imeeji_frontstage | serious beverages only

Who: Honey, Alala, and you
Where: hotel lobby
When: Day 500, evening

[Honey has commandeered a table near the entrance of the hotel, on which are set two jars, one labeled COFFEE and one labeled TEA. Plus a pile of cutlery to stick in the jar of your choice.]

...Lala-san would like to know whether the residents of Imeeji prefer tea or coffee.

[ alala had been sitting, but he’s swiftly on his feet and slamming both of his hands on the table, jostling all of the carefully curated poll supplies. ] Yeah, because it seems like the majority of you are choosing the wrong thing~ [ is he trying to stir shit, absolutely. ]

...I don't have any preferences myself.

…Though I do think this choice is a little restrictive, considering the number of ways there are to prepare either beverage.

[ he sits back down… for about half a second, but then he’s on his feet again, because, oh!, that reminds him!!! ] Ah, right, and regardless of which you choose let’s hear why. Honey brings up a good point. What made you choose tea or coffee? Tell us your favorite way to prepare it and maybe you’ll convince the opposition to switch.

...Even if you're not inclined to argue over your choice of drink, understanding Imeeji's preferences seems like an important thing to know for future cafe-type Lives.

…Being able to anticipate the needs of the clientele will allow the units hosting the cafe to prepare adequate supplies. As such, your cooperation in gathering that data is appreciated.

…Um… Lala-san, do you have anything else to say?

I should probably cast my own vote, huh, though I think I’ve made my stance pre~tty clear. [ an obnoxious laugh follows as he snatches a spoon and gives it a dramatic little twirl only to, finally, drop it into the coffee jar. ] Nothing, and I mean nothing, beats a caramel latte!

Poll #27562 Which is the Superior Beverage?

Open to: Registered Users, detailed results viewable to: All, participants: 13

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Coffee or Tea?

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Coffee
3 (23.1%)

Tea
10 (76.9%)

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Oh, I'll have Tsukasa-kun provide it to you. I believe they may have a copy of the same welcome brochure I have.

[ it is not a brochure, it's the compendium. ]

Do you have any questions about what you've read thus far?

Lives were my biggest curiosity, but after attending one I have a fairly decent idea of what to expect and how to go about hosting...

I suppose my follow up question would be where do people typically gather materials needed for lives? Just in general.

If the item is directly associated with the type of live hosted, sometimes they just appear, like glassware for bar lives or costumes for roleplay lives.

But they only last for the duration of the live itself, so as not to bypass the points shop.

Got it. That's pretty good to know all the same.

Is there a type of Live people seem to enjoy the most? Conversely, are there types people are adverse to?

Quite honestly— the population has changed so much, that I'm not certain I know exactly what will sell anymore.

That being said, the maid cafe remains popular, so situations where the participants don't need to think too deeply and can relax are ideal.

Relaxing... given a few of the things I've heard about, that does sound reasonable. Thanks for the tip.

The unpleasant games and whatnot?

Yeah, those are pretty quick to come to mind.

And that concern shall persist, unfortunately. That being said, we all do our best to lighten the mood.

Seeing lighthearted conversations going around like this is pretty relaxing, I'll admit.

Sometimes I wonder if it's a good or bad thing that everyone has simply grown accustomed to the terrible things that can happen.

Good perhaps in the context of this place, but bad when faced with the idea that eventually people may leave this place and have to reintegrate with a different sort of society?