Chapter 7 quit the job

And I'm going to ask her out, even though I'll join that damned game tomorrow. Now I have to be with everyone as long as I can, and live a positive day. It sounds like I'm dying, but that game won't kill me.

"T-That's right... that's right Ahito, it's... a date."

Why is she stammering like that, hadn't she and I dated a few times before. Or is it because of how many times I changed the word dating to hang out? So she doesn't mind.

"Then see you this afternoon, Mitsuko, I have to look after the shop now."

She was a little disappointed, she was probably going to leave immediately, but she understood for me. I don't know what to say to Hatada for a while.

"Okay then, I'm here. Remember to come pick me up."

I happily nodded, saying that I would pick it up, but I don't have a car. Probably just walking to the amusement center.

I sat there looking after the shop until Uncle Hatada arrived. I met a lot of customers, but Mitsuko must be my favorite, and it seems that she didn't buy anything.

"Thank you, Ahito."

Uncle Hatada is back, it's time for me to ask him, I hope he won't be angry.

"It's nothing, uncle. I have more important things to say."

He stopped arranging his things and got up to listen. His face was a bit surprised, because he had never seen me make such a serious face.

"Just say it!"

I took a deep breath to gather my courage, suddenly thinking for no reason, it made me feel guilty. He has been very good to me.

"I want to think!"

Hatada didn't like what I thought, instead of being angry, his eyes were very sad.

"No... it's not what you think, I have urgent business. When I'm done, I'll go back to work."

He approached me and patted my shoulder and smiled. That smile seemed to erase all mistakes, I felt less guilty and betrayed his kindness.

"It's okay, I get what you mean."

I'm also a bit sad, I don't know when I'll be able to see him again.

"I'm really sorry, it's been a while since I entered... and yet..."

Uncle Hatada, instead of scolding, continued to encourage me. I will definitely come back to work here to help him.

I asked him to leave early today and refused to receive this month's salary, he still made me accept it but I only had to accept half the salary.

Time must not be much, I rushed home.

"I'm back!"

I took a shower, then ate rice and then combed my hair and prepared my outfit. I put on a pair of black jeans and a white t-shirt, then put on a light blue demi vest.

Oh wow, I look so handsome. This is heavenly beauty.

I asked my family's permission then went to Mitsuko's house to ask her out. I said 30 minutes before I arrived, but it seems I went ten minutes faster.

"Is anybody at home?"

I knocked on the door and no one answered, but the door was unlocked. So I was too scared to rush in to find Mitsuko's room.

I pushed open the door and a paradise entered my eyes... Mitsuko... she wasn't dressed yet...

The two of us stood still for three seconds looking at each other. I quickly closed the door.

"Ahito! What are you doing?"

I don't know how to handle this situation, it's now the first time I've seen such a pretty girl, and almost naked. I don't know if she was so angry that she canceled the date.

I stood behind the door, and I could hear the pillows she threw against the door. Definitely angry this time.

It seems that Mitsuko's chest is bigger than before, isn't it? can't, can't. This is not the time to think about these things.

She opened the door, I was leaning against the door, before I could react, I fell to the floor of her house.

"Is it white?"

She shyly covered her skirt with her hands, then hit me in the face a few times. I got up and ran, Mitsuko still chased and hit me in the back.

"Forgive me, Mitsuko!"

I ran to the door and she just let me go. Now don't be reminded of what color anymore, have to compliment her. Sometimes she will stop being angry.

"Today... you're so pretty, Mitsuko."

She seemed to know that I was just trying to hold on, so she was still angry at me. Why is Mitsuko's guess today, but she's really pretty.

"Please don't hold me, I won't stop being angry."

Come to think of it, Mitsuko's father wasn't there, he must have gone out and forgot to lock the door. I don't know, if he knew about this, I would have quit martial arts.

Mitsuko's anger from the time she was at home to the amusement park was not over.

"Hey, Ahito teddy bear, let's play, let's play."

Is it a stall that throws balls at cans for teddy bears? This is my chance to atone.

"How many times, boss?"

The owner of the shop is quite old, he wears an old shirt that has faded, and looks around waiting for customers, every time it is difficult to move things out here. Because when this area closes, they force people to pack up.

"150 yen three throws."

I think this price is quite cheap, don't be afraid. Looks like if you hit it five times, you should get a teddy bear. So I took six.

I threw up my arms and hit five balls in one shot, not even needing a sixth. The boss told me not to throw anymore, he lost.

"You're so good Ahito, I didn't expect it!"

Maybe it's just my luck, I just put the ball in the middle of the cans and threw the force in a straight line, then let it not deviate.

"But... it's just a matter of course."

She took the bear and ran ahead, I took advantage of sending him money for the bear. Even though I won and that's the reward. He was a bit shy and appreciative, but I told him to just consider it as I bought it, not throwing it away.

I myself know that doing this job is both hard and not very profitable. He must have taken care of his family, so I can help someone I can.

"Hey Ahito, come here quickly! It's great to have this one."

"I'll be right here!"

I don't know why she called me so urgently. This is... let alone... it is, unmistakable.

"Eh? This is a haunted house, Mitsuko."

Haunted houses like this and clowns are what scares me the most. I don't hate horror movies, but just thinking about it makes me scared. As for the clowns, their faces are always white, their noses are red, their hair is colorful, some are bald and always have a devilish smile. Just thinking about it makes me scared.

"It's okay, Ahito! In five minutes and out."

You can tell she's trying to seduce me by looking at me, you can't see anything in five minutes. But I'm a boy, so I can't be afraid forever. I hope there aren't any ghostly clowns. Who knows how good it is if anyone sells blindfolds these days.

"Let me in to buy tickets!"

I went to the ticket office, rang the bell for a while, and an uncle appeared.

"How many people are you going?"

What is this? I haven't even entered the game yet, this uncle disguised himself as a clown. Then suddenly appearing from the bottom made my heart stop.

"Two people. Get me two tickets!"

After getting the ticket, the uncle gave me an extra instruction sheet for free.

I looked around, was about to run to where Mitsuko was standing just now, but she was nowhere to be found. Weird, just recently.

"Hey Ahito, over here!"

Huh? She's already at the door, does she need to be so quick? Mitsuko must be looking forward to this game.

"Hurry up, Ahito! Hurry up!"

Anyway, I have to read the instructions before entering. I'm afraid I don't know the way out. I picked up the instruction sheet and read it silently in my mouth...

"There are no instructions, coward!"

What kind of tutorial is as crappy as school math! Obviously it despises and wants to annoy the players. But how does he know I'm cowardly?