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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Pub: 27 Aug 2024 03:57 UTC

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