CH 36

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Touma-kun Asked for Advice

Translated by AmaLynne

Well, days have passed since that day.

Finally, the summer vacation is coming to an end.

Only 10 more days to go.

And when I woke up in the morning, I was surprised by an event.

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「Really…a new release of Alzar’s War is on sale…」

This is a rather shocking event…

I didn’t realize that I had forgotten the release date of a novel that I am a huge fan of…

I wasn’t aware of it, but I guess that’s the way it is.

That means that Aya’s presence is bigger than I thought…

Then Aya contacted me, Can we meet today?

「This, I guess I’ll just have to call her.」

I called her and immediately heard her voice.

「Ah, so fast. Hello?」

「Hello, Touma-kun, good morning.」

「Oh, good morning. So, today…」

「Ah, sorry. I was wondering if you had something planned? I was wondering if I could consult with you…」

「No, that in itself is fine. It’s just that the release date of my favorite novel has passed. After I go to buy it, I want to go to a coffee shop. So, is it okay if we go to my hometown?」

「Uh-huh! Okay! But I’m not in your way, am I…? Well, you know, you don’t have to worry about it, you know? …No, I’m an idiot…I’m making you feel bad when I say this…」

「Kukuku……」

「Eh!? W-Why are you laughing!?」

「No, I just think my girlfriend is cute.」

「Eh? Wh, wh, what do you mean…? Ugh, I’m happy, but…」

「No, no, don’t worry about it. I’m fine for now. I’m going to pick you up. Just be ready and wait for me. Don’t say sorry, okay? I’m doing this because I want to.」

「Uuu――! I’ve been told…but that’s also why I want to talk to you about it…yeah! I’ll wait for you then! Thanks!」

「Yeah, see you.」

I hang up the phone and get ready.

By the way, I make it a point to hang up the phone myself.

If I don’t, Aya never hangs up.

I want to stay on the phone too, but I have to hang up out of sheer desperation.

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Then I arrive at Aya’s house.

「Touma-kun! Thanks as always!」

「Oh, that’s all right. If I can see that smile on your face, it’s a small price to pay.」

「Eh, ah…! You’re so quick to say that…」

「Sorry, sorry. Come on, let’s go.」

「Uh-huh!」

We are back in front of my hometown station again.

Then, I go to the Yakura bookstore.

「My my, Touma-kun. Are you all right? You didn’t show up on the release date.」

「Well, I guess…I get a girlfriend and get carried away.」

「H-Hello!」

「My, she’s with you today, isn’t she? I see…that’s how it is. Here you go.」

「Thank you for taking the trouble.」

I quickly paid at the cashier near the entrance.

I had made a reservation.

It was crowded, so I left the store immediately.

「It was crowded, she’s alone?」

「No, she has a father. You know, the evil dad that no one around here can resist. But he’s not good at customer service because of his looks. He’s more like a stocker or a manager. So basically, it’s just Yayoi-san.」

「I see…umm…」

「What’s wrong?」

「No! Not now! Come on, let’s go!」

Naturally, we hold hands and head for the coffee shop.

We enter the cafe, greet the master as usual, and sit down in our familiar seats.

Today’s lunch is an omelette.

「Yes, it’s as delicious as ever.」

「Delicious! This sauce tastes terrific!」

「It’s Master’s original demi-glace sauce. It’s so good.」

After that, we finished our meal and finally got down to business.

「So, what’s wrong?」

「Uhh, I was thinking…getting a part-time job…」

「I see…you’re bothered by it?」

「Yes…it’s money that Touma-kun worked hard to earn. It’s not a good idea to spend it on me…」

「Well, it’s not much. But if it bothers you, you can do it.」

「Uh-huh…but, you know, and I’ve been asking for advice…I’ve had a part-time job, but I can’t keep it up…. Or more accurately, I can’t continue.」

「…I see, I kind of get it. So you get confessions from staff, sarcastic remarks from the same girls, and customers picking on you?」

「Eh!? Awesome! How do you know!?」

「That’s…understandable. Aya is super duper cute.」

「Why does it make me so nervous to be told by Touma-kun super duper…」

「I think it’s because we like…you know, each other.」

「…Hehehe, so happy. S-So you know, and I don’t know where to go.」

I see… This is a difficult question. 

A workplace where she can work happily…without men while ensuring Aya’s peace of mind.

That’s exclusivity…hmm? Yeah, there’s a good one.

「How about that Yagura bookstore I was at earlier?」

「That’ s right! That’s what I wanted to ask you earlier. I was wondering how it’s going.」

「I’m sure they’re hiring. And it was for girls only.」

「What? Why?」

「Well, the same reason as Aya. A lot of guys want to work part-time for the wrong reasons.」

「Ah…she’s beautiful, isn’t she?」

「That’s what I mean. And also, her father dotes on her. Luckily, his dad likes me, so I’ll ask him on my way home.」

「Yes! Thank you, Touma-kun! Wow, my boyfriend is dependable…」

「O-Oh. Leave it to me.」

Don’t say that while dyeing your cheeks!

You’ll make me want to kiss you!

And we spend a happy time chatting.

I’ve heard that girl talk is boring, but that’s not true.

Hmmm…well, okay.

Maybe it means we have good chemistry.

Then, thinking it was about time, I left the store and headed for Yakura Bookstore.

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「Hi, is your father there right now?」

「My. Touma-kun, are you here again? Father! It’s Touma-kun―!」

Then, a bear appears from the back door… No, no.

What appears is a human being that looks like a bear.

「…Touma? What’s up?」

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「Hello, Zenji-san. I’m sorry to bother you with your busy schedule. I came here today to ask you for a favor. May I have a word?」

「…fine. You are very polite for a young man.」

「Thank you very much. Actually, it’s the girl here…」

「Nice to meet you, Yakura-san. My name is Aya Shimizu. I heard about you from Touma-kun and came here to talk to you about your part-time job.」

「…This one seems pretty solid for a girl these days too. Touma, is she your girlfriend?」

「Yes, that’s right. She’s my girlfriend.」

「Hauu…yes, that’s right…」

「I see. Well, if she’s the one you chose, I guess it’s all right.  Just don’t slack around, okay?」

「Yes, that’s all right. She may look like this but she has a lot of guts.」

「Eh? Eh? Umm…」

「Fufufu…that’s unusual. I guess it’s because she’s your favorite, Touma-kun?」

「Hey, that’s not…」

「What are you talking about? How’s that kid doing? He’s not coming on the release date and you were curious.」

「Ughh…!」

「Haha…do you want to play chess again next time?」

「…yeah, let’s.」

「Fufufu…Happy working with you, Aya-chan.」

「Uhh…」

「Aya, they said you passed the test.」

「That’s right, I’ll give you a proper interview, in case you want one.」

「Ah……thank you!」

「…good, take care of it. I’ll leave the rest to Yayoi.」

「Yes yes, I’ll do it. Then, do you have time tomorrow?」

「Yes, I do! Let’s see…at this time.」

「Fufufu…then how about this time?」

「Yes, that’s fine.」

「Then it’s settled.」

It looks like it’s decided.

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And since it was evening, I drove Aya home.

「Touma-kun! Thank you! Umm, I’m grateful for all you’ve done for me.」

「I’m worried about you, too. It’s safe there…because there are no men.」

「Eh? Well, that’s…」

「Sorry…for being so possessive.」

「Uh, no! I’m happy…!」

「Oh, man…can I kiss you?」

「Eh…? Ah, uh…y-yes…」

I check around and gently kiss…

「Ah…nn…」

I let go immediately because of the location.

「Uhh…later!」

「Uh-huh! L-Later!」

I get on my bike and start riding.

What’s with that leaking voice…!

I thought I was going to lose consciousness…!

My reasoning! Please! Hold on!