I'm a College Student, So I'll Work Part-Time

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>This story takes place a few months after Tomoko and

the others became college students...

>I'm so glad there's a convenience store right in front

of my dorm.
>I can buy snacks while looking like this...

>That'll be 523 yen.

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>Y-Yuri-chan!?
>Wh-What are you doing here!?
>Part-time.

>N-No, not that!
>You don't live around here, do you!?

>I didn't want to pick a closer place since people I

know might show up.
>Even though it's right in front of my place and I'll

show up!?

>There's nothing for you to worry about.
>Even if you want to buy LEWD MANGA, I won't judge.
>I-I'm not gonna buy that!!
>I use an app to read them...

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>That'll be 216 yen.
>Would you like it heated up?
>Ah... I'll take it as is...

>That's 216 exact change
>and here's your receipt.
>Thank you. Please come again.

>Tamura-san, It's good you're working so dilligent
>but I'd be grateful if you smiled while you work.

>Eh!? But she was smiling!!
>>The usual
>>Smiling

>I'll have these please.

>...
>Hey... I'd like to pay, if you don't mind!

>Please wait a moment.
>?

>Take these.
>Don't just substitute things without asking!!

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>Hey... How is it working at the convenience store? Any

fun?
>Not really. You've gotta memorise a lot of stuff.

>It's particularly troublesome when you get strange

customers like Kramer of whoever.
>Eh... You get customers like that? You okay!?
>Yeah... I have the manager and my superiors, ater all.

>If I didn't do this, I'd definitely be secluded in my

own world even in college.
>This is a good opportunity to be more sociable.
>It's tough, but I wanna keep going.

>...
>What is it?

>Don't you have a part-time job, Tomoko? Are you too

busy with college circles or whatever?
>Nah, I'm not in any circles... Part-time's just

impossible for me.
>It doesn't cost much to laze around in my house, after

all.

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>Isn't that boring?
>No... Well, I suppose it is.
>But there's nothing I really wanna do right now...

>Then how about you stop going to the convenience store

all the time and cook your own meals for a change? The

supermarket's just a five minute walk from here.
>Should a convenience store clerk be saying that!?

>Or what?
>Do you just go to the convenience store just to see

me?

>Eh?
>Eh?

>...
>...

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>Although some ladies and gentleman may furl their

eyebrows, saying she "doesn't smile" or she's

"unsociable", but this generation of part-timer friends

tip their hat off to "Tamura-san, who can handle any

job no matter what."
>For example, Tomoko tried to surprise Yuri by bring a

pornographic magazine and a banana to the register, but

she didn't raise an eyebrow. She just said "You want

the ***ban cigarettes, right?" and "Would you like some

coffee today" like she would to any other customer

without giving her individual treatment. Her reason was

"I wouldn't want that if I was the customer". Tomoko is

the only customer Yuri will call out to.

>Ten minute walk from ** Station.
>Convenience Store Staff: Once a week okay!!
>Hourly wages: 1: 990yen. 2: 940 yen. 3: 1180 yen.

>Become more confident.
>Overcome your fear of stranger.
>Feel at ease with your part-time debut.

>Freelancers, housewives, students all welcome!
>Once a week or more, Two or more hours a day OK
>1: 6-9am 2:5-10pm 3:10pm-6am.
>Feel free to get in touch!
>9/11 ** Branch

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>Y-Yes! Hello? K-Katou-san!?
>I-It's been a while! What's up!?
>Nothing much. I just thought I'd call you to see how

you're doing.

>How's college? Are you following the lessons okay?
>Y-Yeah, I am. How are you doing, Katou-san?

>Yeah, I'm doing fine~  Did I tell you I joined a

circle?
>I've started working part-time too.
>Fweh? Part-time...?

>Don't tell me she's a cabaret girl? I-I'd like to see

that...
>What's wrong?
>Ah... well...

>I was just kinda thinking... that I should start

working part time... or something...
>Really!?

>If you'd like, why don't you work at my place? They

just happen to have an opening!
>Heh...!?

>W-Working together... with Katou-san...!?

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>W-Welcome~

>H-How many in your party?
>I'll lead you to your table.

>That was good, Kuroki-san!
>Want to try taking an order by yourself?
>B-By myself!?

>Don't worry, I'll be watching from here.
>Keep calm and don't panic, okay!
>R-Right!

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>Th-They were really chewing me out~
>Wah~
>Did you take there order?

>Yeah... More or less... I did have to ask twice,

though...
>Good girl!

>There's nothing wrong with double checking.
>That way, the customers won't get upset, right?

>Alright~ Do your best with the next customer!
>R-Right!

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>Welcome~

>Erm... I'll have this...
>The Salmon Cream Pasta, right? Would you like a drink

with that?

>How much?
>280 yen if you have it with the set.
>Alright then...

>Understood.
>Anything else?

>...
>Wh-What is it?

>You're really doing it properly?
>Y-You think so Good to hear...
>I guess I've finally gotten the hang of it.

>Sorry for the wait. Here's your Salmon Cream Pasta.
>!

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>Katou-san...
>Long time no see, Tamura-san.

>Were you surprised to see how much Kuroki-san has

grown?
>...Yeah.

>...But...
>Tomoko's bad with talking to people, right? Especially

boys...
>She shouldn't have to force herself to work in

service...

>...You really think so?
>...

>Is that everything you ordered?

>Please enjoy your meal.
>...

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>>snicker...
>?
>?

>Hahaha! Too bad for you.
>Man, I got the LOSER waitress?

>I wanted the blonde girl~
>I feel ya.
>...

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>Welcome~

>Yo!
>Long time no see!

>Sorry for calling you over so suddenly.
>Thank you for coming, you two.

>It's fine. We had some free time.
>Did you want advice or something?
>I had something I wanted to show you!


>Ah! Yuri, you're here too!
>Yeah.
>Hey. It's been a while since we've had this group

together.
>Ah... But Kuroki ain't here.

>Kuroki-san is here!
>Eh?

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>Welcome...
>Y-You're all here...
>Kuroki-san!
>So you're working here too!

>Heh~ Never seen you where that kinda outfit before.
>Looks good on ya.
>Yeah, it's really cute! You have such pretty legs,

Kuroki-san.
>R-Really?

>I-I'm not a loser waitress, am I...?
>Loser?

>What's this about a loser?
>Like the food's all messed up or something?

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>Alright, Kuroki-san. You take this table's order.
>Ah, sure...!

>What should I have~? You got any reccomendations,

Kuroki?

>We've got special menu for a limited time. It's really

popular.
>Where is it~?
>Ahaha
>It's on this page.

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>I had plenty of money so I didn't really need a job,

but I wanted to do something fitting of a college

student so I started working here.
>On top of the customers, my co-worked kept a close eye

on me and helped me out whenever I had trouble.
>Helping out my cute junior, while obligatory, filled

me with delight.
>I'm quite sociable in the break room and locker room,

but since I avoid questions about romance with a smile,

I've got a reputation for being "the reliable Katou-san

who is full of mysteries".
>I'm always watching over Tomoko as she works hard, and

am ready to fix up her ponytail and apron at a moment's

notice.

>Two minute walk from ** Station
>Family Restaurant - Hall / Kitchen
>Hourly wage: 950 yen. 25% up after 10pm.
>Have fun working with friends!
>Learn to love bringing joy to people
>College students welcome!
>*One day a week, two hours a day or more OK!
>*Pleasant food support (30% discount)
>*Many staff from the same generation, everyone can

encourage each other and have fun working together!
>Royal Gasto ** Branch
>Opening hours 10am - 6pm

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>Welcome. How many in your party?

>Here's our lunch menu.
>Today's daily special is Japanese-style Mushroom and

Bacon Pasta.

>Welcome~! How many in your...

>!?

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>K-Kuroki!?
>I come here a lot with my friends.
>H-Heh~ S-Sure is a stylish café... huh...

>Wh-What's Kuroki doing here!? Does she live around

here!?

>How have you been lately, Mokocchi? Any changes?
>Mokocchi!? What's with that nickname? Is it because

she's Tomoko? GROSS(cute)!!

>A-Actually, I started working part-time.
>Eh!? Amazing~! What kind of job?
>Serving customers at a family restaurant.

>Have you got a boyfriend?
>Kya~
>Alright!! Well asked, girl who looks like me!!

>Eh~ I dunno... Do you think I have?
>That's a gross evasion!! Just answer, dammit!!

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>Uchi-san, can you take table 2's order?
>Y-Yes! Sorry, I'll be right there!

>Wh-What should I do? How should I talk to her...?

>Um.. What time... do you get off work?
>I'll wait for you...
>What if she answers like that...?

>C-Can I take your order...

>I'll have the omurice.
>Have you decided yet, Mokocchi?
>Eh...!?

>Erm... Wh-What should I do...
>Ah, s-sorry. I-I'll have...
>the same...
>She's shy with strangers so she can't look at the

clerk's face while ordering.
>You're behaving way too suspiciously! Don't you work

part-time serving customers!?

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>Sorry~ Can someone help out in the kitchen?
>Ah... sure, I'll do it.

>Kuroki's as gross as ever...
>I thought she'd had changed since entering college,

but she hasn't changed at all.
>She didn't notice me one bit...
>To think someone like that will be eating my omurice.

Gross, gross, gross...

>Here's table 2's order.

>Sorry for the wait. Here's your omurice.

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>...!

>This is good!
>Yeah! It's delicious~

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>I started working here because I yearned to serve customers in a stylish café, but after I was asked to help prepare food in the kitchen, I became so hooked on cooking that I even cook my own meals at home.
>When my friends asked my what I bought with my earnings, I suprised them by saying "electric pressure cooker" and "food processor" with a serious look.
>Recently, I've been tasked with cooking for the standard menu and I've been getting better and better at it. Back in high school, I experienced the joy is giving someone snacks I made myself, so that might've been the trigger...
>With the dream of one day inviting that special person to my home and giving them my home cooking, I once again stand in this kitchen.

>Five minute walk from ** Station
>Café staff - Hall, Food Preparation
>Hourly wages: Starting from 950 yen
>Delicious meals bring happiness!
>Work at a stylish café!
>Maybe you'll get better at cooking?
>Two days a week, 3 hours or more a day OK
>Esquisite!! Daily specials for free!
>Plating up food is simple! No cooking experience neccessary!
>Café Moco
>9am - 7pm


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>Hyes... Hello?
>Hm...
>Oh, it's you, Nemo... Morning. What's up?

>Eh? Today?
>Nothing in particular...
>I'm off work today too.

>Eh... What?
>How much does it pay?

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>Hi, everyone~ Thank you all for coming!
>Well then, without further ado, let's call out Mero-

chan!

>Ready~
>Mero-chaaaan!!

>Kya~
>So cute!
>Look over here~<3
>Mero-chaaaan!!

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>>Event headquarters

>Phwaa~~~~!! Water~~~!!
>Good work, A-chan. Kuro will take over from here.

>I had no idea these character costumes alternated

between so many actors.
>One person can only move around for about thirty

minutes... You'll find out why once you get in there,

Kuro.

>So voice actresses do this kind of work too, huh?
>Well, I'm not a voice actress yet.

>I took this part-time job because I wanted to

encourage myself with work where your voice and acting

has an influence.
>Heh~

>So, what kind of character is this anyway?
>Eh? You don't know?

>This is Cardcolletcor Sumire's partner, Mero-chan!

It's on every Sunday morning.
>It's naturally a big hit with both kids and bigger

friends. Mero-chan in particular has a dedicated furry

fanbase.
>Ah, right, I get it.

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>Mero-chan's here to play!
>Everyone gather around~!

>Wah~ It's Mero-chan!
>So cute~

>What a cute bear...
>Hugs~
>Th-This isn't so bbad...

>Uuh!?

>There's someone in there, right~!?
>How do you see outside?
>Hey!!
>Why won't you talk!? lol

>These fucking brats~
>Should I nip these punks in the bud before they grow

up to become worthless DQNs!? [TN: DQN (Dokyūn)- A

2channel term for exteremely foolish people]

>Ah~ Don't do that!
>You mustn't bully Mero-chan~

>Shut up, you old hag! That weird outfit is gross!
>And who are you anyway, hag? Some idol who won't sell?

Never heard of you~ lol

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>Ah... Oh crap...

>We're...

>I'm not an idol! I'm Mero-chan's partner Sumire!
>Haven't you heard of me~? I'm on TV, y'know?

>...! I-I know that!
>I just don't watch it cos it's lame~
>Eh~ You think so?

>So what do you watch? L*pinranger?
>L*pinranger and~ P*kémon and~

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>Event Headquarters

>Hah~... Get me some water.
>Phwah~
>Sure~

>I'm going to the bathroom.

>Got it.

>~
>Excue me~

>A-chan, can I come in?
>Sure~

>Good work today! We're all done with the costume for

today!
>Ah... really? I'll start tidying up then.

>Hey, before you tidy up...
>I want to try that on for a bit!

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>Ah, Kuroki-san. Good work today.
>We're finished with the costume for today, so please

help Okada-san back!
>Ah, sure!

>Good work, Okada-san. They said they're done with the

costume stuff today.
>Let's head back to the tent.

>Costumes are pretty interesting.
>I did get pushed around by the kids, though...

>Today... When I saw how Nemo handle those kids...
>I thought, "that's an actress for ya."

>I didn't notice she was just playing with them...
>She's really working hard to fulfill her dream.

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>Nemo's great.
>She makes me...
>feel like wanting to try my best too.

>...

>Ah... Don't tell Nemo about this, okay?
>It's kinda embarrassing.
>...

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>I registered at a talent agency my other aspiring voice actress friends told me about and got this one-shot job.
>As a small company, they couldn't gather up the neccessary numbers of part-timers, so the manager often sends out emergency requests.
>Along with Tomoko and Okada, I thought I'd try and round up fellow Haramaku members Kiyota and Wada, since Tomoko doesn't get many chances to interact with guys now she's in college.
>When I exchanged contacts with the boys about the job, Kiwata probably expected he'd get invited to mixers... but that never happened once.
>However, I have gone with both the boys and girls from Haramaku to pubs and karaoke and stuff, so I've made some college-esque memories.
>I'm still as unpopular as ever, but I'm surrounded by friends and living a fun college life.

>Various locations around Tokyo. Travel expenses covered.
>Event Staff - Work hard in this one-off job!
>Hourly wages: 950 yen. Lunch provided.
>If you're aiming to be an actress, performer, etc...
>Work alongside others that are aiming for their dreams
>Let your talent shine

>Actors needed for announcement shows at events aimed at children in malls and amusement parks. Plenty of unique jobs!
>Jobs continuously replenished like HP. You'll soon be flooded with rare jobs!
>Dream Staffing Ltd.
>When busy, please speak to the answering machine.