Where The Stars Fade

The next day was just like any other day. I woke up and did my routine.

10 minutes later, I was by the door.

"Mitto, I'll come back here okay at lunch okay?" I said as I petted his head.

I stepped outside and locked the door behind me. It was raining a little bit, it isn't that serious. I'm not wearing a hoodie, or a cap. So I just decided to walk under it.

The raindrops hit my face every second, making me known that it's about to fall hard soon.

I hope this doesn't last long.

I got to the cafe, a little bit damp but not that fully soaked. Everyone was already there, arranging the tables and stuff around the Café.

"Haruto-san, you're wet?" Rie noticed, tilting her head as she noticed me.

"Yeah, it was raining a bit outside. But it doesn't matter, I'm here now." I replied expressionless as I walked to the employee room.

When I walked in, I was shocked as I saw him changing his clothes. I saw his body, it was a body of a buff guy, just an average one.

My eyes went open widely and he looked at me as he put on his shirt without even being bothered that I'm there.

"What's wrong?" He asked, putting his apron on.

I shook my head and stepped outside, closing the door behind me. I quickly went to Rie in the counter.

"Why didn't you tell me he was in there?" I asked, my expression tight pointing at the employee room.

"I'm sorry, I didn't know." She replied. And What's wrong with that? You're both males anyway."

I just shook my head in frustration and waited for him to go outside. When he did, I entered the room. I locked the door and started changing into my uniform.

I admit the entire room smelled like his fragrance and it smells good. But I didn't put much attention to it. As soon as I'm done with my uniform, I quickly went outside to help Rie in the counter.

Moments later, Yuso walks in and I can see the cheerful expression on Rie's face. It was kind of weird, and made me a little bit confused.

Yuso and Hoshi were already close to that day. Finally he won't bother me again.

"What's with the face?" Jinko-san asked Rie, leaning on the counter.

I noticed that she quickly blushed and look down on the pastries as she sets them up.

She shook her head. "Nothing."

"What do you mean nothing?" Jinko-san grinned. "I've been noticing a lot lately that you keep looking at Yuso."

She dismissed it, shaking her head a little bit fast. "I look at everyone, not just him." She said.

I don't want to intervene, if Rie does have feelings for Yuso, then good for her. I just don't want anyone bothering me.

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Few minutes later as I take the customers order, I can't seem to control my sweating. I touched my neck and I was feeling hot a bit.

Despite that, I continued working and taking customers orders. Lunch time came and I headed to the employee room immediately and removed my cap and apron.

It was cold but I was continously sweating. I grabbed my water bottle from my locker and started drinking it as I wiped my face and neck with my apron.

Suddenly, the door knob clicked. He entered the room and I scooted over to the edge of the bench. I didn't have anything to eat, just this water.