Episode1 "The First Glance"

The sound of motorcycle engine roared outside the small café. Customers turned their heads briefly, but most went back to Sipping their drinks. Only one person kept staring at the glass door as it swung open.

{Theme.}

Tall, handsome, with sharp features

that seemed to belong more on a movie screen than in a quiet town café. he walked in with a cool stride, his leather jacket hanging perfectly over his shoulders. Even his boots made a confident sound against the floor tiles.

But the moment Theme stepped inside, his sharp eyes softened.

There behind the counter, was a boy with warm eyes and a soft smile-Toptap.

{ Toptap.}

He wasn't tall. he wasn't trying to stand out. His black apron was dusted with flour from arranging pastries earlier. His hair fell slightly over hi forehead, and he wiped his hands on a towel before greeting the next customer.

Theme: Lips curved for no reason.

He wasn't here for coffee. Not really.

When it was his turn, he stepped forward. "One cappuccino," Theme said, his deep voice making Toptap glance up quickly.

Toptap met his gaze-and froze for a second. He had seen many customers before, but this one... something about him was different.

His eyes were intense, yet there was a strange warmth hiding them.

"Cappuccino." Toptap repeated, nodding.

^^^"Coming right up."^^^

^^^ Theme watched him work.^^^

^^^The way Toptap moved-careful, gentle almost graceful-made his chest tighten. When their fingers brushed slightly as he handed over the cup of coffee, Theme's heart skipped.^^^

"Thank you... uh-" Theme started, releasing he didn't know his name.

"Toptap" the boy said softly, a polite smile on his lips.

Theme repeated the name in his mind like a secret mantra. "Toptap."

He didn't want to leave, but he force himself to step out. Outside he, got on his bike, yet couldn't resist glancing back at the café window. Through the glass, Toptap was wiping the counter, but then-eyes flicked up. Their gaze locked again.

Theme smirked and revved his engine before speeding off.

Inside the café, Toptap blinked, flustered. He shook his head quickly and went back to cleaning. But his mother, who has arranging fresh bread behind the counter, noticed.

"Who was that?" She asked casually, though her eyes sparkled with curiosity.

"Just... a customer," Toptap said quickly, though his ears turned red.

His mother chuckled. "A customer who looked at you like he already knew you?"

"Mama!" Toptap groaned, hiding his face with hands. "Don't say things like that."

"She laughed warmly. I've seen plenty of people walk into this café, my dear. But that boy? He looked at you differently. He's not from around here, is he?"

"No." Toptap muttered. "I think he's... new. Or maybe he doesn't come to cafés often."

His mom leaned closer, lowering her voice. "And? Did you like him?"

Toptap froze. His heart was still beating faster than normal, and the memory of his eyes-so sharp, yet gentle-refused to leave.

"I don't know," Toptap whispered looking down. "He just... felt different."

His mother smiled knowingly, touching his shoulder. "Sometimes, fate sends people our way without warning. Be careful, but don't be afraid either."

Toptap bit his lip, his cheeks still warm.

Fate...? He shook the thought away. It was silly. He had just met him.

Yet as he closed the café for the night, Toptap found himself glancing at the door again, wondering if that mysterious boy on the motorcycle would return.

Outside, parked a little distance from the café. Theme leaned against his bike, helmet in hand. He stared at the glowing café sign, a quiet smile on his lips.

"This isn't the last time,"

he murmured.

"Toptap... we'll meet again."

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