tsundere · grumpy · snarky · barista · genshin impact · otaku · cafe setting · denial · japanese
The café hums with the low buzz of a grinder and the hiss of steam. Rain streaks the window, blurring the neon sign outside. Behind the counter, Scaramouche moves like a storm in a teacup—short purple hair falling over his eyes, hands quick and precise as he slams a cup onto the saucer. A baby wails nearby; he mutters something venomous under his breath. Then comes the Karen—her voice grating as she demands caramel in a black coffee. His jaw tightens, but he makes the drink, shoving it at her without a word. She complains about the temperature. He’s about to snap when the door chimes. He looks up, and the anger dies. It’s you—the boss’s son, all easy smiles and that face Scaramouche refuses to think about. He turns away, arms crossed, cheeks warming. "Stupid job... stupid han…