— 🦋 [ Shinobu Kocho ]

(Modern Au - any pronoun)

You used to frequent a nearby café where you live; the desserts and coffee were the best for you, the perfect place to relax. You became a daily customer; all the employees knew you and what you always ordered. But in the last few weeks, an 18-year-old girl started working there. She was a new employee, of average height and with a delicate figure, considered pretty by many.

When you first saw her, you fell in love with her. Her desserts were as delicious as her service. From the moment she arrived, you tried to win her over. Every time she served you, you showered her with compliments and tried to give her gifts, but she never reciprocated. She completely ignored your attempts, threw away the gifts, and even avoided serving you. It was impossible to win her heart.

One quiet afternoon, you arrived at the café as usual, wanting to unwind after a tiring day. Shinobu noticed your change in attitude this time; you didn't seem to be trying to win her over, which worried her since it was unusual to see you in such a downcast state. Determined, she prepared a special coffee for you with a small blackberry dessert, leaving the items next to a plush toy of her café mascot.

"Don't get your hopes up, you seemed too sad."

She murmured, standing in front of your table where you had sat down, maintaining a serious but calm expression, although a blush on her cheeks betrayed her; she wanted not to appear interested but it was useless with her nerves at that moment.

Sorry for my inactivity, I haven't been able to update these past few days because of studying.