I Like You, Mikan-sensei

Chapter 37: Jobs

Mikan opened her letter box carefully and peeped inside. She saw a small rectangular letter and took it out. After inspecting it, she tore open the letter and took a look in its contents. It was from Jinno and Serina. Surprised, she immediately read the letter and gasped.

Guess what? Mikan was asked to return to the teaching system! Great news!

Well, it had also stated about Rei and Luna too. Apparently, both of them had to leave the teaching system by force. It was definitely a piquant news too.

Mikan got into the house and dialed for Natsume.

"Hello? Natsume Hyuuga is speaking. May I know who is on the line?" a serious voice could be heard over the phone.

"Mikan Sakura is on the line!" Mikan chirped. "Hey Natsume, guess what I have received from the authorities?"

"Spill it."

"They asked me to return to the teaching system! Not only that, it had also stated that both Rei and Luna had to leave the teaching system by force. What do you think?"

"Great?"

"Great... and that's all?"

"Yeah. About your teaching career, are you sure about it? You can always reject them unless you want to be teacher that badly."

Mikan pouted at his statement and said, "Natsume, you sounded as if you don't want me to become a teacher again."

"I'm just saying, stupid."

"What did you just call me?" Mikan growled. "In fact, I don't think I want to continue in the teaching career..."

"Are you kidding me? Don't tell me you want to carry on with that weird cosplaying job?"

"Hey! It's not weird!" Mikan shot back angrily. "I'm thinking to get another job, besides working as a waitress."

"No, you are not going to become some cosplaying waitresses out there in that cafe. I will never allow it, considering the fact that those costumes are a little too..."

"Too...?"

"Shush! They are a little too conspicuous. What if there are some anime freaks or perverts stalk you from behind?"

Mikan raised her eyebrows and giggled uncontrollably. She could tell that Natsume was totally against her from working in the Cosplay Cafe. He was practically worried for her.

"Fine, fine! So, do you want me to become a teacher again?" Mikan asked playfully.

"Anything, other than working in that cafe."

Mikan sighed, "Oh, I see. Let me think about it again. I will call you back later. Bye!"

With that, Mikan hung up her phone. She left the house and headed to the hospital to have her physiotherapy. She arrived at the rehabilitation centre and checked in. Hotaru was there as well to help Mikan during her therapy.

"You are early, Mikan," Hotaru muttered.

"Well, you too," Mikan said. "Hold on, I have something to show you."

Mikan took out that piece of letter and showed it to Hotaru. Hotaru read it and smiled.

"Good for you, Mikan. Those two should at least get a taste of their medicine, though I pity Rei for falling into her trap unknowingly," Hotaru laughed. "Oh yes! About the teaching career, are you going to agree to it?"

Mikan sighed, "I'm not sure. After all of these had happened, I don't think I want to be involved in school politics anymore. However, I can't find any suitable job for myself either. Natsume doesn't want me to work in the Cosplay Cafe too. That is going to be tough."

Hotaru thought for a while and queried, "Do you have a degree in Engineering?"

Mikan looked at her questionably and nodded. Hotaru gave her a gentle smile.

"My company is working on a kidney dialysis machinery project and we need a research engineer for this project. We are currently looking for one but we can't find anyone who is suitable for this job. Hence, I would like to ask if you are interested in it," Hotaru said.

Mikan gasped and gave a weak smile, "I... I am not that good... I mean, in Biology..."

"It's okay. We will work together in the mechanics portion while the other scientists will work on the other areas. Don't worry about not getting paid. You will have your monthly salary as usual. How about that? Please, do consider this job."

Mikan gulped. Making a dialysis machine was really tough as there would be many testings or experiments to be done. This project might even take up many years of her life if it was unsuccessful throughout the experiments conducted over the years. It was actually a 'heavy' job.

"Please give me some time to think about that. Thanks," Mikan muttered.

"Sure. Tell me if you are interested. Any inquiries, do feel free to ask me any time. Okay?" Hotaru asked.

Mikan nodded. Just then, a nurse called her into the room. Mikan thanked Hotaru and entered the room while Hotaru sat outside, waiting for Mikan to end her therapy in the next one hour.

Here is a small peek for Chapter 38:

Chapter 38: Aspire

He looked uneasy and seemed afraid to tell her something. Mikan continued to look at him patiently until he finally spoke again.

"It's about furthering my studies in Law."

"So, you are pursuing Masters?" Mikan asked. "Good luck!"

"No, I mean I want to further my studies in Law on Medicine, not Masters."

"I see, but how long will it take to study that? Another 3 years?"

"I am not sure either. Either way, I still have to be specialised in an area of Law."

Is Natsume going far away for three years to further his studies and leaving Mikan behind again? If so, what do you think Mikan's response is? Will their relationship be affected by this?

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