The Mau The Merrier

>:33 | *Feline Curiosity*

{Y/N} settled into her booth, chopsticks in hand as she continued to work through her meal. The curry rice was comforting, the rich flavors mingling with the soft warmth of the rice. She dipped a piece of the rice into the sauce, twirling the chopsticks with ease, savoring the moment of solitude. Despite the random choice of meal, her hunger was being appeased nicely.

As she polished off the last of the rice, she grabbed the milk bottle with one hand, tipping it back as she drank it with a few big gulps. She set it aside, wiping the corners of her mouth with the back of her hand. Then, without a second thought, she sucked the last traces of milk off her thumb, the faintest smile tugging at her lips.

Her eyes turned to the bag in her lap, and she set down the chopsticks to unzip it. She began pulling out the contents one by one, setting them carefully on the table, as though arranging them in a display.

First, she picked up a coupon for taiyaki, turning it over in her fingers before giggling. "Ooh~ a coupon for taiyaki? Well, there's no use in letting this go to waste~ Hehe, guess I'll just swing by that bakery after this..." She set it neatly beside the plate of crumbs and empty milk bottle.

Next, a grocery list caught her attention, along with a few bills paper-clipped together. She hummed thoughtfully. "Hmm, I’ve been meaning to restock my fridge," she said to herself. "Maybe I'll take care of this later." She laid it out flat next to the coupon.

She fished out a charm, one that looked like a little candy wrapper keychain with loose plastic candies inside. She raised an eyebrow, amused by the whimsical design. She shakes the charm, gleefully listening to and watching the candies rattle around their plastic cage. "Oh, cute... Not sure what I'll do with it, but it's cute," she said, gently placing it to the side with a satisfied smile.

The next item was a disposable camera, and she paused for a moment to consider it. "I wonder what's on here..." She gave it a curious glance. "Might be fun to develop later." She shrugged and placed it on the table, next to the charm.

She pulled out a fancy pen next, twirling it between her fingers. "Heh, guess I picked this up on a whim... but it’s kinda nice." She put it down next to the camera with a nonchalant shrug.

Then came the two maps, each one with a circled location. She furrowed her brow in thought as she laid them out side by side. "Hmm, not sure where these are, but they might be worth checking out," she muttered to herself.

The next item was a flashlight keyring, though it looked more like a laser pointer than anything else. She chuckled softly as she flicked it on, watching the tiny beam of light flicker across the table. "Tehe, perfect for playing around," she said, amused at the thought. "I could mess with this for hours..." She gave the beam one last flick before putting it aside.

A stuffed sushi keyring was next, and she couldn’t help but giggle as she squeezed it and heard the squeak. "Aww, this is too much!" she giggled, pressing it again just to hear the sound once more. "Whoever made this is a genius," she mused, a fond smile forming on her face.

Finally, she pulled out the train ticket stub. She stared at it for a moment, then read aloud, "The Midnight Express? Isn't that the one with the rumored pervert?" She squinted at the ticket, then flipped it over. Her eyes narrowed as she read the hastily scribbled words on the back: “Warning: Demonic Dreams” and a chibi drawing of a pantsless man laying on his tummy. "Huh- guess so," she muttered, setting the ticket aside with a little laugh.

She sat back in her seat, looking over all the items she had pulled from the bag, a small but satisfying collection. Her mind wandered, starting to formulate a vague plan for the rest of the day. "Alright, first, I’ll head to that bakery for the taiyaki... maybe take the train somewhere random after that. A nice little stroll to see if I can find my way home couldn't possibly go wrong." She paused, tapping her chin thoughtfully. "Then, maybe, I’ll check out those maps and see where they lead... and finally, the grocery store. Can’t forget about that. Just gotta remember to do that on my way home..."

She smiled to herself, content with the idea of a day filled with spontaneous little adventures.

As she finished going over her plans, she began putting the items back in the bag, one by one. First, the maps and the grocery list, followed by the camera, pen, and the taiyaki coupon. She paused for a moment with the laser pointer in her hand, attaching it to the clasp of the charm, and then clipped the charm to her purse, making sure it was secure. "Hehe, jingle jangle," she murmured, adjusting the bag as she slipped it back onto her shoulder.

The diner’s quiet hum was interrupted only by the clink of the last utensil being set aside. With everything in its place, she stood up, feeling the familiar thrill of a plan unfolding. The city was hers to explore, and she was ready to take it all in.

{Y/N} stood up from the booth, slinging her bag over her shoulder with a practiced motion from her backpack. She took a few steps toward the door, then paused, glancing back at her booth. A small frown tugged at her lips as she checked once more to make sure she hadn’t left anything behind—her purse, her belongings, and even the last of her trash. Satisfied, she turned, walking back to the trash area near the door. She disposed of her trash with a quick, fluid motion, then set her tray in the return area with a soft clink. With one last look around the diner, she pushed open the door, the bell above it chiming as she stepped back into the quiet city streets.