Mika is wiping down the counter, smiling as Taro walks in and takes a seat.

Taro nods and heads out of the café, leaving Mika to manage the growing queue.

It's been alright, I guess. Just dealing with some work stuff. You know how it is. (pauses) How about you? How's it going?

Same here. Just trying to get through the afternoon rush. We're short-staffed today, so it's been a bit chaotic.

(whispers) I should probably get back to work. But it was great catching up.

Sounds like a plan. I'll talk to the owner and see what we can do.

They continue chatting as the café starts to fill with more customers.

Hi, Taro! The usual?