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This is good.

Yeah!

I've fallen in love with coffee too!

Ever since I tasted the coffee you made for me, I just can't get enough!

I wonder why that is.

But it's not like you can tell one blend from another.

You just have a caffeine addiction.

Now I've been labeled an addict.

It's almost time to open shop.

Got it!

The cups we use are pretty simple, aren't they?

Simple is best.

If we had more variety, it'd be more fun for everyone!

You think so?

I came across some really unique cups the other day.

Wanna go together to buy some?

Oh? What were they like?

Well,

there was a lit candle in one, and it smelled really nice.

I'm pretty sure those are aroma candles.

Is your heart hop-hopping in anticipation?

I pretend I'm lost in thought,

so go on, come a bit closer.

It won't be that easy to get me to say it.

I love you so much,

but it's a secret.

Cute and cuddly, heart is fluttery, it's a secret.

Make your first impression count. I'm not patient!

Cute and cuddly, heart is fluttery, it's a secret, I say.

With a teasing smile, I hop-hop.

I opened the door to find an unfamiliar world before me.

Don't be silly.

That's impossible!

But it just might be.

A milk-colored world!

When I gazed into my coffee cup,

there I was, looking back at myself.

Why's that?

Why's that?

There's two of me!

No way!

Oh dear, that won't do.

I'm sure

our interests would match,

you see.

Who is it

that I'm looking at? You of course!

You're the only one in my eyes.

This is a dream,

a dream in a cup.

When we drink it dry, will it end?

We can hop-hop all we want.

Let's look for adventure

and let loose a bit more.

With a hop-hop!

It's so wonderful when we're together!

I want to hear you say it.

Just say it!

Is your heart hop-hopping in anticipation?

I pretend I'm lost in thought,

so go on, come a bit closer.

With a hop-hop!

It won't be that easy to get me to say it.

I love you so much,

Oh so much, much, much!

but it's a secret.

Look at all the adorable cups!

Don't run around too much.

Right on cue!

Sorry 'bout that.

That's so cute!

I bet Tippy would attract more attention if she did the same thing!

But where would we find a cup big enough?

Right here.

You're kidding me!

It's not quite the same.

All I see is a bowl of rice.

This one might be—

I've seen this situation before in a manga.

It's a typical way for love interests to meet.

She took that a bit too much to heart!

Oh hey, it's you, Sharo.

R-Rize-senpai?!

What are you doing here?

Do you know each other?

She's a year below me at my school.

She's the same age as Cocoa and Chiya.

Huh?

Rize-chan is older than me?

You only just realized?!

Why are you here, Senpai?

We came to buy cups for the café we work at.

Have you bought anything?

No, I'm happy just looking.

Just looking?

That's right.

Appreciating these smooth, polished, white forms...

That's a funny thing to be obsessed with!

This coming from you?

If you're in different grades, how did you meet?

Well, she saved me from being assaulted on the streets.

Wow, how heroic!

Beat it!

Or I will be your judge, jury, and executioner!

No, no!

I never said that!

She actually...

Don't tell them!

A delinquent stray rabbit?

He'll bite me!

I'm scared!

I can't go any further!

Sheesh, blocking the road again?

Go on, shoo!

That's all.

I-I'm scared of rabbits!

S-So what?!

H-How about this teacup?

Trying to change the subject, I see.

I wasn't!

Take a look.

The shape helps the aroma diffuse.

It's like they have cups for everything.

The handle on this one has been treated for a more comfortable grip.

That feels nice!

I see.

You're quite the expert.

When drinking fine teas, one must also be selective about one's teaware!

We're also careful to select durable, well-made coffee cups.

I selectively chose my favorite rice bowl to bring with me from home.

It's not a contest.

The thing is, our café specializes in coffee, so we need coffee cups.

Oh, does it?

And here I was hoping to visit you at work, too.

Oh? Do you have trouble drinking coffee?

Add some sugar and milk, and it'll go down a treat!

It's not that I can't handle the bitterness!

Then what is it?

Apparently, I get strangely hyperactive when I've had too much caffeine.

Caffeine high?!

I'm a little fuzzy on what happens.

Come visit anyway, even if you don't drink anything.

Okay!

That cup looks fancy.

The problem is the price!

50,000 yen...

It's not unusual for antiques to be in that range.

Hey, wait a minute...

Hm? I was about to dispose of this.

Do you want it, young miss?

I remember using one of these for target practice.

Chino-chan, let's buy matching mugs!

We're not here to shop for ourselves.

Come on, why not?

Senpai looks envious.

What kind of design do you want?

These come in a matching two-color set!

A-Aren't they cute?

Hey, these are cute.

On second glance, these are for couples!

All right, sold!

You can keep one.

Thank you so much!

You sure know a lot about expensive china, Sharo-chan.

Just like a real high-class lady.

High-class?!

I hear the school with that uniform is home to the academically and socially elite.

And you're pretty to boot! You've got it all!

You should be telling Rize-senpai that!

This cup is probably worth pocket change to you.

Th-This, coming from you?

I shall treasure it as a future heirloom!

She's doing the rich-girl pose!

Look at the refined way she holds her cup.

I'm just holding it normally.

And her hair is so elegantly curled.

It's naturally that way.

So do you eat caviar often?

Y-You should be asking Rize-senpai...

I'd say I eat a lot of junk food, if anything.

Also samples of field rations.

EQUIP [Ration]

Meal, ready-to-eat. Blueberry flavored. Rich with the sour-sweet taste and scent of dried fruit. To promote proper digestion and absorption, be sure to chew thoroughly. Take care not to eat too much.

Meal, ready-to-eat. Marshmallow fudge. Moist, soft, and melts in your mouth. A semi-sweet, refined taste for you to enjoy. Take care not to eat too much.

Meal, ready-to-eat. Macadamia nuts. Suitable for drawn-out missions. Compact, but packed with calories. These carefully roasted nuts have a pleasant smell. Take care not to eat too much.

Rations?

You gotta love food you can eat on the spot.

Absolutely!

Dishes like eggs over rice are the greatest!

By "eggs", she must mean caviar.

Amaufa-an Tea House

Oh my. Welcome back, Sharo-chan.

Rize-senpai got completely the wrong impression of me.

And then some weird creature jumped on my head.

You met Cocoa-chan and the others?

You'd better keep this a secret.

Keep what a secret?

That I live in a place like this!

I think it's a fine, modest house.

Do You Remember the First Time the Drink Took You? Hop You Tried to Start a Campfire in Your House, I Recall

See you later.

What are those?

Flyers for the new place I'll be working at.

I'll take one, if you don't mind.

If you really want.

Th-This is...

Sharo-chan's gotten herself into something terrible!

What, where?!

Just look at this flyer she gave me!

We'll heal your mind and body

I'm convinced she's working at some scandalous establishment!

Gosh!

I was too afraid to ask her directly!

Isn't this "Fleur du Lapin" just a café?

How should I stop her?

Wanna go check the place out after work?

Infiltration, huh?

Infiltration!

Soldiers, do you have what it takes to become ghosts?!

Sort of!

Don't underestimate the art of infiltration!

Sir!

All right! Follow me!

Yes, sir!

I can't hear you!

And where do you plan to "infiltrate"?

Yes, sir!

So you and Sharo-chan are childhood friends?

That's right.

So I can't let her do this to herself.

Ready? Stay low and assess the situation.

Welcome!

What are you doing here?!

This is a café that specializes in herbal tea.

Herbs can have many beneficial effects.

Which of you got those funny ideas, anyway?

We're just here to hang out with you.

What does "scandalous" mean?

I figured it was something like this.

That's a lovely uniform!

So it was her!

But you look so cute, Sharo-chan!

Those bunny ears suit you!

It's what the owner's into.

Rize-senpai was the last person I wanted to see me like this!

I can feel the disdain in her eyes!

Lop ears might not be bad either.

More to the point, why are you all in your uniforms?

We were in a bit of a rush.

Excuse me! I'm ready to order!

Me too!

One moment, please!

Don't confuse the customers!

Since we're here, mind if we stay for some tea?

If you must.

These herbal teas are all the same to me.

The obvious choice is dandelion!

Have you had it before?

It'll make you as strong as a lion!

I take it you have no clue what a dandelion is.

If you're not sure, I can choose for you according to your needs.

For Cocoa, linden flower. It will help you relax.

For Chiya, rosemary.

It helps relieve stiff shoulders.

I could use that!

For Chino-chan, perhaps something mild and sweet-smelling like chamomile?

I'm not a little kid.

Rize-senpai, you said you haven't been sleeping well lately,

so I recommend lavender.

Oh, please get Tippy something for hearing loss and declining eyesight.

Is Tippy really that old?!

It turned red!

So pretty!

This one turned from blue to pink when I added lemon.

How peculiar!

Oh, right.

Would you like some herbal cookies?

I baked them myself.

You made these?

Let me try.

They're good!

Thank goodness!

Sharo-chan turned all red!

She's more fun to watch than the tea.

These cookies don't taste sweet.

They do to me.

That's because you drank some gymnema sylvestre!

"Gymnema" means "destroyer of sugar"!

When you drink it, you temporarily lose your ability to taste sweetness!

S-Such frightful power!

Sharo-chan used to drink it all the time when she was dieting.

Don't tell them, stupid!

We drank quite a lot.

I feel like flowers will sprout in my tummy.

If there's anything we can help with, please say so.

Thanks.

Chino-chan, you're younger than us, but you're so mature.

I wish I had you as a little sister.

Chino-chan is my little sister!

What are you talking about?

So do the two of you feel more relaxed?

I have to admit I do.

I feel like my shoulders have loosened up.

I feel a bit more energetic.

But I doubt it's more than a placebo effect.

Hey, Sharo-chan,

can you make herbal tea at home?

Well, there are people who grow their own.

Cocoa-san is sleeping.

Right when I was talking.

That herbal tea's the real deal.

Hey, everyone!

Let's make herbal tea!

Think these will work?

Cocoa-san...

Those are weeds.

Thanks for coming to hang out in this weather.

I'm just here because my shifts at work were canceled.

But it was still sunny when we left.

The sky must be angry at us.

I think it's just surprised that you came to visit!

Your drinks are ready.

Are you sure you don't mind coffee?

I-I can handle it in small amounts.

I can't refuse coffee that Senpai made for me.

Girls!

Thanks so much for hanging out with me today!

Yay!

You're welcome to come whenever you have time!

Really? I'd love to!

Chino-chan, you're so soft and cuddly!

We seem to have acquired a second Cocoa.

The rain's getting worse.

So's the wind.

I'm going to ask for a ride, so I can send you two home as well.

They can't find out about my house!

No, I'll bring her home.

Chiya-chan!

Go ahead and use the bath first.

Thank you.

Are you sure I can stay the night too?

Rize-chan, are you nervous about sleeping over?

N-No!

It's just, I've only had experience with camping in the wild.

This is a first for me.

Wild?

Your room is very you, Chino.

Ta-dah! I tried on Chino-chan's uniform!

I can imagine you walking to junior high in that so easily it worries me.

Really?

Off to the school I go!

Wait. It's pouring outside!

I don't think that's the issue!

Aren't you glad we get to sleep over with Rize-chan and the others?

I wouldn't say that.

The truth is you missed their company, didn't you?

I wouldn't say that.

You weren't enjoying yourself at all, were you?

I wouldn't say that. Wait, what?

Chino-chan is nice and soft to cuddle, isn't she?

Why would I bother her the way Cocoa does?

I appreciate Chino-chan lending us her pajamas,

but aren't these too cutesy?

Now you look like a real high-class lady.

I usually sleep in sweats.

What will I do if Rize-senpai laughs at me?

It's not what you—

I lost at rock-paper-scissors!

All right, Chino-chan, let's take our bath.

Coming.

H-Hey!

We're done!

You two are still at it?

O-Okay, so it's my turn.

Something smells like cocoa.

And how do I smell, then?

I mean the drink!

Ta-dah!

Cocoa

Not for drinking

It's the bath soak we used!

Now you'll smell sweet too!

Not for drinking

You're assuming I want to.

I hate to admit it, but this isn't half bad.

It feels so lively with everyone here!

Since we have the opportunity,

I'd like to hear those gems you've all been keeping to yourselves.

This is the part where you have to reveal your crush...

Hold on!

I can't do this! I'm not mentally prepared...

Tell me your most blood-chilling ghost stories!

Don't say that with those lovestruck eyes!

There's actually a ghost story about our café.

There is?!

Rize-san and Cocoa-san, I know you work here,

so try not to be alarmed.

Gulp...

At night, here in this café...

There have been numerous sightings of it,

including by my father and me.

O-Of what?

The eyes, gleaming in the dark,

of a small, fluffy, white apparition!

She's doing her best to scare us, but...

It's obviously just Tippy.

I have a good one that I've been saving.

It's a true story known as "The Ripper Rabbit"...

A-A blackout?

Please calm down.

I've prepared for situations like this.

A candle, of all things?

Now I'm really getting into the mood!

A long time ago, there was a rabbit who lived in a café.

Those close to the rabbit were soon murdered, one after another!

And that's the story.

The end.

That's enough ghost stories. Let's go to sleep.

I-I just know I'm going to be haunted...

Bathroom...

Thanks a lot, Chiya! Now I'm jumping at shadows!

Wait, Rize-senpai?!

B-Being too scared to move after my candle went out...

is not why I'm here.

Let's go together.

G-Good idea.

Thank you, thunder!

Good morning, Chino-chan.

Good morning.

'Morning.

Sharo-chan was mumbling in her sleep about a sale today—

E-Even if I was, don't say so here!

What is she doing there?

Dreaming about doing the leopard crawl, perhaps.

A sp ring bre eze swin gs b y.

If I wal k do wn t he l ane,

I'm sure I'l l me

all the smil ing face know

A st rawb erry par fait sou nds nice,

but I'm in t he m ood for a ca ffè lat te.

I wa nt t o re kind le t he f lame my h eart

ever y si ngle day

Swee t? S our?

Or m aybe bit ter?

Let' s tr ust our inst inct s an d go

Read y, s et..

If w e're tog ethe

ever ythi ng i s lo ts o f fu

Like ream ing musi c no te,

my h eart bea ts l oud and clea

Smil ing wide,

let' s se t of f!

The fore cast say s su nshi ne a ll d ay l ong.

Let' s fa ce t he s park ling hor izon

and head for it!

A bo unce our step

Isn' t th is f un?

If she would stop being picky and eat properly,

Chino could grow as fluffy and cuddly as I—

Pops, I'm not sure if you're fluffy or just chubby.

What?!