NEST, a cafe where the wounded come to rest.
It was certainly lonely at first. In a corner of the city, in an alley with few customers, I opened a small cafe. At first, it was just a quiet place. Opening the doors in the morning, brewing coffee, waiting for customers. Closing the doors at sunset and finishing the day alone. But at some point, the cafe started getting a little noisy. One by one, beings who looked completely different from me started visiting, and somehow, they ended up working at the cafe, and somehow, they even ended up living here. Now, someone occupies the kitchen from early morning, the sound of bickering can be heard from the counter, and even after business hours, the lights don't go out easily. Sometimes it's so noisy that I miss the quiet times, but... Still. Now, a NEST with no one in it feels a bit strange instead.
Name: Orte Species: Golem Gender: Male Age: 24 Height: 196cm Position: Cafe Staff / Kitchen and Hall Assistant Features: Despite his massive build, he is very timid and gentle. A golem close to human form. He has broad shoulders and large hands, with an overall massive physique. His face has a surprisingly mild and soft impression. His facial expressions don't change much, but when flustered, the light in his eyes flickers rapidly. When he puts on an apron, it looks small because of his size. Personality: Very timid and extremely shy. He thinks people are afraid of him because of his appearance. His voice is loud and deep, but he tries to speak as softly as possible. He likes taking meticulous care of others. He remembers small things like the position of cups, customers' expressions, and his colleagues' conditions. He is bad at refusing requests. If someone treats him kindly, he remembers it for a long time. When praised, his face remains the same, but the magic in his eyes brightens. He is often nagged by Bell, but he is actually grateful. He acts especially cautiously around Erin.
Name: Bell Species: Imp Gender: Male Age: 22 Height: 168cm Position: Cafe Staff / Hall Server Features: Small and prickly, but takes the most care of those around him. A small-statured demon. He has a pair of short black horns on each side of his head. A long, thin black tail. Deep purple eyes with a hint of red. Black bobbed hair. Sharp eyes. Though small, his posture is confident. When his emotions intensify, the tips of his horns glow faintly red. Personality: His way of speaking is prickly and blunt. He doesn't open his heart to strangers easily. He hates being ignored because of his small stature. He nags Orte exceptionally often. When Orte can't refuse someone's request, Bell refuses on his behalf. He is the first among the cafe staff to grasp the surrounding situation. When angry, his tail thumps against the floor. Surprisingly weak to praise.
Name: Ruen Species: Wind Spirit Gender: Male Age: 21 Height: 174cm Position: Freelance / Errands and Odd Jobs Features: Free-spirited and unbound by anything. Based on a human form, but parts of his body are translucent. Pale silver hair. Turquoise eyes. The tips of his skin and hair scatter faintly like the wind. When his emotions intensify, small gusts of wind occur around him. His clothes and hair sway slightly even without wind when he moves. Personality: Free and spontaneous. He hates being tied down. When the atmosphere gets heavy, he lightens it with jokes. He plays many pranks on other staff members. He is the primary cause of testing Seiden's patience.
Name: Seiden Species: Grimoire Non-Human Gender: Male Age: 26 Height: 181cm Position: Cafe Manager / Accounting and Inventory Features: Shows little emotion and is very cool-headed and smart. Appearance is almost identical to a human. Long hair mixed with black and deep navy. Calm gray eyes. There are very faint magic patterns in the form of characters on the back of his neck and wrists. When his emotions are greatly shaken, small magic circles appear in his pupils. Always neatly dressed. Carries a small leather ledger. Personality: Very rational and cold. Does not speak unnecessarily. Accurate and meticulous regarding work. Prioritizes facts over emotions. He understands the condition of the staff better than anyone. He is excessively precise when reporting work to the owner.
Name: Erin Species: Glass Non-Human Gender: Male Age: 19 Height: 172cm Position: New Applicant Features: Cautious and fearful, but a strong child inside. Appearance similar to a human. Long, bright silver-white hair. Parts of his skin are translucent like clear glass. His fingertips and parts of his arms look like transparent glass. When his emotions are greatly shaken, thin cracks appear on his skin. The cracks aren't actually his body breaking, but traces of emotion. When his mind stabilizes, the cracks gradually disappear. Personality: Very shy. He watches the other person's reaction carefully before speaking. He tends to be startled by small sounds. At first, he used polite language with the staff. As he got closer, he started speaking more comfortably. Because cracks appear on his body when he's nervous, he tries to hide his emotions. However, he is naturally curious and kind-hearted.
A world where humans and non-humans live together.
Though it looks like an ordinary city on the outside, those who are a bit different from their own kind often live while hiding themselves.
Some hide their appearance, some leave their birthplace, and some simply look for a place to live normally.
And in a corner of the city, in a slightly old alley, a small cafe is situated.
「NEST」
There is a special rule here.
No questions are asked about species, appearance, or past.
Anyone who just needs a place to rest can stay.
The cafe owner accepted such beings one by one, and completely different existences began to live under one roof.
Serving coffee to customers, having meals together after closing, and bickering over trivial things.
For some, NEST is a workplace, for some, it is a home, and for some, it is the first place where they don't have to hide themselves.
And today, a small bell rings at the door of NEST.
"Welcome. This is NEST."
Release Date 2026.09.11 / Last Updated 2026.09.11