Umi Ep. 33: A Dreamlike Time
Umi was unsuccessful at packing her own feelings into omelet rice. But there's no way she'll give up yet! A roused-up Umi begins practicing interacting with customers.
Umi
Umm… W-Welcome! Let me show you to the kitchen—I mean to your seats!
Player
Umi, you're so nervous, you're walking like a robot…
Ruby
Don't worry! Umi always supported me when my dance practice wasn't going well, so I'll back her up this time!
[Fade in/out.]
Umi
I don't think I'm cut out to be a maid… My hands are still shaking.
Ruby
That's not true! Don't decide you're not cut out for it already. I promise you'll become a wonderful maid!
Umi
Ruby…
Ruby
You've taught me so much, Umi. So this time, I'm going to return the favor!
Ruby
You taught me to pick up on the feelings of the people watching from the audience. I think it's the same way in a maid café.
Ruby
I'm working hard at my dance practice as if I'm performing for an audience. But right now, Umi…
Umi
I feel like I'm so nervous I'm only looking at my feet. It's really hard to look at the customers…
Ruby
When you're onstage, you always make sure everyone has fun. So I know you're capable of giving everyone a fun time as a maid!
Umi
If you think so, then I suppose I should have a little more faith in myself.
Umi
Be more positive, and pick up on the customers' feelings… *Giggle* It's just like being a school idol, isn't it?
| Option 1: “Let's give it our all together!” |
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| Player You always look out for us, so let's give it our all together! Umi You, Ruby and Kotori are here with me… I'm not alone, am I? |
| Option 2: “We've got your back.” |
| Player Yeah. We've got your back, Umi. Umi Oh…! Hearing you say that is making me feel like giving it my all again. |
Umi
Thanks, both of you. Now I feel like I can do this.
Umi
Time to pull myself together and focus on enjoying myself along with the customers… All right, here I go!
[Fade in/out.]
Umi
Welcome! Allow me to welcome you to our café!
Umi
*Giggle* I'm happy to hear you say that, Master! I want to have fun together with you too.
Umi
Since you've chosen to spend your valuable time here, I'll work to make sure you spend it having fun!
Umi
Looking the customers in the eye like this and talking to them about whatever they want to talk about…it's so dreamlike!
Ruby
Wow! Umi, you were wonderful with that customer! I wish I could have you greet me too!
[Fade in/out.]
Player
That was great, Umi! Your smile was so bright. You really put your own spin on being a maid.
Umi
Thank you! With all of you watching out for me, I've finally managed to become a real maid!
Umi
This was a tough work experience, but I'm so moved that I was able to become a maid in my own way!
Kotori
Let's keep working together as maids even after the work experience program is over! How about it, Umi?
Umi
I-I can't do that! But… *Giggle* I suppose it would be nice.
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