[Monday Only] Cafe Monday | Daily Life Edition | Suppressing the Urge to Blow Up Monday | Short Story | Dalmeishin | AI Illustration
For me, Monday is the start of the week...
Phew... for some reason, I feel sluggish...
The reason is here.
To deal with these gloomy Monday feelings, I opened Monday Cafe, which is only open on Mondays.
Monday Cafe was opened exclusively on Mondays.
Cafe Concept
On Monday (the start of the week), a little poison, a little salvation.
Main Cast
Master:The owner of Monday. A bit poisonous, but a genius at reading people's hearts. Their facial muscles are dead, but their words have depth. Mostly reads and contemplates in the shop. Always has a cup of black coffee in hand.
Dalmei (Part-timer):Dalmeishin. Always feels like "it's a hassle, but not enough to quit," so they don't show emotions and instead say things that pierce the customers' hearts.
Dalmy:Meerkat. Their true identity is the person in charge of managing the health of Monday's atmosphere.
※Be careful when they appear
The cafe's song has been born!
“I want to freeze only on Mondays!!”
“Whisper to me to rest with a voice sweeter than an energy drink!”
I am shouting this with all my might...
Furthermore, Dalmy has quietly made their debut from the comments section✨
Composition/Arrangement: Meishin
Lyrics Base: Yoshimaru-sama
A short-short writer whose future, as they take on the Creative Awards, is terrifying.
☕SpecialDrink
In 2026, I developed drinks inspired by everyone who visited Cafe Monday (those who left comments). Please enjoy them☕
🚪🛎️ Clang...
The sound of the door was hesitant.
Many customers come in with a burst of energy.
But people who enter like this are usually lost.
Dalmy looked up from the counter.
👤 Man
“...Is this a cafe?”
🧑🍳 Master
“As you can see.”
😾 Dalmeishin
“Though we only open on Mondays.”
The man thought for a moment.
Then he gave a small nod.
👤 Man
“Then, I’m in the right place.”
He sat at the end of the counter.
He was the quiet type.
The wrinkles in his suit told the story of Monday.
🧑🍳 Master
“What will you have?”
👤 Man
“Black.”
😾 Dalmeishin
“Sugar?”
👤 Man
“No, thank you.”
Dalmy was looking up at the legs of the chair.
It’s not an unusual sight in this shop.
Dalmy is usually quick to spot a tired customer.
The coffee is placed down.
The man lets out a small sigh.
And then, he says suddenly.
👤 Man
"Monday, can I blow it up?"
Silence.
Dalmeishin stops wiping the cup.
🧑🍳 Master
"No."
👤 Man
"I figured."
The man nods normally.
He isn't angry. He just has the look of someone who was merely checking.
😾 Dalmeishin
"Are you talking about blowing up the company?"
👤 Man
"No."
He thinks for a moment.
👤 Man
"Monday."
🧑🍳 Master
"You can't blow up a day of the week."
👤 Man
"That's exactly it."
He smiles just a little.
That smile is close to resignation.
👤 Man
"That's why I'm troubled."
😾 Dalmeishin
"Have you thought of a way to blow it up?"
The man's eyes glint slightly.
👤 Man
I do.
🧑🍳 Master
You do?
From there, the man begins to speak.
Server shutdown.
Internal network disconnection.
Mandatory paid leave for all employees.
It's strangely logical, and strangely fun.
But halfway through, he suddenly stops.
👤 Man
...Well, I won't actually do it.
He takes a sip of coffee.
It becomes a little quiet.
Dalmy rests his front paws on the leg of the chair.
👤 Man
This place is nice.
🧑🍳 Master
Is it?
👤 Man
Even though it's Monday, it feels like it hasn't started yet.
😾 Dalmeishin
It has started.
👤 Man
Huh?
😾 Dalmeishin
It's just that we're not in a hurry.
The man thinks for a moment.
Then he gives a small nod.
👤 Man
"...I see."
The cup becomes empty.
He stands up from his seat.
👤 Man
"May I come again?"
🧑🍳 Master
"If it's a Monday, sure."
The man pauses for a moment in front of the door.
He turns around.
👤 Man
"I'm Sakaki."
🚪🛎️ Clang...
The door closes.
Dalmy watched the entrance for a while.
🧑🍳 Master
"He'll be back."
😾 Dalmeishin
"I suppose so."
The steam sways slowly.
Those who can't blow up Monday usually end up coming back here. ☕
☕ Menu for those who want to blow up Monday
① Monday Relief Milk Tea
Strong Assam tea with a little extra milk.
A drink you won't get scolded for
drinking while thinking about work.
By the time you finish it,
you'll feel like, 'Well, I guess I'll get moving today.'
② Social Explosion Latte
A cafe latte with extra milk.
Only while you're drinking it
will you stop worrying about work email notifications.
Sometimes the foam says this:
'You don't have to look at them today.'
③ Forced Paid Leave Toast
Thick-cut toast with
butter and a little salt.
By the time you finish eating,
'The world will keep turning even if I take today off'
is how you'll feel.
*Whether you actually take the day off is at your own risk.
④ Attempted Explosion Espresso
A small cup of espresso.
It's over in one sip.
In exchange,
the 'I want to blow everything up' feeling inside your heart
will quiet down just a little.
5. Monday Survival Lunch Plate 🍽️
The lunch menu at Cafe Monday.
The contents change slightly every week.
It's usually something like this:
・Butter rice
・A slightly salty soup
・Fried egg
・Grilled vegetables
・Small salad
It's not flashy.
But it's the amount needed to remain human until the afternoon.
Sakaki usually orders this.
🧑🍳 Master
"Explosions are not on the menu."
😾 Dalmeishin
"Only up to the attempted stage."
Dalmy is checking the scent of the lunch plate.
And usually, he sits at the feet of the most tired customer.
You can't break Monday.
That's why people tidy themselves up a little before working. ☕🍽️
A little introduction corner
These are the people whose connections have expanded through things like Monday.
Lynx-san
An AI personality coordinator, including being one of the Four Heavenly Kings of AI personalities.
With diverse expressive power in illustrations, writing, and Suno songs, they have finally surpassed 10,000 followers!
Nana-san
Relaxing music, beautiful illustrations from handsome men, and educational writing✨
A creator whose worldview I absolutely love.
Kotohogi-san
The comment section is overflowing with warm, gentle comments, empathy, and cuteness🌸
Ruruto Ayako-san
A funny yet kind older sister who has blended Monday into her real life🌸
Momo-san
Like a cute pink dragon fluttering about freely, Momo-san flies around the articles leaving likes💕
Edamame-chan
Edamame-chan weaves gentle, fluffy, and healing prose💕
She is a regular at Lynx-san's Monday Bar.
Wakana Azuki-san
Azuki House, created by cute characters, is heartwarming again today🌸
With no Azukinoko around to do the chores, the house is in a huge pinch!
Well then, everyone,
have a wonderful day✨
