CH 15

“Are these your orders? Yes, water is self-serve. Please enjoy your stay.”

Phew. I’m not quite there yet, but I’m getting used to it.

Hirose’s way of teaching is usually easy to understand.

Though there are some customers I don’t like. Maybe I’m lucky to work here…

“Hmm, have you gotten used to it a little? Kazami!”

“Yes, Hirose. I think I’ve gotten used to it. Thank you for your guidance.”

Well, it’s Kazama, not Kazami.

It is a common mistake, and there is no need to correct it.

“We’re from the same school, so you don’t have to use honorifics. And Kazami. You’re a fast learner. You’re good. Excellent!”

“Thank you very much.”

“Erika told you there is no need to use honorifics! “

Excellent…

I don’t really think so, but I don’t feel bad about it.

But Hirose. You really take good care of me.

She seemed a little suspicious at first, but she’s a good guy.

“Also, Erika has a favor to ask of Kazami.”

“Yes? What is it?”

“It’s about Erika shift next Saturday. Erika… have something she can’t miss. Erika was wondering if you could cover for her… And the one after that… “

Oh, so that’s how it is.

Well, as expected before, it was suspicious. I thought she was too kind.

But I guess I’m free on holiday anyway. And I need the money.

I want to have a lot of experience here as soon as possible.

If it makes things go smoothly from here on out, then I guess it’s all right.

“Yes, yes. Okay. I’ll take your place.”

“Oh! Seriously? Kazami is really sweet. Erika might fall in love with youー. “

“Ah, is that so? Nah, not at all.”

Kazama, not Kazami. I should correct that.

It’ll be a hassle later if other people identify me as Kazami too.

And that phrase “I might fall in love with you”. I heard it so much when I was in his body that I got calluses on my ears.

And I already know enough that there is no truth in those words.

In fact, she said the same line to someone else just now.

Well, whatever.

Hmm? What’s that face, Hirose?

“Hmm? Is there something on my face? “

“No, thanks anyway. That helps.”

“No, no, no. Your guidance is also a great help to me.”

For now, let’s always keep a friendly smile in mind.

Speak clearly and smile where you think it’s appropriate.

I realized how important this was when I switched bodies with that guy.

What’s that? Now, Hirose’s voice sounds a little different from usual…

Well, let’s just hang in there for now.

It’s just around dinner time, so I guess the real work starts from here.

* * *

Hm? I’ve been so busy that I forgot.

It’s already 8:30 p.m.

It was really hard at dinner time.

Maybe I underestimated the situation.

Uh? Kanna hasn’t come yet.

Is she really coming?

Anyway, Kanna was a little, no, really strange today.

What was that kick?

I used to do karate with Kanna, too, but our strength is so different.

I’m sure I could be beaten by the current Kanna in less than a second.

I was usually weak.

I quit because of an injury, but even if I wasn’t injured, I remember losing in the second round or so every time I played.

Well, she said it would be last minute, so I guess she’ll be here in a little while.

Hirose said she’ll teach me the cash register too.

I have to go.