Chapter 3 part 1

"So, What is it that you want to talk to me?"

After the lecture, I called Kurusu-san to the college cafeteria.

I had already made my order and was drinking coffee. I said: "It's really important. Will you listen to me?"

"Sure, I take my best friend seriously. Are you going to confess? See, I'm a little shy and I'm not ready for…"

The way she wiggles her hands on her cheeks, despite her lethargic expression, is cute but surreal.

"No, it's not that."

"…I see."

When I denied it with a wry smile, Kurusu-san sagged down as if she was disappointed for some reason.

I'm not sure but did I make a mistake again?

"So, What is that important thing you wanted to discuss with me?"

She was back to her lethargic face.

We've been friends for a long time, but she's a really strange girl. It might the reason that I never get tired of spending time with her.

"Yeah. Actually, you know that Sarasa-san and I used to live together, right?"

"Well, I was told that both of you lived together after the first date or something…"

"What? Was that so?"

It is true that there was a time when I wanted to brag about living together with Sarasa-san and told everyone around me about it.

Now that I think about it, that was an embarrassing thing to do.

"Well, let's put that aside…. Now that we've broken up and I've already moved out, I have nowhere to live."

"Are you saying that you want to live with me in… my room?"

"I'm not going to do that, so don't worry."

"It's really annoying to hear you say that…"

Even though she is my best friend, I am not so bold enough to ask her to let me stay in her room. I don't have such a daring and insensitive spirit.

"I'm sure you do have many connections, don't you? I'd like you to introduce me to a part-time job …"

"A live-in part-time job?

"Yes, please."

Actually, my parents have been sending me money on the condition that Sarasa-san and I live together, but when I informed them that we broke up, they stopped sending money.

So I asked Kurusu-san for advice on finding a part-time job and a room.

She has a wide range of connections, and she's been working at various jobs. So, she's someone I can rely on.

"Hmm, well, I can introduce you some, but you might not get to choose the type of job you want."

" I don't mind, I'm just grateful if you introduce me to them."

"Hold on a minute."

Kurusu-san took out her smartphone and started to make a call to someone.

She was probably contacting someone for my part-time job.

"Oh, hello? It's me. I know, you were looking for someone to take a part-time job at the manager's place. … Yes, that's right. There's a boy who's looking for a part-time job too. I wanted to introduce him to you…. Yeah… Yeah… Really? I'll bring him over tomorrow, okay? All right."

The call ended in a flash. Kurusu-san put away her smartphone and turned to me.

"So, I'm taking you to a part-time job tomorrow. Keep your schedule clear. Okay?"

"Yes!"

I'm glad, it's going to be okay.

I really can't stop thanking Kurusu-san.

As I was excited to find out what kind of part-time job it would be, Kurusu-san and I had a great time talking about it.

"Hmmm… part-time job… I won't allow you to do that without you telling me."

***

The next day, Kurusu-san took me to a stylish bar where she works.

The name of the bar is "Aprecio", which means "Appreciation" in Spanish.

As for the appearance, the interior of the bar is dark and adult-oriented, which seems comfortable to me.

And in front of me is the manager, Kurusu Daigo.

I had a vague idea from his last name, but he seems to be Mone Kurusu's uncle.

He seems to be a kind and splendid old man. He gave the image that would make him popular.

"I understand the story. So, let's see…"

"Oh, I'm sorry. I'm late. My name is Shoryu Kiryu."

"Yes, you're Kiryu-san, right? What you'll be doing is mainly customer service. I'll be hiring you as a part-time worker. But if you perform well, I might officially hire you. What do you think?"

"By all means, please."

If that's the case, I'm hoping for the best.

Besides, I heard that the salary was good and the other employees were friendly and kind.

This is also a social study. I want to give it a try.

"Yes, I understand. I'll rent you a spare room in the apartment next to my store. It's a cheap apartment. The rent is even cheaper. I'll deduct it from your salary. Is that okay?"

"Yes, that's fine."

That's perfect!

As long as I can live, I'm happy to live in any kind of rundown apartment. I can't complain.

They've done so much for me, I'll repay them by working hard.