Pseudoragori : Milking The Cafe With My Minotaur Wife-Chapter 21: Caffeine Free

The café was alive with its usual buzz, the morning rush of regulars filling the room with chatter and the aroma of freshly brewed coffee. Mani and Mocha stood behind the counter, sharing a quiet moment amidst the bustling energy.

Today marked the release of their first caffeine-free drink, a decision they had mulled over for weeks. Mocha had suggested the idea after noticing some customers expressing a desire for non-caffeinated options, especially for children and those sensitive to caffeine.

"Alright, honey," Mocha said, her red eyes sparkling with determination as she adjusted the menu board. "Let's see how our new baby does."

Mani nodded, though he couldn't hide his nervousness. "I just hope it's worth the effort. The ingredients weren't cheap."

Mocha placed a reassuring hand on his shoulder. "We'll make it work. We always do."

The reception to the new product was positive but not overwhelming. Customers who tried the caffeine-free drink praised its flavor, but it wasn't flying off the shelves like some of their other offerings. Mani and Mocha kept a close eye on the sales, and by the end of the week, it was clear that the drink wasn't an instant hit.

"We're barely breaking even on this," Mani said one evening as he looked over the numbers.

Mocha sat beside him, her tail swishing thoughtfully. "It's still early," she said. "Sometimes these things take time to catch on."

"But if it doesn't," Mani began, "we'll be stuck with a loss."

Mocha leaned back, crossing her arms. "Let's think about it logically. The people who like it really like it, right?"

Mani nodded. "Yeah, but the number of people buying it isn't high enough to make a profit yet."

Mocha smiled softly. "Then let's give it time. We didn't build this café by giving up at the first sign of trouble. If we believe in it, others will, too."

Mani sighed, but her confidence was contagious. "Alright," he said with a small smile. "We'll keep it for now."

As the weeks passed, word of the caffeine-free drink began to spread. Regular customers recommended it to their friends, families, and coworkers, and soon, a new wave of people began visiting the café to try it.

"Have you tried their new drink?" one customer asked another, loud enough for Mani and Mocha to overhear. "It's so good, and it's perfect if you're trying to cut back on caffeine."

By the end of the month, sales had doubled. The drink had found its audience, and the initial financial loss turned into a massive profit.

One evening, as Mani and Mocha counted the day's earnings, they couldn't help but smile.

"Look at this," Mani said, holding up the sales report. "It's our top seller this week."

Mocha leaned over, her red eyes shining with pride. "I told you it would catch on," she said, nudging him playfully.

"You were right," Mani admitted, his smile widening. "I'm glad we stuck with it."

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Mocha wrapped her arms around him, pulling him into a warm hug. "It's because we make a great team, honey. Together, we can do anything."

Mani rested his head against her chest, a sense of contentment washing over him. "You're amazing, Mocha."

"And you're my everything," she replied, kissing the top of his head.

As they finished up for the night, they knew their decision to take a chance had paid off, strengthening not only their business but also their unwavering bond.