Mahoro

Hmm...

Nagi

Mahoro...? Why are you glaring at your phone like that?

Mahoro

Mm... I need to send in my availability soon.

Nagi

Availability? I thought you'd quit your job.

Mahoro

I haven't quit. I just took the past month or so off so I could focus on the band.

Nagi

Got it. So you're going back to the family restaurant, then.

Mahoro

Yeah. I was trying to decide when to start back, but my manager asked if I could help out...

Mahoro

Apparently, a new hire who'd just started quit.

Nagi

Ah...

Mahoro

Besides, it feels like a good time to go back. We don't have to cram in solo practice like we used to, right?

Nagi

The manager must be thrilled. Their star server is coming back.

Nagi

With that bright smile and impeccable service, Hamasaki-san is a hit with everyone from families to seniors.

Mahoro

Oh~ Nagi-chan, you're laying it on a little thick~!

Nagi

Haha. You don't exactly hate hearing it.

Mahoro

Well, I mean... You know? How's work been for you, Nagi-chan?

Nagi

Eh, it's been going all right.

Mahoro

Still at that bookstore? The one where that elderly lady is the only other person who works there?

Nagi

Yep. She gives me candy sometimes.

Mahoro

This might be a weird thing to ask, but... Do you actually get customers there?

Nagi

Hmm. Well, we do. About one person every other day.

Mahoro

Whaaat...? That few?

Nagi

I mean, that's about normal.

Nagi

It's independent and small. They don't carry much manga or many popular novels, either.

Mahoro

And that works...?

Nagi

Apparently, all the books they carry are rare. So I guess there's demand for them.

Nagi

As far as I'm concerned, as long as I can read when it's quiet, I'm happy. Oh, I only read books that aren't for sale.

Mahoro

Is that okay for someone who works there?

Nagi

If the owner says it's fine, it is.

Mahoro

That's such a weird job.

Nagi

Yeah.

Nagi

Maybe I should pick up more shifts too. We'll need money for lives and stuff from now on, right?

Mahoro

Oof...!

Mahoro

You're right, Nagi-chan... We have so many expenses coming up...!

Nagi

Haha. Being in a band gets expensive.

Mahoro

Hmm... We've just gotta work hard, right...? Okay! I'm gonna take on lots of shifts!