Living in Tokyo, starting with a lifestyle-related job

"These past two days, everyone, including you and us, has been a bit tired."

"So I've decided to raise your rate to 1500 yen per hour today."

Maki Mizuno paused, a mixture of surprise and worry in her eyes:

"1500 per hour. Isn't that a bit too high?"

Even if you agree with Nagasawa-senpai's perspective...

Yui Nagasawa smiled and said:

"Mizuno-san, please accept it without worry."

"This was something that Kamishiro-kun and I had discussed beforehand."

"Besides, didn't I promise you that before?"

"As long as you work hard in the future, you will have opportunities for promotion and a raise!"

Divine Bai Feng nodded and said:

"Yes, I'll be counting on you for the shop from now on."

A hint of joy flickered across Mizuno Maki's usually cool and aloof face as she expressed her gratitude:

"Thank you, I will continue to work hard in the future."

After hearing what she said, Shiro Kaede was finally relieved.

He genuinely felt that she was the only part-time worker in the store, and that she was indeed very busy.

I've been running around the store almost non-stop these past two days.

Even with the help of Junko Urahara and Watanabe-senpai today, it was actually Maki Mizuno who did the most work.

This person is really hardworking.

Her looks are on par with those of a mascot.

All things considered, there's really nothing to criticize.

Both Shiro Kaede and Yui Nagasawa were worried that such a good working woman would find the job too busy and tiring and leave, so they quickly gave her a raise.

As for Mizuno Maki's salary issue being resolved, Kamishiro Shiro Kaede handed over the remaining 28 yen plus the 65 yen in her bank account to Nagasawa Yui:

"This cash, plus the money in the card, amounts to nearly a million."

"I'll return the rest to you later."

“But if you’re not in a hurry to get that million back, I’ll take it for now.”

Yui Nagasawa flicked her hand casually and said:

"Take it."

"I'm not in a hurry."

"And if you give it to me, won't your shop need working capital?"

"At the end of the month, I still have to pay rent, taxes, garbage fees, and other expenses!"

"Alright, I'll keep it for now and pay you back when I have more income." After putting away the money and card, Shiro Shiro decided to deposit it in an ATM when he got back.

Inside the shop, there were still some loose spare cash.

So there's no need to worry about not having enough change to give to customers after the money is deposited in the bank.

As for the bank card, there was originally 75 yen.

However, the recent purchase of ingredients for the store, the commissioning of Chitanda Mirai to make several sets of work uniforms, and the clothes I bought today have all cost around 100,000 yen.

So that leaves about 65 yen.

With today's income, that means I have about 93 yen.

I estimate I can start my next career tomorrow night.

The thought of starting the next profession tomorrow filled Kamishiro Shiro with a secret sense of anticipation.

at this time.

Suddenly, Shiro Shiro remembered the song he had written for Nagasawa Yui and asked:

"Yui-nee, how's that song I wrote for you last time coming along?"

Mizuno Maki also looked at Nagasawa Yui with some curiosity.

Yui Nagasawa shrugged and explained:

"It's already being done."

"It will take time to make a comeback and find a music production team."

"It won't be that fast. I'll let you know when it's done."

"Okay." After washing his hands, Shiro Shiro said to the two of them, "Let's close the shop now and go home."

Yui Nagasawa had only just heard Bai Feng say he was off work, and she got a little scared. She didn't dare to drive him home, afraid of being invited to his house again, so she slipped away without looking back.

"I'll head back now. You two be careful on your way home."

Seeing this, Shiro Shiro didn't say anything, but simply said to Mizuno Maki who was standing to the side:

"Then let's go."

Mizuno Maki blushed slightly, nodded gently, and then walked side by side with Kamishiro Shirokaze.

As the two were walking.

Kamishiro Shirofumi then remembered something and clicked his tongue:

"Oh no, I forgot to take my work clothes to the nearby washing machine today."

Maki Mizuno was also taken aback for a moment, then suggested:

"I think I'll be back around 3 a.m. tomorrow after Watanabe-senpai's performance."

"We'll take it to the coin-operated washing machine later."

"I remember it had a drying function."

"It should dry immediately after washing."

After thinking for a moment, Shiro Shiro said:

"Let's leave it at that for now."

"However, just one set of work clothes is really not enough."

"I've already asked Chitanda Mirai to order two or three more sets."

"I estimate that I won't have to wear the same thing to work twice in two or three days."

Maki Mizuno softly agreed:

"Ah."

After saying this.

The two of them didn't say anything the whole way.

soon.

They entered the station and boarded the tram.

It's already 10 p.m.

It's highly unlikely that there will be a large number of people.

Therefore, there are plenty of seats in the carriage.

Shiro Shiro was the first to find a seat and sit down.

Today, Mizuno Maki was not as hesitant as before and sat down directly next to Kamishiro Hakufu.

After they sat down, they both took out books from their bags and began to study.

at this time.

Mizuno Maki recalled falling asleep on Shiro's shoulder yesterday, and her heart started pounding again. She secretly glanced at Shiro beside her.

I noticed that he was still reading a book attentively today.

Witnessing this scene, a strange thought inexplicably flashed through Mizuno Maki's mind.

After a while.

While accumulating student career experience, Shiro Shiro suddenly felt something leaning against his right shoulder. He turned his head and saw that Mizuno Maki was asleep again, exhausted.

Even the book she had just been looking at began to droop limply and slowly slip off her thighs.

With quick reflexes, Shiro Kaede caught the book and placed it aside.

Looking at Mizuno Maki sleeping on his shoulder, he sighed softly.

I think the work at the store really wore this girl out.

It seems we really need to find two part-time workers to help out as soon as possible, otherwise this girl will be exhausted every day and ruin her health, which would be considered a work injury.

However, I already spoke with the shopping street manager, Kana Kawai, today, so I think someone will come to apply for the job tomorrow.

As for now, let her sleep.

Shiro Kaede didn't intend to forcibly wake her up; he simply continued reading and gaining experience in the student profession.

While pretending to be asleep, Mizuno Maki was actually a little worried that Kamishiro Hakufu would suddenly wake her up, but she didn't do so.

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Although Mizuno Maki kept her eyes closed, she felt an indescribable joy inside.

At the same time, I started to have all sorts of wild thoughts.

Why did I do this?

Could it be that I've fallen for Kamishiro-kun too?

Mizuno Maki felt a mix of emotions.