Wake holds the door open as he and Fuuko step into the bright eating establishment. Aesthetically, the place looked relaxing. A single room with some small tables, a bar, and several chairs scattered about. Everything in the room was made out of the same kind of wood, oak, possibly.
The only person in the room other than Wake and Fuuko, was a tall girl cleaning the bar with a white dish cloth. She does not notice the two customers enter until the door closes behind them. She looks up and smiles brightly.
"Hey Wake" She says cheerfully. Looking at Fuuko, her smile widens. "I don't believe we've met. Welcome to the Herbal Cafe, my name is Nazuna." She says as she walks over, extending her left hand.
"Hi! My name's Fuuko, it's great to meet you." Fuuko responds, smiling as she shake Nazuna's hand.
"Oh so your Fuuko, I've heard lots about you. Well, just take a seat anywhere, there are menus on every table, so whatever you want, let me know. Can I get you two some tea to get started?" Nazuna says, still smiling.
"Tea sounds good, thanks." Wake says, looking around for a seat.
"Yeah, thats fine. Is there a washroom I can use in here?" Fuuko asks, sounding slightly anxious.
"Yup! Just take a right down that hallway." Nazuna replies enthusiastically, pointing to the back of the restaurant.
After giving an appreciative nod, Fuuko quietly shuffles to the washroom, leaving Wake alone with Nazuna. Wake pulls out a nearby chair and sits down, finally relaxing a little. He had been pretty on edge for the whole day. It was technically his first date, so he did not want to mess anything up. Ever since Fuuko had told him how she felt about him, Wake had been nervous around her. He thought it was pretty obvious that he liked Fuuko. Wake would always go out of his way to walk home with her, then at the school festival he fed her ice cream (because of an event, not spontaneously), they even spent Starmas together. So when Fuuko confessed her feelings for him, Wake was happy, sure, but extremely anxious as well. He had never been romantically interested in anyone, so this whole experience was foreign to him. Wake was forced to rely on the advice from Chlotz, which he asked about the night Fuuko confessed.
"So," A cheery voice interrupted Wake's train of thought. Nazuna was walking to the table where Wake was seated, carrying a steaming pot and two drinking glasses. "Is this a date?"
Wake looks down and awkwardly hesitates to respond. "W-why would you say that?"
"Come on Wake, you two where all over each other. I'm surprised you can survive without holding her tight." Wake never took Nazuna for the teasing type, but alas, she was picking fujn at Wake, who was slightly blushing and refusing to look at her.
"Don't be embarrassed, I think its sweet your on a date." Nazuna said in a sing-song voice. She sets the tray of tea down and begins pouring steaming tea into the two glasses. "So is this your guys's first date?"
"Yeah." Wake said quietly.
Nazuna beamed happily, and looked up to Wake. "Well then I'm honoured you choose our cafe as a first-date spot!" She said happily, just as she finished pouring the tea.
Wake takes a sip of the warm, smooth liquid and sets his glass down.
"Well, I do always get five-star service when I come here." Wake said, staring at his reflection in the tea.
"Then tonight, I will give you six-star service!" Nazuna says, sounding oddly motivated and over-enthusiastic.
"I'm not sure it works like that, but I appreciate the thought." Wake says, finally looking up at Nazuna.
"No sweat." Nazuna said, in a more relaxed way then before. She leans to the side and checks to make sure Fuuko is not returning. She isn't.
"I'm guessing your going to ask her to the Star-Conception festival?" She asks, quieting her voice slightly, and sounding more serious.
"Yeah, if I work up the confidence then I will."
"Don't worry Wake, she'll say yes for sure, so don't get too nervous about it." Nazuna smiles sincerely. "I still remember all of my Star-Conception festivals. They where all so fun. Each year I had a different date, but the last year was the best one. I had a perfect day, and an amazing night." Nazuna nudged Wake and winked with those last words. Wake did not want to even think about what she meant. "What I'm trying to say is he festival should be one of the best day's of your life. Both yours and hers. And speaking from experience, if she's having the best day ever, so will you." Nazuna finishes speaking and breaths in, looking lost in thought. She stands and smiles teasingly at Wake. "Serna is gonna be so jealous."
Nazuna stands up and quickly walks into the kitchen before Wake has an opportunity to respond.
Fuuko stands over the porcelain sink, staring down at the running water. She cups her hands together, catching some cool water her hands, and lightly splashes it on her face. Lowering her hands, she stands still for a moment. Nothing. Then that confirms it, she wasn't dreaming. Fuuko looks up to see her reflection in the mirror. All she could do was smile at herself. Wake asked her out, they where on a date; how could she not be happy? This was exactly what she wanted for them, it was finally was no secret Fuuko had a crush on Wake, they spent so much time together, she confessed her feelings for him, and heck, they'd even kissed before. Fuuko had always wanted for Wake to return those feelings for her. Unless, she was getting ahead of herself.
At that point, Fuuko just didn't want to do anything to jeopardize these newly-confessed feelings. Fuuko wanted to secure a relationship with Wake, but she was unsure of how to do that. Remembering her earlier meeting with Chlotz, she sighed. She really hated him sometimes. However, he did say something about Wake going to him for advice. She also remembered Wake lightly blushing when they where together.
Was he nervous about this? No Fuuko thought, Why would he get nervous about going out with e? He already knows I love him, he can't possibly mess this up. Even then, I'm just an ordinary girl, so why would he get nervous? Unless he really does have those kind of feelings for me...
She couldn't help but giggle softly at that thought. Fuuko looked down at the sink again, realizing she had left the water on this whole time. Turning the handle counter clockwise, the water stops pouring out of the faucet. She looks to the mirror again, and gives a reassuring nod to her reflection. She promises herself that she will do every possible thing to ensure Wake stays attracted to her. Turning to the door, Fuuko deeply breaths in, and steps through the door.