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The sound of the doors swinging and closed shut as customers began arriving.

"10, on #2"

"Ah, alright one minute sir"

Daisuke ring up the man and handed him his change, the man nodded and left without a word.

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The doors swung and closed again, this time a female customer.

"Welcome, is there anything you need?"

"Oh um, c-can I get…c-cigarettes?"

Daisuke looked puzzled, looking to his right over the girl's shoulder, he noticed a man seemingly waiting for what seemed like this girl.

'Ah, I get it now

Daisuke thought to himself, managing to grab a pack of cigarettes and handing them to her. She looked up and tried to pay for the pack, but Daisuke quickly raised his hand, as if declining her money.

"B-but, don't I need to pay for these?"

"..it's on the house, just try not to get into trouble okay? I can lose my job to handing cigs to someone who looks underaged"

"Ah!, right forgive me for my ignorance"

The girl looked no older than 17, her hair a short brunette color, her eyes a hazel green, and the outfit she wore seemed like she was still in high school. The man outside looked like he was about the ripe age of 39. He wore a tattered jacket, his hair a dark grey, and his eyes seemed tired and devoid of any light, a dark brown color.

'…damn it, I might get fired for this but

Daisuke reached into the cash register, bringing out 2 20$ bills. He handed the money over to her, she took a step back in shock.

"What are you-"

"Take it"

"Huh?

Daisuke looked at her with a serious expression, not even breaking eye contact. She slightly tried to shake her head to decline, but to no avail. Daisuke merely planted the money in her hand.

"But-"

"Listen, it seems like you need the money more than this old place. Consider it an act of kindness, I'm not one to pry into other's business. But you'll probably need it shortly"

"…thank you really, I'll pay you back someday. I promise"

The girl looked into Daisuke's eyes with a serious determined expression. Daisuke merely sighed, pondering whether or not he'd lose his job after doing such an act.

The girl began to walk to the doors, but she stopped halfway.

"Y-your name?…"

"Huh?"

"What's your name? I'd…like to know it please"

Daisuke looked over at her and scratched his head at the sudden question.

"Daisuke, and yours?"

As if waiting for that question, the girl's eyes lit up with anticipation.

"It's, Stacy!"

"..We'll it was nice meeting you Stacy, hope you can keep that promise to me"

"Y-Yeah will do!"

She smiled briefly and turned to leave the store. Daisuke watched as she approached the man, their lips moved slightly and they began to walk over to a car. Daisuke merely exhaled out of exhaustion, he leaned against the counter wondering if what he did would provide any sort of benefit to him later down the line.