Miss Heir wasn't very kind to me.

Chapter 84, Part 15: "Review Competition - Continued"

"I'll have a melon soda, please."

"OK, just a second."

Masumi responded subconsciously, then looked at the girl who took the order and asked, "Why are you alone?"

"How rude, Masumi-kun."

Mami narrowed her eyes and smiled, her tone somewhat teasing: "There's a fifth-grade university student here."

"What nonsense are you talking about again?" Masumi shook his head, his hands moving without stopping, quickly making a cup of melon soda and handing it to her.

The latter took the drink, leaned down slightly, and handed it to the twin-tailed girl next to him: "Here, little Mizuki, your drink."

Only then did Masumi realize that there was another person in front of him.

"Who is this child?"

As soon as he opened his mouth, Masumi felt as if he had touched the other person's reverse scale. The girl in front of him puffed up like a cat and shouted: "Who are you calling a child?"

"Even if I'm short, I'm still 141.2cm! I can't be so short that I can't even see people!"

He didn't even miss the digits after the decimal point. It seems that this person is quite concerned about his height.

Masumi, upholding the customer-first attitude, adopted a tone like someone soothing an angry cat and said softly, "I'm sorry, I didn't see you because I had a coffee machine in front of me."

After hearing his words, Ruixi's expression lightened up a little. After regaining some composure, he cleared his throat and nodded to him.

"Nice to meet you. My name is Mizuki Nanjo, a third-year student in the Faculty of Literature at Kobe University. I'm the manager of the Chinese restaurant 'Hanshan Temple.' I'm very happy to be your guest."

"Hello, I'm Masumi Miyazawa, the barista at the coffee shop 'Hoshi'."

After introducing themselves to each other, Masumi repeated "Kobe University" and tilted his head to Rinne and said, "We go to the same school as you."

"Same school?" Mizuki sipped her melon soda and looked at Kamishiro Rin with curiosity. "Are you also from Kami University?"

"Yes." She nodded gently, her tone calm. "My name is Kamishiro Rinone, a second-year student in the Department of Economics, and I'm also the acting manager of the coffee shop "Fanxing". Thank you for your guidance."

"Huh? So you're my cute junior."

Upon hearing this, Ruixi tried to stand on tiptoe, trying to show a little more authority of a senior, but after realizing that the effect was minimal, she quickly changed her focus and said with a smile:

"You're also a store manager? That makes you the same as me."

"I just took over this Chinese restaurant this year because of Nagisa. To be honest, it's quite nerve-wracking since I've never cooked before."

"Can you open a store even if you don't know how to cook?" Asami interrupted.

"Even though I can't, luckily Nagisa can make fried noodles, and it's very popular."

Ruixi couldn't help but clap her hands like a little kid.

"so."

"Where's Rinone-san?"

“I just became the store manager this year.”

"Then our fates are the same." Ruixi became excited as if she had met a close friend, and her twin ponytails swayed gently.

"destiny?"

"That's right! It's fate! Both are students from God University, both are super beautiful girls with invincible youth, and both took over a shaky restaurant this year!"

"...Nanjo-senpai, our store isn't on the verge of collapse yet..."

Rin's expression was indifferent, and she seemed unmoved by the girl's enthusiasm. However, Mizuki still felt good about herself.

Masumi looked at the girl talking nonstop, sighed quietly, tilted his head, and asked the smiling Asami, "Where's Kurokawa? Why don't I see her?"

Mami, who was originally watching the fun, froze in surprise and was slightly stunned.

"what?"

A sound of astonishment escaped from her lips.

"Ah what, isn't she with you?"

"Oh." Mami nodded blankly, then became nervous.

"Oh no! I was so busy chatting with Mizuki-chan that I didn't pay any attention to Mio-san. Is she lost?!"

Macheng held his forehead and said helplessly: "After all, we are adults, it's not that bad..."

Halfway through his words, something suddenly tapped his shoulder.

Masumi turned around, and a round, three-headed white mascot shaped like a sheep stretched out its furry arm and gently placed it on his shoulder.

If I remember correctly, this is one of the three mascots of the amusement park.

"Matsumi-kun, is this someone you know?" Asami asked in a low voice.

"She's wearing a doll costume. Even if I knew her, I wouldn't be able to tell." Masumi propped up her chin with her hand in confusion. "Could it be Mr. Hojo?"

"wrong answer!"

A muffled sound came from under the doll costume.

The mascot Meet Meet Sheep lifted up his headgear, revealing a familiar face.

The tips of her honey-gold hair were slightly dampened by a thin layer of sweat, and under the sunlight, her entire body seemed to be shining.

"It's me, Masumi."

Kurokawa Mio, who had disappeared for a while, had changed into a sheep-like doll costume and appeared in front of them, staggering.

It must have been because it was very hot inside the doll costume, her snow-white face was flushed, and a few strands of golden hair stuck to her skin.

Opening her lips and exhaling hot air, Kurokawa Mio narrowed her eyes and smiled.

"Why are you dressed like this?" Masumi asked in surprise.

Kurokawa Mio smiled brightly and answered as if it was a matter of course: "Because I want to help Masumi attract customers."

"I know I look scary when I have a cold face, but I don't want to show a flattering smile to anyone other than Masumi, so I took the initiative and borrowed this suit."

"Wouldn't that be considered cheating?" Asami asked curiously.

"will not."

Kurokawa Mio shook her head: "When I went to borrow clothes, the organizers lent them to me very easily."

"That's right."

Asami nodded slightly and thought carefully. If Kurokawa Mio was willing to smile and not wear a doll costume for promotion, she felt that she could attract more customers.

Of course, the amusement park staff could not imagine her heavy feelings.

"Thank you, Kurokawa."

Masumi didn't say anything discouraging like "You don't have to go to that extent." Instead, he thought about it, showing a slightly worried expression, and said to her:
"It's so hot, be careful not to get heatstroke."

The Kurokawa he knew was a person who liked to show off his strength.

"It's okay, I have a cooling patch inside."

After receiving Masumi's concern, Kurokawa Mio said with a little pride.

"Then I'll go and get some customers."

She narrowed her eyes in satisfaction and put the hood of her doll costume back on.

As it was approaching noon, more and more people passed by the food court. Mami and Kurokawa, who was wearing a doll costume, began to work hard to attract customers on the street.

The charming beauties and the cute mascots naturally attracted many customers.

Masumi's work gradually became busy.

In the afternoon, a panel of judges from the organizer came to taste the menus of each stall and give scores on the spot.

"——Miyazawa, Miyazawa?"

The sound came clearly, riding on the hot air.

Hearing someone calling her name, Masumi subconsciously raised her head, then lowered it naturally. "It's you, Nanjo."

"What's with that offensive behavior of yours!" Ruixi gritted her teeth. "Being tall is nothing special."

"I'm sorry, because your voice sounds mature." Masumi explained nonchalantly.

"Eh? Mature? Me?" The girl with twin ponytails changed her angry expression and asked in surprise, "Really? You're not lying to me, are you?"

"real."

He nodded. His voice had become hoarse from shouting at the top of his lungs for most of the day, like smoke. Would it be fair to say it sounded mature?

"Hey - seeing you look so dazed, it turns out you can say a few nice words."

Ruixi couldn't help but feel proud, smiling with her white teeth showing, just like a child who was praised.

This person is surprisingly easy to coax.

She smiled foolishly for a long time before slowly coming back to her senses. She shook her head vigorously, and her twin ponytails swayed back and forth.

"No, no! You interrupted me and I forgot what I wanted to say to you."

"Didn't you mention it first?"

"Listen to me first." Ruixi glared and replied, "Did the judges come here just now?"

"Ah."

"How many points did you get? Our fried noodles got 26 points." Ruixi put her hands on her hips and smiled triumphantly.

It turns out he was here to show off.

Masumi sighed.

"What's wrong? Is the score really low?"

"No way? I brought Nagisa a cup of your mocha before, and she raved about it."

Seeing this, the girl restrained her smile and comforted him, "Don't be discouraged, Miyazawa. Even if your score is a little low, if there are many customers, there is still a chance."

Although the scores of the judges who review the competition account for 60% of the weight, in addition to the five normal places for advancement, the organizers have specially set up one of the most popular places for advancement, which is entirely determined by the number of visitors.

"I'm not sighing because of my low grades."

"Eh? So how many points did you get?"

"29 points." Masumi said lightly.

“2…29 points!?”

Ruixi subconsciously raised his voice and said in disbelief.

"It's surprisingly high! This is the highest score in the whole place! What's on your menu?"

"Latte and red bean buns."

"It's that simple?" She looked incredulous. "And wouldn't it be weird to pair Japanese confectionery with coffee?"

"Of course it's more than that."

In addition to using all her skills to make coffee, Masumi specially made a complex latte art pattern on the surface of the coffee in the shape of the three mascots of the amusement park.

If time permits, he can even make latte art on the landmark Ferris wheel.

After constant practice, Kamishiro's dessert-making skills have become more and more sophisticated. Before the competition, he even asked Sayori Shionji for help and guidance through video chat.

It seems that the judges from the organizers have good taste.

◇

In the afternoon, the scorching sun was like an oven, baking the amusement park even hotter. The noisy chirping of cicadas could be heard even in the food street.

Masumi found a plastic stool to sit down and rest, wiping the sweat that was sliding down his forehead with the back of his hand. The wind blowing in his face brought air full of steaming heat.

"Kamiyo, stop and rest for a while."

He looked at the girl with long straight black hair who was still busy in front of the stall. She was wearing a bright orange dress, and her exceptionally slender waist could be seen from behind.

I put a cooling patch on the back of my snow-white neck to dissipate heat, but it didn't help.

Crystal clear beads of sweat seeped out from her skin, reflecting the summer sunshine. At this moment, they seemed like shining spots of light for her decoration, moving all the way down and finally sinking into the hidden fabric of her clothes, leaving a shining trail.

"Ah."

Rin nodded slightly and pulled a plastic stool to sit down. Seeing that her cheeks were slightly red due to the heat, Masumi handed her the tissue he had with him.

"Thank you," she said softly.

"Where's Mami-san?"

"Just now I was here——"

Masumi looked around.

"Are you looking for me?"

Speaking of someone, someone's shadow arrives.

"Here, I bought a cone from another stall."

Asami handed two ice cream cones to Rin and Masumi respectively: "Eat something cold to cool down."

"Thank you."

Masumi took the ice cream cone and took a bite. The cool feeling spread from her mouth to her entire head, which felt very comfortable.

"Kurokawa isn't with you?"

He glanced behind Mami again. It was empty, without the bloated figure in the doll costume.

"Matsumi-kun, it seems you care about Miss Mio a lot." Asami's lips curled up in a mischievous arc, and the warm wind blew across her cheek.

"Isn't this the second time you've asked me this today?"

"I don't deny this."

Masumi admitted frankly, "After all, she's wearing so much on such a hot day, and she likes to act tough. I'm worried something might happen to her."

Kurokawa did this for him, and if something happened to him, he certainly couldn't just turn a blind eye.

"You're so considerate, Masumi-kun." Asami sat down on the plastic stool, stretched out her legs, and gently put her feet with pearl anklets together.

The toes of the sandals bumped into each other, then separated in an instant, repeating this process over and over again.

As the movement progressed, the pearls reflected light, making Masumi feel dazzled.

At the same time, Mami's drawn-out complaint with a frown was heard: "Ah~ It's so hot, there's not even air conditioning outside, the stars are more comfortable."

She used the amusement park atlas as a fan, waving it up and down in front of her neck and chest. The warm breeze stirred the air and caressed Masumi's cheek.

He looked away and then listened to Mami say, "Ms. Mio, I just saw her go over there, and she didn't look well, as if she had a heat stroke."

"I offered to accompany her, but was coldly rejected." Asami shrugged and said, "Just like Masumi-kun said, Mio-san doesn't want others to see her in such a state of disgrace."

Masumi frowned and thought for a moment, then stood up from the stool: "I'll go see her."

Don't let anything really happen.

He turned to look at Rinne, "Sorry, Kamishiro, I have to leave for a while. I'll leave this to you and Seno. I'll be back soon."

"Yeah." Linyin nodded silently, with her usual cold expression on her face.

Masumi then bit off the cream part of the ice cream cone, swallowed it after it melted slightly in her mouth, and then pressed her temples. Her head was stimulated by the cold and she felt a headache, and she let out a low "hiss~"

"You're eating too fast, Masumi-kun." Asami couldn't help but smile, then shook her head and sighed, "There's no need to be so anxious."

"Would you like some warm water?"

"It's okay, no need."

Masumi paused for a moment, put the crispy part of the ice cream cone into his mouth, chewed it with a "crunch", swallowed it, and said, "Then I'll go first." Then he walked in the direction Asami pointed.

　Thanks to Frozen Orange for the reward to Kamiyo Rin, thanks for the subscription, monthly ticket and recommendation ticket
　　The production of the second season of Lonely Rock has been decided, yay!
　　
　
(End of this chapter)