𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑶𝒏𝒆 𝑻𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝑮𝒐𝒕 𝑨𝒘𝒂𝒚 | GiyuShino [ON GOING]

Chapter 1: meet me again

5:54 P.M.

Six more minutes until my shift is over.

Shinobu sighed as she felt the exhaustion for having 15 hours shift.

"Shinobu-chan, are you alright?" asked Mitsuri.

"I'm just exhausted, Mitsuri. Nothing to worry about." Shinobu said while fixing her things, getting ready to clock out.

"Oh, I see. Here-," Mitsuri handed Shinobu a discount coupon, "-a discount coupon from the Kamado Café! I thought you might need it, and besides, it will be expiring tomorrow so you better use it now, Shinobu-chan!"

Humming to herself, Shinobu accepted the coupon, "Is that really it, Mitsuri-chan?" Shinobu said with a teasing tone while removing her lab coat, "or are you giving these to me because you want me to buy something for you in the bakery too?"

"That," answered Mitsuri smiling, "and I want for you to buy something for me in the bakery too hehe."

Shinobu rolled her eyes while shaking her head, fully knowing the antics of the pink and green-haired maiden. "Well then, I better get going. I'll see you later, Mitsuri."

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The journey to the Kamado Café was relaxing, to say the least. The thought of eating delicious pastries, and the smell of coffee surrounding the café made Shinobu relax. Adding to the list is the warm bath she'll be taking, and the comfy bed she'll be sleeping after the meal made her excited for the evening ahead.

As she pushed the door of the Kamado Café open, Shinobu was greeted with the smell of coffee and sugar, just as she expected. She went straight up to the counter as there are fewer people inside the café given the time.

"Welcome to Kamado Café!" greeted Tanjirou.

"Good evening, Tanjirou-kun." greeted Shinobu back.

"Ah! Shinobu-san! It's nice to see you again," beamed Tanjirou, "are you here for your regulars?"

"Yes, please," answered Shinobu, "I will also be adding a slice of blueberry cheesecake, and two choco muffin, take out."

"Oh, are you pulling up an all-nighter, Shinobu-san? It looks like you'll be needing a lot of sugar." Questioned Tanjiro while encoding the orders.

"Not really, Tanjirou-kun. The take out is really for Mitsuri," Shinobu said while getting the coupon Mitsuri gave her earlier, "she also gave me this-," she waved the coupon, "-a discount coupon from your café. She told me to use it today since it will be expiring tomorrow. It's still usable, right?"

"Of course, Shinobu-san! I'll be preparing your order. I'll be right back!"

While waiting for her order, Shinobu made herself comfy in a table beside a window.

As she's staring out, watching people pass by, a black honda civic pulled up right in front of her making her blind because of its headlight shining right at her.

What a fucking asshole.

A man with black, tied messy hair emerged from the car wearing white long sleeves and slacks, walking straight to the cafe. That's all she could make out while adjusting her sight. She was interrupted by Tanjirou who was already serving her her orders.

"Here's your order, Shinobu-san!"

She returned her attention to Tanjirou, "Thank you so much, Tanji-"

"Tanjirou."

Her appreciation was cut off when the 'asshole' appeared beside her, gaining the attention of Tanjirou.