A Million miles away [Kaoru Sakurayashiki x Gender neutral! Reader]

[2] City Lights

You found yourself in front of the Italian restaurant once again. You looked and observed the restaurant from the outside. The interior is amazing, the usage of wood and Italian-inspired concepts. Well, it's an Italian restaurant. You took a step forward and hesitated. You don't know any Italian food and you feel awkward eating in an unfamiliar place such as this.

You gazed up and saw the sign that depicts the restaurant's name. Sia la luce. You mumbled. You felt sweat dripping down on your temples and decided to just enter the establishment some other time. Maybe contact Yasu to give you insights about Italian cuisine? You never asked for anxiety and yet it creeps up into you every time.

You sighed, getting dizzy from all the thinking before deciding to leave and never come back. At least this way, it will save you from a lot of trouble. You were about to leave when a loud ding of the restaurant's door opening caught your attention. A built man with tanned skin and emerald green hair popped into your vision. He is taller than you and is almost as tall as the door. You hiccupped in shock.

The man flashed you a dashing smile as he leaned on the door frame. "I couldn't help but notice a beautiful person like you lurking around the entrance. Why won't you come in? You'll make the place shine." He said, winking down at you and you stare at him with zero interest. The man must have misunderstood you dismiss into confusion as he extended his hand towards your direction, grasping it.

"Must have been hard, I would like to apologize. Would treating you a meal will suffice?" He stated, kissing the back of your hand, princely. You cringed and held your hand high up in a 'Stop' motion.

"I'm sorry but I was just lost on my way and accidentally stumbled upon your restaurant. I never tried Italian cuisine so it piqued my interest.

"Well, today's a good day to try out new things. Why not make yourself home? It's on the house," he enticed. You pondered his words for a moment. You don't want to turn down free food. But looking at the man, it feels like you're signing yourself up for something you can't leave anymore. You smiled at him and bowed.

"I appreciate your offer but I might decline for now. I have places to be and I still need to get used to the place. I will drop by in the future." You said, earning a pout from the man. He sighed with a resigned smile. He raised both of his hands in the air and chuckled.

"That's alright, Beautiful. Then here-" He fished out a paper from his pocket - A business card to be exact. |"Feel free to hit me up if you want a table." He finished with a wink. You sweatdropped. 'Men don't know how to give up, do they?' You thought.

You grasped the rough piece of paper and tucked it inside your wallet. "I will take note of it. Then, Have a good day." You said and waved at the green haired man. The said man smiled brightly at you as he waved back.

When the restaurant's out of sight, you sighed, feeling tired all of the sudden. It's still early in the afternoon and still waiting for an update on the interview you entered yesterday. You debated whether it would be wise to start finding more jobs while waiting but no other jobs could rival the hourly pay and the experience you will get from Sakurayashiki Calligraphy.

You decided to go to a nearby convenience store to grab a light, Cold snack. You decided to buy Matcha Ice cream. You smiled when the cold treat lessened your headache as you made your way around the city. You thought that staying in your apartment while waiting for the news would only bring more anxiety.