(Kiyomi POV)
I watched as Eris stormed up to them, "Back again are we? So what did we do this time that warrants you doing this huh?"
The man leading the group smirked at her, "We have received reports that you might have laced your food and drinks with illegal substances that cause people to become addicted. Thus, I'm going to need to shut down this place and thoroughly investigate the menu items of this establishment!"
It may be my first time here but even I could tell that this was a thinly veiled attempt at them trying to get access to our recipes just so that they can replicate them.
Everyone knows that having a food establishment's recipes copied is one of the worst things that could happen and being suspected of drugging your customers wouldn't help the store's reputation either, even if it was proven to be false accusations.
My guess is that this guy was paid off by one of our competitors to come here and stir up trouble with us and also to try and steal our things to gain an edge over Master's shop.
How typical.
Elaria went up to him and shook her finger at him, "Let me see your warrant then. If you've got no warrant then get lost."
"Oh but we do! Here is the official seal from the minister of health himself! To go against me is to go against him!"
Elder sister stepped off from the stage, "Ara, ara? To even involve such a big shot for our humble little store. It seems like we are very hated, hmm?"
The trash smirked, "Oh, you have the wrong idea, missus. This is nothing about hate, it's all just business."
"In that case, I guess you should wait for our Master to show up before discussing this with Him," Brendan called out from the counter, still casually preparing the customers' orders. "If you have nothing else, please leave, you're obstructing the entrance."
"Are you daft?! I'm here on an official notice to shut your establishment down immediately! This isn't a business negotiation!"
"Sister Kiyomi, a black coffee and darjeeling tea for table six. Sister Eris, a black forest cake and a black tea for table eight. Sister Elaria, you have a request for a 'Onii-sama omurice art' for table two," Brendan rattled off, completely ignoring the trash.
The other girls also dispersed back to their duties, completely treating the group of trash like they weren't even there.
Even the customers only snickered at their direction before going back to enjoying their food and drinks, not even sparing them a second glance. I assume that even the customers of this store are aware of the shenanigans being done to us for them to act so nonchalant.
"You bastards! This is clear disrespect for a government official! I can hold you all in contempt! I'll definitely be pressing charges for this!! Just you wait!"
He then stormed off with his groupies without looking back. Something tells me that the next time he comes back, he might not be as civil as he was.
But seriously, why would anyone be stupid enough to go against Master? Like as if some stupid government could be able to restrain Him.
If Master wanted to take over the World, all He had to do was ask and there wouldn't be anyone around to oppose Him. The fact that He's doing this cafe business shouldn't be for a living but more of an interest.
Whatever, this isn't my Universe anyway.
The rest of the shift went by without any other problems and I dare say that I did have quite a bit of fun doing it too, especially when I could freely express my distaste to these 'customers'.
The cafe was then closed until nightfall where apparently it would transition to a club of sorts. The tables would be stored away to make space for a dance floor which explains the bar counter in the cafe.
Still… I wonder if I would be working the night shift as well since elder sister was still going to play her music for tonight.
Right as I thought that, another man entered through the door. His larger, muscled frame barely fit in the door frame and he was at least a good head and a half taller than anyone else in the room.
"Hello there, ladies of this run down establishment~ It's great to see such a nice sight on such a good day!"
Almost immediately, all of my sisters' faces soured.
Elaria scowled at him, "Ugh, what do you want? Your dog in the government got chased away by us earlier. Or is that why you're here? Maybe you've finally gotten some morals and decided to apologise for all the trash you've been dumping at our place?"
His smirk grew at her words, "Oh, hardly! I'm actually here to offer salvation from this trash dump as you had said! It's clear that this poor establishment is absolutely unsuitable for talented people like all of you to be working here! Don't you all think that it's much better to be working for me instead?I'm willing to offer three times your salary here!"
"No thanks, now get lost," Elaria flatly rejected him.
"Hmph, I suppose it's understandable since you're his little sister, but…"
He turned his sights to me and smiled, sending a cold shiver down my spine.
"How about it, Miss Kiyomi? Have you given my offer some thought? I'm sure you would find your future much brighter working for me than for that Lin boy, don't you think so?"
I tilted my head at him, "Who are you?"
There was a short moment of silence in the store before some of my sisters started to snicker.
"Ehehehe~ As expected of our sister Kiyomi! Anyone who isn't Master is too insignificant to be remembered!" Eris laughed out loud.
Brendan sighed, "That's Mister Brad… He's the owner of a popular chain of cafes and restaurants in the country, sister Kiyomi… He has been trying to recruit us for some time now."
He slapped his hand on his chest, "That's right! I have fame, fortune and a great body too! Don't you think I would please you in bed much better than he ever could, ladies?"
He started flexing his muscles and I couldn't help but retch at the scene of him doing that.
Eris actually went ahead to pick up a trash can and pretended to vomit as well, which only served to infuriate the pig in front of us.
"How dare you?! Here I am being generous and you all dare to spurn my generosity?! Don't you know I have been holding back on your puny little store all this while? If I really wanted to crush you all, I wouldn't just go such a roundabout way of crushing you like this! All of you would be out of business within the week if I was serious!"
"Oh? Is that why you are so desperate to run my business to the ground, Mister Brad?" A voice spoke from behind him.
Everyone turned and there He was.
Master!
In a bartender suit!!
Oh by Master, He looks absolutely delicious~
Could I just bring Him to the back of the store for five minutes? Please?
