"Asaka-nee, Rika-nee, I'm counting on you to work extra hard today. We should be able to hire someone in a couple of days."
Placing the recruitment notice at the storefront, Hoshino Sora sighed as he looked at the two sisters standing side by side, just before opening.
This young lady was too irresponsible, wasn't she? She said she wouldn't work and just didn't, without telling him in advance. Where was he supposed to find people when she called him that night?
"It's fine. There aren't many customers in the morning, so we can handle it. Maybe someone will come for an interview at noon."
"Exactly, Sora, don't worry. Your big sisters can handle it."
Looking at the somewhat embarrassed Hoshino Sora, Yaxiang Lixiang showed confident expressions, then patted their not-so-full chests. Unfortunately, it didn't create any waves, as they were too flat.
"Sigh, let's do our best."
Thinking about yesterday's TV promotion, the number of guests today was bound to far exceed the past. So, the few of them went to rest early yesterday, and today they even arrived at the shop before dawn.
"Let's get ready. We open in two hours."
Hoshino Sora said and went into the kitchen to get busy. He had to prepare the ingredients needed for today early, otherwise, he wouldn't be able to handle it when more customers arrived later.
Ya Xiang, being a good cook, also went into the kitchen to assist Hoshino Sora, while Rika cleaned the restaurant. After all, it had been closed for five days, so there was some dust inside.
After two hours of busyness, the restaurant officially entered operation mode. The number of customers in the morning was significantly more than before, and everyone who came in offered congratulations.
However, more people meant the restaurant was busier. Hoshino Sora dared not stop for a moment. The high-intensity cooking and the high temperature in the kitchen made him sweat profusely.
This busyness continued until evening. During this time, the shop's business was excellent, with long queues even forming outside the door, and the number of people choosing takeout increased.
After eight o'clock, Hoshino Sora directly closed the door. He really couldn't take it anymore, collapsing onto a chair and closing his eyes to rest. Unfortunately, he hadn't rested for long when...
"Um, excuse me, are you hiring staff here? Can I try..."
With light peach-colored hair reaching her shoulders, a slightly heavy makeup on her face, and leading a dog with soft fur, the girl opened the shop door and spoke shyly inside.
"Yes, yes, yes! Please come in!"
Hearing the voice from the doorway and seeing the girl's timid gaze, Hoshino Sora hurriedly stepped forward to welcome her in, then proactively pulled out a chair, a big smile on his face.
"Um..."
"Hourly wage 1500, from 8 AM to 8 PM daily, two meals provided, request leave in advance if you have something, urgent matters can be requested afterward, overtime paid 3 times the regular wage, less than an hour calculated as one hour. It's just a bit tiring, I don't know if you can accept it."
Noticing the girl's timidity, Hoshino Sora took the initiative to speak. Opportunities had to be seized. It was rare for someone to come to the door, so he couldn't let her go no matter what!
He didn't want to experience that hellish level of busyness again.
"I can. Or rather, it's too good. Is this a charity organization? Or do you have ulterior motives..."
A hint of vigilance appeared in her eyes, and Yui Yuigahama instinctively shrank her body. These conditions were too good, weren't they? Her friends told her that 1000 yen was already considered a high salary.
And it included meals, and triple overtime pay? What kind of divine treatment was this? She had never heard of such a good thing!
"Because the work here is very tiring, the wages are higher. If you can, you can start working tomorrow. Oh, what's your name? Let's exchange contact information first."
"Yui Yuigahama..."
"Wait, are you old enough to work?"
Hearing Yui Yuigahama introduce herself, Hoshino Sora's expression became serious. He looked closely; this person indeed resembled the Yui Yuigahama in his memory.
It's just...
The lack of chest size made him not recognize her immediately. It seemed Yuigahama's development period was in high school. Furthermore, her makeup was too heavy, no wonder the Great Teacher would call her a 'bitch' back then.
"About 14..."
Her words carried a hint of shyness and guilt, her gaze uncontrollably drifting towards the window. Clearly, she knew she wasn't old enough.
"You're really something! Why do you want to work?"
"My friend's birthday is coming soon. Because she gave me an expensive gift for my birthday, I want to give her a gift of similar value. And it's summer vacation now, so..."
Her hands on the table twisted slightly, her voice filled with intense embarrassment and trembling, her head almost buried in her chest, her cheeks slightly flushed. She clearly couldn't bear the pressure.
"Come to work tomorrow. Wages are paid daily. If anyone asks your age, just say you just turned 15 not long ago. Also, when your friend gave you an expensive gift, she definitely didn't expect you to give a gift of equal value. You just need to give a gift that expresses your feelings."
Because the shop was really short-staffed, Hoshino Sora sighed and finally accepted Yui Yuigahama. She was a bit young, but she was well-developed and dressed very maturely, looking like a fifteen or sixteen-year-old girl.
No wonder she could develop so well in high school.
He secretly glanced at Yui Yuigahama's chest, but she noticed him. He immediately gave an awkward smile, then got up and went back to the kitchen to continue working.
"Thank you! I'll definitely be on time tomorrow."
Hearing Hoshino Sora's words, Yui Yuigahama exclaimed in surprise, then stood up, bowed respectfully to him, and happily walked away with her dog.
After more than half an hour, another figure appeared at the shop's entrance. She had seen the recruitment information during the day, but seeing how busy the shop was, she chose to visit at night.
"Hello, are you still hiring here?"
Peeking in half her head, looking at Hoshino Sora and the other two who had finished tidying the restaurant and were about to leave, the girl with golden hair and reddish eyes blinked her big eyes and tilted her head, asking curiously.
"Yes, yes, yes, we are! The salary and benefits..."
Seeing the newcomer, a hint of surprise appeared in Hoshino Sora's eyes. He immediately went forward with a beaming smile to greet her: "If you can, you can start working tomorrow at 8 AM. Wages are paid daily."
Saying it all in one breath inevitably left him a bit parched, but for the sake of the person in front of him, Hoshino Sora was willing to speak so quickly. There was no helping it; pretty girls were very likable. But do young girls now like to wear such heavy makeup?
Although he didn't know why only girls came to apply, it didn't matter. He would let the two new hires and Rika-nee serve customers, and Asaka-nee would go into the kitchen to assist him. Tomorrow, he wouldn't have to be as tired as a dog.
"Kitagawa Marin, nice to meet you."
Looking at the hand the girl extended, Hoshino Sora hesitated for two seconds but still shook it. This person was enthusiastic and generous; his being timid wouldn't do.
"Hoshino Sora, nice to meet you."
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