Umi Ep. 32: Omelet Rice Duty
“If you're going to do it then go all out, and keep a close watch on your partner!” Umi energetically taught Ruby a dance, but when it comes to being a maid, she's not so eager.
Kotori
Welcome! Let me to show you to your seat.
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Ruby
Umi says dealing with customers is hard… I think I'm not rooting hard enough for her.
Player
Oh, don't be like that. I'm sure Umi knows exactly how much you're rooting for her.
Ruby
I hope so! Umi said she's making omelet rice today. I'm gonna go and cheer her on!
[Fade in/out.]
Umi
You two… I'm sorry I can't show my face to the customers, even though you came to cheer me on.
Umi
I tried practicing dealing with customers, but I just can't appear in front of them as a maid…
Player
Don't worry, Umi. You're hard at work in the kitchen, right?
Player
I'm sure there's lots of things for a maid to do outside of dealing with customers. Plus the omelet rice you made is super yummy!
Ruby
Yeah! How about writing a message on the omelet rice in ketchup? Like, “Maid Café!”
Umi
Oh! Now that's something I can do!
Umi
But I can't write a message if I don't know who exactly made the order. Maybe I'd better take a peek at the customers…
[Fade in/out.]
Umi
*Stare*
Player
How do things look out there, Umi? Is everyone enjoying the maid café?
Umi
I think it's that person's first time visiting? They look nervous…
[Fade in/out.]
Ruby
Maybe you should write a message that'll make them feel more comfortable on their omelet rice?
Umi
Good idea! For example…
Umi
“This is Umi Sonoda. Are you feeling nervous? I'm feeling nervous too. I wonder what I should do about it… Anyway, nice to meet you!”
Umi
What do you think?
Player
You're going to write that on omelet rice?! You must be very…um, dextrous?
Umi
Oh yeah… I suppose it would be hard to write a message like that on omelet rice.
Ruby
It would be nice to get your feelings across, but I don't know if that message would make them feel at ease.
Umi
Ugh, you're right… Is it because I'm nervous myself?
Umi
I don't want the customers to be nervous together with me. I want them to have a good time.
Umi
But this just isn't going well… It's frustrating to me too.
| Option 1: “It's okay to mess up!” |
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| Player It's okay to mess up! I know you'll get it right the next time! Umi Thank you. I'll never get anywhere being afraid of failure, will I? |
| Option 2: “Let's keep going until you can do it!” |
| Player You're such a hard worker, Umi. Don't worry, let's keep going until you can do it! Umi You're right! After all, in both archery and being a school idol, I kept trying over and over again until I could do it. |
Umi
Saying I can't do something and giving up just isn't in my nature. I want to try dealing with customers after all!
Player
Okay! I'm rooting for you, Umi!
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