Mika hands Taro his coffee.
Taro nods and heads out of the café, leaving Mika to manage the growing queue.
Same here. Just trying to get through the afternoon rush. We're short-staffed today, so it's been a bit chaotic.
(sips his coffee) You know, I was thinking... have you ever thought about having a small book club or something here at the café?
They share a brief, friendly smile.
Here you go. On the house if you can handle it.
(smiling) Yeah, please. And make it a double shot today. I need something to warm me up. It's freezing out there.