Living in Tokyo, starting with a lifestyle-related job

Unable to think of a reason to refuse, Shiro Shiro nodded in agreement and set up the table, joining Urahara Junko in a game of tag.

Chitanda Mirai smiled happily when she saw the two of them enjoying their meal together.

But after noticing that Mizuno Maki, a club member, was also eating her lunch alone today, she wanted to invite her again.

But thinking that Mizuno Maki might not agree to the invitation as before, she changed her approach:

"Mizuno-san, I'd like to add a club activity for lunchtime. Do you have any ideas?"

Maki Mizuno slowly turned around, shook her head, and said:

"I have no opinion. You are the minister, so you can make the decision."

Chitanda Mirai suggested:

"After all, we have already temporarily set the one-hour lunch break as club activity time. In addition, I think everyone in our department probably has important things to do after school in the afternoon. I think we should cherish this time even more."

"Another point is that I remember that after the establishment of the Literature Department, certain achievements were needed to maintain the existence of the club. So, how about we briefly share some interesting stories during our lunch break to serve as a part of information gathering for literary creation?"

Maki Mizuno didn't realize there was anything wrong with what she said.

Because all she wanted to do was be a ghost member.

In addition, the requirements for members of the Literature Club that Chitanda Mirai established are quite lenient.

There might be some fees available at that time.

She wouldn't mind helping out as long as it didn't interfere with her own rest.

After all, three years isn't a long time, and she might spend a considerable amount of her lunch break in the Literature Department.

There's no need to let the relationship deteriorate.

Maki Mizuno nodded and said:

"If you think it's okay, then it's fine."

"I have no opinion."

Chitanda Mirai smiled happily:

"That's great."

"Although we haven't found the department yet."

"But that doesn't stop us from carrying out our club activities, so let's get started now."

"Mizuno-san, come sit here. We can share our bento boxes, do club activities, and chat about everyday life, literature, or anecdotes."

Maki Mizuno paused, her brows furrowing.

Something feels wrong.

I feel like I've been tricked.

But she had already promised Chitanda Mirai, so it would be very impolite to turn around and refuse now.

After glancing at Shiro Kaede's actions, Mizuno Maki fell silent.

They discovered that he didn't mind Chitanda Mirai's luxurious bento at all, and even ate it with great gusto with Urahara Junko.

Junko Urahara didn't have any reservations about Shirakaze's bento box and would even take the initiative to eat the food inside.

After witnessing this scene, Maki Mizuno realized that she had been overthinking things.

After a moment of silence, Mizuno Maki nodded and said:

"If it's a club activity, then okay."

After saying that, she also put the table over there.

Chitanda Mirai was even happier to see that she had finally agreed, and smiled as she gestured:

"I have a small appetite, so please feel free to eat as much as you like."

Looking at the luxurious bento box, and then at her own bento box which was practically a diet meal, Mizuno Maki felt a sense of helplessness.

And at this time.

Junko Urahara placed her chopsticks directly on Maki Mizuno's bento box and ate without any hesitation.

What she eats is not important, as long as she can eat it.

Chitanda Mirai pushed the bento box in front of Mizuno Maki, as if to indicate that she didn't mind.

Mizuno Maki paused, then looked at Kamishiro Shirokaze beside her and found that he was still eating with great gusto.

She relaxed a little and began to taste it.

After savoring the delicious taste, Mizuno Maki seemed to feel much better.

After taking a few bites, Chitanda Mirai suddenly started a conversation, asking:

"Kamishiro-kun goes to work after school in the afternoon."

"So, Mizuno-san, do you have any activities after school?"

Mizuno Maki glanced at Bai Feng, thinking that if he weren't there, she could still find an excuse or something.

But he's right here; it would be strange for him to make excuses.

So she had no choice but to return to the path:

"work to earn a living."

Chitanda Mirai blinked her beautiful eyes and asked curiously:

"Could it also be in the ancient shopping street?"

"Um"

"Oh, I see. So it's the same as Kamishiro-kun, he's at Ichiran Ramen. What about you?"

Mizuno Maki paused, her expression somewhat complicated.

She hadn't expected Chitanda to ask that question.

However, considering that Kamishiro-kun had previously invited Chitanda-san to Ichiran Ramen for a meal.

It's possible that the fact that she also worked there might be discovered.

After a moment's thought, Mizuno Maki decided it was best not to hide it: "...I also work at Ichiran Ramen."

Upon hearing this, Chitanda Mirai paused, then fell into a long silence.

However, neither Shirakaze Kamishiro nor Junko Urahara felt there was anything wrong with their conversation.

Rather than the topic, they were more concerned about the food in front of them.

Chitanda Mirai quickly regained her usual smile:

"I see, so Mizuno-san and Kamishiro-kun both work at the same store."

"This is quite unexpected."

Mizuno Maki glanced away with her cool, beautiful eyes, not wanting to say more about this topic, and casually changed the subject:

"Chitanda-san, do you know what happened the other day when a student brought a knife in?"

Upon hearing this topic, Junko Urahara, who was standing nearby, paused mid-air with her chopsticks, seemingly somewhat absent-minded.

"Urahara-san, what's wrong? You're full so quickly today? That's not like you!" Kamishiro Hakufu immediately reminded him when he saw his friend not moving.

Upon hearing this, Junko Urahara remained silent for a moment, then shook her head to indicate that she was not full, and continued eating with Shirafumi.

Chitanda Mirai chuckled at their actions, then turned to Mizuno Maki and asked:

"Is Mizuno-san worried about safety?"

Maki Mizuno did not deny it: "Yes."

“That’s absolutely right. It’s very dangerous for students to bring weapons to school.” Chitanda Mirai’s smile showed no sign of anything amiss as she continued to explain, “However, school security has improved a lot now, so I think this situation shouldn’t happen again.”

"That's good." Mizuno Maki also noticed that there had been a lot more police patrols near the school recently.

Police officers were also on duty at the entrance to assist with security checks.

It is estimated that the school will conduct random checks from time to time in the future.

I suppose this kind of thing won't happen again.

At this moment, Shiro Kaede suddenly remembered what Watanabe Hina had just said:

"Oh right, Watanabe-senpai just said that once we find the clubroom, we'll come over and help with the cleaning."

Chitanda Mirai smiled happily:

"Looks like we'll have to gather all the members soon."

"And what Kamishiro-kun said is right. More than a month has passed since the last semester, and both the old and new classrooms need to be cleaned now."

Chitanda Mirai looks beautiful when she's deep in thought, her eyelashes fluttering.

She clasped her hands together and asked with curiosity, "I wonder how big the room will be later, and how long it will take to clean it?"

"Perhaps I will have to trouble you all again later."

"It's alright." Mizuno Maki didn't mind helping with the cleaning, since that place would be her lunch break spot from now on.

Junko Urahara naturally had no problem with it either.

"I don't mind that." Instead, Shiro Kaede was curious about another question: "By the way, who is our club's advisor?"

Chitanda Mirai recalled that petite and adorable person and smiled:

"It's Ms. Matsue."

“Matsueda-sensei would be quite suitable.” Kamishiro Hakufeng knew that Matsueda Asami was a Japanese language teacher and was very familiar with literature.

And most importantly, she was his class's homeroom teacher.

That way, if there are any problems or troubles in the future, I can speak up.

Therefore, having her serve as an advisor would be the best option.

As Mizuno Maki ate, she suddenly remembered what happened that morning, and glanced at Kagami Shirokaze's bento box.

She remembered that in the morning, Kamishiro-kun had swapped lunchboxes with that girl who was just as pretty as her.