BEEEP BEEEP BEEEP BEEEP
"Ugh…" I opened my eyes grogily as the alarm was continuous ringing , by thoughts blurry as I tried to turn it off
Tap
BEE—
Flutter
I pulled the blanket back as it covered my entire body , shielding my eyes from the bright sunlight , as my thoughts came to a halt and finally the sweet swe—
"Zzz…"
—
"Hoahhhhhhhm… What time is it now-?"
[08.00PM]
"Huh…" my thoughts still blurry , as I looked outside the window I could see that the sun was still shining brightly , in my thoughts I instantly knew who must've changed the time.
Thus I didn't react , as if there was nothing strange , as I went up and brushed my teeth , I could hear the voice of a girl annoyed but also filled with curiosity
"Ah~ You're so boring Alastair" the voice of Sparkle could be heard in her alluring voice , yet that only serves to irritate me further.
"Hey~ Sparxicon , look Alastair is ignoring me~ even though I'm actually nak—"
MMMMMMNN POOF
As a puff of smoke appeared where Sparxie once was , the room was undamaged like nothing was even destroyed or the kind , like the meaning of it was erased.
"Did you really have to erase Sparxie from existence~? Using the void of Meaningless so early , so cruel~" Her voice again and again , some might find myself being ungrateful , a beautiful girl is annoying me but honestly she's just crazy.
"Why are you doing this again?" I asked in an exasperated manner , while I've heard the answer countless times , I just wished just once , just once I'd hear her actual reason , but of course her answer remains the same.
"You shouldn't dig on a girl's secret y'know~ Especially because it's me~" As usual her answer remains cryptic , filled with chaos. I could've sworn I've heard this answer at least 1000 times already.
"…" As usual the best way to deal with a girl as crazy as her , is to stay silent and assume she doesn't exist in the hopes that she'd leave me alone , but of course as usual…
"Sparkle's gotta go now~ See you at work~" she said before disappearing in a cloud of smoke
"I swear to God." That was all I could mutter as I went to take a shower
—Moriarty's Segreto , Italy , ??? , ??? 09.00AM
As I set the chairs and prepared the coffee beans , I moved the sign turning it into [Open] and waited for the customers to arrive , of course this is a small cafe as such surely there would be no crazy big shots right—?
RING RING
Welco—You again…"
"Hey boss~" the female wearing typical Italian cashier clothes said as she fiddled with her monocle before placing it on her right eye. She gave me a very seductive wink but all I could think of was the headache that's to come.
The Angel of Time from Lord of the Mysteries , Mr Error himself , Amon , his powers are very much annoying. Error , to create an error in anything that can go wrong , this would normally affect even the likes of powerful Remnants like Ray Grisha.
"As always you're an interesting y'know…" The female voice was gone , replacing it was the voice of a male , wearing what seemed to be a witch hat with a monocle on his right eye , at the same time…
"Huh-? What was I?" The female from before said in utter confusion as she looked at her surrounding , only seeing 2 mans who looked like they were friends , at the same time Amon as skillful as ever
"Welcome to Moriarty's Segredo~ What would you like to drink Madam?"
"Huh Uhm but I—Espresso and a Croissant please , eh-?" She said changing her words midway for her it was confusing like there was an error in her thought process , as if someone interfered with her thoughts
"There you go boss~ You're first customer of the day" Amon said in a melodious tone before leaving , it seemed like he was going to the rest room.
"One Espresso and Croissant coming right up , please take a seat madam" I said as I skillfully prepared the Espresso and Croissant
WRRRRR WRRRR WRRRR
The sound of the coffee grinder calming my mind , for a while it felt nice to remember what life felt when I was just living ordinary without any interference from any single remnant. Ah Life…
"Here's your Espresso and Croissant Madam" I said as I placed her cup and plate before moving back to the cashier place , as the Madam looked at me with slight confusion before drinking the Espresso.
Sip
"Oh-? This—Espresso tastes amazing!" She said , her voice filled with awe , I was happy of course , my skills had not rusted as I gave her a faint smile , my grey eyes looked at her calmly as she tries to take another sip—
Ring Ring
"Sorry I'm late boss" Her voice was as melodious as ever with a hint of mischief , her tail was tied into 2 pony tails , her red eyes with the motif of a butterfly , she looked small around 136-141cm tall and as usual…
"Sparkle , you're on cleaning duty today , go to the back and wash some dishes"
"Okay Boss~" She said , wearing our cafe's signature uniform , a fitted black dark-colored waistcoat layered over a matching skirt that barely reaches the knee paired with a long-sleeved white collared dress shirt with dark cuffs and a red necktie and a black choker along with dark leggings.
"I must say , your espresso's are truly exquisite , may I know the name of this young gentleman" The Madam said as she looked at me with eyes filled with curiosity , without much thought I said my name.
"Alistair. Alistair Greymoir , just an ordinary guy running a cafe"
"I see. Signor Alistair , my name's Signora Bennedetti , I run a small tailor shop 2 streets over , I do wonder , how does a shop like you barely have any customers even when you make such exquisite espresso's"
"The cafe's been opened for 5 months , perhaps the price was too expensive after all" I said calmly , my eyes sharp as she looked at me
"Oh my—Is that so ?" Madam Signora said as she looked at me as if telling me , what was the price of my food that nobody wanted to dine here.
"1.50 Euros"
"I see—A word of advice from someone who's also running a small business , don't put the prices too low , it might make the others skeptical of the quality" she said giving me a concerned smile.
"I'll keep that in mind." I said , without changing my expression , keeping my smile trained to please customers.
—
"It was nice serving you Madam Signora" I said as I gave her a slight bow
"No No—The pleasure was mine , I'll be sure to tell others of this place" she said as she left my cafe
Ring Ring
"You're late…" I said as I looked in front of me , with dark purple hair , and a relatively small bust. Her face was as expressionless as ever , she looked at me for a moment before walking like it never even mattered.
"I'll get changed now." she said , her voice without a single change in tone , like an emotionless doll one could say , her red eyes flickered briefly before returning to normal.
Creakkkk Shut
"Well someone's grumpy~" Sparkle said as she gave me a mischievous look , one of curiosity , beside her Amon was also looking at me , as I gave both of them a stern look.
"Don't"
"Don't worry I won't make her one of my avatars~" Amon said as he adjusted his crystal monocle before placing it back at his right eye. At the very least right now he won't do something too outrageous.
Creakkkk
"I'm done." her voice echoed again as the door creaked slowly , wearing our cafe's signature uniform.
"Amon , it's your break"
"Alright~" He said while giving me a knowing smile , as I blinked once he soon disappeared from my sight. I wasn't a big fan of Lord of the Mysteries , the only thing I know is that he causes an error.
"How about me Manager~?" Sparkle asked , as usual trying to stir trouble or perhaps invoke an emotion from me , and as a professional person , my answer remains the same.
"After Amon."
"Tsk." She said before sitting in one of the chairs , as usual the cafe was silent , with barely any people , it was a quiet afternoon , a little too quiet… It felt like something was going to happen.
Something that would ruin my daily life.
"Hah…" I murmured slightly as I covered my face with both of my hands. One could say it looked like the hiruguma pose from JJK. I hate this feeling , it's so accurate whenever I don't need it…
Ring Ring
Right on queue. God damn it , I could only curse inwardly as the person in front of me showed himself , a burly man , bald , with some rather obvious scars on his face , his gaze looking at me menacingly , though I was indeed taller than him
His muscles were far larger than mine , beside him was another guy , far smaller than the first , wearing a hat and a cigar on his mouth , as the both of them stepped inside , the smaller guy then said.
"Espresso. Black. No Sugar"
"Two?" I asked , my face unchanging , a wise man once said , you gotta adapt against anything that comes your way.
"He'll have water instead."
I nodded as I reached to the coffee filter , getting ready to make the black espresso , my eyes didn't focus on anything else , Sparkle and Amon were also missing , further confirming my suspicions
—
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The grinder's noise was all there was as the small man watched my every move , like I was a painting , he was a collecting , assessing my values , finding my flaws
"Albert Moretti" the small man said as the burly man extended a card between his 2 fingers "I handle local affairs for—Certain businesses."
"We like to know the 'businesses' in our territory." He continued his eyes carrying a sharp glint , his voice carrying that tone that wealthy people love to use
"I see." I said calmly , I took the card onto my hands without a change in my gaze , like it didn't matter
"I brew coffee , that's all I do" I continued , waiting to see their reaction , almost in instant a reply came
"Everybody causes trouble, Signor Alistair. The question is , whether the trouble is on us or for themselves."
"Your espresso" I said as I placed the cup and water on to the table , Moretti looked at it for a moment before taking a sip
"Self-Taught?" he asked me , his eyes glinting with curiosity , like seeing an unpolished gem waiting to be taken waiting to be claimed.
"So I'm told."
Clink
He set the cup , as he looked at me one more time before saying.
"We'll be in touch now , Signor Alistair , Enjoy your monday" He said as he stood up , the body guard also stood up , as they prepared to leave however—
Creakkkkkk
"Ah." The girl with red eyes and dark purple hair said as she looked into the 2 men , as the smaller man glanced at her , the both of them seemed to freeze for a second , at the same time the smaller man whispered to the larger man.
"Change of plans Signor Alistair" The smaller man said as he gave a knowing smile , like waiting for a debt to be collected , that was the only word I could say that would've fitted this situation.