[b]Toma Tanaka - May 3rd | Shinza Shopping Square - Yoshida Book Café[/b]

The red-haired boy stood behind the counter, subtly keeping an eye on everyone. Mainly, his attention was on the less-than-honest looking pair of guys who kept stealing glances at a young woman. She seemed to be aware of them and purposely avoiding their attention.

The woman eventually called him over, so Toma made his way to her. [color=f26522]"What can I get for you, Miss?[/color] he asked with a relaxed smile. Writing down her order, he mentally noted how it was all rather expensive. As he wondered why, the woman answered that thought with her next request.

Her smile was certainly disarming, but after thinking it over for a second and glancing at the pair of guys, he raised his eyebrows at her. [color=f26522]"Bodyguards? They hardly seem qualified for a job like that,"[/color] he commented, a small, amused grin on his lips.

Before Toma could continue, another female voice suddenly addressed him, so he turned to look in its direction. As he did, he saw the girl who was at least a few years younger than him judging by her youthful face, though her height left him a little uncertain as to her exact age.

[color=f26522]"Ah, hello, Miss,"[/color] he greeted. From her next words, he guessed that she was the other person who helped out here that Yoshida had mentioned a few times. [color=f26522]"I... uh, I'm not sure. Sort of, I guess..."[/color] he answered, but trailed off as she went off towards the counter. It was then that he noticed Alexai, whom he had briefly met at the flower shop when Noboru had been missing. Giving the large man a polite nod and smile, he turned back to the woman he was serving, an apologetic smile on his face.

[color=f26522]"Sorry about that,"[/color] he began. [color=f26522]"If those boys are bothering you, I'll ask them to leave. And I'll make sure they don't wait around outside for you or anything."[/color] He slipped his notepad and pen into the pocket of his apron, glancing back over at the two, meeting their gaze for a second and causing them to quickly look away. [color=f26522]"Although... If you don't think it'll cause too much trouble, I'd wouldn't mind seeing their reactions when they get the bill,"[/color] he said, looking back at the woman out of the corner of his eye, the slightest mischievous grin on his face.

It was then that the younger girl spoke to him again. [color=f26522]"Oh, I believe he's napping in the back. I don't think you need to disturb him, though, I can help you with whatever it is you need,"[/color] he replied easily.