Dream Bakery - Completed April 7, 2018
The Beginning: The dream began with Molly Stone, youngest of Richard and Alvetta Stone's three daughters. With smart and talented ancestors, Molly might have felt pressured to become a scientist or...
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Chapter 1: The Next Phase
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Kengo Sasaki-Stone, oldest son and heir, got a new outfit for his birthday, wanting to try out a new style. It was a quiet family party, held in the evening after dinner and chores. He hadn't wanted a big affair, considering the family's finances, and his mothers respected his wishes.
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After the candles were blown out, Ruby decided to head up to her room and finish her homework before she got too tired, motivated by the knowledge that there would be a slice of cake waiting once she was done. She was secretly flattered that the twins chose to follow her example, Ricky joining her on her bed while Kimi claimed the bear chair nearby.
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With no need to worry about homework, Kengo had the pleasure of having his parents all to himself while he enjoyed his cake. He so rarely got such one on one time with either parent, let alone both at once, that he thoroughly enjoyed the experience.
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Kengo's sense of responsibility was so strong that he insisted on cleaning up after they were done eating, unable to bear leaving the dirty plates out. He ignored his own exhaustion to tend to the chore.
"Are you sure? You don't have to, since it's your birthday." Masami said.
"We can do it," Molly added, reaching for the plates.
Kengo shook his head, keeping hold of them. "I've got them, I don't mind, honest."
Masami and Molly shared a look that asked how they had managed to raise such a well-mannered and responsible son. "Okay, then. Goodnight." Molly said.
"'Night, Mom, 'night Ma," Kengo said. No one had told him to us different titles for his parents, he had figured it out on his own and his younger siblings followed his example. Molly was always Mom and Masami was always Mama or Ma.
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The three youngest Sasaki-Stone children came down for their own slices of cake soon after, first Ricky followed by his sisters. Eating quickly, they cleaned up together and headed off to bed, aware they had school in the morning.
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Ruby woke early on Monday, and decided to take her breakfast of a spinach frittata outside to enjoy at one of the umbrella tables. It had her favorite view of the promenade, especially this early, when the weather was pleasant and the day was still quiet, before the hustle and bustle. Though meeting passersby and trying to convince them to come into the bakery was fun too.
She was so busy enjoying her morning that she almost didn't realize it was time for school.
Hearing Kimi and Ricky's footsteps thundering down the outside stairs from their apartment over The Cakery, Ruby stood and yelled, "Hurry up, you two! We don't want to be late!" She didn't wait for them before taking off. One bad thing about the move from their big house in Oasis Springs was that the commute to school was longer.
"We're coming!" the twins chorused, darting around the corner of the building toward the sidewalk.
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A few hours later, Kengo went down to The Cakery to open up for the day, pleased that his parents trusted him with the responsibility. He hoped the employees and customers would take him seriously. He had spent much of his teen years learning the ropes, so the employees and any regulars would recognize him. At least he didn't think they knew anything too embarrassing about his youth.
Diya was the first to arrive, and she seemed to accept that Kengo was a young adult, if she was a bit cautious about his right and ability to be in charge. After some polite conversation, Kengo gave her the day's assignment, which she accepted willingly.
https://i.imgur.com/0gGPlDW.png?1
Upstairs, Molly lingered over breakfast, giving Kengo time and space. She didn't want him to feel she was hovering over him. she hoped he was doing well in his new role. She and Masami had agreed to make the transition gradually, feeling that would be best for everyone.
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Downstairs, Molly found that things weren't too busy, likely due to the increased prices imposed after the move and renovation to raise some quick money. Maybe it was time to lower the prices again, something she would definitely discuss later with Masami. And Kengo too, she reminded herself, it was time he was included in such decisions.
Looking around, Molly saw that Jamal had taken his place at the register and was actually working for a change, while Diya and Kengo were busy answering questions.
Stepping into the fray, Molly greeted the newest arrivals, hoping to drum up enough business to justify lower prices. They had to find the right balance between income and employee wages. With Kengo, they might not even need as much help, in which case Jamal would be the first to go.
https://i.imgur.com/R9bEecc.png?1
Kengo got caught up in the process of making a sale and lost track of time. He was busy trying to convince a customer that he really wanted to buy something, trying not to look too eager, when he glanced up and spotted Ruby.. Hard to believe school was out already, and with this tough crowd, he was grateful to find his sister there, ready and wiling to help out when she could. '
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Molly's throat felt scratchy, so she stepped away from the crowd for a minute to swallow some medicine. Feeling better, she turned back to answer questions. "Yes, we're family owned and run.... all of our ingredients are fresh and of the finest quality..."
https://i.imgur.com/76jR54D.png?1
Kengo had received an offer from a friend to attend a concert that night, and accepted. But first he wanted to do some cooking, and decided to use the bakery kitchen rather than the one in the apartment. He felt a headache coming on, and knew the noise of his family chatting, watching TV or listening to music would only make it worse.
https://i.imgur.com/76jR54D.png?1
After he finished cooking, Kengo took some medicine, then decided to clean the upstairs stove since he still had time to spare and was apparently the first to notice its dirty state.
https://i.imgur.com/Cw9ciO0.png?1
Kengo Sasaki-Stone, oldest son and heir, got a new outfit for his birthday, wanting to try out a new style. It was a quiet family party, held in the evening after dinner and chores. He hadn't wanted a big affair, considering the family's finances, and his mothers respected his wishes.
https://i.imgur.com/fP91PRG.png?1
https://i.imgur.com/lkoKXmm.png?3
After the candles were blown out, Ruby decided to head up to her room and finish her homework before she got too tired, motivated by the knowledge that there would be a slice of cake waiting once she was done. She was secretly flattered that the twins chose to follow her example, Ricky joining her on her bed while Kimi claimed the bear chair nearby.
https://i.imgur.com/RDAyLJE.png?1
With no need to worry about homework, Kengo had the pleasure of having his parents all to himself while he enjoyed his cake. He so rarely got such one on one time with either parent, let alone both at once, that he thoroughly enjoyed the experience.
https://i.imgur.com/8xcylB3.png?1
Kengo's sense of responsibility was so strong that he insisted on cleaning up after they were done eating, unable to bear leaving the dirty plates out. He ignored his own exhaustion to tend to the chore.
"Are you sure? You don't have to, since it's your birthday." Masami said.
"We can do it," Molly added, reaching for the plates.
Kengo shook his head, keeping hold of them. "I've got them, I don't mind, honest."
Masami and Molly shared a look that asked how they had managed to raise such a well-mannered and responsible son. "Okay, then. Goodnight." Molly said.
"'Night, Mom, 'night Ma," Kengo said. No one had told him to us different titles for his parents, he had figured it out on his own and his younger siblings followed his example. Molly was always Mom and Masami was always Mama or Ma.
https://i.imgur.com/gfELSMm.png?1
The three youngest Sasaki-Stone children came down for their own slices of cake soon after, first Ricky followed by his sisters. Eating quickly, they cleaned up together and headed off to bed, aware they had school in the morning.
https://i.imgur.com/TPmHsTR.png?1
Ruby woke early on Monday, and decided to take her breakfast of a spinach frittata outside to enjoy at one of the umbrella tables. It had her favorite view of the promenade, especially this early, when the weather was pleasant and the day was still quiet, before the hustle and bustle. Though meeting passersby and trying to convince them to come into the bakery was fun too.
She was so busy enjoying her morning that she almost didn't realize it was time for school.
Hearing Kimi and Ricky's footsteps thundering down the outside stairs from their apartment over The Cakery, Ruby stood and yelled, "Hurry up, you two! We don't want to be late!" She didn't wait for them before taking off. One bad thing about the move from their big house in Oasis Springs was that the commute to school was longer.
"We're coming!" the twins chorused, darting around the corner of the building toward the sidewalk.
https://i.imgur.com/33FkMCB.png?1
A few hours later, Kengo went down to The Cakery to open up for the day, pleased that his parents trusted him with the responsibility. He hoped the employees and customers would take him seriously. He had spent much of his teen years learning the ropes, so the employees and any regulars would recognize him. At least he didn't think they knew anything too embarrassing about his youth.
Diya was the first to arrive, and she seemed to accept that Kengo was a young adult, if she was a bit cautious about his right and ability to be in charge. After some polite conversation, Kengo gave her the day's assignment, which she accepted willingly.
https://i.imgur.com/0gGPlDW.png?1
Upstairs, Molly lingered over breakfast, giving Kengo time and space. She didn't want him to feel she was hovering over him. she hoped he was doing well in his new role. She and Masami had agreed to make the transition gradually, feeling that would be best for everyone.
https://i.imgur.com/L9xcJBS.png?1
Downstairs, Molly found that things weren't too busy, likely due to the increased prices imposed after the move and renovation to raise some quick money. Maybe it was time to lower the prices again, something she would definitely discuss later with Masami. And Kengo too, she reminded herself, it was time he was included in such decisions.
Looking around, Molly saw that Jamal had taken his place at the register and was actually working for a change, while Diya and Kengo were busy answering questions.
Stepping into the fray, Molly greeted the newest arrivals, hoping to drum up enough business to justify lower prices. They had to find the right balance between income and employee wages. With Kengo, they might not even need as much help, in which case Jamal would be the first to go.
https://i.imgur.com/R9bEecc.png?1
Kengo got caught up in the process of making a sale and lost track of time. He was busy trying to convince a customer that he really wanted to buy something, trying not to look too eager, when he glanced up and spotted Ruby.. Hard to believe school was out already, and with this tough crowd, he was grateful to find his sister there, ready and wiling to help out when she could. '
https://i.imgur.com/50c9o9a.png?1
Molly's throat felt scratchy, so she stepped away from the crowd for a minute to swallow some medicine. Feeling better, she turned back to answer questions. "Yes, we're family owned and run.... all of our ingredients are fresh and of the finest quality..."
https://i.imgur.com/76jR54D.png?1
Kengo had received an offer from a friend to attend a concert that night, and accepted. But first he wanted to do some cooking, and decided to use the bakery kitchen rather than the one in the apartment. He felt a headache coming on, and knew the noise of his family chatting, watching TV or listening to music would only make it worse.
https://i.imgur.com/76jR54D.png?1
After he finished cooking, Kengo took some medicine, then decided to clean the upstairs stove since he still had time to spare and was apparently the first to notice its dirty state.
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