I headed to the closest place in Saitama I had marked on the map: the café Professor Fuku and I had eaten at the previous day. I stepped inside. It didn't have a proper spot to function as a stage, but the chairs and tables could be arranged to allow it.
I approached the counter, where two barista robots served the people.
"Good afternoon, sir. Do you wish to order?" the robot in front of me asked in a masculine voice.
"No, thanks. I'm looking for the manager. Are they here?"
"Our most sincere apologies if we made a mistake. You can tell us what happened and we'll fix it right away."
"Nothing happened. I have a business proposal and want to talk with them directly."
"Underst
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