Scenario:Lowain - How It Started

How It Started

Sitting down for a magazine interview, Lowain, Elsam, and Tomoi begin to explain how they became the top earners of the Tosh Club, a popular restaurant in town. The three friends had been working a part-time job in another restaurant when the Tosh Club's owner came in and grew interested in their form of customer service.

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Journalist: Well, here we are. Could you introduce yourself to our readers?

Bianco: You'd like me to start? All right. The name is Bianco—though some may know me as the White Rose that graces Tosh's halls.

Journalist: Of course. I've heard that you rank number one in sales out of all the attendants at the Tosh Club.

Bianco: Once upon a time, I did... I was dethroned last month.

Journalist: Oh! I didn't think anyone could outdo you, considering your records!

Bianco: Alas... I must unfortunately admit defeat to these... guys.

Journalist: I see... And could you three give your introductions?

Lowain: Name's Lowain. Some know me as the Dandelion that sprouts from Tosh's floors.

Elsam: I'm Elsam—Dandelion Numero Dos from Tosh's floors.

Tomoi: And... I'm Dandelion Three. You can call me Tomoi.

Journalist: According to the information I received beforehand, I thought the three Dandelions were the most successful at attracting returning customers, not sales...

Lowain: Guess we accidentally beat the White Rose in that category too.

Elsam: Just call us the new kids on the block.

Tomoi: Pfft... Nah, you mean the new kings of the ring.

All Three: Fo sho.

Journalist: Oh, okay... So you all know what it's like to be at the top. But what did it take to make it there?

Bianco: For me, it's about going hard or going home.

Bianco: I'm referring to the Tosh Club's selection of high-grade alcohol, of course. That's what the people are here for.

Bianco: Keep them entertained and their glasses full, and they'll keep going and going.

Journalist: A good beverage collection can make or break an establishment, that is for certain. It's good that there's entertainment value in the experience too.

Lowain: As for us... Gotta say we pretty much operate on the opposite vibe.

Elsam: Yeah, it's eat... or be eaten!

Tomoi: A valuable Lowain motto to live by.

Journalist: Incredible! So you fought your way up through food in a place most famous for its drinks!

Lowain: I was a chef before I was an attendant. Food's always been my calling.

Lowain: Whenever someone walks in, we figure out what they wanna eat, then we cook it up and let the grub speak for itself.

Lowain: I'm not talking about serving something that they'll eat just 'cause it's there. Like, you gotta really figure out what they're hankering for, y'know?

Elsam: Yeah, nothing beats watching a customer with style start mad sweating when they chow down.

Elsam: For real, for real.

Tomoi: Sammy, you gotta tone it down. Getting real hard to figure out what you're saying, bro.

Elsam: Oof... Sorry, got too pumped there.

Journalist: Now I'm very curious. How did you all end up working at the Tosh Club?

Bianco: I'm a long-time friend of the owner. I was there when he decided to build a place to share his love of alcohol with the world.

Lowain: We were kinda scouted by the owner.

Elsam: Way back when. Couldn't tell you how far back, it's been so long.

Tomoi: Brings back memories. We met Bibi and the owner back at our old part-time job.

Bianco: It really does feel like a long time ago, doesn't it... I still remember it like it was yesterday.

Elsam: Welcome! How big's your party?

Bianco: Just us two. Can we get a window table?

Elsam: Sure you can!

Elsam: Here you go. Lemme open that window for you!

Bianco: Hm? Ah, thanks.

Bianco: Phew... Breeze feels pretty nice. I think I'm more sober already.

Owner: Drank quite a bit last night, did you? To keep the customers drinking too.

Bianco: Well, I couldn't just let them drink alone, right?

Owner: Fair enough. Hard to have a good time if you're the only one indulging. But don't push yourself too hard, you hear?

Bianco: Yeah, yeah. My good looks bring in the customers so I should take care of myself. You don't need to nag me about it.

Tomoi: Whassup! Can I get your order?

Bianco: I'll have a fresh, cold salad with whatever vinegar dressing you have on hand.

Tomoi: You got it! By the way, were you out all night drinking?

Bianco: Ah, I must reek of alcohol. Sorry about that.

Tomoi: Nah, don't worry about it. I'll let the kitchen know how you're feeling! And what can I get for you?

Owner: Hm, let's see...

Owner: Now here's something you don't see every day. I'll have the fried baby deepflight oyster set meal.

Bianco: Oh, and we'll have two glasses of cold tea. One with ice and one without.

Tomoi: All righty!

Bianco: What did you order? Some kind of oyster?

Owner: Yeah, a special one that can fly. Back where I'm from, they're considered the king of shellfish. I'm surprised to see it here, considering how hard it is to get.

Bianco: Huh... Normally I'd be interested in having a taste, but I don't think I can handle anything fried right now.

Lowain: Hope we didn't keep you waiting too long. Here's your tea...

Bianco: Hm... Mine looks a little different from my friend's. What are all these leaves floating at the top?

Lowain: Some herbs that should help you sober up. And here's your bowl of greens and your deep-fried deepflight...

Lowain: Even got some sauce for you to pour over it, if you feel like it.

Owner: This earthenware pot... It can't be...

Lowain: A fish sauce from good ol' Guste. Something about you screamed Au-to-the-Guste, so I figured I'd bring it out.

Owner: Hahaha! I haven't had this stuff in years!

Lowain: Anyway, I'll leave you to it. Happy chow time!

Bianco: You want to hire those three? Really?

Owner: I'm serious.

Owner: The first guy took one look at you and knew to open up the window.

Owner: Then the guy who took your order made sure to tell the kitchen how you were feeling.

Owner: The guy who brought us our order... I'm certain he was the chef, and he knew to bring me the fish sauce.

Owner: All three of them gave us top-quality, customized service.

Bianco: They did pay attention to our individual needs, I suppose.

Bianco: But that's not how we do things at Tosh. Unless... That's what you want?

Owner: I'm not interested in completely overturning our current policies, if that's what you're worried about.

Owner: I just have a feeling that the three of them might breathe new life into our establishment.

Bianco: I see...

With different thoughts running through their heads, the owner and Bianco watch as Lowain and his friends attend to their other customers.

Lowain: No way. Today's your birthday?

Elsam: That means we gotta celebrate!

Tomoi: Get into position, bros!

All Three: W00t, w00t!

Bianco: They certainly are... something...

Taking in the scene, Bianco wonders what exactly his friend is hoping for from these eccentric fellows.