Chapter 64 - The Secret Part-time Job (1/2)

◆Hiiragi Haruka◆

Seiji-kun seems to have started a part-time job.

“Eeeeh? Did you want an allowance? If it’s only about 30,000 yen a month, then I could give you one.”

“Nononono! I won’t accept that. Doing something like really makes it feel like you are seriously trying to make me into a useless person…”

When I told him that, Seiji-kun was amazed. I think that it’s good for a student to diligently do part-time work, as it serves as good work experience, but… Is Seiji-kun troubled with money? Does he maybe have something that he wants?

“If that was the case, then he could have just mentioned it to me…”

“What’s wrong, Haru-chan?”

Since it was now summer break, the frequency in which Natsumi would come over had increased. Today as well, she was eating dinner with me at my place.

“It’s Seiji-kun, he started a part-time job… if there was something he wanted, he could have just told me though.”

“Isn’t it fine? Being a working student is better than spending summer break lazing about and doing nothing.”

“How about you? Haven’t you been coming over almost three times a week? What about your future?”

“I have a recommendation to go to college, so isn’t it fine for me to play for a bit.”

Muuu… She’s the exact opposite of Seiji-kun.

“It’s okay, Haru-chan.”

“What is?”

“Thief-kun isn’t the type of child to do something without thinking, right? I’m sure that there is some sort of reason for it.”

“But still… even if that were the case… I’m worried…”

“Uwaaah… super protective.”

Natsumi pulled back a bit.

The place that he works at is part of the food industry. It seems to be a small café.

“If you’re that worried, just go to the store.”

“…”

The place where Seiji-kun is working… I want to see it…!

“Uwaah… your face became so much like that of a maiden in love…”

“Let’s go!”

… As such, over the weekend, I went with Natsumi to the café that Seiji-kun was working at.

Our school wasn’t that strict when it came to working part-time. You would be given the okay as long as you tell your homeroom teacher beforehand and finish some simple paperwork. There were quite a few students that properly followed the proper procedures, but a large majority of them did not.

Driving to the shopping district in my car, we parked at a suitable parking lot, and arrived at a side street close to the station.

At night, the café was supposed to become an Italian restaurant and its outer appearance was quite fancy. Looking through the window, a lot of female customers could be seen.

“Thief-kun, isn’t he wearing uniform for bartenders?”

“Oh my god. I need to take a picture.”

“You’re like his guardian. One of those super overprotective guardians!”

Within the store, there were also a lot of female workers carrying drinks and dishes. I understand… I understand it very well… it’s super easy to get along with coworkers…! All of them are female college students that are younger than me…! They’re so young…!

“Haru-chan, wait, can you stop letting out some weird aura. Specifically speaking, there’s a bunch of that miasma like black smoke coming out of you. Also, don’t start growling at people. Stop glaring at people as well.”

Being told that, I took a huge breath.

A female waitress had come over with a notepad to ask for our order. After ordering two pasta lunches, we waited for it to finish cooking.

“Ah”, hearing that sound come from Natsumi, I looked in her direction, and saw Seiji-kun.

“Hello, Thief-kun.”

“…”

His expression was subtle as he stood there holding the salads for our sets. He was wearing a dress shirt, with black slacks and an apron wrapped around his waist.

“Here are your salads… What did you come here for?”

“I was just wondering whether Seiji-kun hard at work.”

Also, observing the workplace.

“Thief-kun, you’re in charge of carrying out the dishes?”

“No, there weren’t enough people, so I’m just helping out for a bit. Normally, I’m in the kitchen… Also, I’ll call you later, so when you’re done just go home, okay?”

“Okaaay.”

Turning around, Seiji-kun walked into the back.

“Haru-chan, are you satisfied with this?”

“I am satisfied… but my worries have increased.”

As I was stabbing my salad with a fork, a different worker carried our pasta over. Muuu… it’s different female worker again. (She’s younger and cuter than me, and also college student probably.)

After we finished eating the delicious pasta, we conversing with each other while drinking iced coffee. It’s a nice and quiet restaurant. The shops furniture and decorations are quite fashionable. I kind of get why a girl would want to work part-time here.

If I remember correctly, Seiji-kun gets off at around evening time.

“Maybe I should wait until he’s done and then drive him home…”

“Haru-chan, that’s really stalker like. You even found out when he gets off of work.”

“I-I’m not a stalker.”

“Even if you’re his girlfriend, if you go overboard, you’ll still be hated, you know?”