It’s early in the morning in San Fransokyo but the chaotic life in the Lucky Cat Café has already started.

“Hiro! I need two cappuccinos, three mochas and an iced-tea for table 5!” Aunt Cass shouts while frantically restocking the pastries on the displayer. “Four espressos for the go and two minty hot chocolates!”

“What about Miguel?” Hiro asks while grinding more coffee. “Where is he!”

“He’s entertaining the guests with live music! Trust me, we need it!” his aunt scolds him while handing over three pieces of pie. “Kyle! We need more lemon pie!”

“Doing three more already!” the young man shouts from the kitchen trying to make his voice heard over all the noise coming from the blender. “There are other four ready inside the fridge!”

“Thanks!” the woman sighs and smiles to a young couple. “Give me a moment.”

“¡Amigos! How about a nice upbeat tune to start your day?” Miguel says with a proud smile while making his guitar sound, getting cheers from the public. “But first, remember to leave a good tip for the Lucky Cat Café staff! Best coffee in San Fransokyo!” he gives one of his mariachi screams and starts playing “Un Poco Loco” getting more cheers and whistles from the people in line and from the ones sitting around the tables.

One customer enters, one leaves the establishment with a carton cup and a small paper bag with a red cat printed on it. One girl starts ordering, other three are praising the café’s ambiance and paying the bill. Two more are leaving generous tips and five more take a seat.

Minute after minute. Hour after hour. People come and go inside the small building, but somehow, Aunt Cass, Hiro, Miguel and Kyle manage to get through the rush hour still alive and they celebrate with a closed café, some hot beverages and pastries, all gathered around a table.

“I’m amazed, Miguel.” The woman sighs surprised. “You’ve been singing 4 hours straight!”

“Nah, no problem jefecita,” the singer says while gulping a sip of warm lemon tea with honey. “Anything for my chinito’s family, plus, I get to practice my songs!” the Mexican says with a smile and takes a bite from a French toast and berries jam, making a pleased moan.

“Stop it, little star.” Hiro answers with a smile and a sip of his coffee. “You’re going to make me blush.”

“Can you not?” Kyle asks faking bitterness. “Valentine’s Day is on the 14th! You can be as cheesy as you want that day, just-”

“Kyle, come on.” Miguel says while patting the cook’s shoulder. “You must show your special someone that you love her every single day! Valentine’s is only one day more for Hiro and me, right, chapitas?”

Hiro giggles and Kyle groans. Cass smiles tenderly and stretches while letting out a small, tired groan.

“I’m getting too old for this.” She says a bit sad. “One day, Kyle will be your boss guys, so you better get along, alright?”

“What?” the three guys shout terrified.

“No way! These two won’t give me anything but trouble!” Kyle says while playfully punching both on an arm. “Hiro being the little grumpy-ass he’s always been can’t be waiter or host, and Miguel can’t be either of those because if he had the chance he’d give away all the pastries!”

“I truly believed that man was a person from the streets!” Miguel exclaims offended. “I didn’t know he was a burglar!” the other three laugh a bit and sigh with nostalgia.

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“Goodness gracious,” Cass says with a small tear on her eye. “It’s been 7 years from that, right? How old were you, guys?”

“When we started dating?” Hiro asks while nibbling a butter cookie. “I was 21 already, Miguel was 19 and Kyle 25, right?” the genius asks while taking his boyfriend’s hand. “You should’ve known better by then.”

“My family gives away shoes each Christmas for those who can’t afford a single pair!” Miguel pouts while making puppy eyes to his partner. “I thought you’d do the same here.”

“Well, my family only owns the best café in the city, we’re not a world-wide musical empire.” The fair-skinned boy chuckles and softly pinches the dark-skinned boy’s cheeks while smiling softly. “When you still had your manbun, remember?”

Everyone chuckles, making Miguel blush and squint at Hiro.

“Oh? Were you mocking my fashion choices? Who was the one that wanted to get a piercing on the-?”

“Just keep eating, Miguel!” Hiro interrupts terrified.

“Piercing where?” his aunt asks with a smirk, she already knew about Hiro’s dirty little secret of wanting a nipple piercing, but he doesn’t know yet, a little something she has with Miguel.

“N-Nowhere!” he says flailing his hands. “It’s something Miguel made up.”

“I remember you were still a little ball of hate,” Kyle comments while sipping his mocha. “That until Miguel came and rocked your world.”

“He’s still a little ball of hate.” The musician replies with a chuckle. “But he has a lot more love now, don’t you, mi amor?”

“Miguel!” Hiro pouts and playfully pushes his boyfriend from his chest. “I was never a ball of-” he notices the questioning stares from everyone and growls. “Alright, I might’ve not been the sweetest pastry on the bakery, but-”

“You’re a beautiful cinnamon roll, ain’tcha?” Kyle asks with a smirk, making everyone chuckle more.

“Oh, shut it!” Hiro grunts and checks his phone. “Oh no! It’s almost noon already?” he asks while standing up and running upstairs.

“Noon!” Miguel asks worried while following him upstairs. “Why didn’t you tell me?”

Kyle and Cass chuckle and softly shake their head.

“Where are the keys?”

“I don’t know! Where’s my portfolio?”

“Must be under Papá Héctor’s guitar!”

“Found your keys!”

They come down running and almost trip trying to avoid Mochi.

“Now if you excuse me, Krei wants me to check some blueprints!” Hiro says while arranging his labcoat.

“Yeah, and I gotta give el visto bueno to my manager on the new songs, this producer is new and this is her fire test.” Miguel chimes while taking the last sip from his cup. “Need a ride, mi amor?” he asks while taking another cookie.

“Just to the train station, let’s go!” Hiro urges while taking Miguel’s hand. “See ya later, auntie! Love you!” he shouts while dragging Miguel out.

“Nos vemos tía Cass!” the Mexican shouts while getting his car keys out. They exit the building and get on Miguel’s car, which swiftly gets lost on the city’s traffic.

“They grow up so fast, don’t they, Kyle?” the woman asks the chef who’s getting ready to restart cleaning duties, her smile is wide and bright.

“Don’t mention it, Cass.” He says with a shiver. “You’ll make me feel old.”

“Old?” the baker asks surprised. “Darling, if you’re old what am I?” she asks with a chuckle.

“What are you talking about?” Kyle asks with a smile. “You’re my age!”

“Shut up, it’ll get to my head.” She answers while seeing her reflection, some wrinkles and grey hairs already appearing. “I’m just glad they found each other, you know?”

“You’re not the only one, Cass.” He answers with a smile. “Come on, we need to prepare for lunch.”

Cass nods and looks at the entrance, smiling to herself and quietly thanking whoever is watching over Hiro for bringing Miguel into his life, that’s the small ray of sunshine he once needed, and now, he’s the beautiful cherry blossom flower he’s meant to be.

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