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Aiko wasn't one for going out to cafés, but he had been told by one of his work friends that this one was special. Random Café as they called it, was able to show off pretty men and women in different costumes and themes. For someone that could get bored easily, it sounded like the perfect place to check out for a quick show and hopefully some good food. He didn't overdress, but he wanted to at least look eye-catching for the employees there. He wasn't wanting to get special treatment, but it wasn't fair to them if they had to entertain someone that looked unattractive. A simple striped shirt and beige pants would do the trick, with this hair up in a low ponytail.

Entering into the place, he would keep eyes open and bow as he waited to be seated. Hopefully the person serving him was at least good at conversation.

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[Yasu & Yume]

Yasu stared back at his reflection in the mirror blankly as he finished putting on the cat ears to his maid outfit. No matter how many times he saw himself dress up like this, he couldn’t quite get used to it. If it wasn’t for Yume, the thought of taking on a job like this would have never even crossed his mind.

Even the thought of others seeing him dressed like this made his heart race and his nerves go berserk. How did his coworkers make it look so natural? He took a deep breath before walking out from the back, just in time to greet the next customer. A guy with horns who seemed to have a very smart fashion sense. Seeing the ponytail, he couldn’t help but wonder how much work went into maintaining long hair. “How can I help you, Nyaa?” He asked sheepishly, immediately realizing he had messed up. “I mean, right this way, master, we’ve got a great window seat open for you- nya.” He motioned for Aiko to follow him and handed him a menu once he got seated.

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Aiko really wasn't sure what to expect on the day that he arrived. His friend had mentioned that things rotated, so almost every day could be something new for you to come in and see. Today however, it was cats. More specifically, cat boys? Aiko would tilt his head down to look at his waiter, taking a few seconds to process what he was looking at. He was so cute, illegally cute even.

Sitting down by the window, he got himself situated before fully processing what he'd just heard. Being called Master did get his cheeks a little redder than he wanted to admit, so he tried to not show it by covering a lot of his face with the menu. "Um it's my first time here." Aiko would look over the menu, but nothing fully caught his eye. Of course, his waiter caught his eyes. Looking over to him, Aiko would speak up in his direction. "Since you work here, what do you recommend?" He looked at him, and then looked him up and down, debating on if it would be weird or not for Aiko to say that he looked good. Because he's bold, he would cough and speak up. "I know it's your uniform and stuff but, you... Look nice in it."

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[Yasu & Yume]

He was glad Aiko complied and had a seat, and without ridiculing him too. With someone so tall he couldn't help but feel a bit uneasy. He didn't want to label him either, but Aiko easily looked like he could be some kind of delinquent and Yasu wouldn't want to pick a fight with guys like him. ''Ah! Is that so?'' Yasu put his hands together softly and put on the best not-nervous smile he could. ''We are so happy to have you here! Please, take your time on your order.''

He blinked his eyes when Aiko asked him for his recommendation.

Eh?

He asked for a recommendation! Oh no!! Was this how he got busted? How was he supposed to have any deep thoughts about the menu when he had only been working here for a week? Not like it would be a good excuse either! Besides, what did this guy like? Maybe they had totally different preferences for their drinks. ''Um, sweet drinks are quite popular this time of year, maybe something hot to warm you up?'' He smiled back, before mumbling under his breath. ''Y-Yume I'm tagging you in.'' To which his counterpart who only Yasu could hear replied back with a quick-witted, ''don't you dare! Keep going, I'm enjoying this trainwreck!''

''Of course, if sweet flavors aren't your thing we can offer more mild or even bitter options too.'' He paused for a moment, his hands grabbing his skirt nervously as he glanced down at the floor. ''To be perfectly honest, master, I'm not that familiar with the menu myself, I'm new here.'' He was expecting to be laughed at, to be called things. However, he wasn't expecting to be... Complimented?

''..You really think so? This costume?'' He couldn't help but feel a bit embarrassed and bowed his head at Aiko. ''Uh, thanks!''

Wasn't there something... Familiar about Aiko? Not like, movie star familiar, but he felt like he had seen his face somewhere before. Not school either... He only realized too late that he was kind of staring at Aiko for a few seconds before snapping out of it and awkwardly adding. ''...I like your horns. They're... red?'' He said, confusing himself with the end of his own sentence.

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He sure knew how to make someone feel welcome. The way that he stood there radiated happiness but also nerves that were turned to 100%. It was a weird mixture. Aiko did the mistake of asking for his opinion, which only made it worse. Looking over to him, he would just smile as he fumbled over his words and tried his best to recover. After he was honest, Aiko would just nod. "That's okay if you don't know. Thank you for trying to hard for me, it was very special." He appreciated their spirit for one thing. "Something sweet and warm does sound good... Maybe a sweet drink and something warm to eat like rice?"

As Yasu stared at him, Aiko would just rest his head on his hand and smirk. What a cutie. He'd never seen someone so bewildered to just be in his presence or to be looking in his direction. This person must have a lot of big emotions. "Yeah, they are, and all natural too." With a daring ask, he leaned over a bit. "You seem interested, wanna touch em cutie?"

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[Yasu & Yume]

''Sweet, warm drink and rice.'' He repeated, nodding his head as he wrote the order down. He couldn't let distractions get in the way of his job, he wanted to make the owner Jingjing proud that she hired him after all. Not to mention, earning some extra money on the side was always nice, especially if this hero career stuff didn't end up panning out. He should be realistic after all! He was hardly top of his class and he didn't work as hard as most of his peers. In fact, he still wasn't sure how Yume had cleared that entrance exam all on her own.

''Um...'' He blinked his eyes at Aiko as he looked at his horns again, then his smirk. ''Part of your quirk too, then?'' He felt his face turn red when Aiko leaned forward and called him a cutie. ''C-Cutie?!'' The worst part was he was totally going to do it too, but he couldn't let Aiko distract him! Touching someone's horns on the job, it felt too private somehow! He had to resist the urge. Rather than touch his horns, Yasu rubbed the back of his neck. ''Sorry... They're pretty, and you're really nice, master, but I'm at work so...'' He looked off to the side, not only was his face beet red, but his brain was working overtime trying to think of a way to end his sentence. This guy was so unexpectedly nice, he wished he could have accepted. ''I-I need to act with a certain degree of professionalism.'' He insisted with an apologetic smile before scurrying out to prepare Aiko's order. ''I'll be right back, master!''

He took a deep breath when he finally got out back and relayed the rice order while he got a cup of hot chocolate ready. ''Ooooh, your horns are so pretty, kiss me master!'' Yume teased Yasu, making kissing noises inside of his head causing his face to turn red all over again. ''Shut it, Yume!'' He called out, but not too loudly because he knew no one else could hear her.

''Do you like him, Yasu? Do you like tall guys? ~''

''I don't know...''

''You don't know? How do you not know who you like?''

''I don't know, I've never...'' He sunk down behind the counter as he waited for Aiko's order to be ready and muttered to himself. ''No one has ever called me 'cutie' before.'' He covered his face with his hands. Yume just laughed. ''You're a total loser, it's adorable! Do you want me to rizz him up for you?'' Yume was still just teasing, but Yasu quickly snapped back. ''Don't you dare, you'll just scare him away.''

Finally Yasu emerged with Aiko's order, putting his bowl of rice and his drink in front of him. ''Here you go, master.'' He bowed his head politely, before reluctantly taking a seat across from Aiko. ''If I may... What brings you here today? Do you live here in Tokyo?''

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"Thank you sir, I appreciate it." With a big smile, he would watch him take the order and hope that what he ordered would work for what his taste buds were like. When things were sweet, sometimes they were too much. "They are part of my quirk, yes. And that's fine, maybe when you're off duty?" Aiko saw the temptation, and he would for sure take advantage of that later on. Nodding as he left, Aiko would wait patiently and wonder if he'd want to meet him outside of work.

He would smile once more when he saw his food and drink, bit more importantly his waiter. "Why thank you, it looks great." As he sat down beside him, he wasn't sure if that was protocol, or if he wanted to. "My friend suggested it to me, so I wanted to check it out. Truth is, I'm not the best at getting out and making friends or talking to people, so I wanted to do that." He was usually pretty awkward or he was hardcore flirting, there wasn't any in between. "I live in Tokyo yeah, but it's such a big place that I would have never found it." Trying his drink, he would work up at the flavors. "Mm, this is good! Did you give it a special touch?" It was a flirtatious joke, but he wanted to see how he reacted. "Am I allowed to talk to you about your reasoning for being here, especially since you're so new to it?"

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[Yasu & Yume]

He's so polite... And that big smile too, he wasn't acting at all like how Yasu pictured the stereotypical delinquent would. ''When I'm off?'' He blinked his eyes, caught by surprise at the offer. The horns weren't actually going to hurt him or something, were they? Part of him told him to be cautious, but he sincerely wasn't catching any bad vibes off of this guy. Yume also hadn't said anything about him being an agent of darkness working for the Dark Lord, so he was probably just a friendly dude. ''S-Sure. If you don't mind.'' He added shyly. Was it weird of him to be interested in Aiko's horns?

Despite getting a quirk recently, nothing physically changed about Yasu. Sure, when Yume took control her mannerisms came out, but strictly speaking his appearance was the same as always... Except he was talking to a buff tall guy while wearing a cat maid outfit. ''Is that so?'' He smiled, ''word of mouth can be a deceptively powerful way to market a business these days, don't you think? Everyone is always talking about posting on social media, but there is merit to other methods too.'' He put his hands together gently, looking a bit anxious at what Aiko asked next. ''A special touch? O-Of course! Enchanted with the finest...'' He blushed as he twirled his fingers, as if he was casting a magic spell. ''...Yummy tasty spell.'' He laughed nervously, he still couldn't say it with a straight face. ''I'm glad that it's to Master's liking.'' His reason for being here? ''Sure.'' He leaned back in his seat. ''My reason for being here is pretty simple.''

My quirk signed me up for this job because she wanted it.

''I'm still figuring out what to do with my life, so earning a little extra money on the side while I figure that out isn't a bad idea. Also, the owner here treats her staff very well, it's a great place to work despite... The costumes.'' He said sheepishly, looking down at what he was wearing. ''Ah! Sorry, I got to talking all about myself. Do you have hobbies, Master, are you pursuing a career?''

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"Good to hear." He'd smile at his proposal being accepted. "I'm excited to see you after work. Whenever you get off I'll be around." Aiko would for sure keep an eye on the clock. He had no plans so he didn't mind taking his time and staying doing him for the day.

"He's a good friend, so I trust his judgement. All the places that he has given to me have been good. This one is going to the top of the list." A smirk, and he'd just stare at Yasu. "Because of you most likely. The people that work at the places can make it a lot better." He was enjoying the reactions coming out of the fake cat more than he thought he would.

"Master liked it a lot." He cringed a bit saying that and followed it up with a laugh. "I'm sorry, I know that must be annoying to have to say, especially to people that are annoying. I appreciate you sticking with the names even if it's making it uncomfortable for you." Aiko was sure that the experience was both fun and traumatizing.

"Well, that's a good enough reason as any. I am sure that being able to pretend to be different people and different jobs makes it easier to know what you want to do." Aiko thought maybe he'd be good at a job like that too. "And no worries. It's cute that you're sharing like that. I guess I'm just someone you feel like you can talk to?" Aiko wasn't sure if that was the case, but he would make that assumption. "As for me, I'm not sure. Right now I'm a janitor and I'm starting as a model soon. I guess I'm just trying to think things out for myself too. I haven't been in Tokyo long." Leaning back in his chair, he'd cross his arms and show a bit of his stomach. "I like music and motorcycles. I also like art and some movies and anime." With a pause, he'd try to catch Yasu's gaze. "Most of all, I like pretty things."

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[Yasu & Yume]

''Really?'' He smiled nervously, ''that's great! I'll be off in about half an hour actually.'' Despite Aiko being so friendly he couldn't shake the fact that he was just that much taller than him. That, and he was meeting up with a guy after work. Yasu didn't really have any friends growing up and barely any at UA. Meeting people after work wasn't a thing he just did, but now he was about to hang out with a total stranger. ''Because of... Me? H-Hardly! I've only been working here for a week!'' He laughed nervously. Why did he feel so energetic and expressive? Usually he was more laidback, but it was like Aiko was making him act this way. Like he wanted to impress him and present himself as more likable and funny than he usually felt he was.

He blushed when Aiko said he liked it a lot, only made worse by Yume making more kissing noises inside his head. ''Ara. ~ You like him don't you? I mean, our heart is beating fast, isn't it?'' She teased Yasu, referring to it as their shared heart, because technically she was tuned into feeling everything he was feeling. ''N-Not at all! It's part of the job, and you aren't annoying in the slightest.'' He smiled reassuringly, appreciating that Aiko was showing him sympathy.

''I um...'' He fell silent for a moment, looking off to the side shyly as he gathered his thoughts. ''Well, you're a good listener, and you smile! A lot of customers don't even smile.'' He added with a chuckle as he looked back up at Aiko. ''Huh?! You're a model? I knew you looked...'' He paused, realizing what he had been about to say. He couldn't compliment his looks that brazenly! They had just met! And besides, wouldn't that be super weird?! Still, his first instinct when he saw Aiko walk in was thinking he was some kind of model or actor. Someone with a vaguely recognizable face that he had seen somewhere before, and who was incredibly attractive. ''...Looked um, capable!'' He smiled awkwardly, trying to save himself from doing or saying anything more embarrassing.

When part of Aiko's midsection got exposed as he leaned back, Yasu's eyes couldn't help but wander down. It wasn't until Aiko finished talking that his eyes shut back up and he realized he had been looking. ''M-Motorcycles and music, huh? That's cool! So you have lots of interests!'' He rubbed the back of his own neck. ''Pretty things, like jewelry or something like that?''

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"That's not long to wait at all. I was willing to wait a lot longer." It was surprising to say the least, but it seemed that Aiko came to the store at the right time. It would have been awkward if he just waited around for hours on end for him. That type of behavior at a store like this one would probably send the wrong message. "I don't think I would be having such a good time if I got someone else, that's all I'm saying." He wasn't going to push the compliment if he didn't want it, but he hoped that he could see that he was indeed worth the praise.

"Good, I would want to be someone that you want to have come back into the shop. I wonder what they would say about someone so new to it getting a repeat customer?" Maybe that would look good for his work ethic and people abilities. "That's a shame. I wouldn't come to a place like this and not want to talk to the people working. Isn't that the whole point?" Aiko assumed it was at least, as you may as well otherwise go to a regular restaurant.

"Thank you." Aiko just smiled at his nervous redirection of words. "I guess I am very capable. Maybe I can bring you one of my magazines next time, or get you exclusive access to my shoots?" He'd wink, knowing that perhaps he was coming on a bit strong. Watching as Yasu stared at his mid-section, Aiko didn't correct it. The way that he was acting was adorable, and Aiko was having a lot of fun seeing him get so flustered over little things.

"I guess so, I feel like I'm lackluster for hobbies." People had more interesting ones than him, but that didn't mean that they were better. Aiko would raise his eyebrow at his misunderstanding of the comment. Looking down at his food, he would close his eyes and deliver the next line. "Sure, jewelry and stuff, but mostly you."

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Aiko Yasu & Yume,

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[Yasu & Yume]

''Really? Wouldn't you get bored?'' Yeah, that really was convenient... It almost felt like fate had aligned so that things would fall into place just like this. He just so happened to be working his shift today, and Aiko just so happened to walk in before he finished, and it just so happened that he was the one to greet Aiko and not one of his coworkers. ''I-I see.. Then, I'm really happy you think I'm doing a good job.'' He smiled, bowing his head politely. Usually Yume got all the compliments because she was much more of a show-off than he was. Aiko was the first person besides his boss who had really taken note of the work he was putting into this job.

''I suppose it is, but some people really don't want to talk at all.'' He laughed casually to try and feel a little less tensed up around Aiko. ''They just come in for their coffee and that's that.'' He held a hand up to his mouth and leaned in to whisper something to Aiko. ''Some of them are also total creeps, but don't tell anyone I said that.'' He leaned back away and quickly held his hands up in front of him. ''Wait, but you're not! I would be honored to have you as a repeat customer, sincerely honored!''

He gave Aiko a look, both a bit overwhelmed that such an icon would take a liking to him, and shocked that he would make such a gracious offer. ''Are you sure? I mean you don't know me, what if I'm a total weirdo.'' He chuckled nervously, rubbing the back of his own neck with his hand. Aiko's wink made him blush a bit. ''..All I'm saying is, we need to be careful, right? I didn't mean to turn down the offer...'' Man, he was being a total weirdo after all, hopefully Aiko didn't hate him. ''So, um, a magazine would be great!'' He wanted to say yes to the shoot too, but he couldn't imagine himself in that environment. Aiko and all his cool model friends, and then this short nerd sitting in the same room. Aiko was in a totally different league than him! He needed to make sure he didn't come across as some overeager fan.

''Right? My sister is into jewelry too.'' He just smiled cluelessly.

''Idiot. He said he thinks you're pretty!'' Yume shouted inside of his head, chastising him for being dense.

''Huh, really?'' Yasu asked out loud. Feeling his whole body burn up in this stuffy maid costume as he looked over at Aiko. ''Wait, did you say me? As in I'm...'' At this rate he was going to faint. ''Okamoto-chan! Could you help out at table 7?'' One of his coworkers who was working the counter asked him, making Yasu stand up. ''Y-Yes!'' He replied, turning to face Aiko one more time. ''Sorry I'll be just a moment!'' He bowed his head again before walking over to table 7, his heart pounding like crazy.

Looking at Aiko... It was like staring directly into the Sun. He was too powerful for his frail nerves!

Eventually his shift would come to a close, and finally he would find Aiko waiting outside as he stepped out, no longer dressed up in his costume. ''Hey, hope waiting wasn't too boring.'' He smirked, ''I didn't introduce myself. I'm Yasu Okamoto.''

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"Naw, I don't think I'd get bored." At least, he wouldn't want to get bored of someone like Yasu. He was cute, bubbly and perhaps a bit naive. Aiko liked to mess with people like that, but there was a part of him that didn't want to mess with him too badly. At the idea of having creeps at the store did worry him. "Maybe you need some better bodyguards? I'm for hire, to get those types of people out of the store." He assumed that sadly, a lot of people came in here for that reason, but it wasn't right to do it so openly.

"I'm weird too, weirdos should stick together, I think." Aiko didn't want to think too much about it- Aiko himself was weird and strange even if it didn't show immediately. "I'll make sure to get you the magazine." Aiko would give him a warm smile, only to try not to laugh as his bold compliment went right past his head. "Your sister huh?" The words were weak as he was trying not to snicker at how Yasu was oblivious to his comment. As he finally caught on, it seemed that he got pulled away for a moment. He'd just nod, looking down to his drink and rice and taking the free time to actually dig into both.

It seemed that he wouldn't return for quite a while. Taking that as a sign that he'd be busy, Aiko would take his time eating his food and drinking his drink before getting the tab. Waiting outside for Yasu, he was shocked at how much he had to look down. Since he had been sitting for most of their exchange, Aiko forgot how short he was. "Not at all. Aiko Avetia." He'd bow to him, trying to make a formal introduction. "It's nice to meet you though. What should I call you?" He didn't want to be rude, but he also didn't care that much about Japanese name customs. "Also, what would you like to do? Are you cool riding on my bike?"

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ᐭ Striped shirt, beige pants

Aiko Yasu & Yume

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[Yasu & Yume]

''B-Bodyguards?'' The idea sounded so crazy, like he was some kind of criminal boss hiring thugs to station wherever he went to deter his enemies from coming after him. ''My life is not nearly that hardboiled, but I appreciate the offer! Um, I could mention it to my boss if you want?'' He offered with a smile, wanting to believe Aiko only had the best intentions.

He did feel bad for leaving him, but he was on the job so it wasn't really his fault. Besides, he was going to clock out of work soon anyways.

''I'm weird too, weirdos should stick together, I think.''

He played that line over and over again in his head and couldn't help but smile. What a kind soul, showing Yasu so much kindness even when he didn't have to.

''Avetia, huh?'' It felt so nice to finally be outside, hanging out with a crazy tall oni guy. Not the turn he had expected his day to take, but he was all for welcoming new experiences! ''Forgive me if this is sensitive, but are you from Japan? It's just... Your name sounds so unique. I haven't ever met someone with the name Avetia before.'' He smiled brightly, not wanting the question to be taken the wrong way. ''You can just call me Yasu if you want, that's what everyone else does.'' Upon being asked to ride on his bike he looked a bit surprised. ''You have one? S-Sure!'' Wasn't Aiko getting cooler and cooler by the second? Why was it that he was hanging out with such a bad boy again? Maybe Aiko hadn't seen through his facade yet and realized how much of a weird nerd Yasu truly was.

''I've never been on one, is there anything I should know? Just assume I know nothing.''

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"Yeah yeah, for your work, not really for you." He would love to be a personalized bodyguard for Yasu, but that seemed unneeded. He'd wait patiently though, browsing on his phone. At the mention of his name, he knew that it was different. "I am from Japan, but I was an orphan. I ended up naming myself since there was nothing for them to go off of. I guess it's... Unconventional, but younger me thought it sounded cool." It was odd, but it was good to be able to tell someone about why his name was the way it was.

"Yasu is cute. Aiko is fine." First name basis already? Damn, that was so fun for him. He was feeling a little giddy about it, but he didn't show it too much. "If you've never been on one, I would say to hold on. If you want, you can go behind me or in front, your choice." Walking over a bit, he would present his bike to him. It was red and black, and it seemed to be more of a speed bike that a classic bike. Going into his storage, he would pull out two helmets. "Safety first." Tossing one of them to Yasu, Aiko would get on before offering his hand for Yasu to get on. "Wherever you want to go is fine, I'll keep you safe."

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Aiko Yasu & Yume

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