Omnibus Anime: Music Anime - Relaxing and Happy in the Music Anime

Ritsu: "I want a cola too."

Kotobuki Tsumugi hesitated for a moment, "Me too."

Eight pairs of eyes turned to Mio.

Akiyama Mio's face flushed slightly, unsure if it was from the heat or something else.

"I... mineral water is fine, thank you..."

Bai Qiu walked over to the vending machine.

Kotobuki Tsumugi watched from afar, very curious. She wanted to go over and see that big machine too.

Bai Qiu picked out the drinks everyone wanted one by one, then bought a few extra bottles of mineral water, just in case for the afternoon.

Additionally, Bai Qiu was pleasantly surprised to find that the drinks at this amusement park were priced the same as at a convenience store.

Toyokawa Shoko realized that it was becoming increasingly difficult to find suitable part-time jobs in Shimokitazawa lately.

She heard from a boss at one of the part-time job places that

several female students had recently been coming to Shimokitazawa in groups for part-time work, taking on a lot of the jobs.

Fortunately, this weekend.

She found a part-time job she was satisfied with.

It was to wear a mascot costume at this amusement park and help attract guests.

This job was quite tough, but the hourly wage was much higher than typical part-time work.

Under the shade of a tree, Toyokawa Shoko sat alone.

The people nearby all seemed to have companions.

Sako pressed her fingers together, fanning herself repeatedly.

However, it seemed to be getting hotter the more she fanned.

The wind she fanned out was hot, and her arm grew sore from the movement.

Yet, she didn't stop.

Perhaps fanning herself like this provided some psychological comfort.

Suddenly, Toyokawa Shoko noticed the girls from the Light Music Club under the shade of the tree opposite.

Liveliness was their...

Sako had seen some of the Light Music Club girls at school before, because they always walked around together carrying their instruments.

They were in the same band, right?

Suddenly, Toyokawa Shoko felt like she understood something.

The few working girls who appeared in Shimokitazawa were probably them!

The blonde girl among them caught Toyokawa Shoko's attention a little.

Kotobuki Tsumugi, the sole heiress of the Kotobuki family.

Toyokawa Shoko knew her.

A long time ago, Sako had met her at a banquet.

However, the other girl probably didn't recognize her, so Toyokawa Shoko felt relatively at ease.

She had heard that this girl was very well protected by the Kotobuki family.

She didn't get involved in any family affairs, was doted on by her family, like a pearl held in the palm of their hands.

Because of this, her personality was very pure.

Why would she come to a place like this to work?

Toyokawa Shoko wondered.

Had she fallen on hard times like herself?

Gazing from afar at Kotobuki Tsumugi conversing with her companions, her face beaming with genuine and happy smiles.

Toyokawa Shoko was even more confused.

Despite the hot weather and such hard work.

How could she be so happy?

Why couldn't she manage even a smile?

Suddenly, Toyokawa Shoko's pupils contracted, her expression tense.

"I'm back!"

Bai Qiu returned to the girls, carrying the drinks.

He was already drinking his own.

"We're saved!!" x2

Yui and Ritsu were the quickest.

Next was Tsumugi, and lastly Mio.

Suddenly, Bai Qiu scanned his surroundings and noticed something.

He said a few words to the girls, and amidst their confused gazes, Bai Qiu walked off in a certain direction.

Toyokawa Shoko quickly lowered her head, her eyebrows trembling.

Seeing Bai Qiu here today, her surprise far outweighed any joy.

If possible, she didn't want anyone she knew to see her working a part-time job.

For someone as proud as her, it felt like a punishment.

The only thing that gave Toyokawa Shoko a little peace of mind was that he was also working part-time.

However, she really didn't want to be seen in her current state.

Because she had been wearing a mascot costume earlier, she had sweated a lot, and her back was still a little damp.

Toyokawa Shoko didn't know what kind of smell she was emitting right now.

But she felt it definitely wouldn't be pleasant.

Don't come any closer!

Just pretend you didn't see me, okay?

Toyokawa Shoko prayed silently.

Right, the head!

As long as she put on the head and pretended to be working, no one would recognize her.

Toyokawa Shoko's expression brightened, and she immediately took action.

"Classmate Toyokawa."

Sako sighed inwardly.

Why do you always show up when I'm at my most disheveled!

You silly Bai Qiu, can't you pick a better time!

Of course, this was just her inner thought.

Toyokawa Shoko wasn't truly angry.

"Ah, Bai Qiu-kun, what a coincidence..."

A strained smile touched Toyokawa Shoko's lips.

"Want a drink?"

Bai Qiu offered a bottle of water. "Though it's only mineral water."

"Ah, no... no thank you."

Toyokawa Shoko tried to refuse, but a cool sensation already reached her hand.

Bai Qiu had already placed the water in her hand.

"You probably don't want me to carry all these drinks, right?"

Bai Qiu gestured to the extra drinks in his hand. "My arms are tired."

"Okay... thank you."

The familiar words subconsciously reminded Toyokawa Shoko of last night's scene, and her hand holding the drink tightened slightly.

"Oh, right!"

"How about this: consider it compensation for last night. From now on, Classmate Toyokawa, you can't bring that up again."

Bai Qiu said, as if joking.

"No need for compensation... No, wait! You can't!"

Toyokawa Shoko turned her face away. "You're the one who made me fall and get hurt..."

Do you think one bottle of water can settle things between us? Absolutely not.

"But you said last night that you didn't need compensation."

"Last night was last night, and now is now."

Toyokawa Shoko retorted.

Seeing Bai Qiu's flustered expression, Toyokawa Shoko actually felt a little happy.

At this moment, the girls from the Light Music Club waved and called out to Bai Qiu. Their break time was ending, and they had to get back to work.

So Bai Qiu had no choice but to say, "Classmate Toyokawa, I have to go now."

Toyokawa Shoko nodded.

Looking at the members of the Light Music Club again, Toyokawa Shoko couldn't help but feel a little strange.

"There are a bit too many girls on your side, aren't there?"

Yui Hirasawa, who was a bit slow on the uptake, noticed Toyokawa Shoko's gaze immediately.

Her smile widened, and she waved her arm more enthusiastically.

If it weren't so hot, she might have run over to become friends with Sako.

Toyokawa Shoko nodded slightly, feeling a bit awkward, unsure if Yui Hirasawa could even see her.

After an unknown amount of time.

The morning part-time job finally ended.

At noon, the amusement park provided bento boxes, which tasted alright.

In the afternoon, the hard part-time work continued.

In the evening, they finished their shifts.

The sun also finished its shift, and the weather cooled down accordingly.

Finally, the much-anticipated free play session arrived.

However, everyone was already exhausted.

The result was that after casually trying out a few game attractions, Bai Qiu and a few girls took a group photo on the Ferris wheel using the camera Akiyama Mio had with her.

The day ended just like that.

It felt like they had been tricked by the amusement park.

Chapter 42: Little Akari Lights Up

It was a new week.