Jobless Chapter 9 Second Time in the Part-Time Job. Strange Events.
「 Good Morning 」
「 Yeah, morning 」
「 Ah, NEET-Senpai, Good Morning 」
Next day. Was back at the Midorisakura bar for part-time work. I’m with Kurumi again.
「 I’m not a NEET yet, I’m still a full-time employee at the car dealership until the end of the month. 」
「 But, you’re a NEET next month, right? Senpai, are you not job hunting yet? 」
「 I’m on a self-discovery journey you see 」
「 Woah. You sound like a normie. That’s my first time seeing someone like that 」
Look, I was serious about that.
Yeah. It must be because I returned from my trip to another world, or because I could make some money by selling clothes over there.
I was starting to think about what I was going to do with my life over there.
Either way, those are beautiful women from another world that Japanese people could only imagine. They even have magic over there. The fun’s just about to start.
But, time flows the same here and there. So, I naturally got to think. In short.
(If I get a bad job, I can’t spend my time over there)
As I imagine my new pleasures and life over there, I’m no longer inclined to find a job in Japan.
I don’t want to work five days a week and only go to the other world on weekends.
When I worked at the car dealership, I hardly had a day off. I don’t know if I even had a proper week off until I actually started working.
I need a job, but I don’t feel like it at the moment. And once I start a job, I’m not free to enter the other world.
I was serving customers alcohol today while having such a conflict.
「 Oh? Isn’t that Touya? 」
「 Shirakoui-san, it’s been a while 」
It’s only my second day at my job but I’ve reconnected with some of the regulars already. The same is true for Shirakoui-san and his wife who just entered the restaurant.
By the way, the Suisa bar is located in a room in a building off the main street. And so, it’s not that crowded with customers.
There are many regulars, and they don’t like when there are too many people and they can’t drink slowly. Making it difficult for the restaurant to spread by word of mouth.
According to Morimura-san, the regulars alone already make him a lot of money. And so, I was reunited with the old familiar customers.
Morimura-san received the order from Shirakoui-san and sent me instructions.
「 Touya Can you shave the rocks for me? 」
「 Sure 」
After putting on a pair of thin plastic gloves, I crushed the block of ice with an icepick as Morimura-san instructed. I picked it up after it was the right size, aimed, and scrapped off the corners.
「 Ooh 」
「 It’s been a while since I’ve seen it, but Touya-kun’s hands are skilled as always 」
Shirakoui and his wife were amazed. It’s been a while, but my skills haven’t fallen off yet.
「 I wonder if it’s better than before? Your hands are still so fast that I can’t see you move at all 」
「 Indeed. It’s almost like what you see in manga 」
「 Master. How do you find such a gem? 」
The mere block of ice transformed into a perfect sphere in a matter of seconds.
Huh? Wasn’t that too fast? I feel like I just made the most beautiful sphere ever. I pass the beautiful ice to Morimura-san.
「 Thanks 」
Morimura-san put the ice in the glass and poured amber liquid into it. Then, he hands it to Shirakoui-san a the counter.
「 Here you go. Ballantine 30 years on the rocks 」
「 Ooh, what beauty 」
The husband enjoyed the aroma of the liquid and moved the glass to his mouth. When he is about to drink it, his wife speaks.
「 Wait 」
「 Oops. What’s wrong? 」
「 Take a photo before drinking! I’ll tweet this! 」
The wife took out her phone, pointed the lens at the glass on the counter, and pressed the shutter repeatedly.
The husband looked a little troubled, but this is the usual. Either way, he’ll wait until she’s done with it.
「 Nfufu. Look at how beautiful that ice is! I’m sure I’ll get a lot of retweets for this one 」
「 Geez. Can I drink now? 」
Shirakoui-san took the glass again. Then, he drinks down the amber liquid this time.
「 Hmmm, this is great. I usually drink this straight, but… This seems slightly sweeter than usual… 」
「 That’s Touya’s ice. It’s less likely to melt if you only add one large chunk of ice. The slight addition of water brings out the mildness, the aroma, and the sweetness of the flavor 」
「 No wonder. This is a beautiful ice. A firm delight to the eye of the drinker 」
No, I’m grateful for the compliment, but it had been years since I shaved ice with a pick.
Still, how can I make such a beautiful sphere of ice? Don’t tell me, my hidden talent has blossomed?
「 Hmmm. Senpai, you used to work here, right? 」
「 Yeah? 」
「 And you know the regulars. Never did I expect that you could make ice that beautiful 」
Kurumi looked at me as if she was impressed for the first time.
Phew. Looks like she’s finally starting to realize what I’m capable of.
「 If only you weren’t a NEET 」
「 Hey! There are all kinds of NEETs! Don’t tease them too much 」
「 But senpai, you’re a NEET whose next job is still undecided 」
「 Ugh 」
Now that I’m less willing to work full-time, this is a bit harsh.
Meanwhile, the Shirakoui couple paid the bill. Seems like they came only for one drink. The husband beckoned me.
「 Touya-kun. We have regular home parties at my house. Would you be interested in taking charge of alcohol there sometime? 」
「 Huh? 」
「 Oh? You don’t get it? You want to boast to acquaintances that you can shave such a piece of beautiful ice, right? 」
「 Hahaha, time and money can get any rare booze, but not ice! 」
Oh yeah, Shirakoui-san is a business owner. He must be quite rich, given the clothes he’s wearing.
「 …Is going part-time okay? 」
「 Of course 」
Saying that Shirakoui-san handed me a piece of paper with his number on it.
「 I’m thinking of having a home party as early as next month. I’ll call you when I have a date in mind, so give it some thought 」
「 Okay… 」
I took the paper and sent it a message. Morimura-san clears his throat.
「 Shirakoui-san. Can you stop head-hunting right in front of me? 」
「 Hahaha, sorry about that. I’m only borrowing him for extra pay 」
Saying that the Shirakoui couple left the bar. Well, I need money. Depending on the time commitment and incoming, I can attend home parties as a liquor server.
「 Still, Touya. Did you work at other bars after you left ours? 」
「 No, I didn’t 」
「 Is that so? But you seem to be training 」
「 Huh? 」
「 The ice. I don’t know how you were able to shave it so cleanly in such a short time. Man, I see you in a more positive light now 」
「 ……………… 」
Hmmm… I also thought that I had a secret talent for a moment, but… No matter how you look at it, it was weird, and I know why. If you think about it.
(It’s got to be my contract with Cui, did it change my body or something?)
After all, although its power is sealed, it was still a bird that bestowed power worthy of being called a hero to its contractor.
My dick is also more energetic, so I can force a woman to climax by cumming inside her. Are there any changes that are happening I’m not aware of?
「 Still, Senpai. No matter how beautiful your ice gets, a NEET won’t get a woman 」
Ugh, what a cheeky junior this is. Just so you know, if I seed you you’re going to cum! Get it?!
I didn’t say that, of course. And I kept working until 4AM.