Let's do it again, Yukino.

As she reached the door, Haruhi Haru didn't forget to turn back and bow to thank Ms. Yukari inside.

I really owe this part-time job to Xiaoxue's classical Chinese teacher.

"No need to be so polite. It was just a small favor. Please remember to give a good word to Manager Daosui for me."

Teacher Bai Xiangli smiled slightly and waved her hand.

Since being inexplicably comforted by this teacher who had no mental age whatsoever that night, Kasuga's relationship with this teacher, Yukino, has grown considerably closer.

As the boy was about to leave, Ms. Yukino seemed to have something to say but hesitated.

"Um, Yukino-sensei, is there anything else you want to tell me?"

Spring stopped in her tracks and tilted her head to ask.

"Hmm... At school, you call me Yukino-sensei. But in private, I hope Haruhiko can treat me like an older sister. It just so happens that I'm missing a younger brother."

Ms. Bai Xiangli looked at Haruhi with a slightly awkward expression, probably because she was a little embarrassed.

It seems that the maternal glow that Ms. Yukino showed in Haruhi has not yet faded since that night.

"Um, Kasuga, is this not okay?"

A hint of anticipation flickered in Bai Xiangli's clear eyes.

"Forehead……"

Fat Tiger scratched his head; to be honest, he was indeed a little troubled.

According to my character design for Gian, there should only be one unlikable chubby girl. If he were to casually adopt Gouda Yukari, I wonder what would happen if Shizuka found out.

Xiaoxue would probably laugh at him with a seemingly serious but subtly derogatory remark like, "You're just a little brother."

"If Chun** finds this bothersome, then forget it."

Not wanting to force the boy, Yukino ended the conversation.

"sister……"

It was like a word being squeezed out of someone's mouth, dry and lifeless.

"Ugh?"

Bai Xiangli's already disappointed expression froze at this moment.

"It's nothing, I'm going to Fengliu Nunnery now, bye-bye."

Chunri turned and ran towards the school gate, responding without looking back, his ears slightly red.

After all, Ms. Yukino had helped him so much, and she was much younger than Ms. Hiratsuka. So, it wasn't too bad for Haruhi to call her "older sister."

If that's what Hiratsuka-sensei requested, then Kasuga feels it's more appropriate to call her "Auntie."

A sneeze!

At that moment, a woman in another office inexplicably sneezed.

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Leaving the campus and stepping out of the main gate,

Spring arrived at the place she had arranged to meet under the snow.

Xiaoxue had been waiting for him there for quite some time.

"Didn't you have club activities? Why did they end so early?"

With her hands in her pockets, Chunri quickened her pace and walked up to Xiaoxue, asking curiously.

Seeing Haruhi approach, Yukinoshita, carrying a schoolbag, tossed a string of shiny objects from afar. Haruhi caught them steadily and, upon closer inspection, realized they were the keys to her current apartment.

"My mother wants me to go home tonight. Some important guests are coming over. Here's the apartment key. As for dinner, if you're feeling adventurous, try to figure it out yourself. There's everything you need in the fridge, just don't eat anything raw..."

"Does the refrigerator still have instant noodles?" Chunri pondered for a moment, then became serious.

Upon hearing this, Yukino, who was about to leave, covered her forehead, frowned, and said irritably, "Are you an idiot? I take back what I just said. Gian, you should eat outside before going back to the apartment."

"Oh, then I'll just bring back a fast food bento box from outside."

After explaining everything, Yukino didn't say anything more to Kasuga and decided to go to the station alone.

But before she could take two steps, the girl turned back, as if she had thought of something important. Her face flushed slightly, and she leaned close to Haruhi, whispering a threat in Haruhi's ear in a dangerous and cold tone.

"I almost forgot, there's one more crucial point: don't rummage through my closet tonight. I'm saying this for the last time!! No rummaging through it!!! If I come back and find any signs that you've used my clothes, you can expect to commit seppuku. I'll definitely be your second."

"I would never do such a dirty thing! Go on your way!"

Chunri put the keys in her coat pocket, too lazy to explain anything further.

"Hmph, it's best if there isn't one."

Do you need me to take you to the station?

The boy's lazy voice came from behind Xiaoxue.

"Need not."

The girl not far away gave a cold snort, and as the afterglow of the setting sun gradually shone on the earth, her figure disappeared from spring's sight.

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Fengliu Nunnery.

Upon entering the store, Manager Shin, who was greeting customers in the lobby, recognized Haruhi standing at the entrance. A smile appeared on his face as he walked over in small steps and greeted Haruhi with a somewhat exaggerated gesture.

"Good evening, new employee who's only been here for a day."

"Has it already started? Am I late?"

As Haruhi watched the guests who were already appearing in the restaurant in twos and threes, he saw that Lisa and another young man named Heng were orderly greeting people back and forth in the lobby. When the two of them saw Haruhi, they could not leave their posts, so they nodded slightly to the young man as a greeting.

"Don't worry, it's not considered late. After all, you're still an intern, Chunri. You'll gradually learn about the customer flow at different times in our store later."

After saying that, Manager Xin led Chunri to the men's changing room.

"This is a spare uniform for the Fengliu Nunnery. The size should be about right. You can change into the uniform first, and I will wait for you outside."

He produced a blue-gray uniform from somewhere, handed it to the boy, and left the locker room.

When Chunri came out of the dressing room after changing her clothes, Manager Xin had already emptied the locker that Chunri needed.

He looked Kasuga up and down, who was wearing a Japanese-style uniform, and clicked his tongue in mockery.

"As for the size, it shouldn't be a problem. Besides, the subtle aura you exude reminds me of a few guys I've met before."

"Um... is it really that strange?"

Springtime stretched out his arms, and he looked down at his attire.

Although it was a little small, he didn't feel any discomfort, so he didn't think much of it.

Store Manager Xin was still gazing at Chunri, muttering something under his breath.

"It always reminds me of those few 'winners in life,' especially that jerk high school student who stole my older sister away, damn it..."

As if hearing the cawing of crows in mid-air, at this moment, Haruhi chose to ignore the highly suspicious words that the new store manager had just said.

This seemingly kind-hearted shop manager, Mr. Xin, probably has quite a few stories to tell.

Springtime silently thought to herself.

(P.S.: It seems like Shuke is having an event these days. I'll skip the bounty, since I decided from the beginning that I'd be doing ten chapters on the day it goes live. So please give me your usual three-part combos.)

Chapter 49 Kaguya Shinomiya's First Appearance

"My name is Kyoko Shiozane, and I'm the supervisor of the backstage staff."

"I am Haruhi Kasuga, nice to meet you."

As if reflexively, Haruhi spoke respectfully to the dark-skinned, black-haired woman in front of him, because he remembered yesterday that this woman was someone who could stand up to even the acting store manager, Shin, besides Risa and Henry.

Seeing that Haruhi was so nervous, Kyoko Shiozaka's expression was somewhat stiff, and her brows furrowed even more.

"Don't worry, as long as you haven't done anything wrong, there's no need to be afraid of me. If you're so nervous, it will only make me less inclined to give you the guidance befitting the number one newcomer."

"Um, Ms. Kyoko, let's postpone the guidance for now. Let this young man, Kasuga, go help out in the main hall first."

The manager of the Inaho branch interjected, and Haruhi resolved the predicament by patting the boy on the shoulder and smiling slightly.

"Young man Chunri, why don't you go over there and try to serve the customers? If you encounter any problems, you can come to me directly, or ask Lisa and Heng for advice."

"Go ahead and remember the most basic rules for receiving guests, the most basic way of taking orders, and the way of serving food. These are the foundation of front-of-house service."

"Okay, I understand. I'll be right there."

As the number of figures gradually increased in the hall, Chunri said nothing more and walked towards the outer area.

"Haruhi-kun, could you please take this meal to table number three? I need to go and greet these two new guests." Heng, who was constantly moving around in the hall, saw Haruhi rush out from behind and immediately called him over.

“I understand, Senior Heng.”

"Welcome to our humble establishment, Fengliu Nunnery."

On the other side, Lisa was at the entrance, smiling at each guest who came in.

"Kasuga-kun, hurry up."

"Here it comes."

Chunri put aside her thoughts, picked up the order form that the store manager had brought out from the back, and walked towards the corresponding seat.

I don't know how much time passed.

The mind is constantly on edge.

While things were going relatively smoothly with several colleagues in the spring...

I do not know how long it has been,

Standing by the front desk, waiting for the customers to place their orders, Chunri heard Senior Heng calling her from not far away.