Chapter 41: Prepare for the morning

Translator: Soafp

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“Shota-kun, you seem a little down, is something wrong?”

　Makoto said this to me during my part-time job, just as the number of customers was decreasing.

“Eh, I’m sorry.”

“No, it’s all right. I’m just a little worried.”

When it comes to anxiety, I’m going back to my parents’ house,……, and I thought I was trying to keep it out of the open during my part-time job, but it seems that I have. I can’t help it, and I’ve got to switch it up. ……

“I’m sorry. I’m a little troubled …… you know. It’s not that big of a deal.”

Makoto looked a little troubled as I answered while cleaning the counter.

“If you need any advice, I’m here for you. Sometimes it’s easier to just talk about it.”

“Thank you …….”

A talk……? I’ve never done much before…….

　Makoto-san is probably more experienced in many things than I am, and I wonder if I can get a meaningful opinion if I talk to him about it.

　…….

“…… if there’s anything I will take your offer.”

“Yeah. Anytime.”

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　It was the day to go back to my parents’ house.

“Whew. …….”

　When it was time to leave home, I looked around my room to see if I had forgotten anything.

……. Nothing. I didn’t put anything in there that I didn’t need to begin with, and it was just the usual chores. …… I wanted something to be there.

　Feeling funny about my thoughts, I grabbed my usual bag and headed for the front door.

　I left the house dragging my heavy feet and turned the key.

……. I wonder what will happen to me the next time I come back here. I wonder if I will come back with everything sorted out.

　Feeling uneasy, I pulled out my keys. As I did so, I saw the two key rings attached to it. At that moment, I felt somewhat prepared.

….Let’s do my best. I can’t keep worrying about the past forever, you know.

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