Atelier Royale Butler Café [AFA ID 2012] September 1-2 2012 [Part1]
Atelier Royale Butler Café [Dream Come True]
September 1-2 2012
2 September 2012 link
So =,D I'm sorry if this is late, but I rarely write something about how my life are going. xD But I felt the need to treasure this feelings I've been keeping inside my chest out. So, I pour them into words. I'm not a journalist, I think it feels like a story other than a journal LOL XD I'm used to write fanfictions, please bear with me.
Here is when I'm going to Atelier Royale café in PRJ Hall A Kemayoran. It was during AFA ID 2012. I went there around 7:30 I think, so early but I've seen so many people near the locket to redeem the tickets. At least I'm not that late after all :D Indonesian are not always on time, xD; so I got to wait until 8:35 or so when they said they are going to open the locket around 8 o'clock. ^^ So, my main article is not about that, it's about the café, let's just skip that tiring moments. ;)
Happy Reading... (Sorry about my bad grammar. I will ask my friend to beta it ^^;;;)
1 September 2012…
I was running through the gate to the Anime Festival Asia Exhibitions. Caught my breath while I try to steadily walked toward the place I've been wanting to go, I clutched on my plastic back with full of Japanese traditional clothes I'm going to wear. I felt my cheeks turn warm when I peeked inside the Butler Café I've been so looking forward to come. I'm so nervous; I'm standing there near the entrance and looked at the butlers who were preparing for everything for us. I wonder if my excitement shows, seriously… So embarrassed, since now I'm only wearing the usual Bali t-shirt and nothing awesome. I couldn't help but smile when some of them noticed me standing on the entrance. It's Shin. Yea, I know his name, he's one of the butlers I've been checking in their AtelierRoyale page. I have to check their names and all, since I guess it will be rude if I don't know their name, even if it's our first meet. They put the announcement and info not for nothing, right? I waved my hand excitedly with a big smile on my face before I could stop myself. When I saw him smiled at me, I couldn't help but squealed mentally. I'm just so happy.
Quickly I ran to the bathroom to wear the Yukata, at least this one looks formal enough for me to look presentable in front of the butlers. I tried to look my best and tied my hair up with a flower hairpin. Okay. The air is not helping at all, but I want to look the best, so this had to be worn. I quickly walked back as fast as I could to the butler café and lined up as the first costumer. To my surprised, it's only me around. I wonder why, don't the others know that there will be a Butler Café coming, finally? Or was it just me who's looking forward to it, since I've been wanting to experience one for my lifetime. I've seen so many Otome games and animes with bishounen butlers serving the ladies and Princess. So of course, when I know there will be one coming to Indonesia, I wouldn't want to lose a chance. And so, here I am, standing proudly at the very first line. But I don't want to be alone, and began texting my friends to come as well. I don't want to be alone, it will be awkward, and I don't think my heart will be able to hold it if it's just me. And so fast, my friends were there as well.
When it's time to get inside, I'm surprised that the time was a bit off. So, after all, everything can't be on time. Well at least now I know, they are quiet relax on it as well ahaha I have to stop being a perfectionist. I looked back to the line and saw that there are some lines already. Okay, this make me happy, at least they are quiet looking forward to it too.
And so finally, after some chatter, the butlers suddenly come out. To my surprise, I put my fist in front of my mouth as people around me starting to squeal and shout. They greet us with a bow, "Ohayou gozaimasu, Ojou-sama, goshujin-sama. Kyou wa yoroshiku onegai shimasu." And the shuts are getting louder and louder. So, after that we can come inside, I quickly followed my steps inside, accompanied to both of my friends. They are still arguing about the Kaname morning shows, so I guess; I have to come alone after all. I can go to see the stage performance; Danny Choo is only at the afternoon.
While the manager, (I guess, I will just call her that, Ms. Jasmine, I think?) she's the one explaining as for the first time we are here. It was basically how the rules and all when coming inside the butler café. While we order, I looked over to butler Ren, who I've been setting my eyes on. I felt my heart beating faster as I saw him. He's much better than in the photo, I was kinda hoping that he will be my butler, I'm there for him, after all. But I know already we can't choose our butler. I'm not going to press it, whoever it was, they are a nice guy, I guess.
So, when Shin was the one who serve us, I guess he saw my disappointed face. I'm so sorry Shin, I did not mean to. xD But I think Ren caught my eyes, and he's coming on to me and pulled my seat. Oh my God, I felt myself trembling already. I sit as he pushed the chair for me to sit comfortably. Sad enough though that I sit facing the wall, so yes, I can't observes the other butlers better. I watched at Shin went to take our orders after he confirmed all of our orders. While he's gone, I keep on saying to my friend that they are awesome. xD I looked around and watch every butlers moves. My eyes wondering around and I couldn't help but smile when each other are starting to get busy.
Again, my eyes set on Ren, I guess I'm kind of liking his bishounen look. I watched him serving other costumers with some interest, wanting to know what he is going to do. After a while, Shin came back to my table and set the coffee, telling us that the cake will be ready soon. We nod and I pour sugar on it by myself, and took a sip. It's too bitter for my taste. So, when Shin came back with the cake, I asked him to bring another sugar and creamer. Because it's my first time, I'm too nervous, so I kept on saying that 'I'm sorry for the trouble, ;' and he's so kind, saying that it's alright. I'm glad he became my first butler, Shin, you are just so cute.
After a few chew and chat, Shin walked to me to ask if anything is alright. I'm told him we are alright. And I suddenly asked him something that I'm curious about. See, this is what I read about the Moe Moe Kyun Café next door, the girls have power up thingie to make the cake taste better. So I asked him if he could also do that to my cake, even if I've taken a bite on it. To my surprised, he said that they don't have Power up, so I felt my cheek turned warmer. Of course I'm embarrassed. Okay, this totally screwed. What to do? I asked him to just stay and chat with me. I'm glad that he didn't laugh at me. OMG. So embarrassed leeee~ I felt like hiding somewhere already. But then Shin asked me a few things about how the Butler café, since it was my first time to come here. So speaking with him with my broken English, I think I speak too much. I said it's been long since I want to go inside a butler café. And he listened to me, smiling, and nodding. I didn't really make an eye contact to him since I'm so embarrassed already. I'm glad I can still talk normally to him though ^^; I'm sorry, Shin, your ojou-sama is an idiot xD;
After a while, Shin left to so other things. Both of my friends keep telling me about Kaname's shows, so I told them to go first since I still want to stay longer. So they left and I stayed in the place. I can look around later, I think, while chewing on my cake, alone. And I looked at Ren who was walking toward my directions. I thought he will come passed me, and it surprised me a lot when he suddenly came to my table and kneeled down beside me. I'm almost chocked on my cake I'm chewing. OMG He came on his own! I'm starting to get panic when he asked me how things are. And I spluttered on my own words, and said to him excitedly, saying that I have been wanting to meet him and all, checking his name and photos in facebook. So, I just spilled out to him, that in other words, 'stalking him'. Okay! How screw was that?! And when he asked me 'really?' I slapped my mouth mentally. Oh my God. Okay. I don't know what else he was talking since my face already so red I think. I mean, I'm too panic when talking to him! I can't even hear his voice clearly. (T_T)
Oh my… after he left, I looked around for other butlers. My eyes met Shin's and he walked toward me. He asked where my friends were and I told him that they went to the stage first while I still want to stay here. I asked him if there were some cards or postcards like I saw in the facebook page. He told me that there are none, but he said that I could take a photo with him if I want. Of course, I want. So, I found out that I have to take a photo with my butler, cool! My mind is still with Ren though. So, when Shin asked me what kind of pose I want from him. Thinking about any cute pose, I made him do the cat paws. So cute, he's curling his hands and smile to the camera. I felt myself grinning like an idiot. I'm so happy.
Okay, at least I got something for remembrance. My eyes lightened up when Shin asked me if I wanted to take a photo with other butlers, Of course! It's Ren who I choose. Poor him, still serving other girls and had to take a photo with me. xD; Sorry Ren for the trouble. =P Again, I said it mentally. ^^ And I finally got a chance to take a photo with Ren! I'm so happy. So, I asked him if he could kneel down before me. And He laugh! The way he laugh… he quickly covered his mouth and turned around. Seems like he's composing himself to keep cool. xD and I got scolded by the manager, she reminded me no physical contact. And I said it doesn't have to be like a Princess, kissing the back of my hand. But still, since the photo is not big enough, Ren explained to me that it won't fit. :\ Too bad… I guess… So I just asked him to pose like he usually did. ^_^ Better than nothing xD Now I got two photos! I'm so happy. And Ren send me off, I told him maybe I will come again later. Or tomorrow. Before I'm gone, I felt my cheek warm. And I told him that he's handsome 8U But hey, When his eyes staring right into mine I couldn't say anything clearly! How awesome is that?! =/= *squueeeeeeeeaaaallll~~ xD I said it! Right on his face. And he said thank you! LMAO
And then I was off from the café, and I remembered that I haven't even said goodbye to Shin! OMG How rude am I?! T_T I'm so sorry Shin. Please forgive meee~ I noticed that the lines are already too much. At least today's accomplishments are not bad after all. I'm so happy. Okay, since Danny Choo haven't started yet, I will just take a look on the exhibitions and search for my friends. Ifa told us to search for her, she brought the white flag written ANICO, our facebook page and group title; and she brought her red luggage with her around. I saw her passing the AterlierRoyale café this morning, but since I'm queue, I can't just leave.
Now its time for looking around the exhibitions. I saw so many awesome cosplayers. :3
-Day 1, AtelierRoyale Café, end-