He finally managed to deal with the most popular part of the day. Seiji inwardly heaved a sigh of relief.
Although he wasn't physically fatigued, he was mentally fatigued after working so hard for so long.
Today, work at the confectionery shop went on as usual … but there were still some differences, mainly due to the person.
Hoshi Amami.
The store owner's nephew, a boy so handsome that he didn't seem like a boy at all. In other words, he was a so-called "cute boy."
If it wasn't for the fact that the store owner had told him beforehand, Seiji definitely would've mistaken him for a girl upon first meeting him.
Even now, there were still many customers who misunderstood him as a tomboy. Some regular customers even said that the store was finally hiring a female employee, and that it felt good, even though she still seemed a little inexperienced at work … and so on.
Seiji was forced to explain in a small voice every time. Some customers were astonished to hear the truth, while others weren't only astonished, but their eyes would even light up with excitement or something.
Normally, Seiji was the store owner who received the most attention, but now, Hoshi Amami had diverted some of his attention away from him. This wasn't a big deal, but the problem was the female customers who saw through or learned of Hoshi's true identity … they would repeatedly look at him and Hoshi with sparkling eyes.
Even though Seiji didn't want to think about it, these female customers were most likely … yep, that type of existence.
Seiji didn't have any prejudice against fujoshis. After all, as an otaku, he had a certain liking for yuri as well, so he could understand the existence of fujoshis. However, it was rather strange for him to become the target of their delusions.
He could only do his best not to care about it.
Hoshi Amami … he probably didn't have such tendencies, but his physical appearance was far too … beautiful. There was no other adjective to describe him. If he wore female clothing, he would be a flawless trap!
As expected of a 2-D world; even such a character appeared in real life.
Seiji didn't know if Hoshi noticed that the other employees treated him specially because of his physical appearance and identity (the store owner's nephew). Since Seiji noticed Hoshi's frustration, he did his best not to do the same.
After he had some free time, Seiji took the initiative to talk to Hoshi.
"You've worked hard. How do you feel?"
"Ah … Senior Harano!" Hoshi, who had just finished delivering a table full of desserts, turned around and smiled. "Senpai, you've worked hard as well. I... I'm fine. Although I'm a little tired, I'm gradually getting used to it!"
After that, he raised his hand and clenched his fist.
It was because of this smile and small movements that she was more like a girl! Seiji cursed in his heart.
"That's good. The most important thing is to have an imposing manner. If there's anything you don't understand at work, you can ask me or anyone else. "
"Yes … Alright! Senior … I do have some questions. Can I ask you now? "
"Of course."
And so, Hoshi took out a small notebook and pen and seriously asked Hoshi some questions about the details and recorded them down.
Seiji was infected by the other party's serious attitude and answered every question properly.
The handsome young man and the handsome man looked like a painting when they stood together. For some female customers, coming to this shop and seeing this scene was already worth it!
"Those two guys look really good together!"
"A handsome and gentle senpai and a beautiful and weak junior … Oh my god, they're so beautiful!"
"Just looking at them makes me want to order a few more desserts!"
Amidst the ferocious gazes and whispers, there was also the sound of cell phones secretly taking pictures.
It seemed that from now on, the Divine Taste confectionery shop's business would become even more popular … Rika Amami noticed this hidden trend and her mouth arced upwards in a seductive smile as if her plan had succeeded.
'Give Haruta-kun and my cute nephew some extra bonuses, heehee ~'
There was only a little free time, so Seiji and Hoshi quickly got back to work.
With Harano Senpai's guidance and the other senpai's care, Hoshi felt like he was gradually getting the hang of it, and he wasn't as nervous as he was in the beginning.
However, accidents happen when one's mind relaxes.
Hoshi brought two desserts to the table, but a child suddenly jumped out from beside him. He was so startled that he took a step back and slipped, causing two beautiful cakes to fly into the air!
"Ah... Crap!"
'I still failed!'
Just as he was thinking this, his falling momentum was suddenly stopped by something. Then, two big hands took his plate and caught all the cutlery and cake that were flying in the air!
This only happened in a few short seconds, but many people still witnessed it...
The moment that Hoshi Amami slipped backwards, Harano Seigo, who happened to be nearby, rushed over and used his chest to block Hoshi's fall as he caught the two plates with both hands. Then, with astonishing reflexes, he caught everything that flew out of the plates!
It was just like a scene from a movie.
All the customers and employees who witnessed this scene were stunned for a moment before they regained their senses and couldn't help but exclaim in admiration.
"Amazing! There's actually someone who can do something like this!? "
"I've seen something like this in a movie before... I didn't think that someone could really do it!"
"That was amazing; not a single thing fell to the ground ~"
* Clap clap clap … * There was even applause.
"Amami, are you alright?"
"Ah... I'm fine..." Hoshi finally regained his senses as he stood up straight. "Thank... thank you, Senpai."
"It's good that you're fine... These two desserts can't be delivered to the customers like this. Go to the kitchen and change them, and be careful not to slip again," Seiji instructed.
"Okay..." Hoshi blushed slightly as he accepted the plates and walked away with his head lowered.
Secretly, some of the female customers were in a frenzy.
"Hey hey, did you see that!?"
"I saw it, I saw it, it was amazing..."
"It's a pity that I couldn't take a picture of it, damn it!"
'Thank the gods for giving us such beautiful scenery and spiritual food!' They prayed silently in their hearts.
'I was saved by Harano Senpai... Senpai was truly amazing to be able to save me in such a situation!' Hoshi was truly impressed.
He couldn't help but think that it would be great if he had even one-tenth of Harano Senpai's handsomeness.
But, it would be difficult.
Senpai's figure was so tall and sturdy, but compared to his thin body, it was far too different.
Just what should he do? Even if he couldn't become like Senpai, he wanted to at least improve himself.
...
It was finally time for a break.
'I feel like I'm being stared at by a lot of people this morning, and it's rather uncomfortable...' Seiji silently commented as he greeted his coworker who was taking over his shift.
Then, he went to the staff lounge and noticed that Hoshi Amami had followed him.
"Amami, you're also resting at this time?"
"Yes, Senpai."
"Oh, then let's eat a lunchbox together."
The restaurant provided staff lunchboxes as a simple meal, and the taste was acceptable.
The two of them sat across from each other in the staff lounge.
Seiji drank some water and began eating his lunchbox. However, the beautiful boy sitting across from him had his head lowered and didn't move his chopsticks.
"What's the matter, Amami?"
"Senpai..." Hoshi slowly lifted his head and looked directly at Hoshi with a bright glint in his eyes. "Actually... I... want you!"
'Pfft!'
Seiji spat out the food in his mouth.
"Er, Senpai!?"
"What did you say!? Idiot!! "
"Eh?" Hoshi recalled what just happened, causing his face to instantly burn up.
"Ah... ah! No, no, no!" Hoshi's face was completely red as he stood up. He accidentally knocked into the table and knocked over a cup of water.
"Ahh, I'm sorry!"
"Enough, stop, you!"
Hoshi's body froze over at Senpai's scolding.
"Calm down... I'll go get a rag." Seiji sighed.
"Oh... I'm sorry..." Hoshi lowered his head in embarrassment.
Moments later, the table was wiped clean, and the two of them sat down again.
"Senpai..."
"I know, you must've said something wrong. I don't think you're that type of person... did I make a mistake?"
"No!" Hoshi violently shook his head.
"Then, what exactly did you want to say?" Seiji started eating again.
"I wanted to say that I want... to become someone like Senpai," Hoshi said weakly. "Senpai... you're so manly and capable of doing everything well, while I..."
Hoshi gulped and told Seiji about the trauma he suffered not long ago.
"If that girl likes manly men... then it's not strange at all for you to be rejected," Seiji told Hoshi directly.
* Stab! * Hoshi was stabbed again.
"Your height is so subtle, your figure is so slender, your face is so beautiful, but your aura is so weak, your voice is so soft, and you even have some girly actions... your femininity is off the charts! You're at least a hundred times more masculine than you are, "Seiji continued.
* Stab! * Hoshi was stabbed twice.
"I think that you lack masculinity — that's a euphemistic way of saying it. Actually, I think that it's highly likely that she feels that if she gets together with you, it won't be a boyfriend and girlfriend relationship, but a girlfriend and girlfriend relationship. Perhaps she even feels that you're more feminine than she is! "Seiji delivered his final attack.
* Stab! Stab! Stab!
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