Zuku's Pet Cafe

Surprise Visits!

They had slow hours during the night, but most of their day was filled with happy customers that just loved the animals. Sho, the lovely crow at his window, had slowly began to migrate inside of his room. Eventually, he will become part of the family, slowly but surely. But until then, he will keep bonding with Eraser during the night when they are hungry for berries.

After a busy day, Izuku was cleaning up all the tables to get ready for the next day. Vixen was relaxing at the feet of the cat's tower of steps, lazily watching him from afar as he worked. But when Izuku went to put away the broom, he and Vixen heard a noise from the trash cans outside. They both looked at each other before venturing to the back door to see what was causing the ruckus.

Izuku peeked his eye through the clear window in the door to see if it was any kind of intruder. When he didn't see any danger, he opened the door cautiously to see a tail whipping around near the trash cans.

"H-hey," Izuku weakly interrupted to stop the raccoon from digging around in the trash. Because who knows if they will end up eating plastic accidentally.

Vixen sniffed the air before straightening up. Vixen sent the thought over to Izuku, 'Izuku, that isn't a raccoon.'

The raccoon stuck his head out before sticking its chin out, 'Who are YOU calling a raccoon? I'm a magnificent Tanuki! How dare you?!'

"Um, sorry. Hello, I'm Izuku..." Izuku weakly introduced himself to the angry animal.

The tanuki sneezed, 'Hmmph. I don't care who you are. I'm just wondering what YOU are doing here out of all places.'

Vixen fixed her narrowed eyes on the animal sitting on top of the trash can lid, 'Nuki, we have talked about your screaming. Lower the volume.'

Tanuki lowered his head slightly, 'I apologize. But you haven't answered me yet, why are you here?'

Izuku stood between them quite awkwardly, knowing he should stay out of this conversation between what looked like old friends.

Vixen looked momentarily sad before looking at the bright red shoes of her friend with a soft smile, 'I was abandoned by the pack for being too weak. Izuku took me in and gave me a warm home. Our have no need to worry about him. He isn't like other humans. He cares about all lives, big and small.'

'No way! Humans are out to get us! We can't trust this guy!' Tanuki tried to argue with his old friend.

'I most certainly do, or else I would have escaped by now. Nuke, he is a good person.'

'I'll believe it when I see it.'

'Then, watch. Izuku, let's go back inside. Pascal is probably craving your attention right now.' Vixen dismissed. 'You will learn eventually how Izuku truly is.'

"Oh, right. Yes! Bye, Mr. Nuki! Have a great night." Izuku Bowes slightly before opening the door to allow Vixen inside first. He followed straight behind her, leaving the Tanuki to wonder who exactly this Izuku was.

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The next day was started off with great news since Big Mama's branch loft in the corner was finally ready for her. The crafted branches made of strong metal that could hold up to 600 pounds was placed in the corner of the cafe, hung up high to the ceiling. It provided her easy access to a supply closet upstairs, so she could slither up and down whenever she wants.

"Zuku!" Makoto yelled out as his parents sat down at their usual booth. Makoto's head snakes going wild at the sight of their favorite green haired friend.

"Hello, little Makoto! How has your day been?" Izuku greeted, giving Makoto a high five in greeting.

"Boring! But my day is better now that I'm here! Ooh, can I hold Sukisho today?" Makoto asked, stars growing in his eyes from his growing excitement.