Chapter 3:

Chapter 3

Meeting Through a Chat


A week has gone by and strangely enough Jewel stopped messaging me on Wednesday and it's Monday now. I'm guessing she became busy with something suddenly. Not that it really bothers me, I guess I just enjoyed chatting someone else that wasn't Katsu and Airi.

School day has ended and I have work again after my break. I have work at a large mall that happens to be owned by a very rich man. I decided to work there after I decided to buy my drawing tablet with my own money that I earned. Dad and mom insisted that they'd give me the necessary money, but I wanted to earn my own money to buy it.

Even though I alredy own the tablet, I decided to work there after that not because the payment is great, but because I enjoy working there. My boss makes me work at all of the different stores the mall has to offer so I always experience something new and exciting.

As I stand up I take my bag and start heading to the mall. It has started to rain and windy at the same time. Luckily I brought my own umbrella with me. I always bring one just in case if the weather turns for the worst. It's better to be prepared for anything.

As I arrive to Matsumoto mall, the rain had become more intense along with the wind. Luckily I got here without getting too wet from the rain. I then go inside and head towards the office.

"I'm ready to start Miss Matsumoto."

"Ah Shun. As high spirited as always it seems."

Keiko Matsumato. My boss and she is the younger sister of the man who owns this mall along with all of the stores and restaurants. There's even an arcade and a movie theater in this mall.

Miss Keiko had long wine red hair which was in a ponytail. Her eyes were honey coloured. She is wearing a red jacket with light black pants. She was also wearing a pearl necklace.

"Today you will work as a janitor. Is that alright with you?"

"Yes!"

"That's the spirit, but you should dry off before changing. I don't want you to become ill."

I then head to the staff room to change.

After I've dried off and changed into my work clothes, I suddenly receive a text message. And it appears to be from Jewel. I guess I should answer her before getting to work.

[Um, hi Shun. Sorry to that I haven't been able to chat with you. Something came up.]

[It's no problem. I understand if you have something to do.]

[Sooo can you talk right now?]

[Now? Sorry not now, I'm at work right now changing to my work attire."

[You have a job?]

[Yeah, my boss let me take a break last week.]

[My father likes hardworking induviduals. Anyway what is your job there?]

[I'll explain later. I have to go now. I'll message you when my shift ends.]

[Aw alright.]

(Jewel's POV)

"What happened Jewel?"

"Ah father, he had to go to work. He said he'll chat with me after his shift ends."

"Aah, I see. It's great to know there are hardworking students. So did he tell you where he works?"

"No, he had to head to work wherever he works at."

"Hm hm, he sounds very dutiful."

"Why do you want to know these things father? It feels rude in my opinion."

"Nothing wrong knowing these things. I want to know more about him if I want you to chat with him."

"*sigh* Fine! Now could you go now? I want to do my homework without you being here."

"Very well."

I then start doing my homework but I start having difficulties with my physics and math questions despite reading the topics properly. Sigh, I'll just leave them be and focus on other subjects. I have always enjoyed studying other languages like english or french so I'll focus on languages for now.

An hour goes by and I'm finished, for now. Well time to play some games. I then walk to one of my bookcases, but instead of it being filled with books, it's filled with my games. After choosing a game, I go to my sofa and put my glasses on a high quality wooden table. I don't always use glasses but if I didn't use them, it would be difficult for me to see properly.

I sigh deeply. Despite having friends, I still feel really lonely. It must be difficult for Kaede to be friends with someone from a rich and an influential family that Matsumoto family has. That's right, I'm the daughter of one of the richest families in Japan. Well we're considered as the 5th richest, but we're still rich eitherway owning lots of brands and stores. But for me it feels really hollow since all the fame my family gets makes it feel hard to have proper friends. I wonder how Shun would react if he knew who I really were. I decide to pause the game and walk towards the windows to see the busy streets of Tokyo. Rain drops are hitting the windows. Suddenly I hear a text message. Ah! Could it be Shun? I quickly take my phone from my pockets. It is!

[Heya Jewel. I just got back home from work. Man the weather is horrible.]

[Be caraful not to get ill.]

[Thanks. I'll be careful.]

Ah that's right, I need to know where he's working. That way father can trust him.

[Anyway to answer your question you asked me earlier, I work at a mall here.]

[A mall?]

[Yeah. Owned by the Matsumoto family.]

Eh?! He's working at one of my family's branch stores. I hope he doesn't have an horrible experience there.

[What store do you work over there?]

[Sometimes I work at a clothing store or at a restaurant. Today I was a janitor.]

[How would you say your experience there is? And any reason why you started working there?]

[Hmm, I've had fun and the experience I've received has been great. And to answer why I started working is because I wanted to buy a drawing tablet with my own earned money. My parents offered to pay for it but I wanted to earn it on my own. And despite already owning it, I still decided to continue working there because I wanted.]

[Quite an hardworker aren't you?]

[I've always been that way. Sure I know how to relax and have fun as well.]

[By drawing?]

[Yes, by drawing. But I also enjoy reading. Nothing beats a good book.]

[How about playing video games?]

[Sometimes.]

[Well anyway, what are your thoughts on your boss?]

[Hm? Miss Matsumoto Keiko is a kind woman. Why do you ask?]

[Ah, well since she's part of a rich family I was just curious to know if you don't feel intimitated about that.]

[I don't understand why I should.]

[Sorry, that was a weird question for me to make.]

[No problem. Anyway need any help with homework? I'll gladly help out.]

Ah, he's so kind.

[Um, yes actually. I tried so hard to find the answers for the questions but I couldn't. Thank you.]

I then walk to my table and then take pictures of the problems and he gives detailed answers again.

[Thank you so much! I wish I could repay you in some way.]

[Ahaha, I'm glad I was able to help you out. Well anyway, I have to do my own homework now, after that I thought of drawing again.]

[Alright, talk to you again.]

After that I walk to my sofa and continue playing. Strangely after having talked with Shun right now, I feel like I feel less worried now for some reason.