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I have two questions about the TV series Shinya Shokudo. The show focuses on a
midnight diner, its chef, known as "The Master", and his involvement with his
customers. When the master is taking an order from a customer, he always says
something like「あよ」(1). When he is serving a meal, he says something like
「おまち」(2).

I cannot find both these words in the dictionaries. I would like to know the
origin of those two words and the correct writing.

You can listen to it here:

(1) <https://youtu.be/4bt8JOmUQTA?t=227>

(2) <https://youtu.be/4bt8JOmUQTA?t=820>

**EDIT** Since I got asked to include what I think the translation/meaning
could be, I would say obviously (1) is something along the lines "allright,
sure" and (2) is something along the lines "here you go". (2) could also be
some short form of お待ち遠様 but I'm not sure. That's why I was asking in the
first place :)
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words etymology
Two words from Shinya Shokudou
* (1) This is not あよ but [あいよ](https://jisho.org/word/%E3%81%AF%E3%81%84%E3%82%88).
  * (2) お待ち is indeed short for [お待ちどおさま](https://jisho.org/word/%E3%81%8A%E5%BE%85%E3%81%A1%E9%81%A0%E6%A7%98).

Both of these are used mainly by a friendly server or a chef in a private
informal restaurant. Chefs of sushi restaurants may say these, too. You will
never hear these in chain restaurants and classy Western-style restaurants
where proper keigo is expected.
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