I am that male friend in the harem story-Chapter 282: Bookstores aren’t a profitable business

"Okay, you are accepted, Tobe-kun."

"Thank you, Manager."

As they talked, it could be inferred that Tobe was accepted, and yes, as for what he was accepted for, he was accepted into a job in the bookstore where he planted his pineapple bomb.

As for why he decided to apply for a job after he was caught, it was because the employee who caught him acting criminally asked him to do so, as the bookstore was in dire need of more hands, so he was asked to work as a part-timer.

Frankly, Tobe didn't have much resistance, but then again, he couldn't work that much, especially when he had many things to do. Studying and making money aside, the old Tobe was also a member of the soccer club, and he also had to be by the side of Yukinoshita, especially after he had promised Hiratsuka.

So, working a part-time job, with just 1,000 yen an hour.

It was low, he thought, especially when he could get so much money just by picking up money on the street. If he also dared to pick up wallets, phones, jewelry, and many other valuable items, he would become even wealthier just by walking around the street.

Moreover, 1,000 yen an hour might seem okay, but it was far lower than many industries, such as restaurants that often offered 1,100 yen or even 1,200 yen.

However, this was a bookstore, and unlike in the past, it wasn't as profitable as before, so Tobe knew that he couldn't expect much.

"Now, you can ask your work to Yomiuri-san, Tobe-kun. She is your senior and also the one who will guide you around."

"Nice to meet you, Tobe-kun~! My name is Yomiuri Shiori~! Please take care of me~!"

"....."

Tobe was in silence, staring at the beautiful, graceful young woman with long black hair that reached her waist, and a white headband that made her appear cuter.

If someone didn't know her and just looked at her appearance, they would think of her as a personification of Yamato Nadeshiko, or a Japanese Beauty.

Feminine, modest, gentle, yet graceful.

Everything could be seen in this woman, yet Tobe was quite helpless as she discovered his pineapple. At the same time, it was also surprising that she was the heroine. "Yes, nice to meet you, Yomiuri-senpai."

"Senpai..." Yomiuri murmured as Tobe's voice echoed within her mind so many times before, she nodded with a smile. "Yes, this Senpai will take care of you, Kouhai (junior)-kun~!"

While Tobe didn't have to work immediately, it wouldn't hurt to learn the ins and outs about the bookstore, and this was also Yomiuri's task, and also her chance to relax as it was quite troublesome to work on the front line, so teaching a junior was better, especially when this junior was obedient and handsome.

"Do you understand everything now, Tobe-kun?"

"Yes, I understand, Senpai."

"Non~! Non~! It's Yomiuri-senpai~!"

"Yes, Yomiuri-senpai."

"...can you show me some reactions? It isn't fun if you are all flat!"

"A job and private life are different. In the job, naturally, I have to be serious as they will pay me money."

"...you are so serious." Yomiuri sighed, then said, "But that isn't bad. It's good that you can understand the difference between work and private life. My doubt about a naughty boy who put a pineapple within the books might make a mess has completely disappeared. Congratulations, Tobe-kun, you have gained my complete trust."

"..."

Tobe was silent as he saw Yomiuri extend her hand as if wishing to hold his hand. While he was confused by this gesture, he reached out and held her firmly. "Thank you."

"....." 2x

"...why is your face red?"

"I-It's a bit hot, after all."

"Really~?"

"Is it only me, or are you trying to tease your senior, Tobe-kun?!"

"Oh, I don't dare. You are my senior, after all, Yomiuri-senpai~!"

"..." Yomiuri.

Taking a deep breath, Yomiuri tried to stop the heat that rose on her face, since if she didn't, she was afraid that her cute blush would be noticed by him. Fortunately, her hair was quite long, so she could hide her current expression, and returned him with a comeback.

"You are so smooth, Tobe-kun. How many girlfriends do you have?"

However, Tobe didn't laugh or flustered, but only appeared a little troubled. "Do I look like a playboy who will play around with a woman's heart?"

"....."

Yomiuri was silent for a moment, then apologized. "I am sorry."

"No, it's fine. It's normal for people to have a prejudice toward me like that."

Tobe knew well that he was handsome, and because he was handsome, many thought that he was a scumbag, who played around with a woman's heart. Due to this prejudice, while some were still kind, kind, and even fell for him due to his handsome face, some often treated him coldly as they thought that they could replicate the CEO or Shoujo manga where the different female, the one who acted like they weren't attracted, would be thought as interesting before he completely fell for them.

In other words, all of them still fell in love with him, but the way they acted was different.

Unfortunately, none of them were heroines, so he never showed much interest, although their beauty wasn't much lost on the heroines.

Some of the heroines weren't the most beautiful, and their personalities, worries, and everything else weren't that much different from those of other women in this world.

Then again, as he lacked an interest in a woman other than the heroines, even if they tried to attract him, whether they were beautiful or not, he was completely disinterested.

Yet, the heroine was different.

Even though it was a little troublesome, Tobe decided to show his effort and even joined to work as a part-timer in the bookstore with just a small salary.

Naturally, Tobe also couldn't say that he was a playboy, but facing his act, Yomiuri was flustered, realizing the mistake that she had made.

Prejudice.

It came to everyone the moment they saw someone at just a glance.

If a girl was a gyaru, they were a bitch.

If a guy were handsome, they were a playboy.

Even though Yomiuri studied a social science, she realized she held a prejudice toward Tobe, thinking that he was a playboy as she saw him so easy and smooth to talk a beautiful woman like her as if he didn't have an interest in her unlike the others, who tried to get close and impressed her, which showed that he had an experience.

Yet, was it the truth?

Wasn't he just an extrovert?

Or she might not be his type?

The latter aside, Yomiuri hoped that it was the former, so she apologized. "I am sorry, Tobe-kun. As your Senpai, I am a failure as I can't stop my prejudice toward you."

At the same time, she had studied in all-female schools from elementary school to university, so her understanding of guys was based on the majority, who had always tried to seduce her and make her their girlfriend.

While it wasn't her first time seeing someone like Tobe, it was her first time seeing someone with Tobe's character act this way.

After all, the other junior of hers was an introvert, and even quite... reclusive despite choosing to work in the service industry.

"It's fine. I am just glad that you understand."

Regardless, after that, their relationship quickly smoothed and they talked about many things, especially regarding the bookstore tips and tricks, including the type of customers, which Yomiuri talked so much about that she even poured out all of her complaints to him, telling him the secret that she usually kept.

Meanwhile, Yomiuri's other junior stared at Yomiuri, who talked excitedly with Tobe for a moment before he looked away.