What to use for today's special blend...? Ah, let's go with this.

And then I need to... Oh?

Hello, MEIKO!

Um... Is this a bad time?

An, Kohane, welcome!

Sorry, but I'm not quite ready to open yet.
Please, take a seat. It won't be too long.

Oh, actually... We're not here as customers today.

Huh?

You've already done so much for us, MEIKO, so we've been trying to come up with some way to pay you back.

So would it be okay if we helped out with the cafe?

We really want to help as long as you're okay with it and don't think we'll be too much of a bother.

Hehe, so that's why you came so early! Okay. In that case, you could help me get ready to open.

Yes, of course! Thank you!

No problem, MEIKO!
Just tell us what needs to be done.

The tables need to be wiped, the floor mopped... Oh, and we also need to get the cups and saucers ready...

The cups and saucers?

Yes.
I change them out from time to time.

Oh, I see! I didn't know!

Looks like that caught your interest, so I'll do the tables and floors then, okay?

Really? Thanks, An!

No problem. MEIKO, can I borrow that cleaning cloth?

Be my guest.

Excuse me, MEIKO.
Which cups and saucers should I get out?

Hehe. Pick any design you like, Kohane. There are six of each, and make sure to give them a wipe with a clean cloth.

Okay! Hmm... Oh, wow.
These antique ones are so cool!

Okay, so now I just need to wipe them...

MEIKO, like this?

Yes, just like that. You're doing great.

MEIKO, I'm done wiping the tables.
Where can I find a mop for the floor?

Oh, it's at the back, over there.

Got it!

(Hehe. Their differences in personality really show through here.)

(Kohane's very careful and precise.
An's independent and full of initiative.)

(It also makes a big difference that An's used to working at a cafe like this.)

Phew... I finally finished cleaning one set.

Hehe. There's no rush, so you can go at your own pace.

Thanks, but seeing the way An works makes me want to do better too.

Oh? Why's that?

Because I'm her partner.

I owe her for getting me into singing and encouraging me to be braver.

She has this dream that she's chasing relentlessly, to surpass RAD WEEKEND.

She's amazing in so many ways that I'm not.

But at the very least, I want her to be proud that I'm her partner.

Hehe. You like her a lot, don't you?

Yes!

(Amazing in ways that she isn't, huh...)

Thank you and good job!
It was a breeze with your help!

You've earned yourself a little treat. Here's a cup of today's special blend coffee for each of you.

Oh, really? Are you sure?

Thank you, MEIKO.

You're very welcome!
Please, sit down and relax.

Okay!

Hey, Kohane. When I went to get the mop, I overheard you telling MEIKO that you like me a lot?

Oh, you heard that...

Hehe. I love you too!

Wah...!
Hey, that tickles...!

Hehe.

(Right now Kohane's learning a lot from An...)

(But one day An may find out that Kohane has her own unique strengths that she can draw from...)

(These two, together with Akito and Toya, are shaping up to be a team with a huge amount of potential...)

I can't take my eyes off of you guys at all...