The Top 3 Beauties in My School Are All My Subordinates at My Part-time Job～ You Guys Are Out of My League, So Stop Relying on a Mediocre Guy
“What do you think of Akizukichi?”
“W-w-w-w-what do I think of him?”
Perhaps the sudden question from Rinrin was so unexpected that the usually calm Suzuka became unusually flustered.
“For someone who isn’t good with boys, Suzuka chan seems to like Akizukichi quite a bit…or at least you’re glaring at him.”
“Hmm…I wonder.”
“Look. Be honest.”
Rinrin, who was sitting next to Suzuka, poked her in the side with her elbow.
Suzuka, unable to contain herself from the tickling, replied as she twisted her body to escape.
“I’ll just say that Rinrin is right.”
“But still, can’t you show some friendliness in front of him?”
“That’s……difficult.”
Due to past trauma, Suzuka is not good with boys, so she gets nervous when in front of boys and is unable to express her feelings honestly. Instead, she ends up saying harsh things.
“Then I’ll say it for you. Suzuka doesn’t completely dislike Akizukichi.”
“If you say that, I’ll stab you.”
“Heeeee, you’re scaring me, Suzuka chan. Why?”
“If you say that, I’ll be too embarrassed to look at Akizuki’s face again.”
“Hmm, that’s a problem.”
Rinrin crosses her arms and furrows her brow.
“Isn’t that right, Rin chan? Don’t bother Suzu chan.”
“I know. Then I won’t tell him”
“Right.”
But it won’t be good if you keep on being mean to him. Suzuka knows that.
It is necessary to be able to be honest with him someday.
Suzuka thought so.
“In any case, Suzu chan will be the best asset in creating the ideal store that Akizuki san is aiming for, so please be good to him.”
“Huh? Why are you asking her, Miya chan?”
“That is…..I would like to help Akizuki san create his ideal store, but I don’t think I can do it by myself.”
“But I also want to make Akizukichi’s dream come true. Let’s do our best.”
“Yes. Both Rinrin and Miyabi will be able to serve customers properly in a little while.”
“Is that so?”
“Of course. Even I have things I’m not good at…like cooking.”
Suzuka looks embarrassed and seems to find it difficult to speak.
Something suddenly occurred to Miyabi, and her expression turned to one of realization.
“Suzu chan, is it possible that you stubbornly refuse to help in the kitchen because you’re not good at cooking?”
“Yeah. I was too embarrassed to say it at the time, but the truth is, I really suck at cooking. So I panicked when I was asked.”
Suzuka said, shrugging her shoulders.
“I see…even though you’re excellent at everything from studying to sports, Suzu chan still has some things she’s not good at.”
“That’s true. Miyabi, if you wanna help Akizuki create his ideal store, then you shouldn’t be saying things like you’re not good at it or you can’t do it.”
“Well…I guess I can do it.”
“On the contrary, Miyabi is amazing. She’s good at cooking, and she’ll soon be able to do other things too.”
“Thank you Suzu-chan. I feel like I can do it.”
“I see. I’m glad.”
“Anyway, let’s do our best. I wanna make this the ideal store for Akizukichi and his mother, and more importantly, I enjoy my part-time job at the cafe.”
[Right.] [Of course.]
Unbeknownst to Yuuhi, the girls are building solidarity to make his dream come true.
And of course, he has no way of knowing that they think so highly of him.
Having never been popular, Yuuhi never imagined that he was even being talked about by girls without his knowledge.
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One of the TOP 3 beauties went home and secretly thought about Yuuhi while soaking in the bathtub.
It’s true that he didn’t say a word of thanks to everyone for their hard work after closing time.
But that probably doesn’t mean he is unkind; more that he cannot forgive himself for the current situation, which is far from ideal.
In fact, he supports the girls when they make mistakes or have a hard time, without a single look of disapproval.
In the case of the social media photos, he acted for everyone’s benefit without worrying about the danger he was putting himself in.
I have never met a boy who is so hard working and good-natured in a good way.
It’s only been a few days since I became deeply involved with him, but I find myself being distracted by the expressions and actions he shows me.
And today, I was moved to learn that he wants to follow his mother’s ideals and create an ideal store. The tears he shed looked so sparkling that my heart was touched.
Perhaps……
No, no. I don’t think this is love after all.
—It can’t be.
As if she was soaked in hot water up to her mouth, she exhaled from her lips, as if she was holding on to an emotion she couldn’t quite understand.
Maitoshi