"This street is the most famous commercial street nearby. If you go farther inside, you'll find the Izu Building. You can even take the loop bus straight to Izu University!"
"Wow, really? And there's a big shopping mall and a walking park next to it. It seems to have a lot of facilities!"
"Of course. The rent here is arguably the highest in Izu, so very few students live nearby."
Although there was a little hiccup, Miyazawa Yu quickly adjusted his mindset and fully immersed himself in their date.
Following Nanaka Kotegawa's guidance, the two soon arrived at a noticeably bustling area. The shops on both sides of the street also became visibly high-end!
"Oh, we walked all the way here without realizing it. [Diving Shop], it's the diving equipment store we often come to. Do you want to go in and have a look?"
"What a... straightforward name."
Miyazawa Yu's mouth twitched as he looked up at the incredibly clear, giant sign.
This kind of single-celled organism naming style was definitely not the work of a carbon-based life form, but it was indeed easy to understand.
"Welcome! Oh, it's Nanaka~ Is this a new member?"
"Yes! The Pab club has some new members again. We're just passing by and taking a look. We won't bother you!"
"Understood! Feel free to look around!"
The front desk lady seemed to be very familiar with Nanaka. Miyazawa Yu also received special treatment and was given a membership bracelet that was no different from a bathhouse number tag.
"You're so friendly. Do you come here often, Sister Nanaka?"
"Of course. Diving equipment is very expensive, so if you want to buy your own equipment, you have to save up and buy it piece by piece. Plus, I often recommend customers to them, so I naturally come here more often."
"I see. Speaking of which, why does one mouthpiece cost five thousand yen? That's practically a rip-off!"
The various diving supplies were dazzling, but just like any beginner, Miyazawa Yu went straight to the regulator section and was immediately shocked by the prices.
And it wasn't just the mouthpiece. Equipment that came into direct contact with the body, like nose clips and earplugs, also had a significant price markup!
Damn it! Was this a capitalist consumption trap?
They were actually raising the prices of essential items to rip off new customers like him who felt a psychological barrier to using shared equipment!
"Hahaha, we can't do anything about it. Speaking of which, didn't you have a prepayment that you didn't get back, Yu? Wouldn't that be enough to buy your equipment?"
"The prepayment... I'd rather not. I don't want my mom to find out that I was late for moving in because I was drinking. She'll kill me!"
"Oh, you've been completely cornered..."
This was how it was with college students. They do something wrong and don't dare to tell their families, so they can only suffer in silence.
Nanaka Kotegawa couldn't do anything about this. If he didn't care about his family's opinion, he could actually ask the Pab club members to go with him and try to get the money back. There was a high possibility of success!
"It's not that much, just a little over two hundred thousand yen in prepayment. It's nothing..."
"..."
"Wait a minute! How much did you say!"
She felt like she had just heard something very rude. What do you mean "a little over two hundred thousand yen is nothing"!
The pure profit of her family's diving store in an off-season month was only a little over five hundred thousand!
A spendthrift! He was a complete spendthrift!
"Ah, what I meant was, it's nothing to my dad, but I myself feel a lot of pain."
"Is that so? Are you from a rich family, Yu? Then why would you say a five-thousand-yen mouthpiece is expensive?"
"Ugh, I'm just very stingy about my money..."
He was hit where it hurt. Miyazawa Yu let out a mournful cry, and his expression instantly became dejected.
"Sister Nanaka, you know my physique, right?"
"Uh... I have some idea."
The topic suddenly became heavy. Nanaka Kotegawa recalled the first time she saw Yu's clothes rip, and she couldn't help but feel shocked.
A refreshing handsome guy instantly turned into a muscular beast. This had a huge impact on her mind and worldview.
"The truth is, I came to Izu for university mainly to find a place where no one knew me to start a new, beautiful university life!"
"For that, I had a fight with my family and they cut off my living expenses..."
"How could they do that! If they don't give a child living expenses, their university life will be wasted on non-stop part-time jobs!"
She immediately became indignant. As someone who had been through it, Nanaka Kotegawa naturally knew that it was important to teach children how to work part-time in university!
But there were many irresponsible parents who, under the pretense of raising their children, would cut their living expenses and force good university students to become working machines!
This kind of university life would not only be wasted because of too much time spent on part-time jobs, but the knowledge they learned would also not be solid.
It would also make the children introverted and self-conscious due to the lack of necessary social interaction. This was completely neglecting the root and getting to the branch, like killing the goose that lays the golden eggs!
"Whoa— It's not that serious. It was actually my own request. After all, it's hard to find a girlfriend in university with the reputation of being a muscle man."
He suddenly became embarrassed. Sister Nanaka was concerned about him, but Miyazawa Yu felt guilty, as if he had lied to her.
After all, his motive was not pure. He gave up his living expenses just to fulfill his dream of a harem.
No matter how you looked at it, he was not pitiful at all. He had a unique perverted vibe from the Pab club.
"...Yu! I'm so glad you came to the Pab club!"
"Huh? Why are you suddenly saying that!"
"It's okay. Everyone here is very accepting. No one will make fun of you!"
"Wait a minute! Saying that is already a kind of mockery, isn't it!"
Miyazawa Yu's expression became speechless for a moment. If he had a choice, Sister Nanaka's skill at comforting people really needed to be improved.
But it did feel much better to say what was on his mind!
Although joining Pab seemed like he had jumped into a fire pit, the fact that everyone was so accepting really touched him.
"So, Yu, do you have any ideas for a part-time job? I can talk to my dad about it."
"No need to trouble Uncle Toshio. Don't worry, I have a special way of making money. I definitely won't starve!"
"A special way of making money?"
Nanaka Kotegawa stood still, and images began to appear in her mind.
A job in Japan that could make money quickly and wouldn't interfere with classes... that could only be a night job!
Was Yu going to join the "patience and wealth" business?
"Yu! You can't do that! If you have any difficulties, we'll help you!"
"Sister Nanaka, what are you talking about? It sounds like I'm about to enter some illegal industry!"
He was hugged by the shoulders by Sister Nanaka. Although the scent on her nose made Miyazawa Yu feel refreshed, he couldn't help but feel a sense of crisis that his reputation was about to be ruined!
"Yosh! I had a blast, I had a blast. I can't believe there's so much diving equipment, and that dive computer is so expensive! It's over a hundred thousand!"
"A dive computer is an electronic product after all, so we recommend you buy it last."
After a long time, he finally got Sister Nanaka to believe that he was in a legitimate business. Seeing that it was getting late, Miyazawa Yu didn't arrange any other activities like watching a movie.
After all, they weren't a real couple yet. Taking advantage of her was fine in large quantities, but he absolutely couldn't cross the line.
"Oh, right, Sister Nanaka, I want to buy a mouthpiece first. Is there anything you want?"
"Me? Hmm... yes, there is, but it's not diving equipment."
When asked if she wanted anything, Nanaka Kotegawa pondered for a moment and subconsciously looked at the electronic billboard hanging on the tall building on the street.
Miyazawa Yu keenly caught this and looked up. He saw an advertisement for a basic home theater set playing on it.
Even with a discount, the final price was a full nine hundred and eighty thousand yen, which was about five to six thousand dollars on the other side of the ocean.
"That's super expensive!"
"Yeah, so it's just a thought. Let's go back quickly. Don't forget to buy beer and toiletries!"
"Okay..."
Seeing the advertisement change, Miyazawa Yu quickly ran a few steps to catch up with Nanaka's pace.
After a moment of hesitation, he called a certain acquaintance to see if he could get an additional job.