A couple finally opened their long-awaited cafe despite being a franchise. However... ``We didn't have many customers today either.'' ``It's a lot less than Mr. Oki from the headquarters expected. Royalty payments are going to be tough again this month. Huh!? Hey Emi, look at this ad! There's an affiliated company nearby. The store is about to open, and I was on my way to my house from the station...” “I-Isn’t that an overwhelming disadvantage?”