alright,this girl definitely didn’t seem too interested in talking with him. maybe he shouldn’t have been offended cause, after all, he was a complete stranger. but still… he was an attractive stranger who knew how to make a conversation interesting. why not talk to him? ❝ do you think i’m a creepy person? ❞ he asked suddenly, still keeping his pace next to the girl. ❝ i swear, i’m not a creep. i’m nice~❞
“Creepy? Oh… not at all.” She replied. It was a reply that contained a white lie and she immediately dips her head down to let her bangs cover the embarrassment in her eyes. She didn't think he was creepy, but definitely not normal. A nice person would never admit they’re nice were thoughts that first came to her mind, she peeked at the stranger with curious gaze and gave him a polite smile “So.. are you a salesman? – ” She voiced out with each words laced with careful guardedness. “and.. i’m sure your nice !I just… don’t really know you ” She quickly added and gave him another polite smile of uncertainty. He was certainly handsome, but you can’t judge a book by its cover, right?
the surprise was evident on the girls’ face as doojoon called out to her. it was obvious she hadn’t expected a random man in a kitty headband to randomly pull her out of the crowd. then again, who would expect that? but when she finally did respond to him, a radiant smile spread across his features. it was when she continued talking, however, that he felt his lip twitch slightly. opposites attract? ❝if opposites attract… and this headband is cute… does that mean i’m not cute?❞ he asked, a brow quirking as he looked down at her. depending on his mood, he felt he could be bundles of cute. as she reached up to adjust the headband, he bent his knees slightly to help her. ❝thanks—❞ he was about to keep going, but she was already starting to walk off. tilting his head slightly, his lower lip jutted out and he jogged up next to her. ❝i like the way you think.❞
Just when she thought the quirky situation a few moments ago was put behind her, the familiar stature of the young man that overshadowed her small frame and deep voice caught her attention once again. Does this person plan on following me home? Tina voiced out questioned in her mind rather from her mouth, since she was slightly afraid of the answer. “The way… I think? Uhm.. thanks I guess” Tina replied, though she wasn’t sure what she was thanking the other for. Thanking for how he likes her thinking? She wasn’t sure anymore… the whole situation seemed like a scenario directly out of a drama show she wasn’t ready to be apart of.
doojoon called out to the random girl passing by in shop. he was securing a big kitty headband on his head, smiling at his own reflection every now and then before finally turning to look at the girl he stopped.
❝ what do you think? looks kind of good on me, wouldn’t you agree? meow ~❞
[’ Tina went a bit on a shopping spree for christmas. There wasn’t anything she “wanted” per say, but it was also nice to experience the festive atmosphere once in awhile. While she passed by one of the more festive- looking stores on the streets, she heard a distinctive call. However, it wasn’t a voice she was familiar with. Hesitantly, she turned around and realised that a young man had met her eyes and was asking for her opinion on… a big kitty headband? She looked to her right and to her left, wondering if the man had mistaken her for someone else. However, after a moment, it really seemed like he was speaking directly to her ] Uhm.. [’ She slightly chuckled at him and at his ridiculous question, not to mention, funny attempt at fashioning the kitty headband ] It… looks cute. It matches you really well. After all, opposites attract, right? [’ she nodded. Although his manly appearance contradicted the cuteness of the kitty headband, as long as he liked – then she would say that they matched perfectly. She cautiously reached up and helped him readjust the kitty headband ] Now, that looks perfect. [’ She gave him a small smile and a small bow before beginning to walk away… After all, she isn’t supposed to talk to strangers – ]
NAME: Tina Tamashiro
AGE: 20
PROFESSION: Owner of Cafe, Waiting, Love.
RELATIONSHIP STATUS: Single
RELATIONSHIP PREFERENCE: Unsure…
HAIR COLOR: coffee brown
EYE COLOR: light brown under sunlight~
ACCESSORY: carries glasses around at all times.
❝不愉快です. // How unpleasant.
Tina watched the time pass bit by bit, customers come and go, and every story unfold. She remembered the strong, unwavering love her parents had for each other. She remembered their love as clear as the clear sky, but she couldn’t understand it. She couldn’t understand how they could love each other so much despite all their flaws. Tina had witnessed many unpleasant aspects of love; yet, when she recollected her memories, she remembered the laughters and innumerable stories that only her parents knew, like a shared secret between the both of them that Tina had no part of.
However, life wasn’t kind and laughters didn’t last long. When her parents passed away due to a unfortunate accident, they had left the cafe shop they had built together to her as a reminder that Tina would one day find someone, no matter how long she had to wait. Hence, the name: Café. Waiting. Love, was born. Of course, Tina didn’t believe in what her parents had said to her. However, they were words she took to heart. Tina’s mother was originally from an affluent family. However, her mother was chased out from her own family and removed from her family register due to her love for Tina’s father. If Tina could say so herself, it was the classic Romeo and Juliet. The only difference in the two stories was that a child was born. Tina was born out of love.
Tina was normal, regular and enjoyed chatting with customers while watching busy walkers take hurried steps to reach to their destinations as she sat by the window sill with her head leaned against the clean glass. Regardless of her past, Tina had witnessed the miracles of the cafe. It was as if her parent’s love had permeated and placed a special love charm on the people who walked into the cafe. She had witnessed first- time customers go from lonely singles into committed lovers in a coincidental meeting of another partner in the cafe. Ironically, she still had not met her faithful partner. Did it bother her? Not one bit, but she always found a indescribable joy when she was able to help a lonely person find an anchor, a support. After awhile, she noticed how the city is filled with isolation and empty dreams, Sometimes, instead of returning to her apartment, Tina would fall asleep in the cafe. It was just as if she lives in the cafe.
❝THE CAFE? — //
每一個人，都在等一個人. Everyone is waiting for that someone. This is what the cafe is about. It is for the people out there who are looking for that special someone. It is for those people out there who just needs a place to pass time, and fill in the emptiness they may feel from the coldness of society with a warm cup of coffee.
Café, Waiting, Love 。
NAME: Tina Tamashiro
