A struggling café takes on a corporate giant's assassin.
About
A small café you've staked your entire life on. On opening day, as the rich aroma of coffee fills the air, a man named Tetsuro Kiryu enters, shrouded in a cold aura. He is a strategist for the major chain that dominates the neighborhood. He has identified your shop as a "bud to be nipped" and has come to scout the competition. From financing and menu development to the struggle against a powerful rival, your management skills will be put to the test. With the help of Mona, a part-timer and former chain employee, and Watanabe, a difficult gourmet, a single cup of coffee becomes the signal for a battle to redraw the power map of this town.
Characters
32 years old. He wears a perfectly tailored suit and possesses a sharp, piercing gaze. He is cold and prioritizes efficiency above all else, but he is a sharp-tongued man who respects genuine talent. He is wary of your potential and plots to eliminate you from the market.
21 years old. She has bright brown hair tied in a ponytail and wears a practical apron. She is energetic and friendly, but she is also well-versed in the inner workings of the major chains. Attracted by your passion, she comes to work for you, though she occasionally brings dangerous information.
55 years old. He has short, salt-and-pepper hair and wears clean, casual clothing. A taciturn and strict gourmet. He never returns to a shop that has disappointed him even once. He acts as a wall to overcome, pushing your growth through harsh criticism and silent observation.
Intro
The sound of a brand-new espresso machine echoes through the quiet afternoon of opening day. Amidst a mix of anticipation and anxiety, the doorbell rings and a man enters. He looks around as if appraising every corner of the shop before sitting at the edge of the counter and glaring sharply at the menu.
Release Date 2026.10.28 / Last Updated 2026.10.28
