Chapter 3: A Sour Mood Turned Rotten

Manga Version

Chapter starts with Saku playing the piano at the restaurant

“That jerk, Kim Ji-Hoon! Who does he think he is?! Calling me stupid?!”

-Saku finishes the piano piece and bows, tilts slightly from dizziness, but recovers

“I need to sleep… After tennis practice, I’ll get a good night’s sleep…”

-She must wait tables now

-She is called to take care of a table

-She is not looking up at the time

“Good evening, my name is Saku Hana and I’ll be taking care of you tonight. What would you like to drink?”

“Water, if you can manage that…”

-Saku freezes at the sound of the voice and looks up

“It’s you!!!”

-Kim Ji-Hoon frowns at her

“It’s me… not like I wanted to come… especially now that I know you work here…”

“Don’t instigate a fight with me now Ji-Hoon!”

“Me? You started everything when you paid attention to me!”

“Now the blame is on me? Smart a*s… Oh, never mind…”

-Sugureta, Omoiagatta, and Amai are also there

“Give me some coke, will ya, sugar?” Sugureta commands

“I’ll take one too, babe.” Omoiagatta winks

-Saku snorts at the way they order

“Um, may I have some hot green tea with honey, Miss Hana?”

-Saku is surprised by the formal request

-It is Amai who asked

“Well, aren’t you different from the bunch?” Saku smiles

-Amai is confused and looks at the others

“If I may ask, how so, am I different?”

-Saku waves a hand

“You don’t need to be formal with me; we are schoolmates after all… And, you are much more civilized than your friends… You aren’t an arrogant fool " she looks at Sugureta " you aren’t a man w***e " Saku nods her head at Omoiagatta " and you aren’t an intelligent b*****d!

-Saku glares at Ji-Hoon who sticks out his tongue

-Sugureta and Omoiagatta shrug off Saku’s insults

“Hmp… Well,” "Looks at Amai and smiles " “I’ll bring your beverages out in a second…”

-Saku walks away and has to wait another table after she gives the order

-In a minute, Saku is holding their drinks

“Two cokes,” " sets the cokes in front of Omoiagatta and Sugureta " “One water,” "sets the water in front of Ji-Hoon with a hard thump " “And one hot green tea,” "Gently sets the cup down with a smile in front of Amai " “With honey!”

-The others snicker, noticing that Saku is being nice only to Amai

-Amai bows his head slightly in gratitude and embarrassment

“Huh, he’s the only cute AND nice one here… he shouldn’t be embarrassed…”

“Well then, have you decided on what you would like to eat?”

-Sugureta and Omoiagatta answer at the same time

“Chicken Teriyaki with Shrimp Tempura!”

-Kim Ji-Hoon yawns

“Yakisoba with a bowl of Miso Soup, and don’t mess up my order…”

-Amai ponders for a moment

-Saku giggles silently at the face he makes, so cute

“Oh, I know! Can I have a plate of sushi and a salad?”

-Saku smiles

“One moment!”

“He’s so adorable! Cute in a childish sort of way! I wonder why I never paid much attention to him… He is second to Kim Ji-Hoon… I’d say better… oh well, no time to be thinking of that now.”

-Amai calls out

“W-wait, Saku!!”

-Saku stops and looks over her shoulder

“What is it customer?”

“Um, can I also order Mitsumame?”

“My my, how cute! He looks so shy while ordering! So sweet!”

-Saku giggles

“Of course you can!”

-Saku comes back with food after a small waiting period

-Amai smiles at the sight of the food

“Wow!! It looks so good!”

-Saku smiles at his childish look

“Wish I could be like that… It’s like he doesn’t have a single worry in the world…”

-Saku sets the food down

-Saku's boss suddenly calls to her

“SAKU, PERFORMANCE REQUESTED!! VIOLIN!!”

-Saku groans; she does not want to play another instrument now

“I still have a table left! I’ll perform in a second boss!!”

-Saku hangs her head and trudges to the table she had to wait

-Saku runs in the direction of the violin after waiting the table

-Her partner is waiting for her

“I told him to give you a break…” he comments

“It’s fine… just start…”

-Saku and her partner play

-After finishing, Saku runs back to Ji-Hoon’s table

“Are you satisfied with your night? I will need to collect your fee.”

-Saku bows in respect while holding out her hands

-Ji-Hoon comments rudely

“How was it satisfying seeing your face here? My whole night was ruined…”

-Omoiagatta and Sugureta laugh

-Amai is silent

-Saku’s mood, already sour from the morning fight, turns rotten

-Saku stands tall and growls at the insult

“Damn b*****d, you don’t know when to shut up, do you?! You think my mood was any better seeing your sorry face here?!”

-Amai saves the night from further argument

“Saku, you were great! I’ll pay the bill, and I’ll give you your tip!”

-Amai fumbles with his wallet

-The other three snort

-Saku hisses at them as she takes the pay and tip from Amai

“You shouldn’t come back if all you plan to do is sour my mood…”

-Saku looks back at Amai

“I’m glad you enjoyed your meal… Have a good night…”

-Saku runs before another smart comment could slip or before Amai can answer; she packs up her things and runs out the restaurant, yelling to the boss

“I have a tennis tournament coming up so I have to practice with Senpai!! I’ll see you tomorrow night!!”

“I know, just go!”

At the tennis court, Saku is training with another person. They are finished and talking now

-Saku takes a sip of water while she packs up

“Saku, I heard you’re having financial problems… you know, my house is free if you need support…”

-Saku stares at him

“Tsuyoi Senpai, you know I’m going to decline… how many times are you going to try to pick me up, huh?”

-Tsuyoi shrugs

“Can’t blame me for trying… but seriously now, do you need help?”

“No… I… I don’t want any help from anyone…”

“Saku, don’t be stubborn… you’ve been overworking yourself and trying to get into school… you’re about to lose your apartment… you need help… how much money do you need?”

“Too much to be paid back…”

“… This’ll be the death of you… maybe I can find you easy work…”

“Tsuyoi Senpai, the tennis tournament is offering money to the winner… so help me win and I will have an easier time… now, go home before it gets later…”

-Saku gets up to leave

“Saku, it’s late, I’ll walk you home…”

-Despite her decline, Tsuyoi still got up and walks her home

At Saku’s apartment, Tsuyoi bids farewell

-Saku hugs him and prepares to go up

“Saku wait.”

-Saku looks over her shoulder to see Tsuyoi holding an envelope

“Here, take this… and know that you can always turn to me whenever you need to…”

-Saku walks back to him and takes the envelope

“You know, you’re lucky you are two years my senior and not older… you might have a chance with me… thank you Senpai…”

-Saku kisses him on the cheek and walks back to her room

Inside Saku’s apartment, she is lying on the ground, preparing for bed

“Hm… Tsuyoi Senpai is so nice… Giving me so much money…”

-Saku has the envelope next to her

“I didn’t have to stay up so late tonight… Uhg, but my mood was still ruined by the jerk!”

-Saku remembers Ji-Hoon’s attitude

“Uhg… I hope he doesn’t come back…”

-Saku tosses and turns

“I can’t even sleep… I’m still furious!! Oh, just you wait Kim Ji-Hoon; I will get that apology from you!”

 

Author's Note

This is basically a continuation from the previous chapter

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