[Most Characters and mentions in this story are not mine and are rightfully owned by Genshin impact and also most of the photo covers I use are may be made by other artists. Reminder: This is all for entertainment purposes.]

~Xiao And Aether's POV~

For once I'm not partnered with Venti. Both boys thought on their way to the Cattails' Maid Cafe.

Well it's not like he has a bad personality, he's a great guy! But just really hyper.. I just wish he would get himself into less trouble: Aether optimistically thought. If he was as quiet as almond tofu it would make my life easier: Xiao calmly thought. It was nothing but a silent journey until Aether said: "Xiao I think I hear Itto yelling-." Itto was someone they only met during collabs, well Aether is an exception, because of the amount of connections he has. They went to check what the yelling was about and were greeted with a closed sign on the door. "I could've sworn I heard Itto. They're also open on Wednesdays so it's probably not a coincidence." Aether said curiously. Xiao then proceeds to knock on the door. "Sorry we're closed at the moment!" A familiar voice replies on which Xiao recognized easily. "Well they must be doing some personal matters there. Let's go check out another place—" But Xiao continues to knock on the door anyways.

~(insert name)'s POV~

"Itto, you're my old friend I know, but I've told you for the last time! The Ms. Hina cutout we have is limited edition so I cannot hand it over to you until you win a round!" You told the bulky man for the 43rd time. "Yeah I know that! That's why I'm telling you to let me play one more time!" Itto retaliated. "And risk getting your ENT on the verge of bankruptcy again?? I'm sorry Itto but they told me to only let you play 3 rounds in this event and that's final." "But-" His sentence was disturbed by a knock on the door. If it was Kat she would've went straight in.. But can't the people  see the closed sign?! I told them we were closed but they still continued knocking. Oh for goodness sake! *I went straight to open the door.*

"I'm sorry but we're closed." I immediately said once I opened the door. "Um we are really sorry for disturbing you but I think we heard our friend screaming in there.." Aether anxiously said. "Are you a friend of Itto? If you are PLEASE come in!" You said releasing your stress. The green haired man entered while the blondie followed suit. "Aether is that you?! *A-ahem* I mean Aether my man! What are you doing here??" Itto said to keep his 'cool' stature. Aether waved and asked me what was happening. They seemed to be friends so I told him the situation. "Why don't I try participating in the event?" Aether suggested. "Hey that's a good idea! You could win the limited edition Ms. Hina cutout for me!" Itto exclaims, giving up his 'cool' act.

"Well the game's simple. You play the Ms. Hina hangout otome game and you must get the secret ending without breaking Ms. Hina's heart." I explained to him. "All for a cardboard cutout?" "The Cardboard part was just a rumor we spread so that we won't end up getting sold out too quickly. There are also mini prizes depending on how many hearts you break." I explained further. "Okay I'll give it a shot." The blonde man agreed. "Atta boy Aether!" I proceeded to show him the controls and directions until he was able to play by himself. Once I finished, I finally noticed there was another man who came with Aether. He looked oddly familiar and the thought of the man who gave me his number popped up. "Oh-! You're the man who gave me your phone number correct?" He looked at me and it proved my question was correct. Those golden catlike eyes weren't so easy to forget.

"I'm sorry I was late on recognizing.-!" You apologize as soon as you were sure. "No its okay. . If a stranger with a mask and a hood gave their number and ran off afterwards.. I'd have a hard time trying on recognizing them too." He said reassuringly. He was surprisingly really understanding you thought. And then you remembered something. "I also forgot to tell you- I've already added your number in my contacts but I haven't gotten your name yet. So for my manners' sake let's start over." You go in front of the golden eyed man and start to introduce yourself. "My name is (insert name), it's nice to meet you." You put out your hand as if you were having a handshake with a businessman. He stared at you which started some awkward silence. Ah crap am I being to formal? Of course I am! This isn't how you make friends, well I think this isn't the way- Ugh I haven't been acquainted with someone new for so long I should—. Then the silence was broken by a giggle.

"Hey! You have no right to laugh at me! I'm the one who is trying to make amends here!" You told the greenhead while turning scarlet red. "*Ahem* I'm sorry so sorry I just couldn't hold it-." The man tried to reason. "That's not an excuse!" You were about to explode from embarrassment at this point. "Alright- My name's Xiao." He replies politely. Xiao? Xiao from 4nemo? You weren't exactly a fan but no idiot would ever forget the sensation of T-Pop, 4nemo. You listened to their songs a couple of times and they immediately became a part of your motivation playlist. "Um.. Are you still there?" He lightly waved his hand at you. "O-oh yup I'm still here! Breathing and alive!" You were so immersed in your thoughts that you accidentally said something stupid again. "Ugh get yourself together (insert name).." you mumbled as you rub your head.

"You don't need to act so awkward around me even though my reputation is 'influencial' you know.. I prefer to be treated normally." He said it so suddenly that it caught you off guard. "How did you know what I was thinking?" Is this what you get for being famous? Mind reading abilities? Or am I that obvious? "It was written on your face the moment I introduced myself." He said, giving the answer to your question. But it didn't really help with the debate you've started in your head, instead it made you feel more conflicted. Then you feel a hand pat your head. Which started another round of awkward silence. "You just looked like you needed it I mean- I just wanted to help clear your thoughts- and you're wearing cat ears so I thought- Ah shit what am I even saying—." He said in a flustered tone. You bursted out laughing your lungs out. Is this what payback feels like? If so then it feels absolutely amazing. He was wearing a mask and a hood but the red on his ears were too obvious that it just fueled your amusement.

"I won!" Aether exclaimed happily which meant the end of your time with Xiao. "How?! On your first try??" Itto said in a confused tone. "It wasn't really that hard. You just needed to say the right words and find the secret room and you're done." Aether replied politely. It made Itto look more confused and even pissed. You congratulated Aether and went to grab the limited edition Ms. Hina cutout and gave it to Itto which seemed to calm him down. You also gave Aether a bonus prize for completing the challenge. Coincidentally at that moment your co-worker Kat came back with Thoma and a boy with a red stripe on his hair. "I-i'm here! I'm sorry I took so long!" She said while panting. You gave her a glass of water. "It's alright, the situation was already handled by these two." You pointed at the boys and they replied with a wave. You greeted the new two men that entered. Thoma went straight to scold Itto. While the boy with a red stripe on his hair stayed in front of you.

"It's a pleasure to meet you. My name's Kazuha." You were confused by the sudden introduction but just replied with your own. "Same to you, I'm (insert name)." "Are you perhaps the girl Xiao gave his number to—." Xiao immediately covered his mouth that it startled you. Kazuha was able to remove his hand and say: "Now now Xiao it was but of a mere guess nothing more." Xiao put his hand down and mumbled some sort of insult maybe? "Your guess is right Kazu. I have proof right here." Aether appeared and said enthusiastically as he waved his phone in the air. "Don't you dare show that to Venti." Xiao replies threateningly as he tries to snatch it from Aether but failed. At that very moment you realized something. Venti? Aether and Kazuha? Holy shit the two other 4nemo members were standing in front of you. How did I not realize earlier? The moment Itto said Aether it was already obvious. Now you thought about the debate you had in your mind earlier. Famous people really are something.

{An hour later}

You've finally finished tidying up the cafe and changed back into your casual clothes. Closing properly took a lot longer today because of the amount of incidents that happened. You even met two other 4nemo members, well I guess you've met your fair share of celebrities, but not as influential as them. Is this goodbye to my normal life? Nah I don't think making a couple of new connections would effect your life that much right? "Oh who am I kidding.." You mumble to yourself as you unlock your apartment finding your cat snuffles sleeping on your bed. You take a moment to gently pet him and continue to swim in your thoughts. What if someone got a photo or a video of what happened in the cafe? What if you'd have to move? What if—. Your thoughts were cut off by a notification in your phone.

TBC

(I recognized the ending of the first part was quite rushed so I took my time on this one and ended up making it longer than I anticipated once more. Other than that I'll see y'all in the next part!ovo)