Chapter 50: CH 50

Chapter 50: - July 17 (Friday): Not Enough Assisting Skills!

I was commuting to work at the usual time, on the usual train, when I sighed … heavily.

“Haha … How did this happen …?”

I was asked by the executive director of Zany, Ogai-san, to assist at their corporate booth at Comiket.

The person who assisted the trainees there was Kaedezaka, a trouble maker.

It seemed that Ogai-san forced his niece Kaedezaka to participate as a trainee in order for her to gain social experience.

I had already made peace with Kaedezaka, so our relationship was not as bad as it was when we first met.

However, her actions were unpredictable.

I don’t think I can help her.

It’s impossible. Before I can assist her, I’ll be preyed upon …

As I sighed once more at the heavy emotion, I heard a familiar unenthusiastic voice.

“Good morning, Onii-San.”

“… Yo, Yuika.”

I greeted her as usual, but she looked puzzled and tilted her head.

“What’s wrong?”

“… It’s nothing much.”

“Do you want to talk about it?”

Honestly, I want someone to listen to me.

I want someone to say something that will turn this anxiety into relief.

But this was a business matter.

And it involved Kaedezaka, who had a connection with Yuika.

I certainly can’t talk to a high school girl about this.

I must play the tough guy.

“You know, Yuika. Do you think that a working man would easily confide in a high school girl about his problems?”

“No?”

“Of course not. I’m growing up, too.”

“I see. You’re like an adult.”

She stood next to me and rubbed my arm twice.

The first time she did it, it only tickled me, but now it made me feel at ease.

It seemed I’d been pushing myself too hard to be soothed by a high school girl giving me arm nibbles.

But now, I feel better!

Twenty-six-year-old Kazuto Sasamiya, a company employee, is not the same as before!

I can get through a problem like this in no time.

Yeah! That’s right!

I already have nothing to worry about!

“……”

After a short pause, I casually mentioned the topic to Yuika.

“By the way, Yuika. I was wondering if you could tell me something about ….”

“Yeah. I knew you would.”

… I decided to ask the high school girl for advice.

But, of course, I can’t talk about Kaedezaka.

I’ll try to be as vague as possible about the content.

“Actually, my client has asked me to be an assistant trainee for the summer. ….”

“Oh, really? They’re counting on you.”

“Hmm. …. Yeah.”

Yuika said to me, making a proud face.

“Client. I feel sorry for you for not seeing reality.”

“Why?”

Damn, this girl …

You still think that I am the bad guy.

That’s … well, …. I was awkward the last time I was in a hotel, but I usually do pretty well.

I would like Yuika to see that too.

“..Coming back to the topic … The trainee is a troublemaker. It’s too much for me to handle.”

Then Yuika opened her mouth and said, “Ah,”

“Onii-San, doesn’t seem to be very good at assisting.”

“Is … Is that so?”

“Because until now, your junior colleague has been able to adjust to you, so it’s worked out somehow.”

“Well …. Well, … that’s true ….”

“But will the next person do it for you?”

“No. …”

In fact, if Otomizu had been selfish, she would have given up halfway through.

Even though I was an instructor, I actually had a lot of help.

But the next time would be different.

There was no chance that Kaedezaka would think about me.

In fact, it was far more likely that she would do something that I would not like.

This was … even worse than I imagined, isn’t it …

Yuika pointed her index finger at me in concern.

“So, your next goal is to strengthen your assisting skills.”

“But how can I improve my assisting skills?”

Yuika groaned and looked at the ceiling.

“Hmm. I guess this is it.”

“You got any better ideas?”

“You want to hear it?”

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“Okay. Let’s hear it.”

“Maybe I should stop talking.”

“Let’s hear it.”

Yuika chuckled and turned to me.

“Good to see you being so honest. Then follow me to walk the dog. How about we meet at the park tomorrow morning at 6:30?”

Walking a dog seemed simple enough, but it was important to use the right leash and take proper care.

This may indeed improve my assisting skills.

“Okay. I like dogs, even though I look like this. I’ll leave it to you.”

“……”

Then, for some reason, Yuika fell silent.

What is it? The other time….

“What’s wrong with your sudden silence?”

“Hmmm. I figured it would be faster to see it in person than to explain it. ….”

Then, Yuika awkwardly averted her gaze.

I’m really, really worried. ….

“…What kind of dog is it?”

“I’d rather not say it.”

“Is it violent or something like that?”

“You’ll see tomorrow.”

What the hell is she saying?

That’s even scarier….

Then the train arrived at Seijogakuen-mae station.

When the door opened, Yuika headed outside to escape.

“See you, Onii-San. I’ll meet you at the park tomorrow.”

“Oh! Hey! At least tell me what the dog looks like.”

“I can’t hear you.”

“But I can hear you!”

What kind of dog walk is this? …