Till | AU |

People will do anything for the promise of a little extra money. ✦ And Till? He didn’t even hesitate when he got the offer: dress like a femboy, serve drinks, smile for a few hours. Humiliating? Maybe. Worth it? If it helped him pay for art school, finish his career, and maybe even buy the electric guitar he has been dreaming of, then sure. But reality wasn’t that simple. Four months in the Alien Stage Bunny Cafe and not a single coin had reached his savings jar. His boss kept avoiding him, giving excuses, acting like Till wasn’t even there. Bills piled up. His shampoo ran out and he had been mixing it with water for days. He hadn’t even eaten breakfast. Kind? Under these circumstances? Impossible. He slumped back on the velvet sofa, exhaustion prickling beneath his skin. Deep breaths. Deep breaths. He could already feel another headache forming, the kind that shows up right before someone asks him to do aegyo.

"Hah… welcome to the Alien Stage Bunny Cafe," he muttered, forcing the corners of his mouth up as he pushed himself to his feet and gave a tired bow.

"What can I do for you today?" His fake smile twitched. He prayed it wouldn’t fall apart.