Chapter 557

"I'm sorry, Ogura-kun, for making you run around trying to figure out what Xin's sudden idea is all about..."

"Will you come to school tomorrow? No... Will you come for the exam next week? You absolutely have to come!"

See you at the Livehouse next time!

"What a busy person! Being so cute, it's no wonder she's so popular!"

"I look forward to working with you again in the future, but before that, you need to come up with a team name first."

Goodbye~

"..."

After exchanging pleasantries, he and HHW, who was also preparing to leave, walked out of RiNG and parted ways at the door.

He looked around, but Nagasaki Sōse had already disappeared.

She must be feeling very conflicted right now. Let her think it over for a while first, and then we can talk about it. If we intervene now, we can wait until next week...

After checking the time, he decided it was time to go to Starry.

An hour and a half later.

Having completed most of the food preparation process and given a brief lesson to the Kessoku Band, Sakurakoji Talent walked out of the recording studio and went to the kitchen to get Drinks. A quick glance caught sight of three familiar figures sitting at a single table outside.

One was a beautiful school beauty with elegant features, snow-white skin, a cool and aloof demeanor, and black satin hair tied with a red ribbon;

One is a contemporary young woman with a cute appearance, lively personality, pleasing figure, and short pink hair tied up in Dango;

One is a blue-haired beauty with a cool and aloof temperament, long, flowing hair, an equally stunning figure, and a striking appearance.

In the blink of an eye, he decided to go and take a look.

"Oh, ladies, good evening!"

He took a sip of the fragrant coffee and greeted the three of them.

Good afternoon, Sakurakoji- kun.

"Good afternoon, Mr. Talent!"

"That,"

Kawasaki Saki looked a little embarrassed. "Hello."

"Hmm~"

He nodded, then glanced at the kitchen. "I think I know why you're here, but could you wait a moment? I still have some work to finish."

Yes! Please go ahead!

"Haha, you don't have to be so formal. Just use the same address Yukino Shita."

He waved casually and walked to the back, saying, "By the way, you can think about what you want to eat today; it's on me."

Before they could accept or refuse, he returned to his post and began the final baking and freezing process.

As the opening time approached, Ichiji Nijika and the others automatically came out of the recording studio and began their work.

As a guest today, Yukino Shita Yukino was able to quietly observe their work.

However, perhaps because she had worked here so many times, she felt restless. Especially when she saw Ichiji Nijika selling tickets and serving meals smoothly.

"..."

She gently shook her head, dismissing the absurd idea.

I didn't come here to work voluntarily, how can I have such thoughts? Isn't that just twisting my own mind?

"Wow, Nijika and the others are amazing!"

Yuihama Yui a straw, her brow furrowed in thought, "Not only do I have a part-time job, but I can also compose songs, play music, and run a band... Should I also find a part-time job?"

"Speaking of which, I've been coming to Tokyo quite often lately, and my allowance is definitely in a bit of a precarious situation..."

"However, if I need to find a part-time job, I'll probably have to look for one in Chiba. Commuting every day is just too much."

Kawasaki Saki was standing nearby, was also silently observing this scene, and she was equally incredulous.

What is a band? Are all girls in Tokyo like this?

And that person, who was so strange and shocking when we met last time, is now wearing a mask and working a regular service job...

Chapter 501 Your lace bra strap is showing.

With the skillful coordination of Ichiji Nijika, the queue cleared up quickly.

The food service was a bit slower than the ticket sales, so Kita Ikuyo volunteered to help.

"Talent-senpai! I'll help too!"

"Thank you for your help, Kita- chan."

"No, no! That's not true at all!"

Although he and Yukino Shita Yukino had considered having Gotou Hitori work at the front desk to improve her introverted personality... they realized that during Takamine hours, she would only cause trouble; she could be given practice when there were fewer customers.

Kita Ikuyo, a sunny girl who surpasses even the Archangel Shimokitazawa, naturally possesses impeccable skill and technique in receiving guests.

"Hi~ Pudding, jelly, and iced fruit tea, right? Really! The weather's starting to get warmer~"

"Okay, here's your 1700 yen. Here's your change, please take it!"

"Cappuccino and latte? I understand! Here you go, beautiful lady~"

"Ah~ It's Miss Hata, right? You're here to watch the live show again today! Welcome!"

"Eh? I'm cute? You flatter me! You're handsome too, bro! Although I can't compare to you, senior!"

"..."

To be fair, compared to Yukino Shita Yukino, that cold beauty, and her bland and ordinary attitude, she is far superior, making people feel like they are bathed in a spring breeze... no, like they are bathed in the Asahi.

She is also a well-known and warm presence among her regular customers.

In the team at this moment.

"Mask-san is here today? That means he's in charge of cooking? Great! We've hit the jackpot!"

"Yes, yes! Although the other ladies' cooking skills are also good, it always feels like something's missing..."

"Don't say that! At least the girls are all very cute! That alone makes it worth it, and the price isn't expensive compared to other places."

"That's true... Where did the manager find so many cute girls to work part-time here?"

"Especially the ticket sellers and the waitresses—just looking at them is so comforting!"

"I preferred that cool and aloof lady from last time~"

"Idiot! That little, cute white cat is clearly the best!"

"By the way, what does Mask-san actually look like? Is he really as handsome as Miss Sunshine said?"

"I think it's because beauty is in the eye of the beholder. It's such a pity that my romance hasn't even started..."

"..."

Even some guests who didn't usually like watching live performances and just came to take a look started buying tickets after seeing that the chef was on duty that day.

For them, it's more worthwhile when there are no live performances on weekdays, because then buying tickets isn't mandatory.

After observing for a while, Kawasaki Saki asked, "Why are ticket sales and food ordering separate here?"

"Um?"

The other two looked over.

"Indeed, this can be quite confusing for first-time visitors."

Yuihama Yui.

Yukino Shita Yukino explained to her, "Because the food here is very popular, on nights with live performances, it's given priority to those attending the show. If you don't buy a ticket, you won't be able to get food on those days."

"Is that so?"

Kawasaki Saki was taken aback; she hadn't expected the business here to be so good.

At first, she thought that a gloomy shop in such an underground location would definitely not have many customers... Tokyo really have peculiar tastes.

"You'll see after you eat it."

Yukino Shita Yukino didn't want to explain too much, as that would only be a blow to her.

"Mr. Talent's cooking skills are amazing!"

Yuihama Yui continued, "Luckily, we're acquaintances of Shizuka-sensei, which is why we got the special treatment of ordering food without buying tickets!"

"Teacher Hiratsuka? She's connected to this place too?"

Kawasaki Saki remembered that she had indeed gone to find her with them that day.

However, after she had only given her a few words of advice, she was knocked to her knees by the teacher's words, "Instead of worrying about yourself, you should worry about your own marriage. You're still single, right?"

"Yes! She's friends with the store manager here..."

Yuihama Yui's expression was subtle, although the reason they became friends was rather embarrassing.

After finishing most of the meal distribution, Sakurakoji Talent handed over his post to Kita Ikuyo and returned to his seat with a plate of snacks Drinks next to Yukino Shita Yukino and the others.

"Sorry to keep you waiting, this is on me."

"No need, I'll still pay what I owe. I don't like people who always expect others to treat them."

Yukino Shita Yukino's words made Yuihama Yui, who was about to cheer "Hooray!", reluctantly stop herself from saying what she was about to say.

To be friends with someone like Yukino Shita Yukino, you have to accept these aspects of her.

Although there was a decisive difference between the two women's family backgrounds and the amount of pocket money they received...

"Mr. Talent! Did you keep the things I mentioned before?"

She asked another question, her beautiful eyes sparkling.

Every time she came over, her mother would ask her to take some snacks back with her, which could be reimbursed!

"Eh~ Of course, I've already reserved parts for you and Yukino Shita."

"Thanks!"

"You're welcome."

A few minutes later, their conversation got on track.

Sakurakoji Talent began to guess the purpose of their trip. "Have you made a decision about what happened last time?"

From handling Kawasaki Saki's request the night before last to being dragged into a live performance by Tsurumaki Kokoro yesterday, it's only been two days.

Yukino Shita Yukino nodded slightly. "Yes, it's been decided. Today, Kawasaki -san asked us to bring her to see you and state her choice, Kawasaki -san."

"Yes!"

Kawasaki Saki tensed her body, her slightly rebellious handsome face turning serious and tense as she met his gaze. "Um, as Yukino Shita said, thank you for your help before..."

"Don't worry about it, Kawasaki- kun. Of the methods we discussed last time, which one would you choose?"

Without much hesitation, Kawasaki Saki already had a plan in mind, firmly stated, "I want to choose the option where I can work on weekends!"

"..."

That's it?

Sakurakoji Talent opened his eyes slightly, utterly astonished.

"Uh-huh."

She nodded awkwardly, slightly.

"Hiss..."

He pinched the triangular area of his face. "Kawasaki -kun, I think I mentioned before that you could be a little greedy and choose more, right?"

"Yes, but after careful consideration, I feel that's not a good idea."

"What's wrong with it? At least we shouldn't pass up a spot in a tutoring class, right?"