A/N: I'm especially nervous about this one… anyway THANKS for clicking this and giving this fic a chance T.T
Disclaimer: I don't own KHR
Summary: Every café wanted that once-in-every-fifty-years trophy. Each of them showed their best abilities and feats—but who could possibly defeat a café that has the cool Tsunayoshi, the warm Giotto, the kind Fong, the interesting Mukuro, and the cool Hibari working as its waiters? Almost all characters plus fem27 (twins with 72).
Warning: AU, genderbend (Fem27), minor OCs
Meet the Workers!
"In the theater, as an actor, you're welcoming people into your house."
- Martha Plimpton
A café is… well, it's a place to just hang around, having some good time, and lots of laughs—
Lots of smiles and warmth, lots of thoughts and memories…
That's what a 'true' café is…
…
But what makes it special, well,
One of it is to have five good-looking men ready to welcome you when you stepped in…
"Irasshaimase," the four young gentlemen said in unison. The group of girls, who entered the place for some coffees, nearly fainted seeing their appearance—one was already in the verge anyway.
Now, if you ask who the young gentlemen are…
"I'm Fong, is there anything I can help you with?" the young adult with black hair in long braid asked with a warm smile. Clearly he already has one fan-girl club established with that smile. One of the girls, a brunette with long wavy hair and black eyes looked at him between amazement and wonder.
"U-umm, we would like t-to have a table for f-five," she barely able to explain as she looked at anywhere but his eyes—which she only successfully caught for nearly three seconds. She didn't saw the smile on the young man.
"Well then, this way," the man, Fong, said as he stretched his hand, offering the way. The girls nodded as they follow him—a few of them inwardly complain though, as they slowly left the other three men behind.
Meanwhile, the smiles on the three almost dropped as they saw the girls finally left them. The atmosphere surrounding them dramatically changed. One of them with brown locks and strong orange-colored eyes sighed as he ruffled his hair exasperatedly.
"Geez, do we have to do this every time?" he complained, earning a weak smile from the taller blonde beside him and a snicker from the suspiciously-looking indigo-haired teen.
"Well, if it's not because of the skylark over there—" the indigo-haired beckoned at another teen, which alienated himself to one of the corner of the place, meaningfully. "—we'll all be good and well at our own houses."
"What did you say you herbivore?" the raven haired, who has been itching to get out of the café, glared as he pull out a pair of tonfa out of nowhere. "I'll bite you to death."
"Stop it, Mukuro, Hibari," the brunette said with leader-like voice without moving from his spot. The other two knew that he's not in a peculiarly good mood. "It's because you two has sent the employees to the hospitals that we have to do this."
"..." the raven haired, Hibari Kyouya, scoffed before he looked the other way but lowered his tonfa.
"Kufufu, then may I ask why the octopus-head and the dumb kid weren't here?" the other one, Rokudo Mukuro, asked.
"Yamamoto can't make it because he has baseball practice every weekend, while I didn't let Gokudera come without Yamamoto or else you three will break a fight with worse casualties," the brunette explained before he sent a warning look at Mukuro. "And don't call them like that Mukuro."
"Fuu, so I see, what a thoughtful and responsible man you are, Sawada Tsunayoshi," Mukuro said sarcastically. "I suppose that you feel guilty and agreed to fill in the empty places as well."
A sigh. "It's only because they need five people for the wounded employees," Tsunayoshi turned to the blonde. "I'm sorry that I dragged you into this, Gio-nii."
"It's alright," the blonde, Sawad Ieyatsu or usually called Giotto, answered with a smile. "I'll be glad to help my little brother."
Tsunayoshi replied with a tired smile. He felt bad for snatching away some of the blonde's free time, but he couldn't find another person better to fit in the place. Yamamoto was having baseball practice and he didn't want to interrupt, while Gokudera surely wouldn't able to control his temper with Hibari and Mukuro. While Ryohei also has boxing and his shouting wouldn't fit well into the café, and Lambo was too young for the job. So…
"Oi what are you doing?" An old man emerged from the back door. He looked tired and frustrated as he pointed to the teens, "You should be getting customers inside the café, not talking mildly like that!"
"…We're sorry," Tsunayoshi answered half-willingly before the old man disappeared behind the door once again, all the while muttering under his breath.
Tsunayoshi glanced at the girls who were now chattering happily to Fong and sighed. Fong, well, he agreed to fill in the place because he felt responsible for his nephew's destruction. Tsunayoshi knew that he must've been very tired but Fong is Fong and he's as calm as ever…
"Kufufu, above anything else, I hate that old man," Mukuro remarked with contempt. It's quite rare that he could hate someone he just met for nearly three hours.
"Mukuro," Tsunayoshi said warningly before the door opened once again. The three was about to plaster some fake smiles once again but turn out they didn't need to go that far. The brunet smiled, "Tsunahime!"
"Hi, Yoshi-nii," the girl, who just entered, smiled—too happily in the three's mind. The girl has similar brown hair that reached her back, a pair of warm brown eyes, and a bright smile. She carefully observed the three from head to toe before looking ahead to Hibari who acknowledged her presence with a look of his eye. A blush tinted on her face before she let out a small giggle.
"What's so funny Hime-chan?" Giotto, being the oldest sibling of Tsunayoshi and Tsunahime, asked with a curious smile. His blue eyes brightened.
"Well, I just thought that it look good on all of you," Tsunahime said earning an appreciative smiles from the three—and a similar scoff from a certain skylark.
"It sounded different hearing that from you," Tsunayoshi said to his twin, his expression finally changed from one of annoyance into his casual one. They were wearing white shirts and black loose vests along with black trousers but each of them have different aura despite the similar outfit.
"Kufufu, you sounded like you're having fun, Hime-chan," Mukuro said. "Aren't you going to come in?"
"I'm sorry Mukuro, but I'm just stopping by to wish you good luck on your first day and," Tsunahime paused dramatically. "And to send you an apology from Gokudera-kun and Yamamoto-kun. Along with a friendly 'warning' from the others that they'll come by… sooner or later."
"You don't say," Tsunayoshi sighed and dropped his shoulders. Giotto chuckled then ruffled his little brother's hair, not noticing the awed looks of the people who passed by in front of the store.
"Well, tell them that we're ready anytime," Giotto replied receiving yet another laugh from Tsunahime.
"Yup, I'll tell them that," Tsunahime said. "Well, I'll have to get going. Good luck, Gio-nii, Yoshi-nii, Mukuro, and…" She tilted her head and caught a glimpse of the skylark. "… tell that to Hibari-san and Fong-san too."
"Got it," Giotto answered knowingly before a blush appeared on her face. She smiled before she turned on her heels and left through the door. Tsunayoshi sighed.
"She could've stayed a while longer," Tsunayoshi said.
"Better luck next time," Giotto said. Without further warning, the door slid open once again. Much to their disappointment, it's not Tsunahime who changed her mind. It was a pair of girls; one with short hair and one with pony tail. A smile—a more-than dazzling smile soon appeared on their faces.
"Irasshaimase," the three said in unison, once again. They're starting to feel uncomfortable from seeing the similar expression mirrored on the girls who entered the café.
"U-umm, c-can we… is there a seat for two?" The one with pony tail asked, looking suggestively on Giotto. Tsunayoshi, who was a strong observant like any of his siblings, sent an apologetic smile to his brother. Said brother just replied with an understanding smile as he turned toward the two guests.
"Of course, this way," Giotto said before leading the two to their seats. Tsunayoshi watched his big brother lead the girls to the seats near the window. This is going to be a long day.
Meanwhile…
A certain green haired woman hid in the shadows created by the buildings. She pulled down her black glasses and smirked triumphantly seeing the café covered with canvas and all in some places. She didn't expect that there'll be some strange kids fighting out of nowhere yesterday… but it just bring good news because she doesn't have to wreck the place herself.
She slipped the cigarette from her lips, a smirk formed on her lips, "The trophy is mine."
With that, her hand crushed the cigarettes, only leaving parts of meaningless papers. Her heels echoed in the silent alley as she disappeared amongst the shadow.
Evening…
It has been nearly six hours since the opening time but yet you can count the number of customers by fingers. It's an unbelievably low number. Well it's true that today was the first day opening and all, but still…
"Kufufu, should I say we're lucky or unlucky that this café attracted so few customers?" Mukuro asked sarcastically. Now, in the café, there were only two guests; and they were dating so the five has nothing to do.
"I thought that we'll be very busy and all considering there's only five of us," Fong said thoughtfully. "But that seem not to be the case; even Hibari hasn't delivered even one customer."
"Isn't that because he wouldn't come over here and welcome the customers?" Tsunayoshi raised an eyebrow.
"Perhaps tomorrow will be better," Giotto encouraged, changing the topic. "Since tomorrow is Sunday."
"I sure hope so. Anyway, it's almost closing time," Tsunayoshi then flinched. "I hope Gordon-san won't be mad again."
As if on cue, an angry-looking old man open the kitchen door and the scowl worsen seeing the almost empty café. "What the-! What's with all the empty chairs?"
"Hm, it's not our fault that this café's not so popular isn't it," Mukuro replied when the old man marched toward them. The couple who was in the middle of eating paused, hearing the commotion, before they resumed talking again, only this time they were whispering.
"What! It's all because of you who wrecked the place isn't it!" he pointed out angrily in which they couldn't reply. To speak truthfully, yesterday Gokudera, Yamamoto, Mukuro, and Hibari fought and true enough, they almost destroyed some parts of the building—which probably the reason people weren't interested to visit the café.
"Calm down, mr-"
"I don't need your excuse!" he cut Fong's word sharply. "This café meant everything to me and you just come and tore it down. I'll tell you—if you don't do something about it, you're fired!"
"Fuu, then that's good news for everyone isn't it? Who want to be here in the first place anyway?" Mukuro said, pouring fuel to the fire. Looks like Mukuro has just snapped, too. Tsunayoshi flinched inwardly at the reddening of the owner of the café.
"You-" he held his breath, similar to a balloon that's in the verge of bursting.
The sound of the door opening interrupt the two's argument. All of them were more than surprised to see a shy girl peaked out from behind the door. A hand covering her lips, showing her timid nature. Her big doe eyes looked up from the corner of her eyes, "U-umm…"
In an instant, the business atmosphere went back in.
"Welcome," Tsunayoshi greeted as he walked closer to the door. "Is there anything we could help?"
"Umm…" her eyes went to Mukuro—who has regained his composure, then Fong—who smiled welcomingly, then Giotto—who smiled softly, before finally going back to Tsunayoshi—who was very short in distance. Her face turned instant red and she instinctively bowed her head so low that Tsunayoshi couldn't see her face.
Afraid there's something wrong with her, he bend down, "Are you okay?"
"K-KYAA! IT'S TRUE!" Tsunayoshi looked up and his eyes widened at the sight of a big group of girls crowding right behind the door. He also noticed some of the girls that came by this morning. Looks like the timid girl was just a tester. "The rumors were right after all!"
Without delay, the girls quickly barge into the small café, quickly making it cramped and full. It's nothing the five imagined of. They all soon swept by a whirl of activities which Hibari and Mukuro (soon) found annoying; Tsunayoshi and Giotto found confusing; and Fong who was feeling a bit out of hand.
Meanwhile, Gordon has been flying of happiness—this was what he expected in the first place! After all, he was thankful for the grace to have these five good-looking teens work in his place. He was worried a few minutes ago why it hadn't sold at all… Now he didn't need to worry—the door to victory was still open for him!
Too busy in his thoughts, he didn't even notice the cries of help or the soon-chaotic situation in his beloved café—one that would be even more damaged than before.
A/N: Bad ending. Anyway, thanks for reading this until the end! Care to leave a word or two? :) And is there any request? Hehe
P.s. (warning no offence and no threat) Depends on the reaction, there's a possibility I delete this fic… and no, this is NOT a threat. I just thought that having too many on-going fics isn't too good because I can't keep up with my schedule… Moreover if in fact, I couldn't make a good writing of café atmosphere and all…
Questions frequently asked by readers (or I will if I'm one):
Q: … why this all of a sudden?
A: I just saw a picture a few days ago—and it was absolutely AMAZING. It was the picture of Giotto, HDWM Tsuna, Mukuro, Fong, and Hibari in waiter mode! OMG I just love the picture and I SO want to make a fic of them! Hahaha XD
Q: Your descriptions of their appearance aren't really good—I can't really picture them!
A: Urgh! I know, I find it especially hard to describe the clothes since I don't know what's the name! Sorry T.T
Q: Age?
A: Considering that I don't want to make Fong the only adult here… so they're about the same. Tsunayoshi, Tsunahime, and Mukuro should be 16, Hibari is probably 17, Giotto should be around 18, while Fong around… 20? Hehe. I can imagine a few readers will exclaim inwardly, "OLD!"
Q: No, no, no, no, no! Why Hibari is the least mentioned here?! Why is that?! What is that?! *strangle*
A: It's because for the first chap, he really hasn't adapt to the surrounding? *cricket* I'm so sorry! I'll try to make more of his appearance on the next one! *bow, bow*
Q: Yeah, what makes the girls suddenly come like that? *shiver*
A: Rumors. From the girls that come at morning. Sorry if I make them too… maniac. =.=
Q: How many were the girls? Don't exaggerate!
A: How much…? Twenty? Twenty five? LOL, enough to make each of them feel surrounded.
Q: Will other characters come?
A: As I've mentioned in the summary; most of the characters will come. But that depend also… haha.