Track 1

Yoo~, thanks for covering me.

Thanks my ass, show some real appreciation would ya? Here, your ID. I made sure to run it through the card reader, so give me some compensation.

Yeah, yeah. Is a can of coffee good enough?

…Nah, actually, can you look at my application and tell me what you think instead? I’m seriously at the end of my rope with this job hunting crap.

Let’s see… Hmm. Looks okay to me. All you’ve got left to do is show you’re confident at the interview. You’ve got this.

Yukikaze-saaan, I’m feeling kinda hungry. Got any leftover side dishes?

Oh… Ten, that’s rare. I never expected you to act spoiled.

Since my cute little brother requested it, I’ll go prepare some snacks now.

Sweet~, thanks.

Job hunt? Oh, yeah, I’m at the second stage now.

Woow, and that’s at the big company you mentioned before, right? That’s amazing. Think you’ll clinch it like this?

Ahaha, well the people who’ve made it to the last round all have big salaries, right?

Oh, then maybe I’ll give you a little reward if you pass.

Whatcha you gonna do for me? Something good?

Something way better than usual… Hey, wanna do it now?

……

I probably failed the interview the other day. Haaa... This cigarette tastes bitter…

You’re telling me? I’ve gotten rejection emails from ten companies and you’re telling me? Yo Ten, gimme a cig, you’re the only one who’s still got a shot.

Sooorry, I’ve only got three left so no can do. Besides, things aren’t going so great for me either.

Didn’t you get pretty far though?

Ahh, that was a fluke. I’m gonna fail next time.

For real though, self-analysis is hard. What should I say to pass?

(These guys are so serious. All you have to do is say the words they want to hear and then actually prove you can do it.)

……Hm?

……, ……

(Now there’s a dog I’ve seen before. He’s attracting a whole lot of attention while…Oh, he spotted me.)

……! Ten!

Ah~, Renga-san. What brings you all the way out here?

Huh? Didn’t you say you’d take me to the college cafeteria before we went drinking today?

(...Crap. I forgot.)

Impressive, you remembered~. That was actually a test of your memory. You passed, as expected.

Huh, I’m impressive? Yay… I-I mean, of course it’s expected! There’s no way I’d forget a promise with you, Ten!

(Such a loyal dog… So annoying…)

…Huh? Renga Nishizono?! In the flesh!?

For real, his legs are so loooong~~! Huh, wait, how do you two know each other?

…Oh, I guess he’s like my senior at work?

Wait, so you’re actually serious about that ward mayor gig? Then you don’t even need to look for a job, right?

Ah, are you Ten’s friends? N-Nice to meet you…!

Huh, your personality’s kinda different from on TV.

Oh, a-ahem! I am the magnificent Renga Nishizono! You two may be peasants, but it is still a pleasure to meet you!

Ahaha, it’s the real deal~. lol.

D’you smoke too, Nishizono-san? Wanna share the rest of mine?

S-Smoke!? Oh, cigarettes… Uhh sorry, celebrities don’t smoke.

Wow, you must’ve had a crazy good upbringing. Makes me wonder how you can even handle hanging out with this scumbag~.

Huh? Look who’s talking.

Scum…? Wait, are you talking about Ten?

There’s no one else, is there? He’s a drunkard, a smoking addict, and a playboy. Truly the royal flush of red flags.

But at least he’s not gambling trash, right? Though I did catch him at the new machine the other day.

Huh, wait, w-what are you talking about! Ten’s a really good guy, he’s super kind and considerate!

(*Sigh*…)

Ten? Kind? Pffft!

H-He is! He always listens to my problems and invites me out for drinks… He really is a good guy!

……

Look at him, he seriously believes it. You’ve got a real great friend here, Ten.

Renga-saan, your ears are gonna start bleeding if you keep talking to these guys.

Wanna head to the cafeteria now? We’ve got plenty of time, so how about a movie afterwards?

! A movie! I-I wanna go…!

Are you sure though? I’d be happy if we just went to the cafeteria…

Positive. Alright, let’s get out of here before you start smelling like cigarettes.

Okay!

Well then, friends of my friend, I hope you have a good day!

…Ah, right. Thanks.

Ten’s going to the movies with a guy? I thought he only did bona fide dating stuff with girls.

Even hanging out with a girl’s just an opening act for going to a hotel. It’s kinda weird. Maybe it’s because the other guy’s a celebrity?

(Can these mobs shut up? …But whatever I guess. The dog is too busy thinking about the cafeteria and movie to hear them anyway.)

…*Hic* The moobie, was suuuper fun. The cafetira, too…hehe…

I’m habby, I got ta meet, yer fwends…!

Yeah, yeah. It was fun wasn’t it. Now let’s get you to bed, okay? And…there we go.

Ten, yer a weally…good guy…

……

…Zzz…

Ten.

Oh, Boss, good work today. Didn’t know you were still awake.

I was reviewing some documents in bed.

I’m thinking about making you the host for our next feature.

Huh? That came out of nowhere.

I saw the application you left on the table. At first I thought it looked a bit familiar, but it turns out the wording you used is exactly the same as what you used for your job interview with us.

…Isn’t it bad manners to look through other people’s things?

I’ll apologize for that, but if you leave it out in a shared space then someone's bound to look at it, right?

*Sigh* So? What does this have to do with being a host?

It made me want to find out whether or not you really have any love for HAMA ♪

Seriously~? If I didn’t I wouldn’t be doing such an annoying job. A part-time gig would be a bit easier.

Really? In that case, you should have no problem being the host.

I dunno about that. I’m pretty busy with job hunting too, y’know.

You seem to have plenty of free time though. Anyway, that’s what’s happening. Good night.

……

Haah… Bitter. Looks like things are gonna get annoying thanks to the boss.

There we go… Leaves are in good condition. No problems with the soil either. You’re as beautiful as always today.

(Job hunting’s so easy it’s boring, and uni and dorm life suck. Then there’s the Feature Tour…)

……

You wanna hear what the dog said to my “friends” at uni today? He said I was a good guy.

I took him to the cafeteria and the movies too, so he was even more moved. How easy, right?

Haah… What a pain. I wonder if there’s anything fun going on.

…Good timing. Guess I’ll look for something to kill time.

Ah, hello. Can I ask a quick question~?

Just to confirm, but when will the subject remaining here be making a move?

[Is there a problem?]

Not really?

[There is no need for you to know.]

Is that right? Well, I’m bored right now, so please give me a high ranking job. I want to make some money.

[......]

[Alright. The Yorozu group has been more active recently. Do not let your guard down.]

(The Yorozu group…huh. The one with the commander who keeps interfering with Ninokuruwa’s work.)

You mean the “Oshikari”, right? I’ll be careful.

[I will send the details to your terminal.]

Roger that.

Hoping this job satisfies me. I’ll talk to you after it’s over. Wait for me.