Tokyo, My Childhood Friend is a Ghost Story

Chapter 30, etc., Jia Yezi, folk customs?

Chapter 30, etc., Jia Yezi, folk customs?
On Sunday evening, under the worried gaze of Uta Kasyapa, Kayakko slowly walked into that cold home.

The father, still half-asleep and drowsy, barely opened his eyes when he heard the noise and looked carefully at Jia Yezi outside the door, as if afraid of disturbing him.

He only glanced at her casually before turning over and going back to sleep, completely ignoring his daughter who was even a little taller than him.

Jia Yezi was already used to her parents ignoring her.

Fortunately, we had already eaten dinner at Jia Ye Jun's house, so there was no need to rummage through the refrigerator, otherwise we would have to be careful not to be kicked out of the house again.

Carrying the clothes Fu Jiang had given her, Jia Yezi tried to make as little noise as possible as she returned to her room.

Although it was said to be an old dress that had been worn and washed once, Fu Jiang had only tried on this white dress at a clothing store, was satisfied with it, and brought it home, but never touched it again.

Jia Yezi didn't care whether the clothes were old or not. On the contrary, she was happier that Fu Jiang didn't show any obvious dislike for her or want to drive her away.

Because of this, she gained an identity and an opportunity to follow behind Kasyapa-kun.

Even if they were just two people's followers, that would be enough for Jia Yezi.

Since her parents fell out and stopped paying attention to her, the people around her gradually began to distance themselves from Jia Yezi, and even disliked her increasingly gloomy demeanor.

Even convenience store employees would avoid contact with her as much as possible when checking out her.

It's so good that Kasyapa-kun and Fukie-kun don't dislike me.

She just wanted to be like Fukie and do some intimate things with Kasyapa, or even take Fukie's place.
The thought had barely crossed her mind when Jia Yezi shook her head violently and knelt on the floor with a dejected look on her face.

I really am a despicable person. How could I have such thoughts?
After calming herself down, Jia Yezi carefully put away the dress Fu Jiang had given her and then began writing in her diary for the day.

'Kasyapa-kun's cooking is amazing! The food is so delicious, I want to keep eating it forever! Love!'

'Before going home, Kasyapa-kun's worried look—was he worried about me? I'm so happy that Kasyapa-kun is actually worried about me! What should I do? I'm growing to love this feeling of being watched by Kasyapa-kun more and more.'

"The dress my classmate Fujiang gave me is so pretty, and it looks really expensive."

'But I still prefer the socks that Kasyapa-kun gave me~'

Closing her notebook, Jia Yezi picked up the white socks that Utakayo had given her and carefully placed them in her arms, hugging them tightly.

"what"

A strange lumpy sensation came from the soft touch of the socks. Jia Yezi curiously found the socks that gave her this feeling, held them in her hand, and took out what was inside.

"This is."

A note, and a brand new 10,000 yen bill.
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Don't go scavenging anymore. I'll find you a part-time job in a couple of days.

Looking at the note in my hand under the dim light of the desk lamp, for the first time in my life, the cold words brought a feeling of warmth to my heart.

Jia Yezi stared blankly at the note for a while, then carefully turned off the lamp, held the note to her chest, and lay down on the bed.

"Kasyapa"

In the darkness, tender whispers drifted over, gradually rising to breaths, and after a long while, all fell silent.

A brand new week, the same old routine begins.

Going to school and working are similar in some ways; both are repetitive, cyclical social behaviors.

University is the most relaxed period of these two stages.

While the pressure of school life is indeed much less than that of entering the workforce, since you don't have to worry about where your next meal will come from, or about mortgages, car loans, and other loans, schools still put some pressure on students.

"Are you not joining any clubs this year either?"

As soon as get out of class ended, Higashi Mutsu Saburo went to Uta Kasyapa's side.

"I'm not afraid of being isolated, nor am I afraid of being talked to by teachers, so why should I join a club to keep myself occupied and have to pay money every month?"

"Isn't it better to go straight home after school? Why do you have to squeeze into one place with a bunch of people you don't know very well and are unlikely to contact in the future, and have to clock in every day like it's a job?" Uta Kasaya's words made Higashi Mutsu Saburo fall silent for a moment. He wanted to say something, but could only sigh and turn back to his seat.

Art needs to be processed; the communities in island nations are not as idyllic as depicted in comics.

Uta Kassapa couldn't understand why some people thought that school clubs in island nations were easy and that school trips were just for fun.

Unlike the leisurely and fun clubs depicted in anime and various films, real Japanese clubs are not so idyllic.

Take the Archery Club, which is widely known and has appeared in various anime, especially the Holy Grail War, as an example. Its club rules, which are comparable to a thousand-word essay, can make most people's scalps tingle.

As for meeting someone through joining a club, that's wishful thinking; club training is done separately for men and women.

Each month, there is a departmental fee to pay. The attendance fee for attending a departmental event is 5000, and the absence fee is 2500.

Yes, that's right, island nation organizations also have the concept of absence fees.

Therefore, most schools give each club three days at the beginning of the semester to persuade new members. During this time, they will do everything they can to recruit new members.

After all, only with new employees can there be someone to replace the veterans and do odd jobs.
Especially regarding the issue of mixed-gender dormitories, a dorm similar to those in K-On! is out of the question. First of all, the locations for mixed-gender dormitories are separate, since the school is afraid that mixed-gender students might cause trouble.

Secondly, the training camp schedule runs from 6:30 am to 6:30 pm, and the newcomers are responsible for waking up the seniors for breakfast and ensuring that no food is left over.

Although there won't be much left.
After going through this whole process, no one has the energy to do anything else.

The clubs are all for people who are outgoing and socially active; shut-ins never participate.

Of course, there are also exceptionally powerful and outrageous clubs, such as those that can invite famous voice actors or manga artists.

They just look down on those kinds of clubs.

During his freshman year, a teacher once pressured Uta Kasyapa to join a club, but after learning that he was now alone, the teacher stopped asking about it.

Like Utada Kasyapa, Fue hasn't joined any clubs yet.

Others are chosen by the club, but Fujang is the one who chooses the club.
"Wait, what the heck? You're starting a club?"

"Hmm~"

"Still the Folklore Research Society!?"

On a bench in the school garden, Uta Kassapa stared at Fukie, who had found him after lunch, with a look of shock and bewilderment on his face.

"Are you serious?"

"Hmm, yes~"
Looking at Fukie, who seemed determined to win, Uta Kasyapa painfully covered his forehead.

"How did you come up with the idea of creating such a club?"

"Well"

Fu Jiang tapped her chin lightly with her finger, pondered for a moment, and then spoke softly.

“Fun~”

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