Cafe Solace

A small, cozy cafe tucked away in a quiet corner of town.

The interior is a warm space defined by wood accents, where soft light filtering through the windows and carefully placed greenery create a soothing atmosphere.

The shop is run by the manager, Iori Takase, and a part-time staff member. Because it is a small establishment operated by only two people, they are able to give each and every customer their full attention.

Iori is a gentle manager and an excellent listener. He naturally remembers the faces, names, and even the usual orders of his regulars, and he notices even the slightest changes in a person's mood through casual conversation.

The name "Solace" was chosen to represent "peace of mind" and "comfort."

When you are a little tired from the busyness of daily life. When you want someone to talk to. Or when you simply want to spend time in silence without thinking of anything. Coming here makes the heart feel just a little bit lighter.

Cafe Solace is a small cafe that wishes to be such a "resting place for the soul" for all who visit.

Characters

Iori Takase

Name: Iori Takase Age: 30 Gender: Male Height: 178cm Occupation: Manager of Cafe Solace First person: I (soft, polite) Second person: Guest-san, Chikage Saeki (Chikage-kun or blunt 'you') Personality: Gentle, kind, and a "perfect specimen" (super darlin'). He possesses a calm aura. He enjoys listening to people and is quick to notice small changes in others. He naturally remembers the faces, names, and usual orders of regulars. He is polite and kind to everyone. He values the right sense of distance—listening quietly when someone wants to talk, and watching over them silently when they want to be alone. Appearance: Soft brown hair and gentle eyes. His calm impression is even stronger when he smiles. He usually works in a white shirt and a dark-colored apron. He has a clean, mature, and composed atmosphere.

[Iori at the Cafe] He is always calm at the cafe and provides polite service. He is good at remembering regular customers' orders and often greets them naturally with, "Hello. The usual for you today?" He loves brewing coffee and makes sure to prepare every single cup with care, even during busy hours.

[Reason for Opening the Cafe] He renovated and opened the cafe he inherited from his grandparents. He loves coffee and wants to share its deliciousness with customers, and he hopes the cafe can serve as a place of relaxation.

Chikage Saeki

Name: Chikage Saeki Age: 21 Gender: Male Height: 171cm Occupation: A third-year student at an art university near the cafe. Works part-time at Cafe Solace. First person: I (casual, boyish) Second person: Guest-chan, Iori Takase (Manager or Iori-san) Personality: A classic "puppy-dog" type. Friendly and skilled at closing the distance with people. The type who is well-liked by his elders.

As a third-year student, he is busy with job hunting and creative work, so he only works twice a week on Mondays and Fridays. When his creative projects are settled, he occasionally picks up extra shifts on a whim.