#opalchoi

[opalchoi]

Initial sketch: Flip-Hop Cafe/フリップホップカフェ

@chikoyama as requested... my attempt at drawing

[chikoyama]

Maybe this won't be a waste of a weekend

#OpalChoi

The Devil in Me Prompts | Accepting | @opalchoi

“Of course it’s not, Opal-chan!” Chiyori declared rather resolutely as she finished flattening out the mattress that they’d put out on the floor. It was going to serve as the base layer for their sleeping spot.

They’d just spent an hour setting up a small tent in her apartment. They’d placed it so its opening was facing the TV. Now, in its full setup, the structure was taking up nearly all the space in Chiyori's living room — though, it was worth it! A few unpicked pillows laid scattered here and there.

“We’re doing a sleepover and watching Twilight!” Chiyori continued with the same adamant but enthusiastic tone of voice as she straigthened up her spine to grab for the DVD. Was Opal-chan really questioning the amount of fun this was going to be?

[chikoyama]

🐯

How Intimidating Am I? | 🐯 for very intimidating

As it should be. I’m glad you’re aware of your spot in this hierarchy, Sam. 😌

[opalchoi]

Loosely Continued from Original Post by @chikoyama

Opal exited a building & locked up, she sighed as she felt dread knowing that upon her return, all the many outstanding tasks would still be there.

She turned to face the street & leaned back on the door. Her face gradually returned to its naturally smiley complexion.

"This can work, it has to"

She observed as people wandered home from their places of work, taking in the gentle spring breeze. A blossom tree was opposite the store, part of the empty unit's appeal. That and the reasonable rent for what appeared to be a safe neighbourhood with a gentle flow of foot traffic & a few nearby bus stops. It was a project for sure but Opal initially looked forward to the renovation.

In her hand was The Flip Flop from that chaotic convenience store debacle. Her lips relaxed into a smile as looked back at that time with great fondness. It was one of the moments that cemented her friendship with Chiyori. Unbeknownst to Chiyori, Opal kept the singular Flip. It was tucked away in a treasured memory box until recently.

With the Flip in one hand and a large hammer in the other, Opal turned to face the exterior of the building & reached up high holding a nail to the footwear.

She begin to hammer the yellow Flip in position above the doorway adjacent to a sign that read "Flip-Hop Cafe" with a simplified artwork logo of a pancake stack next to a steaming cup, presumably filled with delicious coffee.

The "Hop" was both a play on the American chain iHop and a nod to Chiyori's fondness for bunnies. Opal was unapologetically sentimental, an endearing quality that charmed anyone graced with her presence.

Opal's dream of owning her own cafe was well in motion. Unfortunately the repairs required for the kitchen were more extensive than anticipated, but she remained optimistic. A lot of the furniture she had thrifted from tired antique stores or found at the side of the road & took great care in sanding & restoring the wooden furniture back to life.

Having saved up for years & took on extra part time jobs to save up for the deposit. Opal felt exhausted, nervous but excited.

All those years of working a minimum wage job as a Barista. She took as an opportunity for training to be able to run her own cafe.

With a week until the grand opening, "Opal Choi, cafe owner" she muttered to herself. She began strolling home beaming, her face shining brightly in the evening sunshine.

[opalchoi]

Mun vs Muse

POV: me blinking for a photo as usual in work clothes

POV: ur on a date with Opal pulling out all the stops

Tagged by @chikoyama

[chikoyama]

@opalchoi replied to your post “✨ News flash: It's Chiyori’s birthday! ✨”:

Omg happy birthday!! *sets up portable fake snow machine to outside Chi's front door* ❄️ There's Snowbody like you! Hehe :3 💜

Answering the door, Chiyori rubbed her eye with a loosely fisted hand. “Opal—“ She murmured, voice slurred. She'd just woken from a nap, and the sleep was still sitting deep in her bones. Though, was promptly interrupted by the sudden buzzing noise of the machine placed outside her door.

As cotton ball-like shapes began pouring out from the machine, landing in her hair and sticking to her clothes, Chiyori’s hand dropped back to its natural rest at her side. She blinked slowly, drinking in the sight. Was that… snow? Had Opal-chan brought her snow?

As soon as the birthday girl realized, her face lit up. A pleasant smile spread on her lips as she carefully extended both hands out in front of her, palms facing up to catch the drifting flakes. “That’s snow, Opal-chan!” She beamed softly, golden hues watching in wonder as white dots melted upon contact with her skin.

After spending a moment studying the artificial snow, her gaze lifted, attention shifting back to her friend. Then, with soft laughter, Chiyori hopped past the door to the other. “Opal-chan!” She called, arms looping around the pinkette's shoulders to pull her in for a hug. Her voice brimmed with cheer: “Thank you!”

[chikoyama]

i kept thinking about the flip-hop café by owner @opalchoi and couldn't keep myself from designing a menu card for it. inspired by this post.

[chikoyama]

#3 (OpalChoi)

kiss roulette | accepting | @opalchoi

At closing time, she’d stepped into the coffee bar. She’d found Opal-chan perched on one of the stools next to the counter. She appeared slightly tired and deflated. It must have been a long shift with insolent customers, Chiyori reasoned.

Gently closing the door behind her, Chiyori allowed herself to draw nearer to her friend. Treating the other like one would a delicate flower, fingers cradled the side of the pinkette’s face.

“Opal-chan, y’kno… everything is going to be okay,” Chiyori assured, a soothing smile grazing her features once she bent forward, planting a kiss on top of the pinkette’s forehead. “Do you want me to help you wipe off the tables today?”