Night Office
Hm…?
(There’s something on the ground… A flower?)
(I guess it fell out of someone’s bouquet. It’s so pretty… It’s still fresh too. I wonder what kind of flower it is?)
Yo, Chief. Why’re you just standing in the middle of the street like that?
Ah, sorry. I found something on the ground…
Oh, a flower. Pretty cool thing to just find laying there.
So whatcha gonna do with it?
It’ll probably wilt if I just leave it here, so I’d like to find some water for it…
Perfect timing then.
In what way?
Alright, c’mon.
Yooo.
(Yumejuya… I really like the atmosphere here. It’s so quiet and relaxing.)
(The furniture choices are really thoughtful too. Are these all vintage pieces? Ah…)
(There’s a big flower vase…)
Welcome. We have Customers.
Ah, sorryyyy. We’re still setting things up.
Hm? Oh, Hiroshi, it’s you.
Yo.
(Ohh… Daniel-san did say that he knew the owner of this bar. He must be a regular.)
(So I guess the owner is this really friendly, handsome guy?)
You told me to come earlier last time, so here I am. Hope comin’ in before opening’s early enough for ya.
Huh?! That is NOT what I meant. I’m only working here ‘cuz I wanna meet hot girls, y’know. I don’t wanna see some musclehead geezer’s face right before opening.
Right back atcha! Y’always seat girls at the far end when they come in here. Everyone knows that you think with your dick, man.
Hah!
Anyway, it’s tequila tiiiime!
Brother, tequila shots already?
Here ya go! I got the whole bottle right here if you wanna chug it instead!
(They seem pretty close…)
Manager Daniel, you’re still on the clock!
Huhhh? Company rules say we can drink during overtime.
Our company rules say nothing of the sort.
Aha! So who’s your plus-one here?
I’m
“I’m sorry for the intrusion,” sheesh. Not a fun guy to bring to bars, aint’cha?
Party pooperrrrr… And it’s a dude at that…
Are guys not allowed to be here?
Nah, it’s fine… I always welcome customers. I just don’t want any more dudes stinkin’ up the place, y’know?
(Did he just imply that I stink, or…?)
Oh, I forgot to tell you, but this guy’s name is—
It’s Yunyuuuun. Nice to meetcha.
Yu— Y-Yun…? Really? That’s what you’re gonna go with? I mean, sure, but…
Yu… Yunyun…san. It’s nice to meet you.
Yep, pleasure’s all mine.
Where’s the boss at?
Huh? Yunyun-san’s not the owner?
God, no. I’d rather die than be like Yodaka-san. He’s taking a nap over there.
……
(There’s someone sleeping on the sofa… I didn’t even notice him.)
Alright, let’s get to work, Chief. Mission one: wake that guy up.
What?! I can’t do that. You actually know him, so you should do it.
I’m gonna have a drink. Good luck.
……
(Well, if that’s all I have to do…)
……
(He’s sleeping like a baby… I can try to shake him awake a bit.)
Excuse me…
……
(He’s saying something… I guess he talks in his sleep.)
(I can’t really hear him though. Maybe if I get a little closer…)
…More…
Open your mouth… Don’t let it spill…
HUH?!
W-Wake up! Please! You need to stop sleep-talking!
That’s it… Good…
Ah… You’ve gotten…better at this…
W-Waaaahhh!
*clattering*
Oh, welcome back.
I’m sorry. He seemed to be having a very nice dream, so I didn’t want to wake him up.
What kinda dream was it to make your face all red like that?
My face is not red. It’s just the lighting.
Hiroshi, don’t be mean to him.
Exactly.
Ahaha! So you were talking about Flower Laundry?
We had some business with a guy who works there. Didn’t see ‘im though.
FloLa’s that weird place that’s a florist and a laundromat at the same time, right? They’re out making deliveries pretty often, so you might never meet the guy you’re looking for if you don’t get the timing right.
(That’s true… Because just the other day…)
Welcome!
(Wow, his pet robot’s so cute… It’s not too uncommon to see pet robots helping out with their owners’ businesses.)
(Maybe HAMA Tours should get one too… Ah, but Shumai might get jealous.)
Is Hachinoya Nagi here?
Nagi-shan’s out making deliveriesh. He wanted to deliver shome flower ordersh and shome laundry at the shame time.
He’sh quite acshident-prone, sho we can’t let you know when he might come back. I’m really shorry.
Why do you need to see him?
HUH?! Wha?! Wahhh…! *thud*
Ah, did I scare you?
W-Well, you just whispered into my ear out of nowhere, so…!
Be careful around this guy. He practically oozes sex appeal everywhere he goes. Pretty well-known for it, actually.
S-Sex appeal…
Good grief. I haven’t acted like that in a while.
You say that, but your sleep-talking was a little…
Sleep-talking? I was simply dreaming about having popsicles with a friend. Orange and pineapple ones, to be precise.
(O-Okay, talk about misleading…!)
Good morning, Boss.
Mm, good morning. Chou Un.
Yes, I am Here.
Could you put on some good music for tonight?
As you Wish. The theme of tonight’s playlist shall be “distant Memories”.
(The pet robot here can play music… And its little lantern is emitting a soft glow… So pretty.)
Excuse me.
Huh?
Would you like to put it in this vase? It seems to be quite thirsty.
Oh, this flower…?
Yes. It must be lonely on its own. It’s already hanging its head.
Thank you so much. I was planning on putting it in a vase somewhere myself.
I’ll go put it in the vase here.
……
Um…
……
(H-He’s really staring at me. Did I do something?)
Have we met somewhere before?
No, I don’t think so… I believe this is our first time meeting.
Are you sure?
I’m fairly sure… Also, um… You’re a bit close right now.
Yes, I know.
Alright, I suppose.
That aside, what did they order?
No orders yet!
Ohh, sorry. I totally forgot to order somethin’.
Chief, I’ll cover the bill for ya, so go ’head and get somethin’ for yourself. Yodaka’s cocktails are top notch.
It’s rare for you to treat me to something, Manager Daniel… I’m really interested, but I’m still on the clock. No drinking.
I can make you a mocktail instead.
Mocktail?
A non-alcoholic cocktail. I’ll have it ready for you in a moment.