It was just the time for white-collar workers to get off work, and people started to come in sparsely in the store. Kazuya quickly became busy, smiling and enjoying working. Even Akiho standing next to him was affected and her hand movements became much faster.
Haruna came out with a big bucket. It was raining lightly outside, so she provided it to let diners store their rain gears. At this time, the curtain was lifted and Shin ran in. He was already soaked in rain. His posture was a little embarrassed and his usually smooth short hair was all gone, which was attached to the forehead. If it weren't for wearing men's clothes, it would look like a girl with short hair.
Without seeing the person clearly, Haruna bowed: "Guest, please come with me!" This was a conditioned reflex she had perfected after being hit on the back of the head countless times by Haruka.
Shin wiped the rain off his face and smiled awkwardly: "Haruna, it's me. I'm here to find Kazuya."
Kazuya saw him at the kitchen counter and waved: "Shin, come and sit quickly."
Shin trotted over quickly. The air conditioner was on and he felt a little cold because he was covered in rain. Kazuya handed over a hot towel in time and asked with concern: "Why do you run here without an umbrella? Your sister asked you to buy some snacks?"
He was dissatisfied. It was raining but she still asked her brother to walk two districts away to buy snacks. Wasn't this too inhumane?
Shin hurriedly explained: "No, I'm not here to buy snacks. I'm here for something to ask your help."
The rain was heading towards his home, and he came towards the Pure Flavor House without any preparation. As a result, he got soaked as soon as he left the station, which could only be considered unlucky.
"What's the matter?" Kazuya looked concerned. Shin helped him a lot, but he almost never asked for help. If there was any difficulty at the moment, he really wouldn't mind giving him a hand.
It's like what Naotaka Sakura said. Many friends lead to many ways. If you reject someone's ask, it will be too difficult for you to open your mouth next time something happens.
Shin had done a good job of psychological construction along the way, and now he didn't hesitate anymore. He directly told Kazuya that he wanted to invite Kazuya to participate in the Gyokuryuukou Competition. Finally, he held the kitchen table with both hands and knocked his head heavily on it. "I also know that this is a rude request. It is originally up to me to help fulfill my sister's wish. But I don't have the strength, so I can only shamelessly ask you. Please! Please help me, Kazuya!"
The Japanese would kowtow to the ground or the table at every turn. This move was so powerful that Kazuya was so frightened that he quickly ducked aside. This kind of kowtow is considered a heavy manner in China, which is enough to ask a group of people to go out for a fight.
He didn't expect this to happen. Although he was also a member of the kendo club, his membership was fake and didn't count at all. He never considered that the competition could have anything to do with him. More importantly, if he had to participate, the competition would take at least a five or six days, but this store ccouldn't do without him.
He was suddenly in a dilemma. If Shin had other troubles, or was even being bullied and blackmailed by others, he wouldn't hesitate for a second. But in this situation...
He was embarrassed to say that he couldn't help but just explained: "I can't leave here, Shin. No one will take care of these children if I leave." Then he added: " Even if I go there, I can't guarantee that I will win..."
Although Japan cannot compare with China, it is also with a population of 170 million. There may be hundreds or even tens of millions of high school boys, and there must be a few geniuses? Moreover, it is common for the weak to defeat the strong in kendo competitions, so he didn't dare to guarantee that he would definitely win a prize.
Shin wasthoughtful and prepared. He took out a savings passbook and put it on the table: "This is all my savings. It is used to compensate for your losses in the past few days. I will also be responsible for other losses of the store. If it is not enough, I will pay for it through my part-time job."
He knew that making such a request was extremely rude, selfish and very ashamed, so he just knocked his head heavily on the kitchen table. But his keeping banging his head against the solid wood table made a loud banging sound and attracted Haruka who was greeting the guests. She asked strangely: "What happened?"
She and Shin were club mates, and she also knew that Shin was Kazuya's best friend, but that's not the reason why you came to practice Iron Head Kung Fu on our store!
The tips of Shin's ears turned red. He was too embarrassed to tell Haruka again, so he just put his head on the table and didn't move. Even if Kazuya and Haruka got angry or even drove him away, he wouldn't blame them. After all, his behavior was indeed just for his own sake and it also caused them trouble.
Kazuya wanted to ask him to lift his head, but he refused. He could only briefly explain the situation to Haruka with some helplessness. Haruka was also unsure and hesitantly said: "We can't both leave here. We still have children at home. Is it appropriate for him to go? "
Shin had a very docile personality. Except for Yuma, he won't easily argue with others. He was more like a girl than some girls. Haruka got along well with such people and had a good relationship in the club, so she didn't yell, and then grab his ears and kick him out.
After hearing her words, Shin raised his head in shock. Why do you seem to be living together? What do you mean you still have children at home? Is Kazuya your househusband?
Kazuya picked up the savings passbook and checked. He found that Shin was still a rich man and the amount in it was not small. It was probably years of pocket money and New Year's money. But whether he helped with this or not, he couldn't accept it.
He returned the passbook to Shin and said softly: "Shin, I can't really help. Not only is the store going to close after I leave, but the main reason is that I musttake care of Yoko now. I'm sorry. You try to invite other people..."
Haruka was also silent. She wanted a good-looking student resume to facilitate her application to Nagoya University, so that she could stay in the local area and go to a prestigious school to realize her super tacky life ideal. Besides, she felt very unhappy after losing, so she kept thinking about going to the competition. It was impossible to say how much she liked kendo, but at this time she felt a little sympathy for Kanae. It was not that easy to manage a club and they could only use their love to keep on it. After three years of receiving nothing, she found out that she was really frustrated if she were Kanae.
But she had decided to take part in that competition, so she must leave Kazuya to take care of her family. Otherwise it would be impossible to go out for five or six days.
Shin was too thin-skinned and was not good at asking for help. He had reached his limit after begging twice in succession. He raised his head, silently put away his bankbook and murmured: "But you are already the most talented person I know. I don't know who to ask except you."
He knew that although his sister didn't cry or make trouble, she was actually feeling extremely uncomfortable. He wanted to help his sister fulfill her wish, but...
The feeling of rejecting others was also uncomfortable, and it could easily trigger empathy. Kazuya and Haruka looked at each other and felt guilty. At this time, Haruna, who had also come over at some point, suddenly said seriously: "Kazuya, I think you should help him!"