If I remember correctly, today should be a weekday, right? At this time, she should still be in class. It seems she was really anxious this morning, probably constantly checking her phone. Not receiving a message from me for so long must have made her quite worried.

I'm really sorry to be a night owl," Sakurakoji Sai silently apologized in his heart before carefully reading what she had posted.

【Anything is fine with me! Mr. Sakurakoji, please arrange it!】

After looking up and thinking for two seconds, Sakurakoji finally typed a reply.

[How about we schedule it for this afternoon?]

I have something to do this evening, so you might need to leave early this afternoon.

If you have no problem, I'll send you the time and location shortly.

Considering their commute times, he decided not to let the other person come over after school in the afternoon, otherwise he might be late for work in the evening.

You can't let the other person's need to attend class delay your own time to get to work, can you?

Anyway, she's not going to study next semester, so leaving early is fine! He believed that with Aoyama Nanami's level of diligence, she must have already achieved the school's perfect attendance requirement.

Soon, his phone vibrated again.

Okay, I'm fine with it!

Seeing that she had no objections, Sakurakoji sent her the address of the Heavenly Mansion. Considering that he also needed to take time for her lunch, he set the time for 2 p.m.

After receiving another positive reply, Sakurakoji put down her phone, got out of the soft bed, stretched, and went to the bathroom to tidy herself up.

……

A first-year class at the affiliated high school of Suiming University of the Arts.

After receiving confirmation of Sakurakoji's talent, Aoyama Nanami breathed a sigh of relief. She had sent him a message during breakfast that morning, but he hadn't replied. These past two hours had felt like an eternity, and she had lost all interest in paying attention in class.

Could it be that because I replied too late, Mr. Sakurakoji has already found a suitable candidate?

Ugh, I'm such an idiot, such an idiot, such an idiot... I actually missed such a great opportunity.

Aoyama Nanami looked bitter and worried.

Since recovering from her cold a couple of days ago, she has been thinking about Sakurakoji's suggestion all the time. Although she is a little reluctant to leave her current school, she probably can't find another job with such good conditions.

So this morning, she mustered her courage and firmly pressed the send button.

The lack of a reply for a long time caused her great distress. She would check her phone screen every thirty seconds to see if there were any unread messages.

While it's possible the other person hasn't gotten up yet, it's unlikely they haven't gotten up by 9 AM.

Fortunately, it has finally been confirmed.

Aoyama Nanami breathed a sigh of relief and was about to put down his phone when a truly shocking voice rang in his ears.

"Qingshan, you answer this question."

"Huh? Oh, hi!"

Hearing his math teacher call his name from the podium, Aoyama Nanami quickly put down his phone from his drawer, stood up somewhat awkwardly, and carefully read the question on the blackboard.

After spending some time reading the question, Aoyama Nanami pondered for a moment and quickly provided the answer.

"Yes, that's correct. Sit down."

"But you still need to pay attention in class, you're not in a good mood today."

It was obvious that Aoyama Nanami's frequent little actions and unusual attitude had already been noticed. Just now, seeing her with her hands under the table and her head lowered, clearly looking at her phone, I reminded her with the question.

But the math teacher didn't delve deeper into the problem and continued explaining it—that's the privilege of good students!

"Yes, I'm very sorry..."

Aoyama Nanami sat down awkwardly, patted her cheeks, and began to listen attentively.

Once things were settled, she was finally able to focus on her classes without any distractions.

……

Lunch break,

"Qingshan, what's wrong with you today? You're actually daydreaming in class, that's really unlike you."

Aoyama Nanami turned around and saw the familiar figure of his classmate, a bitter smile on his face.

"Oh, it's Kanda-kun. Well, something's come up."

"Is there something you need?" Kanda Sorata asked, looking puzzled.

He knew about Aoyama Nanami's situation, but he didn't have any good solutions. After all, he was just a student and could only offer some small help when the other party was in real trouble.

Previously, although Aoyama Nanami was very busy with her part-time job and studies, she balanced her time very well and did not neglect either. He couldn't imagine what would cause such a powerful Aoyama Nanami to reveal a weakness.

Is it really too much of a stretch to balance work and study?

"Look, didn't I tell you yesterday? An acquaintance I knew introduced me to a new job." Seeing his curious and puzzled look, Aoyama Nanami explained.

"The conditions are amazing, and they are also very beneficial for vocal studies."

"Ah, it's that matter," Kanda Sorata said, his expression suddenly clearing. "Isn't that good? You've decided to accept it?"

"Yes, the new job offers flexible hours, I can learn more professional knowledge, and the pay is very good. It's really hard to refuse." Speaking of this, Aoyama Nanami's mood became cheerful, and her joy was evident.

Image: "You know what I mean", Location: "Images/1754915944-100446961-113711093.jpg"

Volume 1: Daily Life of Attracting Bees and Butterflies: Chapter 39 Aoyama Nanami's Interview Diary

"This morning, I sent them a consultation message, and they gave a positive response during the class!"

"I have an interview this afternoon, so I might have to leave my afternoon class early."

"Oh, that's great! Things will be much easier from now on!" Kanda Sorata was also happy for her.

"Yes, that's how it is..." Aoyama Nanami hesitated, unsure whether she should tell him now. After thinking for a long time, she gently bit her red lips and decided to tell this rare friend of hers in Tokyo the truth.

"Actually, what they meant was that they could help me transfer to the vocal music department of a school near my workplace."

"So if I pass the interview, I might have to transfer schools next semester."

"Eh, is Aoyama transferring schools?" Kanda Sorata's expression turned to shock; it was the first time he had ever heard of this.

"I see. But that makes sense. Aoyama's dream is to become a voice actor."

"Shuigao only has art and fine arts departments, which is not good for your dream at all. Leaving now may be the right choice."

Previously, Aoyama Nanami had only mentioned that the new job offered good benefits and conditions, which appealed to her, but she hadn't specified what those benefits were.

He was quite surprised to hear that Aoyama Nanami might be transferring schools. After the initial surprise, his face showed regret and reluctance, since she was one of his closest friends in the class.

But after thinking about it rationally, this decision might be the best for her. Staying at Shuigao would only delay her pursuit of her dreams, so she gradually felt relieved.

"Keep it up, Aoyama! I'll be praying for you! I hope to see you in a project in a few years!"

"Yes, I will! You too, Kanda-kun!"

The two smiled at each other, offering their blessings for their friend's future.

……

After saying goodbye to her classmates, Aoyama Nanami went to the staff room to explain the situation. After receiving their understanding, she left the school early.

Following the address sent by Sakurakoji Saiko on her phone, she used the navigation app to find the route and the necessary transportation.

"Wow, the location is actually in Aoyama, Minato Ward? What kind of job is it?" She exclaimed in surprise just from seeing the first few words of the address.

"Mr. Sakurakoji said his workplace is in an apartment building, so it must be a high-end apartment building, right?"

As one of the three core wards of Tokyo, Minato Ward is synonymous with luxury and high cost, and the iconic Tokyo Tower is located here.

The area is teeming with aristocrats, wealthy residents, and upscale shopping malls and restaurants. Adjacent to Tokyo Bay, it boasts a highly desirable living environment, but the land prices and cost of living are predictably exorbitant—making it extremely unfriendly to a student like her from the countryside.

Aoyama is known for its art scene and numerous high-end fashion brand boutiques, and the famous Omotesando is located here.

Although her surname is also Qingshan, and her ancestors might have some connection to the person from whom the name Qingshan originated, in the present day, she has virtually no resemblance to this place. It can only be said that this Qingshan is not the same as that Qingshan.

Therefore, she rarely comes here unless absolutely necessary, since she can't afford to buy anything she sees anyway.

Because it was her first time there, she left school immediately after class without even having a meal. She made sure to allow plenty of time, just in case she got lost and was late, which would ruin her interview.

As it turned out, her concerns were well-founded.

Because she was unfamiliar with the route, she not only missed one stop, but also got lost in the cluster of upscale buildings that all looked very similar.

I didn't find the right direction until I saw the shopping mall marked on the map.

By the time she finally arrived at her destination, it was nearly two o'clock.

"Thank goodness, I'm not late!"

Panting, Aoyama Nanami jogged all the way to the entrance of the Ten no Dai building. After confirming that this was the place, she finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Looking up and taking in the entire building, her pale golden pupils flickered with shock. Although she already knew it was a luxury apartment building, its grandeur far exceeded her expectations.

Standing on the ground and looking up, she felt as if the building was soaring into the clouds, standing out even among the surrounding high-end buildings.

The neat facade is covered with a layer of shiny glass curtain wall, and the slight curves end like a small waist standing in the city, which is quite beautiful.

"How tall must it be? It must be more than a hundred meters, two hundred meters? Or three hundred meters?"

Aoyama Nanami was deeply shocked; the scene was so impactful that it almost robbed her of her ability to think.

Was she really going to work in a building like this? She found it hard to believe; was this really a place she was meant to be?

Looking at her blue school uniform that she hadn't had time to change out of, and glancing around, she felt that everyone walking on the street was dressed in bright and fashionable clothes, following the latest trends. She felt like she was the only one who didn't fit in.

"There's no use thinking about it now! Go for it, Nanami!"

She patted her cheeks a little harder, cheered herself up at her reflection in the glass, briefly adjusted her slightly rapid breathing after running, took a deep breath, and stepped onto the granite steps of the entrance. She then walked directly through the automatic glass doors into the building's lobby.

As you enter, Qingshan Qihai looks up and takes in the entire view of the hall.

A spacious and bright hall comes into view. The simple linear design unifies the entire space. There is an information counter at the front, and reception and rest areas on both sides. There is also a prominent large staircase in one corner.

Simplicity exudes luxury—is this what they call the feel of an urban elite? Aoyama Nanami couldn't help but scream inwardly.

"May I ask what brings you here?" As Aoyama Nanami stood observing the surrounding furnishings, Yasushima Ichiro approached her and asked politely.

"A maid?!" Upon suddenly seeing her maid attire, Aoyama Nanami couldn't help but utter a sound of surprise, but quickly recovered and apologized.

"Oh, I'm so sorry! This is the first time I've seen a maid. How rude of me!"

"Um, I have an appointment here for an interview at 2 PM. Are you aware of that?"

Aoyama Nanami hurriedly bowed to express her apology, while Yasushima Ichiyo, after understanding her purpose, looked knowing.

"Ah~ you're the young lady the young master was talking about."

"Young Master?" Aoyama Nanami looked confused, not knowing who she was referring to.

Yashima Ichiyo offered no explanation, his expression softening as he looked at her, as if she were a junior colleague just starting out in the workplace. He then said:

"Please come with me. Um, this is Miss Aoyama, right?"

"Yes, my name is Aoyama Nanami. Thank you for your help."

Yashima Ichiro nodded, occasionally turning back to check her pace, and walked ahead to lead the way for her.

Contrary to what Aoyama Nanami had expected—that they would go upstairs—the two didn't walk far before arriving at the adjacent business district and stopping in front of a sofa.

"Young Master, I have brought Miss Qingshan with me."

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The author notes: Due to feedback that the previous letter to readers appeared after the latest chapter and interfered with reading, this was likely because I set the volume numbers for related works to be larger than those for Volume 1. Considering that most readers have probably already read it, I have now removed it from the work-related list to avoid affecting reading. Readers who have already read it can refresh the page to see the removed content.

Volume 1: The Daily Life of Attracting Bees and Butterflies: Chapter 40 What the heck is a maid?

Upon hearing the sound, Sakurakoji looked in the direction of the sound and saw Aoyama Nanami looking a little awkward, and couldn't help but smile.

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