old events in tokyo

Chapter 5 Working in a Convenience Store
Kazuki Akiyama got up early the next morning, moved his body briefly, and prepared to go out after eating the breakfast he made.

This is an era where there are no smartphones, no computer networks.There is no favorite type of TV series, variety shows can't get a laugh, and some stalks are completely incomprehensible.

Going to bed early every day without entertainment, and various difficulties in getting up in the previous life, but now I wake up naturally at the right time, and I am full of energy without a trace of sleepiness.

Kazuki Akiyama went out and took the tram to the area where the convenience store was located. After about 10 minutes, he arrived at a convenience store called Lawson.When you enter the store, you first say hello to the colleagues who are waiting for the shift, and then enter the internal staff room to change into work clothes.

Kazuki Akiyama worked morning shifts plus afternoon shifts, from nine in the morning to five in the afternoon. Most convenience stores in RB are divided into five time periods, basically covering 24 hours.He worked for two consecutive time periods because he did not find a job after graduation.

After changing into work clothes, I came to the outside room. At this time, there were still more than ten minutes before work time.

"Good morning, Akiyama-kun!" A shy and surprised voice sounded, and it was Aoki Ayako who also worked in the same shop, who also came to the shop.

Aoki Ayako has short ear-length hair, big eyes, and a round face with some baby fat. She wears a white T-shirt revealing her fair neck and arms, and light blue jeans.It is exactly the image of the little sister next door in the comics.

Seeing Kazuki Akiyama sizing him up, he even dodged his eyes left and right, his small ears turned red quickly, his shy and timid look made Kazuki Akiyama laugh, and put away his thoughts of teasing her.

"Good morning, Aoki-chan, let's change clothes quickly, it's time for work soon," Kazuki Akiyama reminded.

"Hay!" Only then did Aoki Ayako notice that she was about to start work in 5 minutes, she quickly bowed, and hurried into the staff room to change into work clothes.

Now around nine o'clock has already passed the rush hour for going to work, and the only people who patronize the convenience store are the students who go to school nearby, so Kazuki Akiyama and Ayako Aoki are preparing to fry some chicken chops and cook some Oden, so as not to be in a hurry later.

It was almost noon when the busy morning was over, and Kazuki Akiyama was going to choose a lunch that suits his taste from the bento that had passed the tasting period and was about to be discarded.

In the past two months, he basically settled his lunch in this way as long as he was in the convenience store, saving time, effort and money.As for the taste, it is completely out of Akiyama Kazuki's consideration, some of them are good to eat.

Just put these discarded lunches outside the garbage collection place outside, and they will be picked up by the homeless nearby within 5 minutes. There is no shortage of poor people in the world.

Kazuki Akiyama was picking out his favorite bento when Aoki Ayako walked over cautiously holding the lunch box in both hands.

"Akiaki San-kun, I...I made some extra salmon sushi and tempura today, do you want to try it?" Aoki Ayako asked weakly and dared not look down at the floor and Kazuki Akiyama. between the chests.

Looking at Aoki Ayako's trembling eyelashes, Akiyama Kazuki's heart softened for no reason, and he reached out to take the lunch box.

"That's right, that's really great. I've eaten all the flavors of bento in the past two months, and I can finally change the flavor today! Thank you, Aoki-chan!"

Hearing what Kazuki Akiyama said, Aoki Ayako relaxed her tense body, and boldly watched Kazuki Akiyama taste the dishes she made herself, which made her feel a sense of happiness!So shameful~
"It's surprisingly good. I didn't expect Aoki-chan to be good at cooking. With this level, I can open a restaurant." Kazuki Akiyama's taste has been influenced by various Chinese cuisines in his previous life, and he also feels that Aoki Ayako's cooking is remarkable. So I don't hesitate to send appreciation.

"As long as Akiyama-kun likes it." Aoki Ayako was embarrassed by his praise, and her ears started to turn red again.

"How is Aoki-chan's preparations recently? Have you communicated with your family?" Kazuki Akiyama knew that Aoki Ayako's dream was to be a photographer.

It is hard to imagine that the dream of this girl who bows her head shyly from time to time is to be a photographer.Aoki Ayako came out to work after graduating from high school, and didn't even go to a junior college.

It's not that Aoki Ayako's grades are not good, but because of the impact of the bubble economy, Aoki Ayako's father failed to invest and was burdened with debts. There are younger brothers and sisters in the family, and it is really impossible for Aoki Ayako to continue her studies.

Therefore, Aoki Ayako had no choice but to work part-time after graduating from high school to earn money. While supporting herself, she could also help her family share the pressure.

Before the bubble burst, Aoki Ayako's father gave her a Sony SLR camera as a birthday present. Since then, Aoki Ayako has fallen in love with photography.

Even though many of the luxuries bought in the past were sold in second-hand shops because of the financial constraints of the family, this camera has always remained with Aoki Ayako.

Now Aoki Ayako has been working for more than a year and wants to save some money to apply for photography-related skills training.But her mother hopes that she can work with peace of mind, get married before the age of 25 and become a housewife, so that she doesn't have to work hard outside.

But her father is more supportive of her ideas, hoping that she can do what she likes and not leave regrets in the future.

"There is no problem anymore. I have persuaded my mother and she agreed to my request." Hearing Kazuki Akiyama's question about photography, Aoki Ayako cheered up instantly.

"Well, then congratulations, you are one step closer to your dream." Kazuki Akiyama was also happy for her.

"Thank you Akiyama-kun." Ayako Aoki owed her body again, feeling happy that she was one step closer to her dream.

"Speaking of which, there is something I want to trouble Aoki-chan." Kazuki Akiyama finally said the biggest purpose of today's trip.

"Eh?" Aoki Ayako was a little surprised, not knowing what Kazuki Akiyama wanted to do.

"I want to ask Aoki-chan to take a few headshots for me and paste them on my resume." Kazuki Akiyama said his request.

"Akiyama-kun, are you going to change jobs?" Aoki Ayako was disappointed when she heard Kazuki Akiyama's request, and then she was happy for Kazuki Akiyama. After all, Akiyama-kun is a college graduate and shouldn't be trapped in this small convenience store all his life Inside, the vast world outside is where he should be.

"It's going to be sent to the record company and office." As for Aoki Ayako, Akiyama Kazuki didn't hide his intentions. He also knew that Aoki Ayako had formed a band. He had mentioned it to her before.

Aoki Ayako knew that Kazuki Akiyama liked music and had formed a band, but she didn't expect that he really planned to take this path.But no matter how Akiyama Kazuki finds his own way, Aoki Ayako will be happy for it.

"No problem, Akiyama-kun! Please trust my skills, but I didn't bring a camera today, so I will bring it here tomorrow, and I will definitely take pictures that satisfy you." Regarding her photography skills, Aoki Ayako seemed full of confidence.

"Then it's settled"

"Hay~"

Kazuki Akiyama also felt relaxed after finishing what he wanted to do today.There were not many people in the convenience store in the afternoon, and it was time to get off work soon.

After greeting Aoki Ayako, Kazuki Akiyama went out of the convenience store to buy some blank tapes and returned to the apartment to record the demo.

In the next few days, Kazuki Akiyama recorded more than a dozen demos one after another during his off-duty time every day. Ayako Aoki also helped to take the headshot. I have to say that Kazuki Akiyama took pictures Very handsome, especially a pair of bright and clear eyes, Kazuki Akiyama was attracted even when he saw it.

Well, the main reason is that the foundation is good.

After a few days of busy work, the demo and resume were wrapped in a file bag, and then sent out, giving priority to Sony, Being, and Ai Hui, which have their own labels.

The firms are mainly established entertainment companies such as Watanabe Entertainment, Yanyin, Amuse, and HORIPRO (H Agency).

All he can do in the future is to wait a long time. Although he has never dealt with entertainment companies, it is not difficult to imagine that big companies like Sony and Watanabe Entertainment do not know how many demos like this they receive every day.

The fate of most of these demos is a backlog in the warehouse, waiting for the day when the company wants to add fresh blood and check whether there are any leftovers from the sea, and then they may see the light of day again.

So I hope that these companies will take the initiative to come to me, it is better to go to the street to sing and accumulate popularity.

It was close to six o'clock in the evening when Kazuki Akiyama finished his work and returned to the apartment on Friday. After a busy day, he no longer wanted to cook by himself, so he decided to go to the izakaya for a drink or two.

In his previous life, Kazuki Akiyama was used to the lively environment with people coming and going, but now it is difficult to adapt to the RB whose social culture is not to cause trouble to others.

As for the apartment he lives in now, Kazuki Akiyama has never seen the neighbor next door in the past two months, and he only occasionally heard the soft opening of the door at around [-] o'clock in the evening.

Because of the neighbor's cautious behavior, Kazuki Akiyama dare not play the guitar easily, and the TV will not turn on very loudly.

Such a living environment will only make Kazuki Akiyama feel depressed and depressed, so he likes to go to the izakaya to sit and sit. It is a rare place for social animals to drink freely without taking into account social etiquette after a busy day.

　Thanks to Fengsi, Xifeng 666, unsigned, and Xiwen Nope for their recommendation votes!

　　


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