As the footsteps come down the stairs, they're revealed to belong to a middle-aged man. It's also worth noting that he's one of the sharper, clearer parts of the memory. Futaba remembers Sojiro better than anything else. Which may not help Connie's worries about him being an anchor connecting Futaba to this memory.

He seem a bit surprised at seeing someone about Futaba's age, it gives him pause before he glances over at Futaba and.... sighs gently because that mask. "Yeah, actually, we're not quite open yet. Are you here to see Futaba?"

Kids didn't normally come into cafes by themselves just to get a coffee, from what he remembers. Next to the counter, Futaba adds, "She says she's a transfer student from school."