A sigh escaped the lips of our pink-haired heroine. She couldn't believe how much her life currently sucked. Oh well….
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Name: Haruno Sakura
Age: 15
Gender: Female
Desired Position: Waitress, I guess.
Past Experience: Um…I prepare most of my own meals and set my own table? Whenever my friends come over, I kind of wait on them, too. Oh! If I go to visit my mom, I bring her food too! Sorry. Nothing professional.
Will You Accept Any Other Position?: Sure! Though, I'm not the best of chefs. I can make instant ramen like a pro, though, thanks to my ramen-obsessed friend.
Skin Tone: Fair.
Hair Color: …Pink…
Eye color: Green
Is your hair natural or dyed?: Natural! I swear to the great Kami-sama above it's natural!
Sexual Orientation: Straight.
Status: …Single.
Phone Number: (555) 235-0001
Email Address: .net
Instant Messenger:
AIM: MizzHaruno
Yahoo!: xxCherryxx
MSN: .eyes.x
Hours: After school Monday through Friday and on Weekends, I'm available.
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With a slightly nervous intake of breath, Sakura slipped her job application into the slit in the wooden box before her.
"Thank you for applying to work at the 'Red Dawn Café.' Your application will be read over personally by the staff and assessed in the process. We will contact you within the next day or so.
Arigato.
Leader-sama and the Akatsuki~"
Her father dead and her mother in a psychotic ward, Sakura was quite used to taking care of herself. About a week ago, her school's principal, Tsunade-sama, had called her into the office to speak with her privately.
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"You wanted to see me, Tsunade-sama?"
"Ah. Yes. Sakura. Come in and have a seat."
"Hai." [Sakura further entered the office, nervously sitting down opposite Tsunade.]
"Now…Let me ease your nerves--you are not in any trouble."
[Sakura let out a sigh of pure relief.] "Arigato…"
"Sakura, I wanted to address you about your future."
"My…future…?" [Sakura sat up a bit straighter in her seat.]
"Yes." [Tsunade rummaged through the file currently on her desk.] "As you know, Sakura, you are my favorite student in this school. Hell, you're like a daughter to me in some ways."
[Sakura blushed lightly.]
"The other day, I started looking through someo f your more…personal records. Background checks and such, you see…Tell me, Sakura…Am I correct in assuming that you want to become a doctor when you're older?"
"Yes. Absolutely."
"I thought so…But to be a doctor…you must go to college. Medical school and that, yes?"
"Yes…."
"You don't have the money for that…do you?"
[Sakura blushed, sitting back in her seat.] "No….Not at all…I guess I never really thought of that…"
"So I figured. Sakura, I want you to have a bright, successful future. I have no doubt that you will get a nice-sized scholarship, but, there are still book dues, apartment rental fees, etcetera… Sakura. I suggest you get a job."
"A job?" [Sakura's blush had faded. She now sat up once more.]
"Yes. Part time, of course. After school and on weekends. I know that you'll still get excellent grades. Hell, you could probably sleep through class and get excellent grades. I just thought it would be best if you started saving money up now."
"Your suggestions and concerns are appreciated, as always, Tsunade-sama. I'll do as you suggest."
"Good. Now…" [Tsunade took out a folder and handed it to Sakura, who took it after bowing slightly.] "Inside here, you will find a job application I picked up at the local "Red Dawn Café," the number to your new banking account, which I opened for you, deposit/withdrawal slips, and my personal contact information." [Tsunade smiled.] "I have a lot of faith in you, Sakura."
[Sakura, who was fighting back tears, smiled at her principal.] "Thank you, Tsunade-sama…! Thank you so much! I won't let you down! I promise!"
"I know you won't. Now, get back to class. I'm sure you don't want to miss one of Kakashi's intriguing lectures." [Tsunade smirked sarcastically.]
[Sakura rolled her eyes] "Kakashi-sensei hasn't even shown up yet."
[Tsunade let out a sigh.] "Should I call Yamato to go substitute?"
[Sakura giggled, standing up.] "Don't bother. He'll get here eventually."
[Rolling her eyes and shaking her head, Tsunade looked up at Sakura] You're right. No use bothering Yamato over it."
[Sakura headed for the door, bowing before she exited.] "I'm off! Arigato again, Tsunade-sama!"
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Plopping down onto her bed, Sakura let out a great sigh, closing her eyes. Sure, she appreciated her principal's support and concern, but, it still sucked. Now, she'd be twice as tired every night when she came home. Oh well…
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RIIIINNNNG~~ RIIIINNNNGGG~~
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Her eyes shot open in slight annoyance. She reached over to her nightstand, slamming her hand on the table until she finally clutched her phone. She answered groggily.
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"Hello?"
"Hey, Sakura-chan!"
"What do you want, Naruto?"
"What was the history homework?"
"Section Three Review."
"…What chapter?"
"The one we've been going over for almost three days now."
"…?"
"*Sigh* Chapter six…"
"Oh! Okay!"
"Bye, Naruto…"
"Wait!"
"What now?"
"I wanted to ask you…"
"Yeah?"
"What did we have for Science?"
Sakura sighed, thinking about how long her night was about to get…
