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–case 3: Ari chan’s part-time
Ari chan started working part-time at a fast food restaurant after Golden Week. At the store, she puts ingredients on the bread and makes sandwiches right in front of customers when they order.
She works diligently, making eye contact with each customer and communicating with them.
“It’s warm today. Would you like some chilled oolong tea on a day like this?”
“Erm……I’ll have a drink set then.”
“Right away !”
Such customer service pays off, and they make extra sales.
Ari chan, you are amazing. Ari chan’s smile makes the customers as exhausted as shriveled cabbage.
“My sandwich, topped with pickles and jalapenos. Oh, and extra love from you !”
Oops…..this is an annoying customer. He is a young male customer who looks like he is a college student like us. It’s a fast food restaurant in the daytime, but it’s like a late-night pub. Even I, who am watching, feel an urge to shove a very hot jalapeño up his nostrils.
So, what will Ari chan do?
“Okay, topped with pickles and jalapenos !”
Ari chan, I didn’t expect her to go through with it ! I’m a salty person when it comes to bad customers. But I think that’s fine, because if I deal with them, I might escalate and cause trouble for other customers.
Perhaps the customers were also taken aback, and did not interfere with Ari chan, who was taking order
Ari chan is on duty. They must have realized that she should not be disturbed. It’s all right if you understand.
“Here you go, sir. Bacon sandwich with toppings. And……”
Ari chan handed him the tray with the sandwich on it. Her cheeks flushed a little red, but she kept her smile on her face as she quietly announced.
“I put a lot of love between them !”
[ [Eh ! ! ! !??] ]
I’m at a loss for words….. Both the annoying customer and I were absolutely stunned by this. From salty to godly. Are you a magician to meet expectations while pretending to shrug them off?
I’m in love with you. I’m falling in love. I think I’ll start ordering more love from now on…
“Welcome. Ah, Endo kun ! Hello. I see you’re here again today.”
“H-hello, Azekura san. I use this station often and the sandwiches here are delicious……”
“I see ! Thank you for your patronage ! Which one do you want today? You always have meat-based sandwiches, so why don’t you try a vegetable-based one today?
“Well…..if that’s your recommendation, I’ll go with that.”
“Yes ! Then I’ll make you a BLT sandwich today !”
Is this customer a friend of hers? He is a simple young man with glasses. Unlike other customers, he does not want to look at Ari chan’s face as she smilingly serves him.
Some people are mysterious, aren’t they? I could eat five cobbler buns with Ari chan’s smile.
“Here, a BLT sandwich with more vegetables ! Enjoy your meal.”
Ari chan’s sales smile is perfect. No, I’m sure it’s a sincere smile. That’s why all the customers are healed.
But the man she’s meeting now seems to have a tense face. Why is he so nervous?
I want to listen to what he has to say, but the volume of his voice is too low for me to hear.
“T-thank you…..Azekura san. Um, what time do you finish your part-time job? I’m planning to do some shopping around here today, so since I’m here, let’s have some tea…….”
“I’m sorry. I’m going to have the guitarist watch me practice in his room after my part time job is over.”
“Ah, Isee…… Good luck practicing.”
“Yeah, thanks !’
Hmmm, I wonder what they ended up talking about. For some reason, the male guest left with his shoulders slumped.
I know it’s not good to listen in, but to get to know Ari chan, I really wanted to hear what he had to say.
–Case 4: Ari chan’s band practice
Ari chan practices her bass guitar even on days when there are no joint rehearsals. She can practice by herself in her own studio, or if she can’t rent a studio, she plays outdoors by herself.
Unfortunately, she could not rent a studio today. So, she practice her parts on a bench in a space away from the school building, connected to a mini amp. Hokusei is located away from residential areas and surrounded by forests, so no one gets angry if we make noise.
So Ari chan is able to make any sound she wants.
By the way, she is not alone, but with a friend. She is a neat girl with semi-long black hair.
“Ari, you’re already improving. Your practice is paying off !”
“Ehehe, it’s thanks to your help, Nagine. As expected of a former member of the dance club !”
Even though she is an outsider, she seems to be accompanying her to practice. Ari chan is blessed with many friends.
She has a cheerful personality, but she must have been inspired by the seriousness with which she practices.
Ari chan is usually cheerful and mischievous, but when it comes to studying or practicing, she concentrates silently as if she is a different person. She is also a quick learner, which makes it worthwhile for us to teach her.
Come to think of it, studying for the entrance exam and playing in the band both involved Kobayakawa kun.
She will attend the same university as him and stand on the same stage as him.
Is that what motivates her?
Her love for her idol, I must say, is terrifying.
“Hey, hey, ladies ! Wanna talk about the band with us?”
“We used to be in a cover band at a school festival !”
Then two flies, no……some guys appeared. They were male students with blond hair and tanned skin, who looked like they were based in Yuigahama.
The purpose is obviously to pick up girls. Ari chan is in a pinch !
[ [We’re practicing, so no thanks !] ]
“……Ah, yes. Sorry about that.”
To my surprise, the two of us managed to kick them all away ! With just one sharp glare, they fled like spiders from the sky. It’s like a touch of armor.
The enthusiasm for the band overwhelmed the pick-up artists.
“When I’m with Nagine, I’m often approached by men.”
“They come up to you because you are so cute.”
“T-that’s not true〜.”
It’s a common girl’s talk, perhaps because she’s relaxed. Both are so cute. Ah…..I want to take them home. Ari chan, and your friend, would you like to have dinner at my house tonight?
“As proof of that, Nagine has a boyfriend Oh, that’s right ! How are things going with your older boyfriend after that? How is it going?”
“Ufufu, it’s going well. I’m going to his room again today to cook dinner for him ! And he’s letting me stay over tonight !”
“Kyaaa ! Nagine, so bold ! Hey, hey, when are you going to introduce me?”
“Eh !? Well, I’ll definitely introduce you when the time comes.”
Ari chan was seriously practicing while also chatting about her love life.
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Now, to summarize the results of my observation of Ari chan over the next few days, from my point of view, she was
Bright,
Serious
Mischievous,
With a solid core,
A girl who is also interested in love.
It was concluded that.
She is truly a natural-born, genuine, and joyful person.
The lyrics of the song….were created with her image in mind !
This is a song about a girl in the throes of adolescence, surrounded by friends on campus, with big goals and a band to play in.
This is the first lyric I have written !
“I wonder if this is the right song to write…..”
And yet, far from a sense of accomplishment, all I could feel was anxiety growing inside my chest.
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