A few days later, the weekend where I was finally scheduled for an interview came back.
After I finished my morning workout as usual, I looked in the mirror after a long time and applied wax to my hair.
Normally, I would have applied skin lotion and finished it, but today I paid more attention because I said that I was also taking pictures for the newspaper.
After getting ready to go out, I was eating breakfast, my mother handed me a bowl of soup and asked.
“What are you going on a date for today?”
“Yeah? A date?”
“The girl who usually doesn’t wear makeup suddenly applied wax.”
Oh, that was the sound.
“It’s not like that. I’m going to have an interview with someone from the school’s newspaper today.”
“Interview? Did you do anything bad?”
“What do you think of your son…?”
“Ho-ho, it’s a joke.”
As she said that, she patted me on the shoulder and looked into my face.
“Still, it’s because he resembles his father, he has a tall face. Son.”
“okay?”
It felt a bit good because I usually get a lot of reviews that are scary.
“What’s the reason your mom is still living with your father, who isn’t good-looking. It’s because everyone has a handsome face.”
“ha ha ha.”
I smiled awkwardly and looked away.
From an objective point of view, it was because his father was not handsome.
Anyway, after having breakfast like that, I took the bus after a long time to go see Yayabe-senpai.
The reason I don’t use the subway as usual is that my senior lives in the same Setagaya Ward as me.
‘It’s been a while since I took the bus.’
“Mom, he’s so big. He’s like a gorilla.”
“Shhh. Be quiet. I’ll listen.”
“……”
I usually call Yamada-sensei a gorilla without much thought, but it’s a nickname that hurts subtly. this.
I won’t be doing it next week.
I tried not to look towards the child as much as possible until I reached my destination, but as soon as I reached my destination, I rang the bell and got off.
Blurleung!
The bus leaves, and we take a look around Nikotama, a town that we don’t usually come to.
The official name is “Futakotamagawa” station, but because of the long name, it is called Nikotama for short.
The area around Nikotama Station was a newly emerging downtown area, and it was good to meet people because there are many convenience facilities such as shopping malls and department stores.
And the meeting place where I met Ayabe-senpai was also at a sushi restaurant near the station.
daughter! daughter!
“Ah! Here it is! Kim!”
As I entered the store, Ayabe-senpai greeted me with a waving hand.
I asked as I approached the table where she was sitting.
“By the way, what sushi restaurant did you choose for the interview?”
“This is my regular place, but I’m just here to eat. You’re taking the time to interview me.
Saying that, Ayabe-senpai introduced the two people sitting next to him.
“This is Takagi, the vice president of our newspaper club, and this is Hanamiya, a first-year student.”
“My name is Ayase Takagi. I’m a sophomore just like you.”
“Hey, my name is Hanami Yuzuko.”
Their faces were familiar.
Probably because I met him the last time I visited the newspaper club.
“It’s spherical.”
Ayabe-senpai, who doesn’t know the details, tilted his head and said.
“Yeah? That’s good. Two people will be my assistants in today’s interview. Anyway, sit down first. Let’s have dinner and talk.”
Hearing those words, I took a seat across from the senior.
Since the seat I am currently sitting in is for 4 people, a freshman named Yuzuko Hanami was sitting next to me, and I thought I could have a good match with Karen because she was so small.
“Director, are you shooting today?”
“Of course. Anything you want to eat.”
“Then I’ll use this medium belly fat set…”
“Ah, you are under 2,000 yen.”
“…I’ll eat the lunch set.”
I don’t know if it’s because they’re between the manager and the vice president, but there’s something that goes well together.
I looked at the menu and asked.
“Then, should I make it under 2,000 yen?”
“Oh, Kim doesn’t have a price limit. You can order anything you really want to eat.”
“then….”
I decided to do it without hesitation.
“I’ll make it a family set.”
“Family set for four? We can order whatever we want without worrying about it.”
“Oh, I’ll eat alone.”
“…a family set?”
“Yes.”
Hanamira, who was sitting next to me, said with admiration from a first-year student.
“Men are amazing. You can eat that much.”
Then Ayabe-senpai waved his hand.
“No, no, Kim is weird. The average person doesn’t eat that much.”
While saying that, Ayabe-senpai called the waiter and placed an order without hesitation.
“One family set for three lunch sets, please.”
“all right.”
After the employee who took the order left, Ayabe-senpai said as he drank water.
“But you can eat it all, right? I won’t forgive you if you leave it behind.”
“Hold on to your worries. That’s enough.”
As I said that and pounded her belly, she gave her a look of disbelief, but then sighed a little.
“Anyway, for today’s interview, I’m going to choose 20 of the questions you sent me last time. Have you prepared the answers in advance?”
“Sure.”
“During the interview, we’ll be recording to deliver accurate information, is that okay?”
“Yeah, as long as I don’t mind.”
“Um. It doesn’t matter. Then, is this the end to check beforehand?”
She continued to stare at the screen if she had written down what she was going to do today on her phone, and then put her phone in her pocket and asked me.
“But personally, I was curious, can I ask you one thing?”
“What?”
“Where are you working out right now? I’ve been sitting at my desk these days to study, so I feel like I’ve gained some weight.”
“It’s a gym near my house, and I’ll give you a business card if you need it.”
Saying so, I took out Director Nakayama’s business card that I had kept in my wallet.
“I, can I know?”
“Me too!”
Perhaps it was because of the common interest of dieting, the two people who only drank water awkwardly asked hurriedly.
“If you call this way, the manager will treat you kindly. This is where Fuuma-senpai from the kendo club also attends.”
“Fuma!”
When a familiar name appeared, the three members of the newspaper department raised their voices at the same time.
“They say that wherever that knowledgeable manager goes, it’s already been verified.”
“You must go!”
With the influx of new female members, it was clear that the manager and male members liked it very much.
Anyway, while we were talking like that, the food we ordered came out.
“Wow! It’s delicious!”
A plate topped with a neat yet all-natural sushi.
There were 12 pieces of sushi in the lunch set, but 50 pieces of sushi in the family set.
To be honest, I could eat more if I wanted to, but from the point of view of getting it, it’s a bit prickly for my conscience to do something like this.
“Well then, I’ll eat.”
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Mt. Geumgang is also called after a meal, so think about the interview after eating.
***
30 minutes after that.
After a hearty meal, we moved to a nearby coffee shop.
The three of us, except for me, spoke a language that was difficult to understand, and ordered coffee and dessert.
On the other hand, I end up with the basic menu Americano.
“Is it really okay if I don’t eat it?”
“Yeah. This is all I need.”
Is it true that the women have separate dessert stomachs?
Anyway, my stomach was full and I thought it would be okay to get to the point soon, so I brought up the story first.
“So, when does the interview start?”
“Oh, I’m sorry. Just eat this.”
Saying that, Ayabe-senpai, who put the last piece of lemon cheesecake in his mouth, quickly wiped the cream off his lips with a satisfied expression.
“You don’t have to be too nervous for an interview. If you make a mistake, tell me the truth as it is, because I will adjust it appropriately.”
“Yes, I understand.”
“Then I’ll start now.”
After saying that, Ayabe-senpai took out a small recorder and notebook from the handbag on his right.
“Can you briefly introduce yourself first?”
After clearing my throat, I looked directly at Hanami, who was holding the camera, and said.
“Uh… I’m Kim Yoo-seong, who is currently a sophomore at a private Ichijo Academy. I would like to have an interview with you today.”
“Wow!”
Then, Ayabe-senpai responded by applauding with exaggerated gestures.
“Uhh, so this is the long-awaited first question. Do you know about the rumors about you that are currently circulating at Ichijo Academy?”
“Not all, but I know some. I’ve listened to it as I passed, and a friend told me about it.”
“Hmm, hmm, that’s right.”
Ayabe-senpai put the ballpoint pen to his chin and nodded.
“Then this is the second question related to this. Rumor has it that Kim is an elite yakuza, is that true? There are people who have witnessed samurai residences in the suburbs.”
“Uh… that’s…”
I was momentarily speechless.
The former is a blatant lie, but the latter is because the person who saw it could have been real.
Because Karen’s house is a yakuza den.
When I showed a hint of hesitation, Ayabe-senpai’s eyes lit up.
“It’s true?!”
“No, it’s not like that. Should I just say that someone I know is stepping into the industry, or I just went out to play…”
In order to protect Karen’s privacy, I did not dare to tell the truth, and chose to cover it up in moderation.
‘I can’t help it.’
Contrary to my image of nothing that could get any worse, the fact that she is the daughter of a yakuza seemed to be a secret at the academy.
After that, Ayabe-senpai’s sharp questions continued to pour in.