[OPEN] cash money, make it rain

[overstrain]

[ If you had stepped into Hirajiro any time in July and checked out its street full of bustling workers, chances are, you were probably given a pamphlet by girls in maid outfits with cat ears. nyan. It's a special promotion that will be held this week from July 15th to July 20th, where you'll be given a loyalty punch card for the first entree you order and you will be given one free entree after the third hole is punched for the duration of the event. There's also a kid's meal discount for 20% off! You can even get another punch card after you use up your first one. Wow.

The owner of the place is kinda odd though. During those six days, the first three days (15-17) will be full of maids only. The latter half (18-20) will have butlers only. After that, it looks like they would go back to normal with a mix of maids and butlers with cat ears. The owner definitely wanted to try something new to see how it would go. Also, if you have long hair, you need to tie it back somehow, no matter what. It's still a food industry, after all.

There's a problem though...

Terry was originally supposed to have the first three days off, since it was maids only. However, with the lethargy that had plagued Hirajiro as of late, he was "asked" to cover various shifts. In the end, he accepted it begrudgingly and told the owner that he would cover the absent coworkers' shifts for the first two days.

A mix of "I wouldn't look good in a dress", "This makeup will make it look like you are a completely different person. Give me that tape", "Why is tape used in makeup?! This wig is itchy", "This is your debut as Emily. Do your best, Emily" and yells of agony filled the room past the door that marks "employees only". ]

[ NOTE: There's a lunch menu and a dinner menu (there's no alcohol but you can also make something up as long as seems "reasonable") along with a list of services that the customer may request as a side bonus if they order 1 entree.

1. Shoulder massage (5 minutes)
2. Eating buddy (10 minutes, the server sits at the table with you and you can talk to them or whatever)
3. A short skit (the servers act out a dramatization purely for SFW fanservice)

Should they choose none of the above or didn't order 1 entree, the server will leave and come back with a cute, giant life-sized bear plush doll with a ribbon around its neck and place them on the opposite seat of the customer. The customer also has an option to buy it after they finish whatever they ordered for the equivalent of ~$25 in Hirajiro's currency.

The owner will be occasionally making rounds to see if his employees are being harassed, ask customers how is everything, and generally just overlooking the establishment. You're also free to have the skirt length range from a little above the knee or down to mid-calf if your character also works here.

THIS IS AN OPEN LOG. Feel free to make your own top levels! Bring a friend. Have fun. ]

Comments

[tantantaaan]

[ It's a payback~ ♡ ]

That's true! ...Eh? You mean you want me to summon them?

[ Leon laughs, but complies. That sounds like a challenge he's willing to go down with. Without calling out to the maids, Leon just lifts up his face, gazing towards one to another with a smile on his face (like this, but slower). Eye communication is also some form of a communication!

In a few moments, a number of the maids begin walking towards their table, not noticing one another as they're all looking at him. It's working?! Leon turns his head back to the other guy. ]

Ehehe. How's that?

[rabbeats]

[ YELLS HE'S SO CUTE???? ]

Man...

[ Hibiki doesn't know where to begin. He's pretty sure that there are a few customers among these maids. There are just so many of them. ]

You're going to be this place's celebrity in a month. Two months tops.

[tantantaaan]

You're so funny~ I think I can make everyone Tantan in a few hours, though? ♡

[ He leans forward, locking his eyes to Hibiki's, edges of his lips quirk mischievously. ]

Or maybe in a few seconds?

[rabbeats]

I'm so glad I decided to pay for you. Pretty sure my heart skipped a beat here.

[ This is what he decides to say of all the things he could've told Leon. ]

Tantan away.

[tantantaaan]

Well, then I must make sure you enjoy your time with me today~ ♡

[ He'll lean to one side, smiling at the first waitress to respond to his eye contact. ]

Excuse me, I'll have omelette rice, please. How about you--

[ Wait, he doesn't know his name... but he has bunny ears hoodie!! ]

--Usa-tan?

[rabbeats]

I'll have waffles and scones for starters.

[ Implying that it's just the beginning. This boy is craving sweets today. ]

It's Hibiki, but Usa-tan works too. It's kind of cute. If I'm a bunny, then you should be a Leo. Leo-tan?

[ Original character do not steal ]

[tantantaaan]

[ The waitress politely bows at them after confirming if that's all they're having for now, prompting Leon to lean forward towards Hibiki. ]

Dessert for starters~?! That's new!

[ He can see Reiji doing that as well, maybe Reiji will get along with Usa-tan too! ]

Eh! Hibiki? Hibi-tan? Hibiusa-tan? [ What's this familiar name... ] Mmm~~ all of them are cute!

[ Being the one who always comes up with the nicknames, it makes him incredibly happy when people come up with one for him. He gets even more blinding with happy energy, nodding his head so fast you'll worry the bolts that secure his neck will come off. ]

I'm a Lion~~ ♪ [ He sings that line, because it so happens to be a part of one of his song lyrics. ] Hehe, Usa-tan, you're sooo easy to talk to! I think you probably hear this a lot, but it feels like we've known each other for years!

[rabbeats]

[ The staff might sooner or later regret leaving them to their own devices, but it's too late now. ]

Three nicknames right off the start? What did I do to deserve such special treatment?

[ Actually, Hibiki is a bit concerned about León's head, so he's just going to cup his cheeks with his both hands and keep it in place. ]

It's because you're so friendly, Lio-tan. Gao-tan.

[ This thread needs more nicknames. ]

[tantantaaan]

[ With a huge smile, Leon grasps Hibiki's wrists and keep them there, not even noticing the whispers and stares they're inviting from their surroundings. What is PDA. ]

Gao~ [ He jokingly says. ] You can call me whatever you want, Usa-tan ♡ You're paying for me today, so I'll have to return that tenfold! I'm yours for the whole day~

[ "Is that what you call rental boyfriend?" "Or maybe he's just a gigolo?" "Why are they even at a maid cafe if that's the case..." "Oh but they're both cute!" Whispering intensifies, but Leon doesn't seem to notice any of those. His attention is fully dedicated to Hibiki! ]

[rabbeats]

[ Persona Devil Arp...I wanted to come up with something witty for PDA, but I guess this is the best I've got, a mash-up of their canons and cetana.

It's the cutest gao ever, Hibiki only barely holds himself back from clutching his chest. ]

Leocchi, Leorin, Leo— [ This is going to take a while. ] I can't decide.

[ Hibiki manages to hear some of the whispers but does them bother him? Nope. ]

It doesn't have to be tenfold, Gao-tan. Just enjoy your food, okay?

[tantantaaan]

Mm-mm! I can't do that! My mom tells me to always return the favour you owe someone!

[ His mother's words are absolute! All the nicknames Hibiki's coming up for him makes me guffaw, though. ]

Geez, Hibi-tan~ You're so cute! With that many nicknames we can change what we call each other everyday, haha! Or every time? ♡

[ No one really goes along with his dumb back home, which is okay and all, because every silly man needs a straight man, but this pattern is also exciting in its own way! It's like, Leon comes up with a dumb and Hibiki comes with another, it's a neverending loop of stupid and there is no one handling the steer! ]

Hey hey, what do you think we should do after this?

[ Leon... your food isn't even here yet. Sorry Hibiki he's just excited to play with you al day. ]

[rabbeats]

Okay, but it really doesn't have to be tenfold.

[ Hibiki doesn't want to go against his mom's words, that would be just rude. ]

If we come up with seven different nicknames, we can use them on certain days... [ He sure is putting a lot of thought into this. ] Thinking up something new every time might get tedious...

[ There's nothing straight about Hibiki... ]

Let's ask if they're looking for more staff! You'd be great at this job. And then we can just window-shop?

[tantantaaan]

Okay! But I will return what I owe!!

[ He beams at the idea that Hibiki's throwing. It's really fun when someone is so positively accepting your outbursts! ]

I like that idea!! Let's see... Hibi-tan, Usa-tan, Hibiusa-tan, Biki-tan, Hii-tan-- hmm!!

[ What else... ]

I'll think of the other two as we eat!!

[ And just as he says that, their food comes. ]

Yaayyy!! Perfect timing, Oneesan! [ He gives the lady a thumbs up, before turning back to Hibiki. ] Eh, you think so? Maybe I should ask them later~ [ He nods. ] Window-shopping sounds good! What do you like to look at, Hibi-tan? [ He's already switching around nicknames... ]

[rabbeats]

[ With the food here already, Hibiki makes a mental note to prepare a list later because juggling between seven nicknames is a lot. He stuffs his face with the waffles almost immediately. ]

Bakeries? Clothes? The usual stuff. I need to get some clothes for sure.

[ Is he low-key implying that he'd like Leon to help him with that? Yes. ]

[tantantaaan]

[ Leon sees absolutely no problem in talking while eating, so he will do just that, sauce all over his face with the speed he's stuffing himself. ]

Clothes!!

[ Immediately stopping his munching and scooping, he has both spoon and fork hold up straight with his sparkling eyes. ]

Let's go! I'll find you one that suits you best!! Or more!!

[rabbeats]

[ Leon, you're going to get dirty. Hibiki is going to wipe his face from time to time which probably makes the maids whisper and gossip even more...oh well. ]

I'm in your hands, Leo-Leo.

[ Just let him finish his food first!! ]

I like your style, but I'm not sure if I can pull it off.

[tantantaaan]

[ Being the only child in a big family makes it so easy for Leon to act spoiled. There is no hesitation whatsoever when he leans forward to let Hibiki wipe his face. Because!! If someone's gonna do it for him, why not!! ]

Mmhmm!! I think there's a style that would suit you better!

[ Leon giggles at the 'Leo-Leo' nickname, feeling a little too giddy that Hibiki continues to indulge him with it. He had never had anyone go along with him so well like this! Placing his two fingers on his temples, he nods to himself solemnly. ]

I already have a vision in my mind.

[ Take your time, Hibiki, Leon's still eating, too! ]

[rabbeats]

[ Hibiki can lead the spoil Leon squad. ]

A vision? I'm curious. I hope you're not picturing me naked or anything.

[ This thread is like 99% fanservice already so I'm just gonna add that missing 1% and make the NPC maids happy. Hibiki keeps wiping his face whenever necessary, but he's done eating after ten minutes. ]

Can you use your attraction skill whenever you're ready to go? So we can get our bill.

[ Leon's really good at that, so Hibiki is just going to leave it to him. ]

[tantantaaan]

[ N...o Hibiki don't do it. ]

Ahaha, Hibi-tan you're so lewd ♡

[ He smacks Hibiki's hand playfully. Are they lovey-dovey couple or something?! Anyway, thanks to Hibiki's assist, Leon wolfs down his omurice real fast too, and he's done just a few minutes after Hibiki is. ]

Eh, we're going already? No skits?

[ Not that he minds either way, because he's so!! Excited!! to dress Hibiki up!! But just to be sure Hibiki's okay with it! ]

[rabbeats]

Oh...I'm not sure if this is a good idea.

[ He points to one of the maids that sure has a nosebleed. Her friend is helping her, so that's two maids down. Who knows what's going to happen if they stay here for too long. ]

But if you really want one, we can ask.

[tantantaaan]

Eh, is she okay?

[ The maids on the floor immediately answer with a quick 'she's fine, she's fine!', trying to convince them that everything is under control. It's tough being so charming... not that Leon realises that he was the culprit behind the nosebleed. ]

Mm, you're right. It'll probably a trouble for them... Let's get going, then! I've been itching to find you the best getup, anyway!

[rabbeats]

[ Hibiki pays for them and leaves a tip for all the trouble before heading for the door. It looks like the crisis is averted for now and the maid is doing better, so there's that at least. After walking past the door, Hibiki taps his chin. ]

I had no idea that rural towns also have maid cafes. Oh well... [ There's something important for them to do: ] Lead the way, LeLe.

[ The thing is...it's getting late and most of the shops might be closed already. But they should totally go clothes shopping together. ]

[tantantaaan]

Mm! I didn't think they'd have one either. But the food was so good!!

[ You'd think it'll be much simpler with the service being geared more towards people who want entertainment. Leon is very happy ー he gets free food, new experience, and a new friend, all in one day! He can't help but hum on their walk towards the store that he's got in mind. ]

You'd be surprised at how much variety of clothes they have here. Rural towns are awesome!!

[ He pumps his fists, beaming to Hibiki. ]

Do you have particular colours you like, Hii-tan?

[rabbeats]

I wonder...white and blue? [ So original. ] Blue a bit more than white because white clothes are a pain to wash...

[ Especially after dungeon exploration, oops. ]

But I'll take any color you think will look good on me.

[tantantaaan]

[ What's that arrow, Hibiki... Anyway, Leon nods to what Hibiki says, taking mental notes. ]

I wanna try a few patterns, but I've got the image in my head down pat.

[ Look at that, he's brimming with confidence! ]

Ah, we take left here.

[ He leads them to a small alley. It's kind of dark and a little creepy, but Leon doesn't seem to mind it the least bit. ]