Cats and the Camellia Train - Chapter 5

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Location: Dojo

Kuro: Haha. And there he goes flyin’ out the door.

...Thank you, little Miss.

Hm? You’re starin’ blankly as if you have no idea what I’m thankin’ you for.

You changed the subject by sayin’ “Can I massage your shoulders for you”, didn’t you. And from that, the topic of takin’ a break came up, which created an atmosphere in which it was easier for Kanzaki to bring up what he wanted to say.

Hm? What do you mean, it’s thanks to me guessin’ at what your intentions were..?

It’s not like I’m good at guessin’ that kinda stuff. If anything, I’d say I’m thickheaded?

Anyway, what are you doing, little Miss? Is it okay not to go with Kanzaki?

Hmm. It’s fine for you to stay here, but I can’t really entertain’ you or anything.

The huge pile over there is all “StarFes” outfits. I haven’t touched a single one of ‘em yet, so by the end of the day I’d like to get the pile down to half its size.

Eh, the little Miss is gonna help me? That’d be a great help, but aren’t you busy, too?

Haha, when you tell me you wanna see your teacher’s skill, I can’t say no to you. In that case, I’ll gratefully accept your help ♪

...But y’know, I’m really hopeless for makin’ my kouhai hesitate like that.

So uncool of me to be so swamped with work that I couldn’t pay attention to the crucial part, the idol activities.

The reason why Kanzaki never says what he wants to do is probably due to that as well. I need to improve myself.

Hm? Little Miss, you’re already done with that part? ...Ah, you’re sayin’ you got it done quickly because I already finished it up halfway?

Yeah, the craftsmanship is good, thanks. You work quickly and conscientiously, so you’re a great help.

Be more confident in yourself. You’ve improved so much, little Miss. At this point, I got nothin’ to teach ya anymore.

I’ll take responsibility and finish up the one I started halfway, so can I ask you to start this new one, little Miss?

I said it, didn’t I? You improved a lot. I’m leaving it to you because I have faith in you.

Haha, you’re lookin’ real happy. Almost makes one forget I am pilin’ my own work onto you here.

If I can finish this quickly, I’ll be able to not just do the live show but also work the waiter job. Well, even if I say that, since it’s Hasumi he’s probably gonna undertake the whole job anyway.

That guy hates doing things half-baked. Besides, he wouldn’t refuse a request from Kanzaki as long as it’s not completely outrageous.

I’m the same way, as his comrade and his senpai I want to grant his wishes.

Whoops, with the little Miss here I find myself blabberin’ on and on. I should shut up and get my hands movin’.

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What’s up, little Miss? Rather than sewin’ in silence, you work better while talkin’?

Hm? “You’ve been sewing the same spot over and over, is that okay?” you ask?

Uwoh, I didn’t notice at all.

Hm~... Rather than worryin’ about something…

For Kanzaki’s sake, I wanna be eager to work the waiter job, but. Once I thought about it, I’m not sure it’s a job that’s well suited for me.

Look, I’ve got this kinda face, right? Whenever someone meets me for the first time, they’re always scared of me.

If they make someone like me do customer service, their business is gonna be doomed. And even the employees of the cat café, and the cats there will be scared of me.

...I want to grant his request, really. But if we failed because of me, I’d feel so bad, I wouldn’t be able to face him.

Haha. Little Miss, you’re shaking your head at a ridiculous speed. You’re saying that’s ain’t how it is at all, are you.

I’ve always wondered about this, but the little Miss ain’t scared of me at all, huh?

You’re not scared, and you think I’m cool? Haha, you’re the only one in the world who would say something like that, little Miss.

You’re making a displeased face. Do you wanna say that not just you, but everyone who knows me feels the same way?

You’re a real weird one, little Miss. Well, I’m genuinely happy that you hold me in such high esteem.

Now then. If we don’t hurry up and focus on the work, we’ll really have to stay the night in the dojo.

Of course I’d planned to do that from the beginning, but I can’t have the little Miss accompany me.

You look like you’re gonna say “I’ll go home first, just let me get to a good stopping point first” and then stay behind anyway.

So let’s get to work without chatterin’. Of course, if there’s anything you don’t understand, you can ask me anytime...♪