Temptation of a Tropical Night - Episode 10
Koki: ......
Shizuru: Oh, looks like you’re closing up already?
Koki: The customers already left, and we're almost out of everything in the menu.
Shizuru: Seriously...? I’m starving after giving it my all at the show...
Selling out is really something. Great work!
Koki: ...Yeah.
Shizuru: Alright, I’ll head back then.
Koki: ...There are still some mini cakes being made. I’ll cut up some fruit for them, so just hang on a bit.
Shizuru: Oh, you sure?
Koki: ...What?
Shizuru: But you’ve got cleanup and everything else to do, right? Won’t I be in your way?
Koki: ...Ha?
Shizuru: Ah, right… I remember you saying I was in the way when I dropped by while you were prepping. I figured it might be best not to interrupt while you’re working.
Koki: ...At that time, it was just annoying because you had a gloomy look on your face.
Shizuru: Lance said the same thing to me, but do I really come off as that gloomy?
Koki: So you're aware.
....You’re probably thinking you’re being annoying over some trivial stuff, but it’s just bothersome, so cut it out.
Shizuru: Huh...?
Koki: Dealing with your awkward face is a pain too. It’s better if you just act normal.
Shizuru: Oh… sorry. Did I make you feel like I was being extra careful around you?
Koki: ...I’m not making you do that. I just don’t want to be treated like that.
Shizuru: ...Pfft, Hahaha!
...I see. You find it annoying when people walk on eggshells around you. Makes sense that you’d feel that way.
Koki: .....
Shizuru: Okay, I’ll stop doing that today. Since I’m stopping, can I just say everything I need to?
Koki: ......
Shizuru: Back then, I was also considering working with Rui and just moving forward together…
When I was scouted by Soun-san and heard about one of Wisdom Thinks' policy of "not needing to know the past," I really started to think about it.
Knowing the past is scary, but if I want to be true to myself, I need to understand it... I want to know.
I’m not trying to break Wisdom Thinks’ policy or anything. It’s just that I felt like we had different goals.
Koki: ......
Shizuru: But before I turned it down, I kept regretting not talking to you, as a member of Wisdom Thinks
We used to be in sync.... and we used to be friends, so we could have talked things out more honestly. I regret not doing that.
The more time passed, the harder it became to bring it up, and now here we are...
I’m really sorry about back then ....I feel like I was being ungrateful, especially since you recommended me.
Koki: .....
....I didn’t seriously bring up your name to make things awkward for you.
Shizuru: Wait... so, was it actually true?
Koki: What?
Shizuru: No, I heard it from Soun-san, but I couldn’t really imagine you vouching for me ....I was kinda half-doubting it?
I just mentioned your name as a conversation starter. I figured it was more about Soun-san trying to pull me in on his own....
Wow... I really didn’t expect that ....You actually wanted us to work together.
Did you maybe open up to me more than I realized?
Koki: ...Want me to dismantle you?
Shizuru: Oh, it’s just that it’s so surprising you felt that way. I never expected this kind of thing, but it made me really happy!
Koki: Stop interpreting things that's convenient for you.
...If there are more people handling the floor, I won't get pulled out of the kitchen as much. That’s all.
You’re pretty good at flattering women, aren’t you?
Shizuru: The way you’re talking... Can you really do customer service like that?
Koki: Hmph... Better than dealing with a miserable, annoying jerk.
Shizuru: Huh? Where’d that sweet side you had a minute ago go?
Koki: Still the same guy with your head in the clouds, huh...?
Shizuru: ....I’ve had a few drinks, you know?
Koki: ...Here, eat these.
Shizuru: Ohhh? Wow, that looks amazing! Wait, can I really have some?
Koki: Do whatever you want.
Shizuru: You're so kind.
Koki: ...So annoying.
Shizuru: ...I’m glad I got to talk to you today. It feels like a weight’s been lifted off my chest ....Thanks.
Koki: ...Tch, annoying.
Shizuru: Yeah yeah, sorry
Mmm.....! These are delicious!
Oh, and... I already took a bite, but is it cool if I post this on social media?
Koki: ...You want to post a half-eaten one?
Shizuru: If I take a pic of it from this angle, it should be fine...!
Koki: ....You're just like with Hayate and the women
Shizuru: It’s fine, just think of it as a keepsake.
Koki: ...Whatever
Shizuru: By the way, I found a store that you might like. It's a bit unique. I even got some pictures... Do you know this place?
Koki: ...I don't know it.
Shizuru: Then let's hang out again, I only have a few drinking buddies.
Koki: If you want to.
Shizuru: Alright, let’s go on your next day off. When's your shift at Wisdom?
Koki: ....
Shizuru: Maybe it'll faster to ask Soun-san
Koki: ...Tch.
Shizuru: I need you to stay with me until the morning, so I'll be counting on you.
Koki: ...Don’t overdo it
Shizuru: Since you probably won’t be taking care of me, I’ll try not to drink too much.
...I should be fine.
Koki: ...Geez, you really are a pain.
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