A Friend Comes from Afar

"By the way, what are you doing here? As the store manager, you must be very busy, right?"

However, Ryuen clearly didn't want to answer Shuichi Kanda's question.

"Aren't you the same? You opened a teahouse, but you're here all the time. Did you give up because there's no one at the teaching building?"

Seeing the mocking smile on Ryuen's face, Shuichi Kanda was speechless. This guy really had a strong competitive spirit.

"Nothing much. By the way, your class's café is pretty good."

Shuichi Kanda followed suit, changing the subject. Anyone can do that; you change the subject, so I'll change the subject too.

So the topic returned to the class's shop.

"With me personally taking action, failure is impossible," Ryuen said confidently.

Shuichi Kanda curled his lip. "You've failed before, yet you still pretend."

"But speaking of which, the fact that you chose Ibuki to help open the shop is quite unusual. Generally speaking, isn't Ibuki's personality not really suited to be a waiter?"

"Heh, you're right. This guy has a terrible temper and is stubborn. Generally speaking, he's unlikely to serve the class well."

Ryuen first affirmed Shuichi Kanda's statement, while Shuichi Kanda was waiting for his "but".

"But this guy's face is alright, we can't just let it go to waste. Even though he's fierce, sometimes people just find girls like that cute."

Shuichi Kanda looked at Ibuki, who was about to explode behind him, and was speechless.

You just told me not to bully the students in your class, but you really didn't hold back at all when you started bullying them.

Listening to Ryuen's words, Ibuki really wanted to throw the flyer in her hand at Ryuen's head and then just walk away.

However, she returned to participate in the Cultural Festival because she lost a bet with Ryuen. Her serious personality wouldn't allow her to do that; she was a man of her word, and she would still do it.

Looking at the two of them, Ibuki sighed helplessly. This is just too much for me!

Chapter 362 A Friend Comes from Afar

After exchanging a few sarcastic remarks with Ryuen, Shuichi Kanda returned to the coffee shop, only to find it incredibly popular.

Renting two classrooms in advance was incredibly wise; otherwise, the line outside would probably stretch all the way to the end of the corridor.

Furthermore, because it was changed from a maid cafe to a cosplay nude cafe, more people can participate in the service. Previously, only girls were available, but now boys can also participate, which has alleviated the staff shortage.

At this moment, Kushida was organizing the customers outside. Unfortunately, many people weren't fond of queuing.

However, the popularity of a restaurant sometimes depends on how long the queue is. If there are many people in the queue, then people are more likely to want to know what the restaurant is up to.

However, if the queue is too long, customers will inevitably choose to go elsewhere, since there are other coffee shops besides yours.

If the wait becomes boring, even if you still have a strong interest in maid cafes, you might choose to give up.

The coffee shop also wanted to retain these customers, so it was Kushida's turn to step in.

The coffee shop offers small gifts like cookies and cakes, even on a very low budget.

Kushida immediately thought of this and then distributed them to the customers who were queuing up, coupled with Kushida's unparalleled friendliness that appealed to all ages.

With just a little effort, he calmed down the customers queuing outside.

Seeing Kushida's actions, Shuichi Kanda in approval. "Not bad."

He who eats another's food is bound to him; he who takes another's money is bound to him.

Those who attend this school's Cultural Festival are mostly people involved in the event; they wouldn't do something like taking advantage of someone else's absence.

After all, you probably know everyone here. If you accept someone's gift and then leave... you know almost everyone involved. If word gets out, how will you face people?

In addition Kushida is really good at communicating and knows how to talk about topics that make people feel good, so the customers outside gradually calmed down from their irritability.

"Kushida really thrives in this kind of situation."

Hirata, who was just leaving the coffee shop to go to the restroom, saw this scene and couldn't help but admire Shuichi Kanda.

Hearing Hirata's words, Shuichi Kanda also curled up the corners of his mouth. Wasn't that a must?

"Oh, by the way, I need to use the restroom. Could you please take a picture for me?"

"No problem."

Shuichi Kanda readily agreed, although he also wanted to enjoy a leisurely shopping trip, but there was no rush.

Shuichi Kanda took the camera from Hirata and walked into the coffee shop.

Upon seeing Shuichi Kanda with a camera, Kamuro immediately realized that this was an accomplice Hirata had brought in.

"Shuichi, here, here!"

Upon hearing Kamuro's call, Shuichi Kanda immediately went over, only to find that the person who wanted to take a picture was none other than Jingu Yuki, a student from Class 1-A.

Upon seeing Shuichi Kanda, Jingu Yuki immediately stood up somewhat awkwardly and bowed to Shuichi Kanda.

But he didn't speak, and it was unclear what he wanted to say.

Seeing Jingu Yuki's appearance, Kamuro's expression turned somewhat strange. This younger sister didn't seem to be like this before.

Shuichi Kanda, however, seemed quite relaxed watching the little girl's reserved demeanor, even managing a smile.

"Would you like to take a picture?"

Upon hearing Shuichi Kanda's words, Jingu Yuki abruptly raised her head, a look of surprise spreading across her face, before nodding repeatedly.

"Have you decided who you want to take a picture with? Masumi? Or...?"

"I... I want to take a picture with my brother... I mean, with Kanda."

Hearing her words, Shuichi Kanda didn't point it out, but smiled slightly and handed the camera in his hand to Kamuro.

"Then I'll trouble you to take the photos, Masumi."

Kamuro nodded, then directed Shuichi Kanda and Jingu Yuki to pose in a shooting position, and the photoshoot was completed in an instant.

"Hmm, very good!"

Upon receiving the photos developed on-site, Jingu Yuki was overjoyed, her eyes sparkling as she held them up.

Among the café staff, apart from Kushida who performed perfectly, the other students also did a good job. Whether it was Matsushita, Sato, and Xiao Mei who first suggested the café, the other girls also performed very well.

For example, Hasebe and Sakura, one of whom is usually very concerned about how others see him, and the other is simply socially awkward, but in this environment, the two of them performed with great ease.

It seems that in addition to their innate talents being unleashed, the solid practice experience accumulated over this period is also playing a role.

After Shuichi Kanda helped take the photos, Ayanokoji came over with a girl.

"Um, isn't Hirata here?"

"He went to the restroom, so I'll temporarily take photos. Does this customer want to have their picture taken?"

Shuichi Kanda glanced at the girl following Ayanokoji.

The other person seemed a little shy and hid behind Ayanokoji. What's going on?

"Okay, thank you for your help."

To be honest, Shuichi Kanda found it a bit strange. Ayanokoji has a naturally expressionless face. Even if he's good-looking, I don't think many people would choose to take a photo with him, right?

Moreover, this girl looked to be about the same age as Shuichi Kanda and the others, but she looked like a little child.

And, she seems quite attached to Ayanokoji, what's going on?

However, this was clearly Ayanokoji's private matter, Shuichi Kanda didn't ask any further questions. He simply took a picture of the two of them and then handed over the developed photo.

After taking photos of several more people, Hirata returned and took the phone from Shuichi Kanda.

"Thank you for your hard work, Shuichi."

"No, you're the ones who have it tougher than me."

After exchanging a few brief words, Shuichi Kanda smiled and turned to leave the cafe to wander around elsewhere. Just as he stepped out of the cafe, he saw a very familiar group of people.

Upon seeing this combination, Shuichi Kanda couldn't help but feel overjoyed and immediately shouted it out.

"Akito!"

Not far away, Akito Miyake was helping Qiao Huan, who was more than six months pregnant, walk towards them. Hearing Shuichi Kanda's call, he paused for a moment, then looked up and saw Shuichi Kanda's face full of surprise.

He then immediately raised his hand and waved it in this direction.

"Shuichi!"

Such a commotion in the corridor naturally attracted the attention of many people, including students and guests.

The students in Class A were instantly stunned. "Holy crap, isn't that Miyake?"

Why is he here?

Why are you here?

Shuichi Kanda was also pleasantly surprised. Although he had just met Qiao Huan -senpai not long ago when he saw her off, they hadn't really spoken much at the time.

Almost a month has passed since then, and Shuichi Kanda was very happy to see Miyake again.

"Is this a sign of disrespect?"

Miyake asked the question knowingly.

"What nonsense are you talking about, you idiot?"

Shuichi Kanda lightly punched his shoulder with his fist, then looked at Qiao Huan, who had been silently watching the two of them.

"Long time no see, Qiao Huan."

"Ah, long time no see, Kanda. I heard you guys opened a coffee shop, so I wanted to check it out. I just didn't expect it to be so popular."

Qiao Huan also spoke magnanimously, though there was a hint of regret in his voice.

To be honest, even Shuichi Kanda that moment.

Senior Qiao Huan, the usually carefree and outgoing Qiao Huan, is surprisingly quiet and poised right now. Is it because she's about to become a mother that her personality has become so restrained?

However, Shuichi Kanda he looked at the long queue in the corridor regarding the coffee shop.

Logically speaking, since Miyake and his girlfriend wanted to experience the shop owned by their old classmate, they should naturally receive some special treatment. However, they were the ones who arrived first.

If we only give special treatment to Miyake, it might cause dissatisfaction among the guests.

If this were a shop owned by Shuichi Kanda himself, he naturally wouldn't care, but this café is, after all, a business owned by the class.

Kushida, who was standing nearby, seemed to notice Shuichi Kanda's predicament and immediately began to say something to the customers in line.

Then they quickly arrived at Miyake and Shuichi Kanda's side.

"Long time no see, Miyake! How about we come check out our coffee shop?"

"Huh? Is it possible? But there are so many people in line."

Miyake also hesitated, fearing it would affect the shop's business.

"It's alright, I've already asked everyone for their consent." With that, Kushida reached out and pulled Qiao Huan along, helping him walk into the store.

"Go ahead, go ahead. Kikyo said so, so there must be no problem. Besides, there should be quite a few people in the class who want to see how you are doing now."

After all, although everyone agreed to your withdrawal from school, some people are still very worried about you.

Miyake nodded, then followed Kushida and the others to the coffee shop.

"Ming, Akito?"

As soon as Miyake entered the house, Hirata saw him and then stared blankly for a moment.

"What... Miyake?"

The entire coffee shop suddenly became a bit chaotic, and even the guests were curious about who had arrived and made these students so excited.

The other students in Class A were also very excited. Although many of them were not that familiar with Miyake, they were classmates after all, and it was natural for them to be excited to see a classmate who had dropped out of school.

After all, none of us know the foreign guests who came today, but everyone knows Miyake.

It evokes a sense of warmth and familiarity, like meeting someone from your hometown while traveling.

However, this atmosphere didn't last long before it was quickly suppressed by the temporary store manager Horikita. There was no other way; they still had to keep the business running.

The students understood Horikita's actions and weren't dissatisfied. Instead, they felt somewhat ashamed, since they were running a shop with many customers.

Looking at Miyake, who had returned to school, at his slightly longer hair, and at his energetic appearance, Ayanokoji fell silent for a moment.

Then, she looked at the girl who had asked him for a photo earlier, and felt deeply moved, while also realizing something.

The idea that people who drop out of school or leave after a setback will never recover is wrong.