Volume 5 - CH 12

“Yuzuru-san… I’d like to try doing… part-time job.”

“…a part-time job?”

Yuzuru couldn’t help but tilt his head at Arisa’s abrupt words.

‘I want to try a part-time job.’

And if you take it as it is, it just means that she wants to try a ‘part-time job’… In fact, it could be interpreted in two ways.

“Does that mean you need money?　Or do you mean like you want to work…?”

In Yuzuru’s case, the latter feeling was stronger.

…he has never had an experience where he really struggled with money, and he never will.

“Well… yes. I’d like to follow Yuzuru’s example …and work for a bit.”

“Mm…”

“Can’t I..?”

“No, it’s not that you can’t…”

Yuzuru folded his arms and thought for a moment before answering.

“This is not a good way to put it, but… it’s only a part-time job. It’s not like there’s much you can learn from it… You’ll learn sooner or later when you go out into the world, and it’s not too late to start once you become a college student.”

The main focus of a student was only academics.

In high school, students should focus on their studies, especially studying for exams and club activities.

“But you are working, aren’t you, Yuzuru-san?”

“It’s just for fun.”

Yuzuru’s parents had more than enough money to cover the rent of the apartment, utilities, and entertainment expenses…

In the first place, Yuzuru could commute to school from his parents’ house.

The reason why Yuzuru had a part-time job and lives alone was, simply put, for fun.

Yuzuru himself was very aware of this fact.

As for Arisa on the other hand…

“Um… to be honest, I need money, or rather, I want to buy something.”

Finally, she spoke out her true intentions rather than her pretense.

Then Yuzuru suddenly remembered the allowance system in Arisa’s house.

Arisa’s house was on a purpose-based allowance system.

That is to say, instead of receiving a fixed amount per month, they receive the amount they need when they want something…

For a child who is good at pleading, it was like having an unlimited allowance. …… Considering Arisa’s position and personality, the system was such that she could only buy the bare necessities.

It was not as if she was in a disadvantageous position now as she once was…

But it might still be difficult to say.

Or maybe…

(…She wants to buy something that she can’t say out loud?)

For example, it would be hard to tell your parents that you want to buy something like an adult book.

There is no way that only Arisa would want to buy such a thing– though Yuzuru would like to say that, he knew that Arisa was far from perfect.

It was not surprising that she wanted to buy one or two things that were a bit, well, strange.

“What kind of stuff do you want to buy, by the way?”

Yuzuru asked curiously…

Arisa shook her head from side to side, looking flustered for some reason.

“No, no! Um… It’s not a big deal, no, it’s not that it’s not a big deal, but… well, um …it’s a secret from Yuzuru-san!”

“…I see. Well, I won’t ask too much.”

When she responded in such a panic, Yuzuru became a little curious.

(…is it very erotic underwear?)

Yuzuru imagined Arisa wearing very erotic underwear… and hurriedly shook his head to shake off his fantasy.

It became not anticipation, but a desire.

In the first place, buying erotic underwear did not require a part-time job.

All she had to do was to request money from her parents as ‘clothing expenses’.

(Well… a birthday present for me, or a Christmas present… or something like that?)

After making such a prediction, Yuzuru asked.

“So, by a part-time job, you mean you want me to introduce you to one…?”

“Yes. If it’s not too much trouble to you…”

I see, Yuzuru noded. 

To be truthful, Yuzuru’s part-time job was basically a result of his parents’ connections… and it was not a problem that Yuzuru could handle on his own.

High school students were also limited in their shifts due to legal issues, which would increase the burden on employers.

But…

“U-um… If it’s difficult, that’s fine, okay?　I’ll find one myself…”

Yuzuru stared at Arisa.

She had beautiful flaxen hair and jade eyes.

Her skin was as white as white porcelain, her lips were full, her eyelashes were long, and her face was well-shaped.

Her arms and legs were long and slender, and her breasts and hips were large and full.

…She was an attractive fiancée in every way.

Would it be okay to throw such a cute fiancée into a part-time job where Yuzuru couldn’t see her?

No, it wouldn’t be right.

There were a lot of bad people in this world.

A pretty girl like Arisa, even if she does nothing wrong, will be approached by bad insects.

If that happens and Arisa gets hurt… Yuzuru won’t be able to repent even if he regrets it.

If possible, he wanted to keep her within his reach.

“…Arisa!”

“Kyah~!. W-what is it?”

Yuzuru opened his arms wide and embraced Arisa.

On the other hand, Arisa’s eyes darted around in fluster when she was suddenly hugged.

“Of the part-time jobs that I do… I can probably hook you up with a part-time job in the restaurant. I was told that they’re short on kitchen staff right now… If that’s okay.”

“Really!? I would really appreciate it.”

Arisa squealed with happiness at Yuzuru’s words.

However, he hugged her more tightly.

“.. but I have a request.”

“…request?”

Yuzuru released her body slightly and stared at Arisa’s face.

Meanwhile, when Yuzuru stared at her, Arisa blushed a little and looked away, looking a little embarrassed.

“W-what is it…?”

Arisa inquired, her eyes moistening and her glossy lips quivering.

Her white throat moved slightly in tension.

“Don’t get a part-time job anywhere I don’t know.”

“…Eh?”

“As I said,  don’t ever take a part-time job on your own without my knowledge.”

Arisa looked dumbfounded at Yuzuru’s unexpected request.

Yuzuru continued to demand more from Arisa.

“And you’ll have to take the same shifts as me as much as possible. Just keep that in mind.”

“U-um… Y-yes. I understand…”

With a chuckle, Arisa gave a small nod.　

Then she asked Yuzuru.

“Um… maybe, is it that… you’re worried about me?”

“…Well, yes. There’s that too…”

“That too…?”

Arisa asked back.

Yuzuru thought about it for a while before answering.

“Possessiveness I guess…?”

“P-possessiveness…”

“I don’t want you to be talking to someone who I don’t know, somewhere I don’t know…  You’re my, only my, fiancée.” 

Yuzuru’s words caused Arisa’s cheeks to turn bright red.

Arisa, who was dyed vermilion up to her ears, turned her face down in embarrassment and then gave a small nod.

“Ye-yes… I understand. I am… Yuzuru-san’s, and only Yuzuru-san’s, fiancée.”

Then Arisa looked up at Yuzuru’s face.

She stared at Yuzuru… with a somewhat covetous expression.

“…What’s wrong, Arisa?”

“N-no… it’s nothing…”

Somewhat relieved, but also disappointed, Arisa looked away.

In response to such Arisa, Yuzuru…

“…Aa”

He pressed his lips against her.

Their lips overlapped.

“Is this what you wanted?”

“…Who knows.”

Arisa puffed out her cheeks in a somewhat sulky manner.