I am that male friend in the harem story-Chapter 303: To see how it goes

The work of the bookstore staff was relatively simple, as they only needed to pick up stock, move it to the shelf, and record the stock, whether it was books, stationery, or other items sold in the store.

If Tobe had to say, it was more troublesome than working at a cafe or restaurant as a waiter, as he also needed to type down all the stocks, sales, and other problems, but then again, as he was a part-timer, he had no need to do such a troublesome job.

Still, as a part-timer, his focus was on serving those customers who came to buy a book, including his girlfriend.

"Excuse me, do you know where this book is?"

"....."

Tobe stared at Yukinoshita speechlessly, who showed a mischievous smile with her delicate lips, clearly happy after she saw his reaction when she came during his working time.

Yes, she didn't go home and waited till she saw him, and when she saw him, she didn't hesitate to approach him and ask him about the books that she wanted to buy.

She might wish to tease him, but she was still a customer, so what would he do?

"I happened to know where it is." Still, Tobe calmed himself, then led Yukinoshita to get her book. "Please follow me."

"Thank you." Yukonishita wanted to laugh, yet she held herself back. "How long have you been working here? I have never seen you."

"Yes, it's my first day here."

"Really? It is like you have been working here for a while."

"Thank you. I am glad that you praise me like that." Tobe still maintained his professional smile as he picked the book that Yukinoshita wanted to pick. "This is the book that you want, right?"

"Yes, thank you very much. This is the book."

"Do you need anything else?"

"By the way, what's your name? I will often buy here from now on."

"I am glad if you think so, and my name is Tobe Kakeru."

"Then, see you later, Tobe-kun."

"See you later."

Watching him waving his hand, Yukinoshita's smile was like a blooming flower. "I won't bother you. Go focus on your job."

"Thank you. If possible, tell the manager that my service is good, so I can get a raise in salary."

"I will." Yukinoshita wanted to kiss him, but in the end, she held it back. "Then, see you tomorrow."

"See you tomorrow."

Yet, as Yukinoshita left, Shiori, who had been observing them, quickly came as she held her chest. "So sweet! Too sweet! Is this what dating is? Also, your girlfriend is too cute!"

"Thank you."

"...I also want to have such a girlfriend."

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"Of course not~! I am normal, Tobe-kun." Shiori then looked at the group of females, whether they were young or old, such as a granny, many of them glanced in his direction. Yet, this guy appeared to be oblivious, or just pretended not to notice them, and was only focused on his work to tidy up the books, thinking that this bookstore would become popular soon.

Frankly, staring at his face, she felt like Tobe could live with just his face alone.

"...did you think something rude of me?"

"No~!"

"Well, if you want a boyfriend, then why don't you get one?"

"That's not an easy thing to do!"

"That's because you are too choosy."

"I just have a certain standard."

"Such as?"

"Not ugly."

"...then?"

"Above average economic situation?"

"Realistic."

"I think that you are also realistic for choosing such a cute girlfriend."

If Yukinoshita were ugly, would Tobe date her?

"Hm...."

At this moment, Tobe knew that for a woman, being beautiful was a matter of being dead or alive, since if they were ugly, would they be able to get the man of their dreams?

Being kind, gentle, and having a demure personality wasn't just what a woman needed, since for them, being beautiful was the most important point.

"It's hard to become a woman."

As for a man, as long as they had confidence, Tobe felt like they would be okay no matter what, since he often saw not-so-good-looking guys holding the hands of beautiful women.

No, even if one were fat and ugly, if they had money, they could get many women.

Yet, for a woman, even if they had money, it was hard for them to get a man that they wanted to marry unless the man was poor and unemployed. Oh, and in debt, too.

"Right?"

Letting out a helpless sigh from her soft, pink lips, Shiori put her hand on her cheek, wondering why all the handsome men were such scumbags.

"Um, excuse me. Do you know where this book is?"

"..."

Shiori wanted to say something, but she could see the woman's eyes were on Tobe all the time, which made her nudge his side, and she said, "Stop playing around and go to work."

"..." Tobe.

Who was the one who took the initiative to talk, but while Tobe was helpless, he decided to do his work, as he knew well that he wouldn't bother to continue this job for a while. "Oh, that's a book. Please follow me."

"Y-Yes!"

"...." Shiori.

As the female customer became a slave of love, Shiori shook her head, thinking that the female was such a simp!

Regardless, even though it was his first time at a job, Tobe could do everything well. If something was a problem, it would be—

"Um, if you don't mind, can I ask for your phone number?"

"I am sorry, but I am not allowed to do that since if I do so, I might be fired."

"Ah, um, I am sorry, then, but what's your name?"

"...." Tobe.

A service industry.

How hard it was.

At this moment, Tobe felt like it was better for him to quit the job since it was too troublesome to handle all the girls, and even a granny somehow tried to molest him by saying that he was like her deceased husband, who wanted him to hug her, making him speechless.

Still, the manager was happy since he could see the store had become more crowded with Tobe, and this also strengthened his desire to keep Tobe in the store by increasing Tobe's salary.

The world was realistic, and when Tobe thought to quit his job, the effort he put into his job couldn't be compared to the salary that he received. He was about to quit, but—

"I will increase your salary to 4,000 yen an hour, so please keep working."

"..."

4,000 yen per hour.

During his shift, he would work at least four hours, and in a week, he would be working three days more or less, so in total, a month, he would receive about 70,000 yen or so.

Was it a good amount of money?

It was good, but as he could earn 10,000 yen daily just by walking, it left him helpless; however, in the end, he agreed.

Why did he decide to accept?

"Tobe-kun, do you want me to send you home?"

As he finished his words, Shiori offered to send him home.

Watching his beautiful senior, who had removed her uniform and changed into her usual clothes, Tobe wasn't sure how their relationship would become, especially when he had a girlfriend, but thinking of all the efforts as he had decided to work on the bookstore, he decided to see how it goes first.

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By the way, what do you think of Yukinoshita's mother?