Living in Tokyo, starting with a lifestyle-related job

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Shiro Shiro and the others exchanged glances and fell silent.

Chapter 38: An interview with TV Tokyo!

2024-07-14

After Rika Maejima's companions realized what was happening, they all chimed in:

"Pear Blossom was really heartbroken after you rejected her!"

"Pear Blossom really, really, really likes you!"

"That's it!"

“Stop talking, it’s not really his fault,” Maejima Rika tugged at the others, signaling them to stop.

The three female students had originally intended to speak up for him, but since he had already said so, they couldn't say anything more.

They guessed from the clothes Shiro Kaede was wearing that he was working part-time here.

Considering Rika Maejima's feelings, they decided to eat at a different restaurant.

After all, Shiro Shiro had just rejected Rika Maejima, so eating here would inevitably bring back painful memories.

The three of them whispered a secret plan.

So, are we still going in to eat?

"Forget it, let's go to another one."

"Right!"

After the three finished speaking, they tried to pull Maejima Rika away.

But Rika Maejima stood still for a moment, and after thinking for a while, shook her head and said, "No, I want to eat at this restaurant."

The three looked at each other, and after asking around, Maejima Rika still chose Ichiran Ramen.

After exchanging glances, the three of them sighed slightly and had no choice but to agree.

"Alright, since you've said so, Pear Blossom."

"There's really nothing I can do about you."

"Let's go in!"

After the three finished speaking, they led Maejima Rika around Kamishiro Hakufu and then went into the shop.

Arriving at the entrance.

Here stands an unmanned self-service machine.

You can choose what kind of ramen you want simply by inserting a coin.

The four of them looked at the wide variety of ramen options on the machine and hesitated for a moment, wondering which one to choose.

"Pear Blossom, what do you plan to eat?"

"I don't know, this is my first time eating at Ichiran Ramen." As Maejima Rika said this, her gaze kept drifting towards Kamishiro Hakufu beside her. After taking a deep breath, she mustered her courage and asked, "Kamishiro-kun, could you give me a recommendation?"

Shiro Shiro didn't refuse, after all, it was his job. He slowly walked to Rika Maejima's side and pointed out a few ramen noodles on the machine for her.

"These are all good, you can give them a try."

He was so close, had a magnetic voice, and was incredibly handsome.

Most importantly, it was his unique scent of hormones that made it impossible for Rika Maejima to focus on ordering food.

Behind her dark-rimmed eyes, her beautiful eyes were fixed on Shiro Kaede, who stood before her. Even though she had cried so bitterly before, she still said firmly, "I will not give up!"

After finishing her sentence, Maejima Rika didn't dare to look at Kamishiro Shirokaze's reaction and quickly pressed the ramen button he had just recommended.

I grabbed the ticket and flew into the store.

Seeing this, her three companions also went inside.

This scene was witnessed by Maki Mizuno, who had just reached the doorway.

Wearing her school uniform, her expression was neither sad nor happy, as aloof as ever.

It's impossible to tell what she's thinking just from her expression.

Without saying a word to Shirakawa Kamishiro, Mizuno Maki went straight into the women's room in the store to change her clothes.

After changing her clothes, she continued working in her previous position as instructed by the supervisor.

However, after getting closer to his post...

From the cubicle in front of the screen, the voices of several female high school students chatting could be heard.

Although her view was blocked, Mizuno Maki could still hear that these were the students from the private Shujin Academy who had been at the entrance.

Among them is Maejima Rika, the girl who just confessed to Shinjiro Hakufu at school.

"Rika, I've never seen Kamishiro-kun up close before. Now that I've seen him up close, I finally understand why you like him. Wow, he's so handsome."

"Yes, yes, and her voice is amazing too."

"Exactly, exactly, you all think so too, right!"

"He is indeed very handsome, but that's not why I like him."

"Eh? Why is that?"

"This... I'm so embarrassed, I don't want to say."

"Hey, tell me, tell me!"

"Could it be that you and he were students at the same school before, Pear Blossom?"

"no."

"Then why did you say you liked him before school started?"

"Well, it's because I have to walk the dog in the morning, so I get up very early, and I run into him every morning when I'm jogging. But he doesn't seem to remember me very much."

"Oh! I get it. You must have run into some thug on the way, and he saved you, and you fell really into him, right?"

Wow, a hero rescuing a damsel in distress, a classic scene!

"It wasn't about being a hero saving a damsel in distress. There aren't that many scoundrels in this world!"

"Right."

"Sorry, Pear Blossom. I've been reading too many romance novels lately."

"So how exactly did you fall in love with him?"

"secret."

Despite hearing their conversation, Mizuno Maki, behind the cubicle, remained expressionless.

She didn't linger and started working on her own.

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On the streets of the thousand-year-old shopping street.

A female news anchor from TV Tokyo is giving her opening remarks to the camera.

Shino Aibe was dressed in a professional office lady outfit, a dark suit that showcased her professional demeanor.

The dress was fitted and flattering, highlighting her elegant figure while maintaining a professional demeanor.

The black high heels added a touch of composure and grace to her gait.

She smiled in front of the camera.

Those eyes shone with a bright, confident light, as if bringing a ray of sunshine to the audience.

Her smile was like a warm spring breeze, gentle and charming, exuding a touch of allure and friendliness.

In front of the camera, she exuded an attitude of friendly interaction with the audience, as if she were a friend sharing her daily work routine with everyone.

"Good evening, everyone, and welcome to today's 'City Craftsmen.' I'm Shino Aibe!"

"Today, we came to a bustling shopping street in the heart of Tokyo to find out what kind of jobs the residents here do."

"As the heart of Tokyo, Hibiya is especially important as a shopping street with a history of over a thousand years, carrying the dreams and efforts of many generations."

"Today, let's step into this bustling neighborhood together, listen to the career stories of each resident, and see the hardships, perseverance, and dreams behind them."

"Please follow our camera to explore this vibrant and dynamic community."

Aibe Shino glanced around and immediately noticed a very eye-catching handsome guy in the bustling crowd.

The person was standing in front of Ichiran Ramen, wearing a uniform, and appeared to be a staff member of the shop.

Because Shiro Kamishiro was so good-looking, Shino Aibe immediately saw that if he appeared on television, he would definitely attract a lot of attention.

So she stepped forward without hesitation to interview Shiro Kaede.

"Hello, I am Shino Aibe, the anchor of the entertainment program 'City Craftsman' on TV Tokyo."

"We are currently interviewing citizens from various professions. May I take a moment of your time?"

Aibe Shino stood in front of Kamishiro Hakufu and asked with a smile.

Shiro Shiro glanced at her and replied with a smile, "Is there any prize or anything? If so, I have time; if not, I don't."

Aibe Shino was stunned. Are young people these days so straightforward?

Chapter 39 Aibe Shino is amused

2024-07-14

As expected of a professional, Aibe Shino still had his usual smile on his face, and his words were like a gentle breeze.

"Of course."

"We will give each interviewee a 5,000 yen voucher for the Millennium Shopping Street!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Aibe Shino took a voucher from his assistant and placed it in front of Kamishiro Shirokaze.