Mr. Hokama's beverage shop only had three staff. They rotated the schedule between them. At peak times, two staff operated the shop in order to have a smooth flow.
The longest staff was the woman who manned the counter earlier. Her surname was Hori, aged twenty-six. She had been working there five years ago, replacing the previous staff.
The second staff was a young man, surnamed Miyoshi. The twenty-three-year-old man began working at the shop two years ago. He lived alone in a single apartment unit downtown.
The third staff was a female high-school student, surnamed Tatsuko. She was the newest hire, only joining the small group of staff last year. Because she was still in school, Tatsuko only did part-time.
Only Hori and Tatsuko were there at the shop this afternoon. Miyoshi would come at six.
Both Hisaki and Heisuke had a conversation with them. Hori and Tatsuko were shocked to know that the couple was actually related to their boss.
