Chapter 2 Better Day

It seems that unexpected rain fell that day. A girl who had just left the amusement park was seen shedding tears while running away from the place as far as she could.

After running quite a distance, she stopped under a tree for shelter. It was a habit for Hana to cry like that when she had just been angry, even though she appeared strong; she would also be fragile if insulted, as it happened earlier.

Since childhood, Hana has been an orphan. At the age of 2 months, she was found in an orphanage by the owner, who she considered her biological mother. Growing up with the orphanage owner, she became an independent and kind-hearted person.

Unlike Mimi, Hana only graduated from high school because she didn't want to burden her caretaker with university expenses. In gratitude to her "mother," Hana was determined to find a job in Tokyo.

However, her efforts were in vain. She was rejected after being declared successful in the interview by the company's owner. Hana will never forget that man's face.

"Just wait, if we meet again, I'll break his neck."

**

"I'm home~" Mimi said after placing her shoes on the designated shoe rack.

Mimi, who had just arrived, was surprised to see Hana engrossed in watching TV, surrounded by various foods that she was consuming one by one.

"You seem to be in a good mood. Let me guess. You got accepted, right?"

"Accepted from Hong Kong, but I was immediately rejected by that stupid director. He insulted me in front of his secretary. I was so angry and embarrassed."

"President Jun? He's indeed like that, arrogant and rude."

"No wonder."

"But sometimes he's not that bad."

"Forget it, I don't want to remember him."

Mimi smiled at Hana's changing mood. That's the Hana she knows. No matter how big the problem she faces, she will try to push it away.

Even though she is still bothered by it, deep down, she prioritizes the people around her so they don't have to worry about her.

**

The girl continued to stare at her phone screen for several minutes. She had sent many messages to someone who hadn't responded since she arrived in Tokyo.

With reluctance, she put her phone aside and leaned against a chair she had been sitting in.

"Instead of staying silent like this, maybe I should look for a job again. Who knows, today might be my lucky day," murmured Hana, instantly energized.

Not waiting long, the girl was ready, wearing casual attire - velvet jeans paired with a matching brown coat. After leaving her apartment, she walked towards the bus stop not far from her place.

During the journey, Hana tried to find job openings on her social media. After searching for a while, she finally found information about a job opening on an online platform. The information was from a Cafe & Bar looking for a new server. Checking the address, Hana glanced at the bus destination sign, and it seemed she was fortunate as the bus was heading towards Ueno, where the Cafe was located.

Upon arriving, Hana looked ecstatic seeing a sign on the Cafe's door announcing they were indeed in need of a server. Without hesitation, she approached the cafe, gently opened the door, and heard someone welcoming her.

"Welcome to Urahara Cafe, please choose a seat you'd like," someone said to Hana.

"I came to apply for a job. I saw there's an opening for a server outside, so I'd like to apply," confidently replied Hana.

"That's correct. Our boss recently opened a job vacancy. If you're interested in becoming a server, please follow me," invited a girl who seemed a bit younger than Hana.

Earlier, the girl who greeted Hana introduced herself as Sora Aoi, working as a part-time server while managing her schedule for university. After Sora escorted Hana to the cafe owner's room, a man inside the room invited her to enter.

A very handsome man made Hana freeze as she saw his almost anime-like appearance. With a gentle tone, he asked Hana to sit in front of him.

"So, you're applying to be a server here?"

"Yes, I'm interested in becoming a server at this cafe."

"Are you sure?"

"Is my face not convincing?"

"That's not what I meant. For a girl like you, being a server might not be the best job."

"I've never had a problem with that. As long as it's a good job, why not?"

"You're hired."

"Really?"

"Yes, I don't need more specifications. Your determination is enough."

"Thank you... I'm really happy to be accepted here."

"But before that, please don't call me sir or boss. Just use my name."

Hana glanced at the nameplate on his desk, "Urahara Kyosuke." While nodding in agreement, she thanked Urahara once again.

And on that day, Hana started her job as a server, and Urahara provided them with a special uniform for identification.

**

Unnoticed, the night came quickly. Hana, who had just finished her duties of cleaning the cafe, hurried to get ready to go home. As she was about to go to the changing room, suddenly the door opened, and she looked toward the newly opened door.

"You????" exclaimed Hana loudly.

The man seemed to ignore Hana and slumped onto a barstool. Hana approached him and told him to read the closed sign at the entrance. Once again, the man disregarded her words.

"Let it be; he's my friend," said someone who had just come out of the room.

"Who is he?" asked the man, looking at Hana with a sneer.

"He's my new bartender," replied Urahara.

"How could he forget me after what he said yesterday?" Hana thought with irritation.

"Ah... I remember now. She's the applicant I rejected at my company yesterday. Apparently, she's become a bartender at your cafe," Jun continued, showing a very annoying face in Hana's eyes.

Not wanting to cause trouble with the man, Hana decided to leave. After Urahara allowed her, she went to change her clothes, thinking she would use the back door to avoid meeting Jun again.