Kapitel 4: Chapter 4: Part-Time Job
"Job.. Job.. I need to find a job... " I muttered.
I searched for short-term jobs online.
"Nothing huh? Dammit. This anniversary event wouldn't be a problem if I had a job... "
I sighed in defeat.
The anniversary is just around the corner.
If the post is real, then Amelia will be available in the gacha for some time.
I probably have to spend a ton in order to get her.
Of course, there is a huge possibility that I won't be able to get her. But a chance is a chance. And I'll take it.
I searched for job openings around my neighborhood.
Nothing for now.
I headed to the university.
There wasn't anything for me. No job openings around the university.
I headed towards the plaza to see if there is good news.
Nothing.
I headed downtown to find a part-time job.
There was also no job opening for me.
At least until I landed in front of a convenience store.
It looks like a normal convenience store.
"Help wanted." I read the sign posted on one of the windows.
Finally...
"Excuse me, do you have any openings for a part-time job? "
"Why yes. We do have an opening. We are currently understaffed for the day shift. Just pass the requirements to any of the crew. "
"I currenly have the usual documents needed for application. "
I took out an envelope containing copies of my documents.
"Will this suffice?" I handed the envelope to the crew member.
The crew member opened the envelope and inspected its contents.
"Hmm. I see. You have this. Also this. How about... Alright, you're all good. Just wait for a call. You'll get it sometime soon if you're accepted. "
"Thanks mister. I'll be going now then. "
"Wait here for a bit kid. This place gets real busy during daytime. It might look like there is nothing much going around here but, in a few minutes, shit's about to break loose. "
Shit's about to break lose? What is he talking about?
"Alright."
I stayed at the convenience store for a while.
When the clock was approaching 3pm, the crew member told me something.
"When the clock hits 3pm shit's about to hit the fan. "
The crew member spoke to me in an ominous tone.
3pm? What's wrong with 3pm? Is there something bad about to happen?
"3..2..1.." the crew member counted down.
As the clock reaches 3pm, a horrible screech reached my ears.
A few moments later, a bunch of children flooded through the front door.
"I WANT CANDY! "
"NO! I WANT CANDY! "
Two kids were fighting over a single lollipop.
"Waaaaah! Waaaaah! "
Another kid was rolling on the floor crying.
"Mister can I get an ice cream? " asked a little girl.
The crew member gave the child ice cream after he received her payment.
What happened next was quite, how could I put it... Messy? The girl stuck the ice crean to her forehead.
"Look at meeeee! I'm a unicorn! Wheeeeeee! "
The girl ran around the store with an ice cream on her head.
I looked at the other side of the store and I saw a young boy covered in slushee.
He appears to be dipping his hand on the cup and licking it?! What the hell!?
"Does this usually happen over here? " I asked the crew member.
"Every single day. "
"..."
"You still up for it? "
"This is my life now. "
I've been working in the convenience store for a week now.
Currently, I've been tasked to clean the store.
"How's it going there Joshua? "asked the crew member, Mr. Frank.
"Pretty good Mr. Frank, pretty good. "
How the hell am I supposed to remove gum stuck under the shelves?
Well... I can't complain. I really need money.
"I probably need to find a way to easily clean this place soon. " I muttered.
The morning part of my shift is actually okay. There's not much going on and the lunch rush is rather managable.
When it's past 3pm though, it's another story.
"Hey Joshua! Shifts over. " a coworker of mine, Michelle, called me.
"Wait. It's already 6pm? Oh shit. "
I lost track of the time.
"Guess you've been busy. Is it gum stains again this time? " she asked.
"Gum stains. " I replied tiredly.
"Well then. It's already past 6. You should go home now. " Michelle said.
"Alright then. I'm heading out. " I bid farewell to my coworkers as I went out.
"Man. It's quite hot today. I need a drink. "
There is a vending machine somewhere in the plaza. I'll be going through there anyway, so I might as well buy a drink.
"Here we go. One can of grape soda. "
I inserted my coin in to the slot and pressed the button for grape soda.
"Huh?! "
I felt like someone was looking at me.
I looked towards my right and saw a man wearing a trench coat in the shadows.
It appears that he is also wearing a hat further blocking his face.
"Is he... Staring at me?... "
I blinked once and he was already gone.
"What the? Did my eyes deceive me? "
I went back to the machine to get my soda only to find out that it's gone.
"What the hell!? Where did my soda go!? "
Indeed. Where the hell did my soda go?
I tried to press the refund button but no to avail.
"Did someone steal my soda?? "
But I only turned around for a moment...
"Ah! Fuck it! "
I'm still thirsty so I inserted another coin, pressed the button and took the grape soda.
*glug* *glug* *glug*
I took a chug at the soda.
"Ahh... Man that's good."
A soda can really do the trick on a hot summer day.
I went home afterwards.
"Hah... That was tiring... "
I immediately jumped at my bed upon entering my room.
"Those kids sure have a lot of energy... "
I remembered the kids at the store earlier.
The played around, spilling everything on the floor.
"That place is really weird. " I mused to myself.
But I had no choice anyway. I need money for the gacha.
*Clang*
"Hmm? "
I heared something metallic fall on the floor.
"Grape soda? "
I was confused.
Why the hell is there a can of grape soda on the floor?
"Wait!? Could it be!? "
The can that I lost earlier!!!? Did it stick itself to me somehow with me noticing!?
I opened it and took a chug.
"'Huh... It's still cold. This couldn't be it. "
I placed the can on the table and headed to the changing room to change clothes.
"This day is really weird. "
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