I walked out of the house and near the edge of the sidewalk until I heard my name being called.

"Nii-san!"

I looked back and saw Yuuno running over to me.

"Y-Yuuno? What's up?"

He smiled at me, "You really want this job don't you?"

I felt my cheats heat up, "H-Hey! The guys wanted me to look good for the interview... So they gave me this as a good luck thing I guess..."

He made a face at me. I looked up at him, confused.

"Wh-what?"

"No tie?"

I huffed "I couldn't get it tied..."

He laughed softly, "Go get it..."


Yuuno lifted up my colar and wrpped the tie around my neck.

"I'm glad the guys are helping you out, Nii-san... But you can't rely on people all the time, you know that, right? Mature a bit... Okay?"

I glared at him, "Hey! I've matured a bit! And this is coming from the guy who'd rely on me if things got lost or if he were being picked on!"

He laughed at me, "Alright, alright..."

He ruffled my hair, "But if it stings. Prove to us that you can make it stop hurting..."

I fixed my colar, "Just you fucking wait! I'll prove to you all that I can handle things on my own!"

Yuuno put a hand on my shoulder and smiled at me.

"I'll wait until that day, Nii-san. You know I love you, and wish the best for you..."

Tears flooded into my eyes. I wrapped my arms around Yuuno's torso unconciously. I burried my face into his chest and held on tighter.

"You sound like we're never gonna see each other again after tomorrow..."

I felt his hands on my hips as I let go of him. He smiled at me and wiped my tears away.

"I already promised you, I'd come back as soon as I'm settled in. You know I always keep promises Ryuki... Just trust me."

My eyes went wide as my dream haunted my thoughts again.

'Trust us and your brother...'

'We always keep promises.'

I looked down and I let go of him, "Alright..."

I saw Yuuno look at his watch, "You need to get going or you're ging to be late..."

I groaned in frustration, "Fuck... Alright. I'll be back later and I'll call you to tell you how it went."

He smiled, "Alright. Good luck, Nii-san."

I waved runned down the sidewalk and waved to my little brother.

I got a small smile and a wave back.


"Ryuki Okumura. You're fifteen years old. Your grades seem to be low for you to dress up like this."

I scratched my head and laughed nevously, "W-well I guess looks can be decieving..."

She looked from my papers and glared at me.

I jumped in my seat a bit.

'Fuck, she's strict...'

"Prove to me how well you work then!"


The manager led me into the stocking unit. She pointed to these boxes and looked at me.

"I want these boxes out in the front. All of them. Now!"

I looked up at the twelve feet high stacked boxes.

I sighed, "Alright..."

She walked out of the room and I was left in the stock room.

I grabbed the bottom of the boxes and picked up all the boxes and took them outside as told.

I ran back and repeated over and over.


I was running around the corner with a box above my head.

I saw the manager when I turned the corner.

"Hey, boss, this is the last b-"

I tripped onto the curb of sidewalk and dropped the box right on her.

I saw her eyebrow twitch. She turned around to face me and I could see the glare behind he glasses.

'Fuck...'


I sighed and leaned my head against the wall.

"This just isn't a goo start for me... I think I let my family down again."

A woman who was working here walked up to me and smiled.

"Don't get yourself down kid. The boss is just a bit strict for new comers... That's all. Try having something to eat. It may boost up your spirits."

She handed me a small bowl of noodles. I took it from her hand and tried it.

I felt my stomach get sick easily...

"What the hell is this?"

The woman looked down, "The boss wants to sell some food to people but the noodles are really cheap... And no one seems to like them..."

I looked at the mini grill and food, "Can I have a try at that?"


I was humming while people gathered around the food.

"We have some samples~ Try some out if you'd like~"

I saw people smiling. The woman who was working at the station was selling out the spices I found and put them together.

I heard a girl squeel, "This is so delicious!"

I heard other people agreeing with her.

I couldn't help but smile at how people liking the food.

I heard little foot steps tapping through he crowd.

I looked over and saw the manager glaring at me again.

I gulped, "Uh..."

She grabbed a sample and took a bite.

I saw her eye widen. She walked back through the crowd.

"Staff meeting tomorrow at eight am. Don't be late, and don't slack off!"

I looked at her in confusion.

I heard the woman giggle and felt her push me a bit.

"That means you got the job, kid!"

My eyes widened and my smile grew.

I jumped high in the air. I was so happy I couldn't help it.

"Yes!"

Though I couldn't shake the feeling that there was someone or something watching me...


Author's note:

I do still realize its a lt like AnE

BUT JUST BELIEVE ME! IT WILL CHANGE!