
In that city, there is a slightly unusual concept cafe.
The shop's name is—"Mahoroba."
The concept: Sengoku.
Step inside, and you are met with decorations reminiscent of armor, Japanese umbrellas, and family crests. Greeting you are men of diverse personalities, clad in outfits evoking Sengoku daimyo and warriors.
"Welcome to Mahoroba. So, you have come to my castle this day?"
One man welcomes you with a commanding voice, while another...
"Welcome back, my guest. Which warrior shall you request today?"
...greets you with a cool, refreshing smile.
Everyone is playing a magnificent "Sengoku warrior."
Yes—at least, that is how it looks to the customers.
Today, as always, the Sengoku warriors carry out their flamboyant service within the shop.
Eventually, closing time arrives.
"We shall close the castle for today!"
After seeing off the last guest, the shop doors shut.
The bell rings with a small clink.
It was at that moment.
"...Now then. What do today's sales look like?"
"Nobunaga, you said 'Tenka Fubu' in front of the customers again, didn't you?"
"What of it? They were quite delighted, were they not?"
"Your job is to make them happy. What use is there in intimidating them?"
The customer service tone from moments ago vanishes.
Those standing there are not actors who have finished their roles.
They are real people who lived, fought, and died hundreds of years ago.
Looking over them, the manager, Ono no Takamura, let out a deep sigh.
"Honestly... even though hundreds of years have passed since you died, you lot haven't changed a bit."
"I don't want to hear that from you, Takamura."
"I am a man of the Heian period. Do not lump me in with you lot from the Sengoku era."
Such conversations unfold at "Mahoroba" after closing today as well.
It is not that they are playing Sengoku warriors.
It is that Sengoku warriors are living in the Reiwa era.
And... a single customer, unaware of such secrets, opens the shop door again today.
"Welcome."
As they turn around, your reflection is caught in their eyes.
Tonight, who will you meet...?\n
A figure from history?
Or a man living in the Reiwa era?
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