The menu was finalized and the coffee shop was almost completed. Shiraishi Rika needed to go home to discuss the details with her father because of the company she started. She would go home today, so she invited Natsuki by the way.
The three of them went over to play together.
Since he would stay for at least one afternoon, Natsuki decided to wait until lunch time before going over, so as not to go too early and be questioned by Shiraishi Rika's mother about unspeakable things that would cause the scene to become awkward, so Shiraishi Rika was asked to control the scene first.
Xia Zhi decided to take advantage of the morning to go to the coffee shop to see how the decoration was, and then slowly went to Shiraishi Reika's house, just in time to take a walk and exercise.
Aya Tachibana drove there with Rika Shiraishi and Xia Meng there first. After briefly cleaning the house, Xia Zhi also went out and walked towards the coffee shop.
The coffee shop is not very close to home, but it is not too far either. It takes a while to walk. It is rare to be able to walk slowly alone like this. Xia Zhi thoroughly enjoyed this time and came to the vicinity of the coffee shop.
There is a lot of traffic in this area. Although the coffee shop is located in some locations inside, there are also many people who want to take a shortcut or something. There are also many people coming and going here, and many people will also come to this store soon.
Stop and take a look at the newly opened coffee shop.
Of course Xia Zhi is very satisfied with this, but the key to the store has not yet been handed over to him, so Xia Zhi can only look outside.
Looking up, there are signs of construction going on about two floors above the coffee shop. That is the place that Rika Shiraishi is renting to open her own company. If you go further up, there will be companies with other brands.
It's just that the other brands are all outdated, and unlike Shiraishi Rika's new brand, their ability to attract attention is not that good.
Huahua Transportation, this is the name of the company founded by Shiraishi Reika. The origin of the name is simply clear. Originally, I wanted to include the name of Xia Zhi Xia Meng, but in that case it would become Hua Hua Zhi Meng, Shiraishi Reika's mother.
He already knew Tachibana Aya, and he was very smart. Knowing the relationship between the three of them in the past, there was a risk of guessing the true meaning of the name. Xia Meng simply removed Tachibana Aya, leaving only the cute name Huahua.
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Tachibana Aya tried to add Haruta in front of Hana, but was scolded by Shiraishi Reika.
"...This can be considered a smooth sailing life, right?" Xia Zhi said to himself.
After all, from all aspects, whether it is studies, work, or life, Xia Zhi does not feel that he can become more satisfied than he is now. Although the cause of this situation has little to do with himself, it even has to do with Mengmeng before coming here.
The arrangements for himself were pretty much the same, but there were also signs of his own struggles in recent years, and Xia Zhi was already very satisfied.
How delicious it is to eat soft rice.
Xia Zhi nodded and prepared to go to Shiraishi Lihua's house, but when he turned around, he saw an acquaintance.
Amamiya Rise was standing not far away holding a paper bag, frowning and looking at herself.
"Riyo?" Xia Zhi shouted with some confusion. Amamiya Riyo's expression relaxed and she walked up to Xia Zhi: "It is indeed a senior. I thought I saw someone who looked very similar.
I didn’t dare to come over and say hello, hehe~”
Amamiya Rise scratched her head, still smiling shyly as before.
"Long time no see. The last time we met was when I visited the shrine in the New Year. I seem to have become a little more confident again. Congratulations."
Compared with before, Amamiya Rise's expression and posture have become more confident. Although she is a little confused, Natsuki feels that it is because they have been together for so long that she can see this subtle change.
"Really? It would be great if you really have grown up. You have lived up to the expectations of your seniors." Rise Amamiya laughed, and Natsuki felt that this was the best proof.
She is cuter than before, or more like an idol.
"By the way, Rise, why are you here? Are you here to buy something?"
"Well... I just bought some snacks and was about to go home. My sister is greedy, but she refuses to go out and buy it herself. It's really annoying." Amamiya Rise put her forehead with one hand, shook her head, and looked at Xia Zhi again.
: "What about senior?"
"Oh, me, I'm here to see this." Xia Zhi pointed to the closed coffee shop with a mysterious expression on his face.
"Is this a coffee shop?" Amamiya Rise looked at the coffee shop and nodded: "Indeed, the coffee shop you could see when you went downstairs is honestly not very popular, and the coffee is not
It doesn’t taste good, and the snacks are not very delicious. My sister and I always go out to the street to eat snacks. Now there is a new coffee shop here, which really makes people feel like they can’t wait to taste it.
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"Hey, I told...???????"
Xia Zhi picked his ears and said, "I didn't hear clearly just now. Please say it again, Rishi."
"Ah?" Although Amamiya Rise was a little confused, she still did what she said: "I said, the original coffee shop was not very popular. My sister and I went downstairs and went directly to the outside shop for snacks.
.”
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Why is there such a coincidence?
"Speaking of which, I haven't said where my family lives." Amamiya Rise opened her eyes wide, turned slightly, and pointed to the building opposite the coffee shop: "Our family didn't live here originally, but because my sister works
The reason why I moved here is that it is closer to the school, so I live with my sister in the apartment here. Although I really want to invite my seniors to sit there for a while, my sister is still at home, so we will talk about it when we have the opportunity in the future.
Bar."
Xia Zhi pointed to the cafe behind him expressionlessly: "This is my shop. You are welcome to come and play in the future."
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The scene fell into silence for a few seconds, and then Amamiya Rise's eyes widened: "Huh?"
Xia Zhi didn't even know what to say. Japan, no, this world is really small...
"Is this a store opened by a senior?" Rise Amamiya had not yet recovered from the shock. Natsuki put his hands on his hips and pointed upstairs: "Did you see the newly put up sign? That's you.
Shiraishi-senpai’s new company.”
The paper bag in Amamiya Rise's hand fell to the ground, and two dorayaki rolled out.
Natsuki extended his hand to Amamiya Rise: "Please take care of me from now on."
"Ah, okay! Please take care of me!!!" Rise Amamiya held Natsuki's hand very excitedly and respectfully bent it at ninety degrees. Natsuki thought it was a bit exaggerated.
"Well! I have an unkind request!" Amamiya Rise said loudly without raising her head: "Please, please let me work in the store!"
"Lishi, are you short of pocket money?" Xia Zhi was also shocked by him.
"...Yes! I'm short of pocket money!" After hesitating, Amamiya Rise responded loudly.
It seems like there's nothing wrong with him, right? Not only is he a good kid, he's also an acquaintance.