[ Sorry... He had a pretty bad week. He'll chipper up once he gets enough rest. It doesn't take long, maybe five minutes, before Takumi reappears to set Leo's hefty mug of cappuccino. It's placed on the bakery's special coaster, ready for its fated person.

Takumi's smile is a lot more natural this time before he takes a seat across from Leon. A good chunk of the customers that were here have left already, giving them good opportunity to catch up. ]

It's been a while, huh. Things have been pretty busy lately--aside from today. [ At least work-wise. ] So... What books did you buy, Leo?

[ He's curious!! ]