âI am Satoshi, the vice president of the football club, and I hope to use the power of Kurosaki-senpai..â
âDonât be long-winded. Just tell me the time and reward.â
âŠ
âIchigo â huh? Are you busy talking about the deal again?â
Kojima, who was going to ask Ichigo to go back with him, looked at Ichigo who was talking with a group of juniors, and a trace of helplessness flashed across his face.
âYeah, the lease contract with the basketball club has expired, so now I have to find a new job.â
Leaning on the chair and looking at Ichigo who was bargaining with his junior, Keigo revealed a helpless expression. âWhat a headache. I canât play with Ichigo anymore.â
âDonât say it like Ichigo will usually play with youâŠâ
âOf⊠of course he will play with me. I am not idle enough to always appear at the place where Ichigo works. I make him feel very annoyed!â
âYes, yes, I understand.â
âŠâŠ
âHave you finished?â
âYes.â
âWhen will it start?â
âToday is the day.â
Looking at Kurosaki Ichigo who had picked up his bag and turned to leave, Kojima and Keigo looked at each other, their eyes full of helplessness.
After what happened more than a year ago, through Orihime and the othersâ, they also learned about the things about Ichigo and Death God. Of course, they also knew that Ichigo had lost that power. But after that, although Ichigo did not want to do those strange things anymore. However, not long after, she fell in love with working. She always used her free time to do all kinds of part-time jobs and worked hard to earn money. She did not have much time to play with them.
âOh yeah, I think I saw you on a date with a beautiful woman a few days ago. How hateful!â
âAh, did you see it? But who are you talking about? I have been out with many girls recently.â
âBastard!â
âDonât provoke me like this!â
When he heard Island Kojimaâs words, Keigoâs face immediately revealed a sense of grief and indignation. Why was Kojima so popular with girls, and he still didnât have a girlfriend until now!
âOh right, I remember that you also work outside, and you are in the same store as the well. How do you have time to waste here? Donât rush to work?â
âDonât mention that job to me. The store manager has never paid me a single cent, and he always orders me to do all kinds of things. He is simply a vampire!â
Hearing Kojima mention his work, Keigo immediately said angrily, his eyes hiding a wronged expression.
âEh? There is such a boss. Does he not pay the salary to the well?â
Looking away from the phone, Kojima looked at Keigo seriously. If even the salary on the well was deducted, their companions could not sit idly by.
âInoueâs share has always been paid, but it has never been paid to me.â
âIt must be because you hate it too much. Thatâs why they donât pay you. â By the way, I still donât know what the shop you work in is.â
âItâs a coffee shop called âAnding Districtâ.â
âEh? Is it that one? The store manager over there is very good. He isnât the kind of person you are talking about, is he?â
âWhat? Kojima, youâve been there before? I know! Kojima, you must also be there to see those big sisters, right? I knew it. Those big sisters over there are all very beautiful, right? Rightâ
Suddenly, a look of a pig appeared on his face. Keigoâs eyes were red, and as he spoke, he became excited. His hands were constantly beating Kojimaâs shoulders, his face full of excitement.
âI think I finally know why the store manager didnât give you a salaryâŠâ
He turned his head, pretending that he didnât know his companion beside him. Kojima looked disgusted.
ââââ
âIâm here, Sister Kusu!â
Looking up at the golden-haired girl who appeared at the entrance of the shop, a doting smile appeared on Suzuki Kusuâs face. This naturally optimistic girl seemed to always be so happy. She always had a smile on her face, and her sunny smile would always affect the people around her, making everyone involuntarily happy.
âIâve already told you many times. Donât rush over as soon as school is over, Orihime. As a student, you should enjoy the life of a student. Even if you go out with your friends, it will be good.â
âAh ha ha! Thatâs not it. Sister Nan, the salary you pay me is so high. If I donât work hard, how can I be embarrassed?â
She touched her head in embarrassment. On the well, Orihime blushed. As a student, she only came to work after classes and weekends, but the salary she got was higher than many adults. She also knew that the other party was taking care of her, but her usual personality made her not know how to refuse, so she had to work more seriously.
AndâŠ
âAnd my friends all have things to do. They have found a job outside, and everyone is very popular.â
Is that so? Children nowadays are all very serious. â Since youâre here, go to the back and change into your overalls. Oh, thereâs a surprise later!
Eh? Surprise?
Hearing Suzuki Kusuâs words, a trace of doubt flashed through Orihimeâs mind, but she still walked back as usual. The back of the shop was where the staff of the shop lived, even if she had a small room, although she rarely stayed here.
Orihime!
As soon as she opened the door, a familiar voice suddenly sounded in Orihimeâs ears, and then two large, trembling balls hit her face.
âAh!â
Orihimeâs face suddenly hit something soft, and her body involuntarily stepped back, and then she felt a pair of arms around her head and pulling it forward, pressing her head against a large ball of softness.
âFuu âPu â Ha -â
Orihime took two deep breaths and looked at the person in front of him with a her face. His eyes looked like they were about to drip water. There was a hint of embarrassment in her tone.
âSister Rangiku, you are like this again. I was almost suffocated to deathâŠâ
âAiya, Orihime is angry.â
Looking at Orihime on the well, Rangiku put a finger on her lips and looked at Orihime with a look of embarrassment, her eyes a bit pitiful.
âNo, Iâm not angry. Itâs justâŠâ
âIf you are really angry, why donât you do the same thing to me with your chest, Orihime? I wonât mind.â
Taking a few steps back, Matsumoto Rangiku swept Orihimeâs chest with a provocative look, and her tone was full of teasing, looking ambiguous.
âSister Rangiku!â
With both hands on her chest, Orihimeâs cheeks were red as if they were about to drip into the water. It was unknown how many times such things had happened. Almost every time she met Sister Rangiku, she would be teased like this. But until now, Orihime was still not used to this point. Every time he was teased, her face would turn red.
âAlright, I wonât talk about you anymore. Go and change your clothes. You are the Lucky Tree here. If you delay your work, you will definitely be told by that fellow Kimura.â âHowever, even after so many times, every time I see you blushing, I find it very interesting.â
âSister Rangiku!â
With a flushed face, Orihime pushed the Matsumoto Rangiku out. Orihime returned to her room and took out her work clothes. The blush on her face could not fade for a long time.
âReally. Every time I come over, I have to tease her. However, Sister Rangiku came here to see Mr. Ichimaru. I am really envious. She can express her feelings without reservation. If I canâŠâ
She unconsciously imagined the scene of him and Kurosaki Ichigo getting close to each other, and the blush on Orihimeâs face deepened.
âNo, what are you thinking about? Orihime, itâs really embarrassing! Hurry up and change your clothes and go out to help.â
She shook her head hard and threw away the messy thoughts in her mind. Orihime changed into her work clothes and walked outside. There was still a trace of blush on her face.
âMiss Waiter, please excuse us. We want two cups of coffee here.â
âSister Orihime, we also want toâŠâ
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âYou are really cunning. You actually attract business through Orihimeâs cute appearance.â
Looking at the lively atmosphere outside because of the appearance of Orihime, Matsumoto Rangiku rolled her eyes at Muyang.
âDonât say that. The salary I pay her is higher than the average official employee.â
Putting down the cup in his hand, Muyang said discontentedly, âShe said it as if she was a vicious capitalist. In fact, she was just the manager of a small coffee shop.â
âIt sounds so nice. Among the people here, besides Orihime, who else have you paid for?â
âAhem -â
Reaching out to cover his mouth, Muyang coughed twice, and his gaze fell on Matsumoto Rangikuâs face.
âDonât mind these small things. Letâs get down to business. â It can explain why you are here. As a vice-captain, you wonât run to the Modern Realm for no reason, right? Even if TĆshirĆÂ Hitsugaya covers you, he wonât let you appear at such a high frequency, not to mention this time you will stay in the Modern Realm for a long time.â
âEh? Did I appear at a high frequency during this time?â
Putting down the cup in her hand, Matsumoto Rangiku leaned forward and said thoughtfully, her full chest pressed on the table, revealing a deep and attractive gully.
âSpeak properly!â
âReally, then Iâll just say it directly.â
Sitting up straight, the smile on Matsumoto Rangikuâs face disappeared, revealing a serious look.
âSoul Society recently detected the first agent of Death God, Reiryoku. The location is in Karakura City and Naruki City. Moreover, he found out the fact that the other party is in contact with Kurosaki Ichigo.â