Living in Tokyo, starting with a lifestyle-related job

"Um"

Let's go down now.

As she spoke, she tried to put the book in front of her into her bag, but because she was not focused on her work, she lost her grip on the book and it fell to the ground.

Mizuno Maki looked at the books on the ground with a bitter expression, wondering what was wrong with her.

Shiro Kaede also noticed that Mizuno Maki's condition was not quite right.

Even though I ran into an old classmate, I didn't say a word and instead kept reading a book.

Something doesn't seem right here.

Even when she's always reading, she'll occasionally chime in on Chitanda Mirai's conversation.

So today's situation is actually a bit off, as if it's carrying some kind of lingering emotion.

Either she doesn't really like Tachikawa Sanae, or there must have been some conflict between them.

Although Bai Feng wasn't sure if his guess was right, she was still his classmate and a member and employee of the Literature Department, so he should at least consider her feelings.

He immediately bent down to pick up the book from Mizuno Maki's hands, and even helped to dust it off before handing it to her.

Seeing his hands, slightly dirty from helping her pick up the books, Mizuno Maki pursed her lips, her expression becoming increasingly complicated. She took the books from him, looked away, and stammered, "Thank you."

After saying that, she tried to take out a wet wipe from her bag and hand it to him to wipe his hands.

However, before it could be taken out, they heard Sanae Tachikawa's voice, which was as clear as a silver bell.

"Kamishiro-kun, your hands are dirty."

"I have some wet wipes here, you can use them."

After accepting it, Shiro Kaede thanked him:

"Thank you."

Sanae Tachikawa smiled and shook her head, saying:

"Need not."

Mizuno Maki watched him wipe his hands with the wet wipes that Tachikawa Sanae had given him.

The action of reaching for the wet wipes in his bag suddenly froze.

Then she chose to give up on doing so, and simply watched the two of them in silence.

After leaving the tram station.

Since Sanae Tachikawa and the others went in different directions, they all started saying goodbye.

Knowing that Sanae Tachikawa had made good progress that day, her two companions happily bid her farewell:

"Kamishiro-kun, we had a great chat today. I look forward to seeing you again next time!"

"Okay, remember to invite us out next time!"

Sanae Tachikawa was actually a little reluctant to leave, but she knew it was time to go.

She waved goodbye gently.

"I'm about to leave too. See you next time, Kamishiro-kun and Mizuno-san."

Shiro Kaede waved goodbye gently.

"see you later."

Maki Mizuno pursed her lips and waved goodbye.

See you next time.

Before leaving, Sanae Tachikawa took a deep look at Maki Mizuno, and then turned away.

As she walked with her companion, she was also thinking about what had just happened.

Since Kamishiro-kun has already said that he and Mizuno Maki are not a couple.

So it seems like there's really no chance for them now?

It should be!

Even if Kamishiro continues to pursue Mizuno Maki, as long as Mizuno Maki doesn't intend to date.

Then he would not be able to succeed.

Because Maki Mizuno's goal was to study.

Otherwise, with her looks, she would have found a boyfriend long ago.

But now, according to her own words, she doesn't have a boyfriend yet and seems to be focusing on her studies.

It seems like you really don't plan to date.

I imagine that after hearing what Mizuno Maki said, Kamishiro-kun would have given up completely.

Who can persist in a relationship that is unrequited or has already been explicitly rejected?

Kamishiro-kun may not understand yet, but I will make him understand!

Moreover, she also had an agreement with him.

At that time, we just need to wait until the midterm exams are over, and given the normal rate at which students improve their grades...

It's impossible for Kamishiro-kun's C rating to be raised to A in just two months.

Even with top-tier tutors at home, they couldn't achieve that.

Kamishiro-kun naturally couldn't do that either.

So she won this time!

When the time comes, Kamishiro-kun will have to obediently follow the agreement and organize a get-together.

As the organizer, he would naturally have to attend the social gathering.

In an atmosphere where everyone is thinking about finding a partner.

With just a little encouragement, I'm sure I can get even closer to Kamishiro-kun.

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on the way home.

Shiro Shiro walked ahead.

Mizuno Maki remained silent, following quietly behind him.

The two were several steps apart.

They didn't walk side by side like before.

Shiro Shiro looked back at her and suddenly stopped.

Upon noticing this, Mizuno Maki slowly stopped, remained silent for a moment, and then asked:

"what happened?"

Seeing her absent-minded appearance, Shiro Kaede suddenly suggested:

"Mizuno-san, you don't need to come to work tomorrow. Take a break first."

Maki Mizuno was somewhat taken aback:

"why?"

Kamidai Bai Feng recalled:

"You've been working these past few days, it's time to schedule some breaks."

Mizuno Maki, somewhat agitated, immediately refused:

"I don't need to rest!"

"I can continue working!"

Shiro Shiro shook his head and said:

"No, I've already made up my mind."

Maki Mizuno pursed her lips, looking somewhat aggrieved.

"The coffee shop is short-staffed without me!"

Why do I have to rest?

Kamidai Bai Feng explained:

"I'll have Junko help me out a little tomorrow."

"So there's no problem."

"Of course, it's not just you, Xiangzi, Xiao Zuo, and Xiao You will also be scheduled for leave."

"If you don't want to go home so early after school, you can go to the attic. Chitanda and the others will be there."

Mizuno Maki lowered her head unhappily and murmured softly:

"I see."

Seeing that she had agreed, Shiro Kaede breathed a slight sigh of relief:

"Let's go then."

at this time.

A light drizzle was falling from the sky.

In an instant, the rain began to pour down harder and harder.

Seeing this, Shiro Kaede and Maki Mizuno instinctively took shelter under the eaves of a nearby building to avoid the rain.

The sudden rain made Mizuno Maki, who was already in a bad mood, even more depressed.

She hasn't brought an umbrella yet.

If you get wet, you might catch a cold.

And who knows how long this rain will last?