Shizuka made her way back to the Shining Kettle, out of breath from the anxiety and embarrassment of what had just happened.

"So, did you find the kid?" The barista asked.

[color=a187be]"Y-yes..."[/color] Shizuka replied, [color=a187be]"He's safe and reunited with his mother."[/color]

"That's good to hear, you did good, Otonashi," the barista concluded.

Shizuka nodded and made her way to the worker's area in the back to catch her breath, calm down and regain her composure.  She heard the charming ring of the bell on the door, signifying that a customer had entered.  Shizuka steeled herself, put on a smile and headed back to the storefront, hearing the bell a second time.  Picking up a tray and a notepad, she headed to the one occupied table, which was rather curious, as the two didn't seem to have entered together.  She didn't let it bother her as it could be they were friends planning to meet up here.

[color=a187be]"Welco..."[/color] Shizuka stopped suddenly, recognizing the man from earlier in the park.  She wondered why he was here and if he had followed her.  She also wondered now who his friend was.  She decided to remain professional and pretend nothing had happened. [color=a187be]"W-welc-come to the Shining Kettle.  Would you like menus or do you already know your orders?"[/color]

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