All the people who like me are other people’s girlfriends! ?

The wind blew in through the half-open window, lifting the hem of the girl's uniform skirt.

The crisp sound of the baseball team hitting the ball came from the playground. The setting sun shone through the side window, immersing her in a honey-colored waterfall of light, and her shadow was also stretched out diagonally.

Xiaoju Zhihua walked down from the podium and arranged the haphazardly placed desks one by one. When she put her chair upside down on the desk, she suddenly found a copy of "Wakashu" left in the belly of the desk. She picked up the book with a nostalgic look on her face.

"I...want to change myself."

The girl whispered in her heart.

I don’t know when it started...but she became what she is now, gloomy, timid, self-deprecating, sensitive, always alone, and even has to hide in the toilet to feel at ease when eating.

Things were better in junior high school, with people actively inviting her to join small groups. However, because she had to go home after school to take care of her younger siblings, she gradually distanced herself from them. Her circle of friends also became smaller and smaller.

"It's all the world's fault..."

Xiaoju Zhihua complained with resentment, and then, as if she had thought of something, she hugged the book in her hand tightly, and the gloomy expression on her face gradually became colorful.

"But... yes, I also have my own prince."

That person is the current head of the literature club, Shintaro Tamaki.

On the day when I hated school so much that I almost didn't want to go to school, it was the headmaster who approached me enthusiastically, recommended books to me, and invited me to join the literature club. Thus, she finally had a small place to stay in the school...

The minister shone upon her with warmth like the sun.

This allowed her to continue going to school.

She was full of longing for the minister. Perhaps it was the feeling of savior, or perhaps it was the fantasy of a lonely person finding someone who understood her.

Chika Komari wanted to stand closer to Minister Tamaki.

So she wanted to change.

Change to the point where I can talk to the minister normally, change to the point where I can bravely express my feelings.

"That's what simulations are used for, right?"

Xiaoju Zhihua looked convinced.

"I've figured out a way to train myself. I'll go work in a restaurant. Not only can I earn some money for my family, but I can also practice my speaking and thick-skinnedness. I, I'm such a genius..."

The dark girl chuckled twice.

She packed her schoolbag and thought about several restaurants she had noticed. Finally, she chose a target.

That's it!

*

"Everyone, please pause what you are doing. I have something important to announce!"

In the staff office, the consul clapped her hands. The crisp sound attracted everyone's attention and the air gradually became quiet.

"Young senior, what do you think is going to happen? Is the salary going to increase?" Banaijian, who was standing aside, quietly nudged Qingye with his elbow and asked in a low voice.

"Only this thing is impossible..." Qingye complained.

The elder sister inexplicably cast her gaze on Qingye and the other two, and stretched out the last syllable:

"The important thing is... we've got a new recruit! And he's from the same school as Kyouka!"

After a brief silence, the office erupted in warm applause. Even Yanaijian and Qingye clapped their hands vigorously - having a new unlucky guy join the company meant that their work would be a little easier, and they were absolutely sincerely welcome!

"Come say hello to everyone."

The elder sister walked to the side, and only then did Qingye notice that there was someone hiding behind her. When they saw the girl's face clearly, he and Banaijian both widened their eyes in surprise.

is her?

This was a petite girl with beautiful burgundy hair that was a little messy, slightly covering her right eyebrow. She was wrapped in a school uniform that tightly covered her knees, leaving only a small area of ​​skin exposed. With her shy, evasive eyes and gloomy temperament, she looked very much like... Goto Ichiri?

Although the girl's first impression can be described as "bad", if you observe carefully, you will find that her skin is fair and delicate, even to the point of snow-white, and her facial features are very regular and cute. She can be regarded as a standard hidden beauty in GALGAME.

"Hello everyone, I'm Xiaoju Zhihua, please come in..."

The girl lowered her head deeply, her voice stuttering and tiny, like the soft chirping of a baby bird. At the end, she even covered her mouth with her hand, her face looking terrible - it seemed as if she was about to vomit because she was too nervous.

“It’s really her…”

Qingye muttered to himself, the shy girl in front of him was the last great general of the Loser Alliance, but why did she come here on purpose?

People with social anxiety dare to work part-time in a restaurant?

Yanaijian, who was standing by, also raised his eyebrows, "It really is Xiaoju."

"Do you know each other?" Qingye asked about the situation.

"She's a member of the Arts Club, so I'm not particularly familiar with her..."

While the two were talking, Xiaoju Zhihua's eyes, which were bathed in everyone's gaze, turned into mosquito-repellent eyes, and her body began to sway, and it looked like she would faint at any time.

The older sister quickly stepped forward and said helplessly, "Sorry, this child is a little shy, so it would be best if she had a gentle and considerate senior to guide her..."

Hearing this, everyone present nodded in agreement.

Then, Qingye felt that everyone's eyes moved to his face.

"???"

What are you looking at me for!

Qingye instinctively felt that something was wrong.

The elder sister gazed at him lovingly, her tone as gentle as a parent handing their child over to a teacher:

"We are very confident in Kiyono-kun's abilities and character, and you two are of the same age..."

The seniors unanimously agreed and almost surrounded him to applaud him again.

Qingye's eyes twitched. This is not a shelter for loser dogs!

Things were about to become a foregone conclusion, but at this moment of despair, the blue hero appeared.

"I have an opinion!"

The girl's bright voice dispelled the haze like the sun, and her aura was as heroic as that of a god.

Lao Ba...you...

Qingye stared at Hanaijian blankly, then suddenly clasped his hands together in front of the girl and said to himself devoutly, "Thank you so much, Master Hanaijian. Tomorrow I will definitely offer you your favorite food."

Yanaijian glanced at Qingye, smiled and gave him a thumbs-up, as if to say that it was okay, then faced the elder sister and said obligingly:

"Kiyano-kun already has a lot of work to do. If he is asked to take care of the newcomers, he will probably be too busy. So, let me take care of Xiaoju!"

"This...is not impossible."

The older sister hummed, and said hesitantly, "But... Xiaoju's job is in the kitchen, right? You two aren't working at the same station, are you?"

Eh?

Ba Nai's smile froze.

She's kind of a waitress.

*

"Please, please give me your guidance...senpai."

Xiaoju Zhihua just raised her head, then quickly lowered it again, and said weakly that there were only three people of her age left in the office, and she finally felt like she could breathe.

"Hello, I'm Qingye, thank you for your guidance."

Qingye nodded. After experiencing the two losers, his mentality became much calmer and stronger when facing the loser again.

As long as you do it properly, there is absolutely no problem in getting along normally with Miss Loser!

Compared to the two people's unfamiliar and polite greetings, Banaijian seemed much more enthusiastic, even overly enthusiastic, and Qingye was pushed aside.

"Xiaoju, we are now working partners! Let me, your senior, teach you about the working experience!"

The blue-haired girl came close to Xiaoju Zhihua, her whole body shining with bright light, as if she had met her long-lost sister.

Yes, it's a real person! And he's super familiar!

Xiaoju felt like she was going to be blinded by the light, but...Banajian seemed to be sincere?

She stole a glance at the other person's smile and felt a sense of relief in her heart - for someone like her who was socially anxious, she had been in a state of high tension since just now, and the few words she was forced to say were really deadly. Now, when she suddenly met Yang Jiao who could take the initiative to lead the atmosphere, she felt like she was soaking in a warm hot spring.

It’s great that Banaijian is a good person!

The first step to change yourself is a great success!

...

ps: Three thousand words, think about the plot, and write more tomorrow or two.

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034.Banajian: What happened?

Although Qingye nominally had a new 'junior', he was now freer than usual - Banaijian rushed to do all the work of guiding the newcomer, for fear of tiring him out.

This guy has been so gentle to him recently, could it be because of the submission?

Qingye was a little flattered, but he was even more puzzled when he saw the faint smile on Banai's lips. Teaching people is also a job, what's there to be happy about?

"What are you laughing at?" he couldn't help asking.

Banai, who was brushing sauce on the skewers, was suddenly startled. He subconsciously put his masked hand to his lips, as if to confirm whether he was smiling or not. As a result, the sauce on his gloves got on his face.

"This, this is because I am happy to meet my classmates!"

"is it?"

Qingye nodded to show his understanding, then took out a tissue from the table and handed it to her, "Wipe your face."

The blue-haired girl blinked, but didn't take the paper. Instead, she held out her sauce-stained gloves to show him, and said with a bright smile, "I'm not feeling well right now. Can you help me wipe it?"

Ba Nai Jian stared at him straight, with ripples in her bright eyes.

However, Qingye did not act as she expected. He rolled his eyes and placed the tissue next to her. "Just take off your gloves. You can do this little thing yourself!"

Banaijian turned his face away and curled his lips.

As time went by, more and more customers came, and Banaijian had to temporarily leave the kitchen and go to the front hall to take down menus and clear tables. In the end, the two of them had to face each other.

*

While Kiyono skillfully handled the ingredients in his hands, he looked at Xiaoju Zhihua, ready to correct her mistakes at any time - the work in the kitchen is still difficult to get started, or in other words, it is not easy to do anything in this world that can be called good.

His current impression of the girl still remains on the fixed labels such as "the fastest loser legend", "dark literary girl", "brave Goto Ichiri", etc., and he is also hesitant about how to get along with her.

Xiaoju and Banaijian are different, and their personalities are even completely opposite. You can't talk to her too casually, nor too closely, otherwise you might scare her.

But to his surprise, Xiaoju was very skilled in all kinds of processing, grinding a lot of radish, shredding onions, peeling shrimp threads, removing fish bones... Her movements were smooth and there was nothing wrong with them.

Qingye walked over and took a closer look. Apart from the slow speed, he couldn't find any problems. This not only showed proficiency, but also showed carefulness. He couldn't help but ask curiously, "Have you studied cooking before?"

"Alas!"

The autistic girl shuddered, and like a little animal, she quietly looked up at him and said shyly, "I, I often cook for my family, so... slowly, I learned it."

"Oh, I see. You did a really good job. If you have any other questions, you can ask me."

Qingye smiled. Every man likes a girl who is good at housekeeping. This made him feel a little more favorable towards the girl, and his attitude became much softer.

He felt much more at ease and began to concentrate on completing the task at hand.

At the same time, Xiaoju Zhihua was secretly observing him.

If we were to say who is the most eye-catching person in this restaurant, it would undoubtedly be Qingye. Although he is younger than her, he is deeply trusted by the adults. His words and deeds also show that he has a good personality. He works seriously and speaks softly, which does not make her feel embarrassed... It would be great if I could become like him!

She was staring at Qingye, and Qingye only felt an inexplicable sense of being watched from behind him. Occasionally, when he turned around, he saw a pair of dark eyes staring at him. If he hadn't been in the hot kitchen, he would have thought he saw a female ghost.

"What's wrong, Xiaoju?" he asked with a headache.

"Study, study and work..." The girl lowered her head again.

Qingye was speechless. If you want to learn, then learn openly! It's not like I won't teach you! But he was really busy right now. He was already sweating profusely, and there was no way he could always be considerate of the girl. Let her watch if she wanted to.

Xiaoju didn't have the leisure to continue observing. The kitchen had turned into the legendary Shura field. The sound of the wok shaking was like a rainstorm hitting a tin roof, the muffled sound of the knife chopping the chopping board was like drumbeats, and everyone's face was filled with anxiety.

"New here! Put these sets of meals on plates and serve them to the guests! Remember to check the receipt!" The chef's shout made Xiaoju tense up.

"Yes!"