded, "I don't make it a habit of having lunch with people whose names I don't know, especially if they know mine."

A small smile made its way to his face, causing Kurz to choke on his drink, "Sousuke Sagara."

She smiled. "It's nice to meet you, Sousuke. My name's Kaname Chidori, and I'd love to join you for lunch."