My daily life is getting weird because I am caught between being in a band and being an idol.

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1. Don't flirt with your boss!

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Finally, the Yorozuya professional team welcomes you.

"Okay, I'll slack off today too. System-chan, pour me a cup of that delicious QQ Na Na Mee Pu tea."

System: Crawling

Lin Qinghe, the owner of an odd-jobs shop, never expected that he would be surrounded by girls with different personalities.

"Quack! I'm just an ordinary person who runs an odd-jobs shop! Don't come any closer!"

24 years old, owner of Yorozuya, pressure Masne

I just wanted to live a peaceful life, but abstract delegations kept popping up one after another.

The female swordswoman from the Anti-Evil Division, who was a tenant, would often use a cold expression to hide her shyness.

A foodie girl with maxed-out powers descended into my life.

Martial arts competition, but Didi ride-hailing service.

"I'll say it one last time, we..."

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Chapter 30: It's best not to act as a guarantor for others casually.

"The person who introduced me to the apartment is my friend. The first time we met was when I was still clueless and had just arrived in Tokyo with my former bandmate. But thinking back, I was like Nina, saying I was going to introduce apartments in Tokyo but ended up in Kawasaki, haha. But since the apartments were quite cheap, we got to know each other after a while. Later, when my friends were looking for apartments, I would introduce them to her so she could charge less in agency fees. She's a pretty nice girl."

The two chatted as they took the tram from Yashiro Station to a real estate agency near Kawasaki Station.

As Chaoyang and Taoxiang entered the shop, they triggered the electric bell that alerted customers to their arrival.

The layout of the long and narrow shop is quite simple and clear. The seats facing the door are arranged in a straight line, with a computer placed at intervals. However, perhaps because it is the day when people go to school or work, it is very deserted. Whether it is the seats for customers on this side or the seats for employees behind the counter, they are all empty.

Immediately, a clear, welcoming voice came from inside.

A head peeked out from the innermost side.

"Welcome~~~, it's Momoka, I was just about to contact you."

"Rino, I'm sorry I'm late."

Once inside, Momoka pulled out a chair and looked apologetically at the woman in a suit on the other side of the table.

"It's alright, it's alright... Please have some water, both of you. Actually, we haven't had any customers yet today. I was wondering what to do if a customer came and I had to show them the apartment... Well, let's not waste any more time and get straight to signing the contract. I'll explain the contents of the contract to you."

After the woman who had been replaced by Rino finished speaking, she took out a stack of documents from the drawer next to her.

After flipping through a few pages, he immediately frowned.

"I'm sorry, ah... that guy, I'm sorry... I took the day off yesterday, and a new guy ended up handling this case. He messed up all the files. Please wait a moment while I sort them out."

"It's alright, it's alright. I suddenly changed the signing time, I'm sorry."

"...How could that be...I'm the one who's embarrassed. We've known each other for so long, and if it weren't for the rule that we agents can't be the client's 'B' (a euphemism for someone else), I could have signed too...I don't know this gentleman's name."

"Flat stone."

"Oh, what's your relationship with the tenant, Taoxiang?"

"employer."

"Oh my, Momoka found a job?"

Tao Xiang shook her head, resting her head on her hand.

"No, it's just that I've been scheduled to work at his shop... It's best to just say we're friends in this situation. But actually, I've only known this guy for a few days."

The person who was still organizing documents looked somewhat surprised when they heard this.

"Indeed, it's okay to call us friends... but to vouch for someone after only knowing them for a few days... Let alone a few days, in all my years in this business, I've never seen a shop owner willing to act as a guarantor for a part-time worker. Maybe I'm being nosy. Let me make it clear that I know Momoka well and know what kind of person she is, so I trust her completely. But Mr. Hiraishi, you should still be careful in the future... I've been in this line of work for quite a few years... There are countless cases of people damaging properties, defaulting on rent, running away, and dragging down guarantors. Personally, I recommend only vouching for relatives within three generations at most..."

Asahi thought Momoka was right. This real estate agent named Rino was indeed a good person. Her words were obviously inappropriate and not in her own interest, but she was indeed considering other people's perspectives.

"Right, I think so too~~~ This guy is definitely going to get fooled by women in the future."

Sitting next to her, Taoxiang spoke as if it had nothing to do with her, teasing Chaoyang. She didn't seem to care at all that her words might make Chaoyang change his mind at any moment.

"Okay, I'll be more careful in the future. ...Speaking of which, you guys are the ones whose morals need to be lowered."

After the three of them chuckled a few times, Taoxiang's friend had just finished confirming the documents.

After straightening his suit, his voice sounded much more formal.

"...OK, the documents are all fine, let's begin...Since these are all necessary procedures, Momoka, please listen carefully~~I tricked you into staying here for so long back then."

"You dare say that? Well, I quite like it here too."

At this point, Tao Xiang, who had been sitting casually, put down her crossed legs and began to get a little more serious.

"Firstly, the property management company in this case is... and then the equipment included inside is..."

To avoid disputes later, even many trivial matters should theoretically be explained by legitimate Japanese agencies.

Chaoyang, of course, wouldn't listen and started playing on his phone.

About ten minutes later

Chaoyang heard the sound of papers turning over again.

"...Okay, next are the fees. This time, Taoxiang, the initial payment you need to make is as follows... The agency fee is waived this time because you're a regular customer. Fire insurance... deposit... key money... the first month's rent, and other expenses totaling over 20... Is that alright?"

"Even though I already know the price, hearing it again is still a lot of a shock~."

Tao Xiang looked at the fee, scratched her head, and smiled helplessly.

Chaoyang glanced at the initial cost list a few times before speaking.

"Can't we save the money for changing the keys and locks? After all, the previous tenant was also Tao Xiang. Can't we talk to the landlord about it? Otherwise, we'll have to ask him whether Tao Xiang actually used the money he paid to restore the house."

When renting a house, you usually have to pay a deposit, which is called a security deposit. It is supposed to be used to restore the house to its original condition after you move out, so although it is theoretically a security deposit, it is usually not refunded.

Furthermore, landlords don't actually spend all their money on cleaning and repairing the house; they just leave it in its original state unless it's particularly dirty.

Although Taoxiang seems to have a lot of life experience, she actually has less experience renting a house than Chaoyang, after all, Chaoyang studied in Japan in her previous life.

I've moved at least 7 or 8 times from Osaka to Tokyo, and no matter how clean I cleaned, I never brought the apartment back to get a gold leaf. Although it wasn't as bad as the damage assessment with the lantern, it's definitely a bad practice in the Japanese rental market, just like the custom of paying key money to landlords.

"...Is it possible to do it this way?"

Tao Xiang looked at her friend, who hadn't expected this either.

"It seems so... That way we can save 20,000. I'll call the landlord and ask if it's possible."

In Japan, labor costs are so high that even a simple task like changing a door lock key can easily cost tens of thousands of yen.

After a while, and after a series of back-and-forth discussions over the phone,

"Well, the landlord said it's no problem, after all, we've been renting for a few years. But he just hopes that I won't get drunk and make a scene at night in the future."

"I'll be careful." After agreeing, Taoxiang turned to Chaoyang and said with a smile, "Thank you. 20,000 yuan is quite a lot. It saved me several days' wages. Let's have a meal nearby later and I'll treat you with the money I saved."

"Then I'll accept it without hesitation."

And so, in a relaxed atmosphere, the trip to the agency came to a pleasant end.

"System-designated beautiful girl detected"

Name: Kawaraki Momoka

Charisma: 81

Monthly earnings growth: ¥40,000

Favorability: 30/100

Assessment: Although seemingly aloof, this person is actually kind-hearted and full of human warmth. Due to their unwavering beliefs, they are prone to arguments. If you sense something is amiss, please leave immediately.

Note: Things can get very troublesome once you start drinking.

Inside the izakaya at 4 PM in the morning sun

"...and more have been added..."

After school, Xiangzi didn't play her beloved piano at school as usual. Instead, she took the tram straight to the shop. When she saw another girl she didn't recognize there, she couldn't help but mutter to herself, even though she was usually unaffected by external influences.

"Ms. Toyokawa, this is Ms. Momoka Kawaharaki. She is my friend and will be a member of this shop from now on."

While she was preparing ingredients, she heard the door open and, after speaking to Xiangzi, began to introduce Xiangzi to Taoxiang.

"This is Miss Toyokawa Shoko. She's younger than Nina and is still in her first year of high school. Don't bully her."

"...When have I ever bullied anyone...Don't scare her."

Tao Xiang smiled and gave him a light elbow tap as punishment for spreading rumors about her.

Tao Xiang could tell that Xiangzi was a serious person, so she politely extended her hand.

"In short, please guide me in the future."

Xiangzi's expression had long since changed to a standard business smile as he took Taoxiang's hand.

"This is mine, please give me your guidance."

"Oh, what a well-mannered child!"

Her skin is very well-maintained... and her attire is very elegant and dignified... Could she be a young lady from a wealthy family? ...But a young lady from a wealthy family wouldn't work in a place like this. She's probably just from a family with strict rules, like Nina.

"Taoxiang, you can come into the kitchen and help me. Basically, the job is to cook and wash dishes. Our restaurant doesn't have many kinds of dishes, so you should be able to remember them in a day."

"Okay, I've worked at an izakaya before, so it shouldn't be a problem."

As she spoke, Taoxiang tied her hair up and walked into the kitchen. She picked up a kitchen knife and, just like a craftsman, checked the sharpness of the blade.

"Is there a whetstone? A general like you can't afford to neglect sharpening his sword!"

Chaoyang didn't look at her, but sat back down in his chair, put on the skewers he would be using later, and said.

"There's a spot under the sink, but it's been a while since it was used and it's a bit dirty... Oh, and three little ones are coming over later. They're temporary staff, only staying for six days... Just make yourself at home."

It looks good and tastes good.

Chapter 31 Does Pichu need a Thunder Stone to evolve?

At 9 p.m., although it was close to closing time, the Chaoyang store was still bustling with activity.

After the first day's experience, the trio finally became more proficient and, with Xiangzi's coordination, things were running smoothly outside.

And in the kitchen as well, it was rare to find two people inside.

"...Manager, is it alright to leave the washed dishes here?"

Tao Xiang placed the clean plate behind Chao Yang, looked at the order printed by the ticket machine, and asked Chao Yang questions while cooking.

"Um... how much miso should be included with the lettuce?"

"Just grab any spoon over there and scoop some out. After all, this isn't a chain fast food restaurant, so there's no need to be so precise. If the customer wants it, just give it to them. ... But try to arrange the lettuce a little more attractively."

"This...should the pork stomach sashimi be seasoned?"

"Once the plate is set up, just drizzle some soy sauce around the edge, then some sesame oil around the edge, and sprinkle some scallions on top."

Chaoyang took a few seconds to demonstrate to Taoxiang.

"Wow...it looks surprisingly good. I'll try making this as a snack with drinks next time."

"...If there's anything left in this box before closing time today, you can take it home."

Just as Chaoyang said, the restaurant didn't have many kinds of dishes, and they were all simple dishes, so Taoxiang quickly mastered them all.

Seeing that the restaurant was already full, Chaoyang, who was originally quite relaxed, had to perk up and speed up his work, even though he was feeling very uncomfortable from the heat.

At the same time, the sound of money being deposited into accounts seemed to keep echoing in my mind.

If it's this popular... I feel like it could continue operating normally even if the system disappeared.

The average price per person at an izakaya is much higher than at other restaurants. Even in a slightly run-down place like Asahi, two people can easily spend tens of thousands of yen if they drink 10 or so cups of alcohol and have some snacks.

Considering that the ingredients in izakayas are very cheap, such as the lettuce that the customer just ordered, it is basically just lettuce from the market that has been cut up and soaked in ice water. When the customer orders, a few leaves are taken and stacked to look nice, and with miso, it can be sold for more than 300 yen. It can be said to be a low-cost, high-profit business.

Over the past few days, Chaoyang has been doing the math and realized that with the current high labor costs, he can still earn money even without the system's income, though not much—just barely enough to make ends meet, less than 20 yen. But if he includes the system's income, he could earn over 60 yen per month from now on!