Chapter 250: First Time Working (1/2)

A week after Amane decided where he would work, he received news from the owner Itomaki. She prepared his uniform and his future shift. He would work four days a week, three work days and a Saturday.

As Amane was in his second year of high school, he had to prepare for his exams. This arrangment was also similar to those with club activities, and would not affect his studies.

The exams would be held the following year, and Amane had no intention to slack on his studies. The work arrangements should be fine for him.

“I’m starting work today. Go back for now.”

Amane said to Mahiru on the first day of work, right after school.

His heart ached a little once he saw her clearly forlorn face, but he could only keep it to himself. After all, it was to be expected, since he was working for Mahiru’s smile.

“Ahh~ you’re starting work today, Amane? Do your best~”

“Don’t tail me.”

“…I won’t.”

“How can I trust you when you paused like that.”

Chitose, listening intently next to them, was a little suspicious, but Amane took his precautions. She probably would not follow him.

“…I don’t mind once I get used to this, but don’t come over until here. It’s embarrassing if I don’t serve the customers well.”

“You didn’t do well during the cultural festival? I thought you were rather skilled.”

“That’s so-so, and thanks to Kido’s training.”

“…I suppose I should be able to visit you there soon, Amane-kun. You have quite the impressive learning ability.”

I am looking forward to it, Mahiru earnestly prepared to send Amane off. He scratched his cheek, and then patted her soft flax-colored hair.

She was shocked, and widened her eyes. He looked at her face, his face too smiling.

“Yep, I’ll try my best to get used to it as soon as possible, and hurry home soon.”

“…Please do. I will wait for you no matter how late you will be though.”

“Of course, I’ll work hard while looking forward to dinner.”

They whispered these words as their classmates had yet to know that they were living next to each other. Chitose and Itsuki overheard this conversation, the former smiling away, the latter catcalling away, so Amane gave the latter a gentle backhand.

It did not hurt, but Itsuki exaggerated the contact as he tumbled back onto Chitose. Chitose observed the bashful Mahiru, you’re heavy Ikkun, saying so as she shoved Itsuki aside. It seemed Itsuki was still sad about it.

Amane laughed once he saw them, and Mahiru too giggled. Itsuki was a little awkward, and jabbed at Amane’s flank as retaliation.

After they ended the conversation reluctantly, Amane left school for his workplace.

He was assigned to work on the same day as his schoolmate and workplace senior Kayano, as this was his first day at work.

He waited to meet up with Kayano at the school entrance, and they went together. Kayano might not be a talker himself, for he remained silent until they reached the train station.

They needed to take a train ride to the workplace, but it was two stations away, near the school. In fact, it was not too far away from his own house, no further than Itsuki’s and Chitose’s place. Mahiru probably would not be tired waiting for him at home once he got off work.