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That sounds tough. I hope you manage to get through it okay.

They continue chatting as the café starts to fill with more customers.

Cool. I could help organize it or something. Let me know if you're interested.

Taro nods and heads out of the café, leaving Mika to manage the growing queue. Neko Script - FE -

Actually, that's not a bad idea! We have a lot of regulars who love reading. I could totally see it happening.

They share a brief, friendly smile.

Here you go. On the house if you can handle it. That sounds tough

(smiles) Thanks, Mika. You're a lifesaver.

Sounds like a plan. I'll talk to the owner and see what we can do.

Same here. Just trying to get through the afternoon rush. We're short-staffed today, so it's been a bit chaotic. Taro nods and heads out of the café,

Likewise. Talk to you soon.

Mika is wiping down the counter, smiling as Taro walks in and takes a seat.

(sips his coffee) You know, I was thinking... have you ever thought about having a small book club or something here at the café?

It's been alright, I guess. Just dealing with some work stuff. You know how it is. (pauses) How about you? How's it going?

(smiling) Yeah, please. And make it a double shot today. I need something to warm me up. It's freezing out there.