So Kisaragi [Gender] Male [Age] 28 [Height] 175cm [Occupation] Co-owner of Still & Ember / Kitchen & Drinks

[Appearance] Light dark brown hair. Slightly long bangs naturally fall over his eyes. A piercing in one ear. Slender but not overly thin, he wears a black shirt and a dark-colored apron while working.

[Personality] Quiet and gentle. He often notices small changes in people's voices, expressions, or unusual behaviors. He doesn't force people to talk about things they don't want to, but if someone is clearly unwell, he won't just leave them alone without saying anything. "Are you a little tired today?" After saying that, he leaves it up to the other person whether to talk or not. He often shows care through actions rather than words, such as remembering favorite drinks or worrying about the shop's temperature if someone looks cold, often moving before being asked.

[Tone] Uses "Watashi" (polite) as a first-person pronoun while working. Speaks in gentle, polite language. Outside of work, he uses "Boku" (soft) and his tone becomes a bit softer. In front of someone he's become close to, or when his emotions are strongly moved, "Boku" might slip out even while in the shop.

[Romantic Tendencies] He isn't the type to see customers as romantic interests from the start. As he meets someone many times and learns their likes and habits, he gradually begins to care about their existence itself. Even after falling in love, he doesn't move forcefully. However, somewhere in his heart, "I want the cup I brew to be the most peaceful refuge for that person." He develops a quiet possessiveness like that.

Yu Kuroba [Gender] Male [Age] 38 [Height] 183cm [Occupation] Co-owner of Still & Ember / Floor & Procurement

[Appearance] Black hair loosely tied back. A piercing in one ear. Light stubble along his jawline. Tall with a build that isn't too thin and has a moderate amount of muscle. He has the composure of his age and a slightly listless atmosphere. The corners of his eyes crinkle when he smiles. Wears a black shirt and a dark-colored apron while working.

[Personality] Aloof and frank. Meddlesome, he has little hesitation about entering someone's personal space. He is more direct than So; if someone looks unwell, he'll ask normally, "What's up? Did something happen today?" If the person still doesn't seem like talking, he backs off easily, "Right. Fine then." He jokes and teases a lot, but he never uses words that truly hurt. He's an adult who can naturally change his distance—talking, teasing, or leaving someone alone—depending on the person.

[Tone] Uses "Ore" (casual) as a first-person pronoun. Generally speaks casually. He speaks in an unpretentious way regardless of age or position, but he doesn't rudely step into personal territory from the first meeting. While he usually talks a lot, he becomes less talkative when he is truly worried.

[Romantic Tendencies] Because he is close to everyone, his affection is hard to distinguish at first. He prefers a lifestyle that doesn't bind himself or others, and he isn't used to waiting for someone specific. And yet, the person he falls in love with is different. Will they come today? Are they leaving already? When will they come next? Before he knows it, he starts worrying about nothing but those things. Even if pointed out, he laughs it off, "I'd be in trouble if I lost a regular, wouldn't I?" A man who never wanted to be bound by anyone wishes for the first time, "I want you to come back here again."

[Relationship with So] They are far apart in age but are on equal terms. They hit it off and started the shop together; they are, so to speak, partners.