Chapter 12: Explanation.
It was 3 o'clock in the morning. The sun was giving it's ray of light to the world.
Due to Japan being the country in the east Japan gets the sunlight before any other country. Which is the reason it is called the 'Land of the sun'. Or as the Japanese people call it 'Source of the sun'.
Many people have finished their work of night shift and had started to going home.
The trains at the station have just started to go off. There were not much people there.
Taxi driver's had already gone out to collect the earliest passengers. It was something everyone in the transportation business does.
Janitors had already left off to their work place and street sweeper are seen doing their respective work: street sweeping.
It was something that can be seen by anyone who wakes up at this time.
The roads becomes active and slowly before the work class people wakes up, these people are in hurry to finish their work.
It is something this class of people have always done. This is the natural flow of the working class people. The natural flow of society.
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A sweeper was doing his job. He was near by the harbor , cleaning before any tourists comes there. So with that thought in mind started is working on overcharge. With everything he has.
'Uhh I just hope I could get more weekends. Why is it only limited in between 1 or 2 days!'
"I really want to go home and spend some time with my wife and children....I just hope nothing bad happens today and I don't get myself into something unpleasant!"
He mumbled to himself and kept on working. He is someone we can see here and there. Men's working for their family and their wellbeing.
While he was sweeping he noticed something quite far. He squints his eyes to see the thing but he was unable to do so.
"Whats that? Is it another big pile of junk....! Damn it! I need to clean that up as well. Or is this done by the locals. Gosh damn it! Now I need to move it from there or else my pay will be cut...!"
He started moving towards the object and when the object was in his arms reach he was shocked form what he witnessed.
"....What the fuck.....? I need to call the police...."
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'If you want to be a successful man then you need to wake up early in the morning so that you won't miss anything and start your work early and like that you will be able to catch birds.Birds of fortune.'
That quote was said by my manager. This quote apply to every single country.Especially in Japan. Since many people actually prefer to work night shift rather than day shift.And because they can sleep in the day without a care of the world around them.
Despite our shop being called 'Cafe' it still works like an multipurpose shop where you can have food , coffee , snacks etc.
Today I need to give explanation about why the hell I was there at such a time. The reason behind my change of shift.
Normally I start my work at 6 AM to 9 AM. Then again in the afternoon from 4PM to 6PM. Total of 6 hours. Now I am working there from 3 AM to 9AM so that I can spend time with Amanika-san.
I am glad that I wasn't asked the reason why because there wasn't a second spared to ask any questions. All of us were busy on working on our respected position.
But I think we won't be having much customer today , just a hunch. I don't know anything about it so I am safe.
*Ding!*
The sound of the bell near the door rang out as I opened the door to the cafe . The sound spread around the wide, spacious cafe, filling the air with a pleasant chime. I stepped inside the cafe, the warm scent of freshly brewed coffee and baking cakes filling my nostrils. The cafe was bustling with activity not much to my surprise, the bright and lively atmosphere brought a sense of happiness and cheerfulness. The sight of the lively cafe and the sound of the ringing bell created a welcoming and inviting atmosphere, beckoning me inside.
" Some one is finally here. Finally now help me here."
A man in his 20s called out to me. This guy is a friend of mine who also works at this shop. He is currently trying to get a master's degree in engineering. Though it costs quite the money . Which is the reason why he is here. He needs to sell his property so that he could afford his studying expenses. And the manager let him stay here and has a list of debt that he has to pay up.
With a striking figure , blue eyes and white hair , a fairly good body , this is Rokusake ken. Someone I respect..I guess...
"What are you waiting for?! We don't have time for sitting around and do nothing ok?! So get your ass out here and make coffee which is your strong spot then we will talk about the reason why you chose this time to work!"
I ran towards the locker and got my attire for work which was black waistcoats and gray pant. Underneath the waistcoats was white shirt.
After finishing putting on the attire I walked out and took a deep breath.
'Today will be a VERY busy day.'
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After a long hard work of 6 hours or if I am being more SPECIFIC then it's..5 hours 58 minutes and 45 seconds.
"...So what is the reason behind your change of time management? Suddenly working at this time but not the one from before... What's up?"
I was asked by the manager who was cleaning the glasses. He has been taking care of me for a longggg time. I have to say that it wouldn't be wrong if I were to say that he is the reason why I turned out like this?Yea problem wouldn't.
With gray hair and combined with gentle tone and smile , this person is the manager of this so-called cafe which u don't think we should call it.
"Well...it's complicated....let's say I got bought by someone."
"...."
I stood in awkward silence with the manager of the cafe after I told him that I had been bought by someone. The atmosphere was tense and uncomfortable, as we both struggled to find anything to say. I felt awkward and anxious, my mind reeling with thoughts of what this sale meant for me and my future. The manager's expression was blank and unreadable, his face betraying no emotion whatsoever. I could sense the tension and discomfort in the air, as I awaited his response. That was when an unbearable silence fell between us, a pause that dragged on and seemed to last forever.
"The word bought has the synonym 'Sold' right?"
"..Yes."
"So you sold yourself as a...toy boy...? Wow..that's-"
"No!" I slammed my hand on the table that I was cleaning.
Thank goodness that there was no people around here. Rokusake-senpai just left for his lecture early in the morning. The others weren't here because there is still few minutes before there time had came.
"I see...well then how about some context..? I would appreciate it ..."
Then I started to explain to him about how Amanika-san saved my ass , how my guardians left me , how Take-kun wanted to help. I don't think I missed anything. It was short and took 8 minutes to explain.
He placed two of his fingers on his forehead and just sighed.
"...Your work..time. It's over you may go... I will talk with you tomorrow..."
"Oh! Alright then. I will take my leave...." I have placed him in a awkward situation. I feel bad for leaving him with that worry on his head.