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Likewise. Talk to you soon.

Same here. Just trying to get through the afternoon rush. We're short-staffed today, so it's been a bit chaotic.

Mika hands Taro his coffee.

(laughs) Coming right up. So, how's your day been so far? Neko Script - FE -

Hi, Taro! The usual?

Here you go. On the house if you can handle it.

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

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

They share a brief, friendly smile.

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? Just trying to get through the afternoon rush

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

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

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

(whispers) I should probably get back to work. But it was great catching up.

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