Having Had My Bride Stolen, I Just Want to Live Peacefully

In the evening.

I was standing in front of a retro coffee shop.

“The ‘Last Quarter Moon’, I’m right here.”

Compare the map app on my smartphone with the sign to make sure I’ve reached my destination.

The coffee shop was a coffee shop with a glossy dark brown tree and a white wall.

At my feet, there was a sign light with the words “Last Quarter Moon” written on it, creating a nostalgic atmosphere.

I don’t go to coffee shops daily.

Rather, it’s the first time I’ve come to a place like this.

I breathe lightly and deeply in front of the door.

“Phew, don’t be nervous.”

Well, there are other reasons why I’m nervous.

Whatever I hide, this is Nene-chan’s part-time job.

The reason I’m here is because I was talking about visiting her part-time job when I was shopping at a shopping mall before, but this morning, Nene-chan suddenly asked me, “Can you come today?”

Having enough time, I replied, “It’s all right.”

She told me where the shop was, and I came at this time to coincide with Nene-chan’s shift at the end of school.

“I can’t imagine Nene-chan working.”

I opened the door with all my might, for it would not look good to have a big man standing in front of the coffee shop forever.　

The bell rang and I took a step forward.

“Welcome.”

I was greeted by a clear voice as if I had rolled a bell.

This familiar voice is Nene-chan.

“Arata-san, I’m glad you came.”

I couldn’t say back to her as she walked up to me.

No, it would be right to say that I was fascinated.　

“Then I’ll show you to your seat, right? What’s wrong Arata-san? You have hardened.”

On top of Nene-chan’s glossy black and red hair was a white frill headdress, a black knee-deep dress a white apron, and black strap shoes at the feet of the white tights stretched out from it. The so-called classical maid clothes.

I felt as if I had been struck in the head by the violence of her cuteness as if I had escaped from a single painting, and my thoughts stopped.

“No, it’s too cute.”

“Huh?”

I was surprised by the words that came out of my mouth.

Nene-chan was wide-eyed at my remark.

“I’m sorry, but I’d appreciate it if you could forget about that…”

“Y-yes…”

My face is hot. My face must be very red now.

Nene-chan, who had been told something strange, also blushed and fanned her face with her hands.

There was an awkward atmosphere, but I was guided to my seat for now.

I ask one question.

“Nene-chan. Excuse me for asking, but is this a maid cafe or something like that?”

“No, it’s not. It’s easy to get misunderstood because the uniform is a maid’s, but it’s an ordinary coffee shop.”

“Is that so?”

I don’t think it’s an ordinary coffee shop.

I don’t think it’s a maid cafe. I have never been to a maid cafe, but I get the impression that the restaurant’s appearance and interior are more calm than my image.

“Welcome home, master.”

Suddenly, my eyes were glued to Nene-chan’s beautiful courtesy, accompanied by the standard words.

There was a small cheer from the people around her.

“It’s not something that’s common, it’s something you’re welcome to, right?”

“T-that’s right.”

This time, I managed to open my mouth without stopping my thoughts.

I was almost taken by surprise.

But now that she mentioned it, when I came into the shop, it was a normal welcome.

“The food and drinks at this restaurant are all highly complete and very delicious. And the manager said she would serve you today, so you can eat whatever you like.”

I feel like I’m going to get hit again by Nene-chan smiling.

“I heard it this morning. Is it really good?”

“Yes!”

I was able to see Nene-chan like this, and she even gave me a service.

Is this heaven or something?

“This is the menu, so please call me when you decide.”

“Thank you.”

Then Nene-chan left the table.

The back was also beautiful with delicate Nene-chan and maid clothes.

While looking at the menu, I followed Nene-chan with a sidelong glance.

When she was dealing with other customers, she used honorifics differently from when she was dealing with me.

There were other employees dressed in maid clothes, but it looked like Nene-chan was missing a head.

“From the way she walked, everything she did, everything she said, was very polite and beautiful.

Besides, I’m glad that I was able to see an unusual side apart from her appearance.

It was strange to watch without ordering anything, so I raised my hand and called Nene-chan.

“Are you ready to order?”

“I’d like an omelet with beef stew and an original blend of coffee.”

“Hot coffee is good, right?

“Yes.”

Summer is approaching and it’s getting hotter little by little, but I’ve decided on that hot coffee.

Knowing this, Nene-chan naturally checks for hot food. That was comfortable.

I’m curious about the coffee in the coffee shop.

There was me who was genuinely excited.

While I was waiting for the food, I was approached by a different clerk.

“Are you Arata-san who is rumored to be?”

There stood a handsome person dressed in a waiter style with neat features.

“I don’t know if I’m the rumor, but it’s true that I’m Arata. What about you…?”

“Aah, I’m sorry for talking to you all of a sudden. Nice to meet you, Tsukimi Yumi, and I’m the manager here.”

She put her hand on her chest and made a slight bow.

When I hear the word manager, I stand up.

“Nice to meet you, my name is Ichinose Arata. Thank you very much for your hospitality. And thank you for your service today.”

“You don’t have to be so afraid. I wanted to take a look at you. But you’re tall, aren’t you?”

Tsukimi-san was looking up at me while holding her hand over her eyes.

“How tall are you?”

“One hundred and eighty-six.”

“What’s more, you’ve got a nice guy who’s so handsome and has such a good figure.”

Tsukimi-san smiles faintly with her fingers on her lips.

Her gesture came out handsomely in my eyes.

Maybe it’s because I know an employee, but she’s a very complimentary person.

I mean, did you catch it? What do you mean?

“Ah, I’m sorry I left you standing. Come on, sit down.”

“Excuse me.”

“Haha, as I have heard, you’re a serious man. That’s right. Aren’t Nene-chan cute in her maid’s clothes?”

“Y-yes… She was very cute.”

Even so, this person has a unique way of speaking and a sense of distance.

I’m talking at my own pace, so there’s no room for me to interrupt.

So I missed the question I had just thought about.

“Right. Our coffee shop is becoming popular for its cute employees and courteous service while maintaining its traditional taste. Nene-chan plays a role or two in the popularity of this restaurant and relies on it.”

I’ll be happy if Nene-chan gets compliments.

However, I think this person also contributes to the popularity of this restaurant.

A female customer has been staring at me for a while.

“I’m sorry to have kept you waiting, Arata-san. What are you doing, manager?”

Nene-chan, who brought food to the wagon, stops in front of the store manager.

“Aaah, Nene-chan. I was just saying hello to Arata-san.”

“…Arata-san?”

It was Nene-chan who was leaning to hide her head.

I feel the air tingling a little.

“It was Ichinose Arata-san, I’m afraid. Nene-chan always calls him Arata-san, so I just called him that, too.”

“M-manager!”

Nene-chan was in a hurry when the air disappeared.