Good! I have a lot of catching up to do after a long time of relaxation! Or also a lot of work you could say...although I don't have any work right now, of course I have tried to see the problems in the house, and every time it's time to eat, they all swallow a lot in this home, after that conversation, the first few days I couldn't help but think that they are spending a lot of money with only what is served on the table, and what is coming so well. Should I say something to them? Of course I should, I had not touched a single bite that day, but I watched attentively as all the other Species ate their food without thinking about anything else to eat, or at least that's how I saw it, well, I always sit next to Kimihito and what...? Sorry, it still shocks me to think that Kimihito was always his first name and not his last name, I feel like a real ignorant. They were all having a quiet talk at the table, although of course when I say quiet, it's our day to day life where we didn't stop talking and even telling each other about some situations that happen to us.
『Aniki』
『Yes? Is something wrong M-san? 』
『One question just out of curiosity, how much in total do you spend on food ?』
To this he still hadn't given me an answer, but he didn't take long either, with a soothing and calm tone, he goes on to give me everything he takes into account with just the said daily expense.
『Taking everything into account, that would be first with what I need to buy for breakfast, mostly now when I go home in the evenings, I already buy everything I require to prepare breakfast early, that would be ideal, but ---』
『You also wake up very early to do the shopping in the shopping district to have breakfast ready at the appointed time 』
『Yes, lately I'm doing that, as I come back very late and tired from my academy, my body doesn't give me more even if I want to, and the only thing I want is to rest』-『Now taking into account the lunch, well it's the usual, after resting for a while, I start to study until it's time for lunch, I always foresee buying extra when I can so I don't make another trip to the Commercial District, but when I see the kitchen, everything again my supplies had already run out 』
To this that Kimihito was telling me everything, of course I was attentive, but also although diverse was the talk of the other Species, of course they were attentive ears to the words of Kimihito, and even before his last sentence, those who swallowed the most that was Papi and Mia, if they felt terrible for that topic, although that comes for all only that to them if more weighed to him.
『There's no other way, I have to go back to the Commercial District to buy more food for lunch, sometimes I go alone, sometimes the girls accompany me, but in the end it's just another trip that I don't dislike at all even though it sounds like it is』-『! Hey M-san, would you like to join me one of these days to the Shopping District? You haven't been there yet, have you? It would be nice to familiarize yourself with everyday life *smiles* 』
『Eh? The Commercial District? Yes! Please take me there!!! *happy*』
『*laughs* It's okay, if you want we can go today, we've already run out of ingredients for lunch 』
『Yes, we have to go and buy a lot!!! (Eh? no...wait...that's bad isn't it?)』
The truth if I was very happy when Kimihito proposed me to accompany him to the Shopping District, this because it made me remember when I went with my mother to the Shopping District of our city, the place crowded most of the time, great variety of stores open, the owners calling and raising their voice to the customers in order to sell and make the respective purchases, I dislike the bustle, but that kind of environment is made very comfortable to me and that I am not alone.
『While lastly, for Dinner, if I notice that there are no ingredients left in the kitchen, then again I make another trip to the Shopping District, this time it can be myself or it can also be one of the girls, I don't understand it very well, but I think they care about me and do me that favor, but every effort they make I appreciate it very much 』.
When Kimihito said that last thing, I think it's partly because they want to do you a favor, a favor that they are forced to do after all the effort you do for them to bring them food on the table, they want to repair their mistake by realizing it.
『Either I cook ahead of time so that they have something to have for dinner, or I ask Mia-san or Lala-san if she gets a chance 』
『And why only them? Why not the others or work together? 』
『That's why ....! M-san, you know very well why you asked that question and you know the answer』
『!!!! *worried*....』
『It's not right to say it since it might hurt that person or people, but since you only say it indirectly it's like stating such a fact...*sigh* but yeah...The others don't cook very well...』
To this Kimihito could not dodge the question and answer, I even think he preferred to say it clearly instead of me, when he gave his answer and coming from him, we both felt something break at that moment in a chain, like a fragile glass that with the right words broke easily, those who were on the floor or in defeated forms, were clearly those who could not cook well...Lala was calmly eating her breakfast and when she looked around that all were defeated, she just got up with her dishes and thanked me for the food.
『Thank you very much for the breakfast Kimihito, I'm going to wash my dishes and go back to my room 』.
『I was already going to do it myself when they're all done, but since you finished first, you really lighten my work, thank you very much Lala-san 』
The truth I thought the most respectful and with manners would be Cea, because I repeat she is a Centaur and everything about her even her room hint at it, but I think the one with the most manners is Lala, yes, the one who still suffers from eighth grade syndrome at the moment is much more respectful than our Cea who comes from a noble lineage. We kind of felt more private after this last one, where we would now draw the conclusions of how much Kimihito really spends for the 3 meals a day, he kind of started to do mathematical calculations in his head, where having a clear answer, he preferred not to say it openly, but whispered in my ear, and the amount of money he spends per day on food is .....
『What!!!----------』
At that moment what I heard, really left me surprised, although more than surprised, little by little it made me much more scared, I happened to look around me and how little by little they were recovering from the invisible blows we were giving them with our words, and just imagine that all together they spend that figure..the only thing I could think of saying when I heard that was....
『Only a millionaire would spend that kind of money a day on food Aniki...』
『Wouldn't he? *laughs* If it weren't for the support I get from Smith-san and being in the Species Exchange program, this would be mission impossible 』
To the truth that I heard, I think if it weighs on me much more what I said days ago, if or if I have to get a job in order to support Aniki, because for sure since I came, he has also started to spend on me as well without me taking him into account.
『15,000 yen? That's a little bit or a lot, I mean... number 15 is a little bit right? 』
Papi had already recovered, and he said a number that Kimihito and I know very well, we were surprised that he could know it, wait...how did he hear it? If Kimihito whispered it in my ear, does he have super hearing power or what? The others who were still recovering and well knew the reason why, hearing that was the figure....
『15,000 yen???? That's what we swallow every day? Eh? Wait?...Diary?...*dead*』
Mia was doing the math that if that's what they spend on a daily basis, taking into account and making a sum total for the month, that would be....
『450,000 yen a Month????????』
Mia this time she was totally defeated, her body fell backwards as she couldn't bear such an amount, someone help her!!!! Her Lamia's soul is escaping from her mouth!!!!!
『Half a million a month? It's still 3 zeros right?...I need to contribute too...I think I'm going to have to start charging my 2 students from the next section...*worried*』-『Charging them 2 zeros will be okay?』
Centorea seeing that she was one of the causers for this, she thought of a way to solve it in her own way, as she could tell she wanted to repay with the same coin everything they gave for her.
『*tsch* *humiliated* I promised never to put you on the spot Dear, but in the matter of food is not something I took into account...450,000 yen...taking into account that we've been living all 7 of us here for quite a while now...a year then it would be...』
Rachnera was also doing her own calculations, coming to the conclusion that in the face of such a figure that surpasses the imagination of any mortal, even though she promised in her time not to cause trouble to Kimihito, there already what she considers trouble, the only solution to solve this was....
『There's no other way, Dear I warn you not to wait for me at night, I'm going to rob a bank *serious* 』-『Please wish me luck 』.
Well, it seems that the only way to get the lost money back is to do an illegal act. To this Mero went up to Kimihito to hold his hand, who this as if he was in a drama, went on to tell him how sorry he was, and that he couldn't foresee something like this after all how wonderful it was to live with him all this time.
『I am sorry my Love, I could see all around us, but I failed to take into account something as simple as food was for us, but that was very difficult for you, I cannot allow and live with the stain and mark of having been being a prejudice for my Love, the only way to repair this is to return all the favor you gave me, the sea pearl I know is a very appreciated gadget by humans and it sells for a lot, how many do you need to repair my mistake I made to you, 10? 20? if you want I can give you 100!!! in my hometown I have many of them!!!! 』
Undoubtedly if you really have that amount of sea pearls, anyone in the world can live their whole life without worries, at least in the monetary issue. Mia had finally woken up, luckily she was able to recover her soul, and without wasting any time she threw herself directly to Kimihito who did not see it coming, lying on the floor without being able to do anything, she had Mia on top of her, very worried about what had happened.
『I'm sorry for all the problems I caused you, not only this one, but many that I know very well you were upset about...*sad* I promised myself to support you in everything I can and give you support in what you can't, that's the simplest thing that a couple that loves each other does. ..but I...I...all this time you gave me support and supported me in everything...I depended on you a lot and I did little for you...I'm really sorry for not being a better person and leaving all the problems to you...I'm sorry Honey...*cries*』
It seems that Mia could not take it anymore with this, and I understand it, days ago I could notice and of course I have in mind that Mia does everything possible to help Aniki, she learned to cook for him, she learned to be more careful for him, she became stronger and is able to endure much for Kimihito, she has much appreciation and love for Aniki, that she shows this way, I saw it coming, she is a common girl and anyone, being a Lamia does not make her different to this kind of situations.
Mia was crying in front of Kimihito, even though it seemed that he was complaining and he should be, someone who supports a family knows that money is something to take care of and not to squander it just like that. But Kimihito wasn't upset at all, he was rather the opposite, happy to have heard all this.
『So you were keeping all that to yourself Mia-san, thank you for telling me *smiles* 』.
At this Kimihito was smiling and not annoyed, which confused Mia, which despite the fact that she knows very well, and that I am also coming to understand, is that it is very difficult to make Kimihito really annoyed. He stood up while Mia saw how he stood up, since most of them were here and it was not possible to avoid the subject, it was a good time to say it.
『Now that they know, I'm glad to know that they really care about this situation we're in financially, without mincing words, if I make one expense too many and it's the heaviest of the ones I make on the subject of food』-『But, it is no bother or annoyance for me to make that little effort』-『If at the end of the day what I do really satisfies them, I feel that I did a good job, rather I thank them that despite the simple things I do like taking care of them, when they smile with joy after every meal I make, after every thank you for a favor I do, after every little help and task that anyone can do, that they thank me from the bottom of their heart, I am the one who after all the day to day effort, this happy *smiles*』-『They are no nuisance or a hindrance, I never considered them so the day each one came to this house and to this day to this day, I could not despise them, ever. ..So don't worry about the problems we have as a family, we can always solve them ourselves, and if we can't, we always have the option to ask for help from the friends and friendships we have, give us a hand』-『But if you want to support me or do something different, know that I will appreciate it *smiles*』.
To this Kimihito said loud and clear, to this we were all very attentive to his words, we were quiet just listening to him speak, I think it was something necessary to say, I guess the family economic issue is something that should always be talked about without hiding it to anyone. I don't know if we will be in green or red numbers, I would say that we are orange turning to red, but even if everything is going bad, we can always get ahead if we are all willing to do it. Mia who was closer to Kimihito and listened to him and looked at him in the front row, I'm going to say it in an easy way, it only made her love for him much bigger, at this Kimihito happened to turn to Mia who was very embarrassed by this, she even blushed her cheeks, where Kimihito caressed her head telling her.
『All the effort you make for me Mia, I've already told you several times, I appreciate it very much, thank you *smiles* 』.
To this Mia was like newly girl who knew her first love, she could only reply with a high-pitched voice a "yes", she must be going through the moment when she is so happy that she doesn't want that moment to end. To this seeing that Mia was being petted on the head, Papi also wanted to get his share, who quickly slipped into Kimihito's other arm to receive his affection.
『Me too me too!!! Papi tries very hard too!!!』
『Yes, I really appreciate your help Papi-san *smiles*』.
Papi looked very happy, like a little girl and a sunny smile was while that great moment lasted, the other Species also wanted to receive their share seeing that Kimihito was giving away affection, Centorea if she got very red, redder than Mia, she didn't say anything at first, like she just came closer, if she was embarrassed to say that she also wants to receive affection, to this Kimihito only smiled while stroking her head.
『You're very tender Centorea-san *smiles*』
『Tierna?!!! *surprised* How tender!.... *smiles*』
At this we could hear how Rachnera was also asking for her share, she if she had no shame, she even seemed to proudly claim that she also caressed him, at this Kimihito was calm, but anyway he didn't lower his guard, he stopped his hand at that moment, since....
『Something wrong Dear? 』
Rachnera didn't want him to caress her head, what she put right at the level of Kimihito's hand, was just what we all thought, her breasts. At this Kimihito only stopped and raised her hand even higher, Rachnera was the tallest of all in this home, thanks to her huge paws that gave her that great height, but seeing that Kimihito rejected her proposal to caress her breasts and go directly to her head, Rachnera could only calm her gaze and decided to bow a little to fulfill that purpose.
『Dear, you do want to be a Saint to the end *happy* 』.
Rachnera was being petted on the head, a gesture that she ended up liking much more. To this Mero was the last one, who being the shortest one thanks to her wheelchair, Kimihito was caressing her head, but Mero didn't stay there alone, she took Kimihito's hand with her hand, and brought it to her cheek, who she appreciated him even more as the love of her life.
『The hand of a prince gently touching the cheek of a mermaid, thank you for the gesture my Love 』.
To this I who was watching all this, I really don't know how to feel, I feel that this is an intimate moment between couples, although of course no one here is a couple, it really surprises me how Aniki is doing it in front of clearly women who love him without any qualms, how can he stand not to at least fall in love with any of them. I really don't understand it, I was not the only one, Suu was next to me and I could tell he was also waiting for his turn, eh? his turn?
When I least expected it, a hand bigger than mine, was stroking my head, it was Kimihito who was like big brother or even a father thanking his son or younger brother, the only thing he said was.
『I'm so glad I met you M-san, thank you *smiles* 』.
...I turned red at that moment, it was very simple, but...it also made me very happy that she took me into account despite the circumstances around her. I was caressing my head with my left hand, while Suu with my right hand, seeing her as the Slime just enjoyed the affection without thinking anything else, made me also not think much of her and....
Now I get it, going through a lot of hardships for some people is completely worth it, if you do it for the sake of the people you cherish, then in the end it's a good day.
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Right now I'm in my room, clearly it's another day, I feel it needs to be clarified, although it would be nice to start already with something without taking into account the chronology of the story, just moving forward as such would be great, but leaving that out all this. Today I thought about something very seriously, something that I had never even thought about before, something that when I heard it in elementary school, I didn't even want to do it when I grow up, that's right! I'm talking about!!!!
『Today!!!! I'm coming!!! To look!!! Work!!! 』
Yes I got very excited, I even made some poses with every word and ended up pointing to the front, who was in that direction Rino, and yes, this day I also skipped our game of fights. Who Rhino when he heard me that I was really going to look for a job, I think even he himself took a while to process it in his brain, who all this time was calm and serene, but now when he saw that I was serious, his expression changed to a surprised one.
『Eh?...Really?...You? Ya-kun? Working?...』
『Yes, that same thing you heard Rino, it's so unbelievable that I don't believe it myself, but it's a truth, today!!!! I'm going to look for a job!!! 』
This time I raised my hand upwards with all the motivation, but as soon as I noticed it, Rino was in front of me touching my shoulder, I looked at him and it seems that he wants to tell me something.
『I'm glad it's not a joke, I'm more worried about it, and that's why I want to tell you a few things Ya-kun that you should take into account. 』
Rino always gave the look, I mean, he was always the kind of person that since he was little he has the mentality of someone older and mature, since he was in elementary school to take care of his 2 little sisters, he also took care of the house while his father went to work, but even if his father is at home, Rino liked to support him, and even he told us that he would like to start working anywhere to be able to support his family since he was little.That I don't think is something a kid his age would say, or well not for our case.
『Did you work before Rino? Or why do you want to say it 』
『For someone who knows more about the outside world, the working world I want to tell you that it is very variable depending on where you are, like everything in life, you like something a lot, but depending on what you live and brings around it all that liking can get to bother you and even leave it, Likewise, if you don't like something or don't have high expectations, depending on your experience with it, your way of thinking will change, what I mean is that whatever you do in life, it depends on your first experience and the first impression you get 』
『Okay, I understand, it's like meeting a person, the first impression matters, that decides whether you want to get along with him or want to stay away from him』.
『I see you understand Ya-kun, so what I was going to tell you doesn't matter, that's up to you to know on your own, but if you're really going to look for a job, I recommend only 2 things, if you like it and they treat you well, then you can stay, but if you don't like it and they treat you badly, then you can leave, just like that *grin*』.
『Just like that?』
『Just like that?』
『Wua, just like that? 』
『See, it's very simple, it's only 2 choices, either "yes" or "no", and there's no excuse, it's your decision and your life, I say this since there are many people who can't answer themselves despite how simple it is, and what many don't take into account, is that there are more opportunities in life, so if you don't find a place to be, just keep looking and striving, you'll get to that indicated place without you expecting it *smile*』
『Thank you very much Rino, good! Now yes!!! to look for a good job!!!! 』
『Ah! Wait Ya-kun, how old are you? 』
『15, why? 』
『Well, if you're going to be able to find a job, hardly but yes, you're going to have to say loud and clear that you're 15 years old Ya-kun, because truth be told, you do look kind of small』.
『You too Rino? Do I not grow up for you or what? 』
And with this thought in mind to support Aniki as much as I can and also it will be a good for me to already know the world of work, I embarked to look for one on my own, or so I wish it would have been. But Mia seeing that I was going out on the street alone quickly asked me where I was going, I told her I was going to look for a job and....
『Job? Do you want to become independent? You want to leave home so fast? You want to get away from mom already!!!! *worried* 』
Uhm...the truth is that Mia got a little upset when she thought that I wanted to leave the house, if this was her reaction, I can't imagine when it's time for me to leave. I wanted to explain to her the reason for my decision, but quickly as a first-time protective mother, she hugged me tightly, like a snake she covered me with her tail.
『I'm not going to let you leave the house, you're still too little and the world outside is too cruel for beings like us! 』
Yes Mia, I understand that there are many people who despise the Species, I know very well that each of you had your experience, I understand that you want to take care of me and that you want me to grow a little more to let me free in the world but...but...Stop squeezing me so much!!!! You have been hugging me for a long time now and my head is touching your breasts!!!! let me go!!!!!! Can't you see I'm all boy??!!!!
『I'm going to take care of you until you're big and strong! But I will always see you as my little M and that you'll always be 11 years old!!!! So you will always be close to mommy!!!』
Time time time time!!! You are smothering me with your breasts!!!!! Ahhhh...And what do you mean 11 years old?!!!! Do I look that age or what? I haven't grown at all or what the hell!!!! But yaaaa!!!!!!!! Get me away from these breasts or I!!!!!!!!!!!!
Luckily that moment is over and I was able to somehow convince Mia to let me look for a job, although I am accompanied by her and she says she will make sure to find me a good job where I will be treated and well taken care of, she wants to find me a job or a daycare? We are walking around the city right now, and since we left she hasn't let go of my hand, I can tell she is holding me tightly and I can tell she is of a stronger species, at the beginning I felt she was going to break my hand, skinny stuff.
『So Little M, where would you like to work, as an infant caregiver? I've seen that there are jobs like that and it has a decent income for little kids like you *grins* 』
『(How? A toddler taking care of another toddler? I don't think so because...!!!!! What am I thinking!!! I'm no toddler!!!) I don't think so Mia, in the first place, I dislike babies』
『And why is that?』
『They are idiots and don't know what's going on, they literally are not aware of what they are doing and are only guided by very primitive stimuli, they drool a lot, they kick a lot, they eat like pigs, they eat their snot, you have to clean their diaper, plus they make a lot of noise with their crying, and the worst thing is that you don't know what they want so they stop crying, and they are bothering again and again and again and again! There is no time for you, everything is dedicated to the child, sorry, but taking care of babies is not my thing, besides I do not see the tenderness of a baby』.
I think that my disdain for babies is very noticeable, it's just my opinion of course, but if I have no other choice but to live with children and infants, I will have to make an effort and take care of them as best I can. Mia was the opposite of what I thought, for her taking care of a baby was a great and unique experience.
『I mean, look at him, he's a soft little ball of flesh! 』
『(That sounded very predatory)』
『They are cute, and I'm so glad they don't fend for themselves, that makes their parents' labor very important! Besides we were all born and were a baby, so everything you just said, applies to everyone, to me and to you 』
『Yes, well, that's true 』
『And knowing that you were a baby, do you dislike having been one? 』
I looked at Mia while she looked at me with a smile, to this I didn't know what to answer, it's true that my opinion about babies are not the best in the world, that's why it's a personal opinion, just like you have yours, Mia likes them for several reasons, but if my hatred towards babies was really big then....
『No, I rather feel that it is a unique experience for everyone, mine was...』
I tried to remember what my life was like in the early years, when I was still an infant and a baby, but more than I remember, nothing comes to my mind, of more later years I do remember, yes...I remember them very well, but those early years, yes I don't remember them at all, I never asked my mother, my real mother, if I see her again, I would like to ask her how I was as a child and how she felt.
『You don't remember it do you Little M? I tried to remember it too, but nothing came to my mind 』 -『I feel that the only way to be able to live the experience of a baby and have it very present is that very thing, to take care of one with your own hands, to see in which moments he cries, what he dislikes, what he likes, why he does this, to know his bedtime, the time he will wake up, you are getting to know little by little that little creature and see how it goes from a helpless being to one that is growing and being more than what limited it years ago, it will no longer drool, nor will you feed it in its mouth, it will no longer refuse food, now he will even finish the whole plate and ask for more food, from what he used to wear now he will be able to dress himself as he likes and in his own way, from the decisions he had in mind for his well being, he will now see for his own life and it depends on how his mother has raised him and with which people or lives she has involved him, that child will make good or bad decisions, but no matter what path he took or how he ended up in the end, a mother will always look back at her child, and will only see her little boy she saw born one day, and remember how happy she made him come into her life *smiles*』 - 『I can't hate the one I love with all my heart』.
To this that Mia was talking, there really was not a second that I did not stop listening to her, I know I said that the personal opinion is of each one and it varies according to the experiences or simply the vision that you give them, but... it is clear that Mia sees it as a first time mother all this to the babies, I wonder if it was always like that or she activated that maternal instinct at any time, because if, at the time of having a child, it is there where many unlocked that feeling of a mother or father. To this only one thing came to my mind, and it is all the times I was with my real mother, especially since we went to live alone the 2 of us to another place, at that time if I felt much closer and affectionate, before I did not reflect it very well but I am sure that if she cared a lot, and always repeated it to me since that day, that she loves me and loves me very much ....
『Mia, when you have your own baby, I'm sure it will be the happiest baby in the world *smiles* 』.
I was telling Mia directly, that's what I really think of her, who Mia was happy with this, and at no time did she let go of my hand, with her other free hand she went on to caress my head, while lovingly telling me.
『And until that happens, all this love and affection, you're going to take it with you, and even if you grow up, I will never forget that you were the first child I could have taken care of, I love you Little M *smiles*』
....I feel very embarrassed every time she tells me that, since I still don't see her as a mother, but I see that Mia looks just like mine, that she has been so fond of me since the first time, I don't know if it's because of pity for my situation but... I hope to spend much more time under her care, I really appreciate it.
We went to look for work in different places, although clearly our options were few, especially because Mia accompanied me, when we saw posters or flyers that we were looking for staff or employees, mostly it was from stores where they sold clothes or different products, although of course we only went to ask, it was clear that although they only saw me, their answers were a no.
『But I am 15 years old! 』
Even if I said that I am 15 years old, it seems that not many accepted me, they did not even allow me to have my interview as such with the store manager, I know very well that when you are 15 you can start working here in Japan, I am just the right age, so why? We passed again this time by restaurants that we saw around town, there were a few that were asking for workers, in it there was a luxurious one that we saw, so we went in to ask if they could hire me, he asked me again about my age, so I said.
『I'm 15 years old 』
『15 years old? Well, you look younger, but if you're 15 it's no problem』
『Yes, you look 11 years old right? 』
『11 years old? That's right, she looks younger even though you told me you're 15, don't you have your ID to make sure?』
Mia, why did you say 11 years old! Now the manager is hesitating! But it's true, I ask for my ID, there clearly comes out my birth date, he's going to see that I'm clearly 15 years old!!!! Good! Good!!! But the more I searched in my pockets....
『No...I didn't bring it...』
『I see, so we can't hire you, for now, but if one of these days you come back and we still need vacancies, then you just need to bring your ID, we do all the paperwork and you can formally start working here, how about that?』
To this the manager did not leave us with a sad ending! He gave me another chance! To this I was very happy, since it is a luxurious restaurant and just from the prices I can see that it is an expensive place, for sure the pay is also good even if you are a waiter or a dishwasher! Which are the only jobs I can apply for and they are free. To this we would say thank you and leave the place quietly.
『So it's settled!!! That fancy restaurant is going to be the place where I'll start working! Did you see Mia? The waiters were all dressed up! In suits and ties! They looked like penguins! I'm going to dress like that too? It looks awkward and I'm going to have to learn some manners, but with effort it can be done!!!! *happy* 』
I was happy with this, as for sure the pay was very good, it looks like it's a good place and they would treat me very well, to this Mia could see that I was very happy so she was also happy that we had achieved our goal.
『Then tomorrow we go back to the same place so that you end up getting hired Little M, I want to be at the moment when you get your first job *happy*』-『Although the truth, seeing you politely and elegantly treat unfamiliar people, if I don't see you much Little M, I wouldn't like you to pretend 』.
『What did you mean by that Mia? Hey!!! If I can act in a trusting way first with whoever I want!!!! 』
『I didn't mean that, but yeah, I don't see you doing that at all *laughs* 』.
I kept complaining about Mia while I kept laughing, seriously, do I not have the wood to perform well in front of others? I know I'm a little shy at first but...pretend? did she say pretend? why would I pretend?
At this point we were returning home, it was getting late and it was getting dark, but at that point my stomach was roaring because of everything we had been through, it seems that I didn't eat lunch very well and I think I should have asked for a repeat when I saw that everyone was doing the same thing.
『Shall we go into that restaurant? What do you say Little M? I got hungry too』
Mia attentive to my carelessness, we were just passing by a restaurant that was a bit far from the city center, but it still looked stable, but to compare it with the previous luxurious restaurant, it's another level.
『This place is...』
The moment I saw it better it brought back memories, yes, it's the first restaurant I ended up going to when I came to this world, with it being around this place, I'm already getting familiar with the routes of the city, Mia and I were entering the place, and just like last time, there are still the missing person flyers, although...now there are more if I look closely.
Upon entering, I found the same atmosphere as the first time, a daily and traditional one, not traditional because it is old-fashioned, but a very familiar and comfortable one, where you can feel at home as soon as you enter the door, and this is incredible, this place although it looked less luxurious restaurant, is also adapted so that large species like Mia, can enter and receive the service without problems. We sat down at a table to order our meals, and as if it was a quick reminder, I already knew who was going to order for us.
『Welcome, what would you customers like to order? 』
I knew it! It's Lala! She's in her maid's clothes! It's a traditional and simple one, but that's what's striking! I was glad to see Lala, who was greeting him calmly, normally when acquaintances meet like this, the worker gets very embarrassed, but Lala doesn't seem to be that option.
『Hello also M-san, Mia』
『Good Lala, with that you're already at your job, that itself was one of the reasons why I also wanted to enter this place, I'm still not quite used to seeing you dressed like this, you usually go girl with powers style and "I'll rip your life away!" you know *happy* 』
『That, I'd rather leave it for now so as not to bother Smith-san』.
『That Smith, I understand before because you gave us all trouble at the time, but now you were more aware of what you do and you know how to measure yourself, if you did it again, you would no longer tell people that their time of their death is near right? 』
『Depends, if I really want to become a Shinigami again, do you think if I do it on the sly, and then apologize to the person, everything will be okay? 』
『But wouldn't that ruin the atmosphere of what it's like to be a God of Death? 』
At this last I interrupted, if that really caught my attention and you can see that they are talking about something that I do not know very well, this is what I said. Lala kind of gave a sigh and didn't avoid slouching, to this her head almost ended up coming off, where Mia and I were on alert to prevent it from falling, placing our hand before it fell. Lala carefully placed the food card on the table, with her hands she was positioning and adjusting her head well while saying.
『The joke of being a Shinigami is that it looks real and is real, but I understand that it causes a lot of trouble *sigh* I wish I could have powers to fulfill that wish 』.
I see that your wish if very personal, I understand you, any boy's wish is to have powers and show you as the main character of a great story, I understand it very well Lala.
『What are you going to ask for? 』
To this we asked for our order where Lala took our orders, to this the same cook as we already know is the owner of the place, and as if he had a habit of his own, always happens to look at those who asked for that order, to this I happened to look at him since his kitchen is in sight, where he happened to look at me in a serious way where I was only calm with this. We were still talking about what to do when we return home, and as usual, Mia called Kimihito to ask about dinner, but he said not to worry about it, there are plenty of ingredients in the house, rather Mia is in charge of preparing dinner for everyone.
『It's okay, I'll take care of it, after all it's my job *proudly* 』.
At this I was looking at the brochures since it is also something that caught my attention, and now I was asking Mia if she knows about this, since the first time I came here there are also the same brochures. She told me what she already knew, that they are missing persons and that....
『Why did you stop Mia? Do you know anything? 』
Mia knows it very well because she heard him talking about Smith, who is the one who is handling the case since a long time ago, and as you know that when she is at home, she relaxes to the point of telling confidential things, maybe Mia does not want to tell more because she sees it unnecessary for M to know, besides she feels that it is a problem that does not concern her, or maybe? After all M is an Interspecies.
『No, I don't know anything, only that I was surprised that there are more missing people, listen to me Little M, don't pay attention to any stranger, if they tell you they are coming or they know your mom or dad, you don't pay attention, yes? If you are on the street, go to a police station as soon as possible *worried*』
¿? Why Mia worried about me, it was clear that she didn't want the same thing to happen to me too, but there's nothing to worry about, if weird guys want to do bad things to me, I can...ah no yeah right, right now I'm just a skinny helpless kid.
『Yes mommy, that's what I'm going to do 』
『¿?』
『¿?.....!!!!!!(What did I just say!!!!)』
That phrase came so naturally to me since it is something that is very common for your parents to say when they worry about you, I heard it from both my mom and dad when they were leaving and left me home alone, it was so normal that I responded to it. Even Mia got out of her mind! I was so red because of what I said, that I kept waving my hands, but...why didn't I say anything? ahhhh!!! Help!!!!! To this Mia was so happy, that she only responded with a smile.
『Yes, son *smile*』
He responded in kind by calling me son, this.... made me turn very red from the situation. At this Lala had returned with our orders, though it was strange to hear that we were sure to receive a small gift. To this Mia went on to ask Lala if she is going to dine here or dine going back home, where Lala replied that in order not to make unnecessary expenses to the household, that she'd better dine at the premises.
『After all, it's an advantage to work in a food place, you get paid with food on several occasions』-『Which in our situation, I think comes in handy』.
To this the owner did listen to this, it is not that he pays them with food, but that it is his way of giving his workers their reward, everyone who works does it to earn a salary, to pay in any other way than money, is something that would not be fair. Although now that I think about it, in all this time, Lala is the only one who works at her place. Lala ended up commenting that if the opportunity comes where they give her other food for herself, she will bring home a few to share to save a little.
『That would be a great help Lala *smiles*』.
『By the way, where did the 2 of you go together? Did you go for a walk to get acquainted with each other?』
『Partly yes, we went around town to look for work for Little M, he says he made such a decision, I feel it's still too early for him, but if he is very determined, it's my duty to support him 』
『Job? Why are you looking for a job M-san?』
『Well, more than anything, so that I don't feel like a parasite who does nothing at home, plus I want to be productive in my day to day life by supporting and contributing to those who are now my family 』
『! I see, and how old are you? 』
『15 years old, and you by the way how old are you Lala?』
『Ah! It's time to bring the other plate for sure 』.
『Eh? Hey...Why did he leave? uhm...Hey Mia, how old are you?』
『These chicken skewers are very tasty! Do you want to try them Little M? *smiles*』
...I just asked a few questions because they asked the same to me, but I see they don't want to answer, but doesn't that apply to those who are already considered adults? They look young, they must be in their early to mid 20s.
Lala had returned with a side dish of dumplings on the table, and to this as the first time, I felt at home...And as if I knew who was going to speak to me, the owner of the shop raised his voice addressing me.
『It's part of the house for coming back here kid, but I'm still waiting for you to order me a real Ramen, but I'm glad now that you don't look lost anymore 』.
To this the owner was back to cooking without wasting any time, to this he had not forgotten about me, nor had I forgotten about him. How to say, it felt like home, like someone who really cares and appreciates you. To this detail, I could only say thank you very much while he continued cooking with more care than before. When it was time to finally finish and share the dumplings with Mia, we went to pay and leave, where Mia asked what time Lala would be back, where she answered that she would be back home in about 3 hours, but then the owner interrupted saying.
『It's your acquaintance right La-san? You can take advantage and finish your shift, I'll take care of the rest 』.
First of all, La-san? That's what he calls Lala, if very short, it reminded me of Rino, but before the good gesture that the owner made, to this Lala refused, saying that always late at night close to midnight, is where more customers gather because the employees of large companies leave, leaving him all that work with the few staff here is not fair.
『Life is not fair to everyone, but you can be fair to those who are under your command, go home La-san and rest, that if, I will want you earlier in the local, although having clear what you do daily ...,maybe you can even come later』.
Lala to this she kept quiet, and simply ignored her boss, and when more customers came, Lala without wasting time went on to ask for the order and give them to her boss, who simply received the orders and responded with a.
『I'm going to pay you for your overtime』.
『What overtime, it's my normal schedule, stop being so good-natured that with your serious face it doesn't fit you 』.
『*smile*』
To this laughed the owner where the routine of work in this place continued, to this there was no other, Lala decided to continue working fulfilling her schedule, where to this we were finally leaving the place, while I was left with the last thing I witnessed, really the work environment here, it is very warm. At this point Lala had forgotten an important flyer to put up, it was also time to put up a new one after the previous one had been covered by the decorations and wanted flyers. The conversation she had with M and Mia earlier reminded her that it was time to include at least 2 more vacancies for the venue, she had already prepared a flyer in advance luckily. Lala went out to the shop and nearby pasted a notation that said: New employees needed, 15 years old and up, good pay and even get a side of food.
I'm not going to lie, when I turned to see that last one, it was as if they were telling me, go work there instead of the fancy restaurant that I'm a thousand times more profitable in terms of money and economy.
That night, I went to bed with a feeling that this is what I should choose.
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