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Even without me, the world would keep spinning.

"When Morning Comes, I Feel Empty"

That'll be 250 yen.

Here’s your change, 23 yen.

Thank you for visiting.

Next, please.

And a pack of Short Hope.

Huh?

The short pack of Hope cigarettes!

Oh.

Sorry, what's the code?

Isn’t it right there?!

Thank you.

The total for three items is 914 yen.

Would you like a bag?

914 yen, exact change.

Thank you for visiting.

Sorry to keep you waiting.

Please wait a moment.

- Thanks for your hard work. - Thanks, you too.

Ms. Iizuka?

Can you take the evening shift next Wednesday?

Tabuchi can’t make it.

Hmm.

No problem.

Really?

Thanks, I appreciate it.

How’s it going? Getting used to it?

Oh, and don’t make mistakes when giving change.

If the cash is short, it comes out of your salary!

Haha, just kidding.

Let’s eat.

Hello.

Long time no see.

Did you get the vegetables?

- Yes, I got them yesterday. Thank you. - Oh, great.

Glad to hear it.

How’s work going?

Hmm?

It must be tiring visiting clients all the time.

Are you exhausted?

Not really.

I’m not always out on calls.

Oh, I see.

Well, make sure to rest up this weekend.

-Um... -Hmm?

What's wrong?

Will there be a family dinner at the end of the year?

Hmm… Masayuki and our great-aunt in Narita are both hospitalized. They’re not doing too well.

We’ll probably cancel this year.

Everyone’s getting old, huh?

I see.

Oh, by the way, Sanae’s family just had a baby.

Excuse me.

This is Iizuka from Room 101.

Sorry for calling out of the blue.

Uh, well…

The curtain rod is broken.

Uh…

It looks crooked.

No, wait. Uh…

It seems like the screws on the base fell out.

Yes, that’s right.

Sorry to keep you waiting. Thank you for your patronage.

Next, please.

Would you like a bag?

No, thanks.

The total for three items is 408 yen.

Here’s 1,010 yen.

Here’s 602 yuan in change. Thank you for your patronage.

Sorry to keep you waiting.

No way...

Iizuka, do you have a boyfriend?

No…

Really? You seem like you would have one.

I imagine your boyfriend wearing turtleneck sweaters.

By the way, I’m dating a college student now.

He wears these old-fashioned glasses and looks kinda awkward.

Oh, really?

Can you believe it? Me, dating a guy with glasses?

Hmm.

And he calls me “Aai-ai.”

“Aai-Aai, Aai-Aai,” over and over —it’s so funny.

Uh…

Hey, Iizuka, do you have a nickname?

Not that I know of.

Iizuka…

How about "Kozuka"?

Nozo, Nozo?

Nozo, Nozo?

Iizuka?

Um…

We were in the same class in second year of middle school.

Ah…

Otomo?

Long time no see!

Wow, that’s nostalgic.

You’re so good at recognizing people.

Hey, do you work the night shift every day?

No, only today.

But my shift is almost over.

Can we chat for a bit?

Sure.

Will you wait for me?

Okay.

See you in a bit.

- Okay. - Good luck.

Thanks for waiting.

You live over there?

Yes.

It’s just a feeling.

Not sure why.

I feel a bit nervous.

I just realized now.

Ah

It’s because I recently started working.

What about you, Ōtomo?

Ah…

My parents divorced when I was in middle school.

I live with my grandma now.

Do you live alone?

Yes.

Since when?

Since I started working here.

I see.

What about you, Ōtomo?

Where do you work?

I’m a temp worker.

You transferred schools so suddenly.

Everyone was really worried.

Um…

Hmm?

Have you made any friends here?

No, not at all.

I don’t have many friends.

I see.

Well, my place is this way.

Okay.

Ah, do you want to exchange LINE IDs?

Oh.

Is that okay?

Sure.

Thanks.

Alright then.

Can I scan your QR code?

Sure.

Got it?

Alright, let me scan yours.

Thank you! See you next time.

Okay.

Take care on your way home.

(Thank you for today! If you're free this weekend, let’s hang out!)

The gift catalogs are here. If they run out, remember to restock them.

Got it.

What are "year-end gifts" for?

Have you ever given one?

Nope.

If you're a working adult, you might receive them.

Iizuka, did you ever have a full-time job?

Ah... yeah.

Eh? Why did you quit?

Hmm… too much overtime.

Stuff like that.

Ah, one of those exploitative companies?

Living in society isn’t easy.

What about you, Moriguchi? Are you job hunting?

-Sort of. -Good morning!

Ah, Nozo!

Iizuka, thanks for covering my shift last week.

No problem.

-Great job. -You too.

Ah, these are about to expire.

Okay.

Good work.

Whoa!

Amazing!

My parents love bowling. We used to come often.

Want to give it a try?

Sure.

Alright!

Hmm.

One more time.

Alright!

Ah...

How do I hit the middle?

Don’t aim for the center at the start.

Okay.

Like this:

Got it.

Whoa, whoa, whoa!

Wow!

So close!

Whoa, whoa, whoa!

Wow!

So close!

Your turn.

Good luck!

Wow!

Wow!

You’re like a kid.

So funny.

Your last shot was amazing.

I think I’m getting better.

Yeah, totally.

Not bad at all.

My arm’s tired.

Yeah.

Is it hurting?

A little bit.

My arm’s kind of sore.

Beautiful.

Otomo…

Why did you ask me out?

Huh?

Why, indeed?

I don’t keep in touch with my middle school classmates anymore.

And I’m not sure what I want to do with my life.

Maybe I’m just curious about you?

If I’m bothering you, I’m sorry.

No, not at all.

I’m really happy.

Didn’t you say you had a job before?

Ah, yeah.

What kind of work was it?

I was a salesperson for an ad company.

I see.

Is it That must’ve been tough. to get business?

Yeah.

It was.

I see.

One more round?

Huh?

My arm’s about to give out.

Come on, come on!

You’re kidding, right?

Let’s do it!

Hmm… Can I pull it off?

You’ll knock them all down next time.

No way, I can’t.

Don't say that.

- I can. - You can.

I’ll head this way.

Okay.

-Bye, thanks! -Bye, thanks!

He has such a laid-back personality. He’s so different from me. Relax.

The manager’s too impatient.

-It’s because you look so happy. -Really?

Seriously, thank you. I’m really happy.

Oh, I get it now.

That day, my boyfriend celebrated my birthday.

Oh.

It was so silly.

The moment I stepped into the restaurant, he started looking around nervously.

I immediately thought, “There’s definitely a surprise.”

And?

I pretended not to notice.

“Huh? Why did it get dark?”

“No way, is this for me?”

“I’m so happy!” … That’s what I said.

-You went all out. -You really did.

-Oh, you’re here! -Good work!

You look so out of place in a suit.

Congrats on the new job!

Chiaya!

You’re so mean.

Didn’t we all work late shifts together?

The comedy duo is back.

Let’s have a draft beer!

Two glasses.

Sorry, I meant three glasses.

What about Iizuka?

- One Highball cocktail. - Please Another Highball.

Got it.

Yay yay yay.

Thank you so much today.

I'm so happy you found a job.

"It's with a travel agency, right?"

Yeah, if you want to travel, let me know.

"Wow, do you have discounts?"

Yeah, so how about we all go on vacation together?

No, thank you.

- Why? - I have a boyfriend.

A boyfriend? The guy with glasses?

Huh? Don't call him the guy with glasses.

Waited long enough, three beers and one Highball.

Yes.

Can I put it here?

Thank you.

Alright,

here’s your total: 6000.

Tabuchi, please.

Are you serious?

What should I say...

Alright, alright, enough.

Wait! What should I say?

Thank you for taking care of me these past three and a half years.

Also, Ayano, I love you, cheers!!

Ugh, gross!

cheers!!

The confession of love, don’t cry now.

Are you sad about quitting, or saying goodbye to Ai?

Ai.

Ugh, gross, stop.

Good luck! You should wear glasses too, right?

Thank you for treating us, boss.

Nozo-Nozo, are you okay?

Iizuka's house is near the post office, right?

Moriguchi, could you take her home?

Ah… okay.

Thank you so much today.

Good luck, newbie.

By the way, want to continue to another place?

No, I have to work early tomorrow.

Eh? Then it’s just me and Aoi.

No no.

Why not?

- I'm going home. - I don't care.

The guy with glasses is taking me home.

Where is he?

He’s here.

Is this the right way?

Iizuka.

No, Iizuka?

Iizuka.

Get up, let’s go.

Are you really okay?

I am fine.

Oh.

Long time no see.

Really.

- I was so surprised. - Me too.

- I thought I was dreaming. - Really.

I also want a bike.

- It’s so convenient. - Yeah.

You bought so much stuff.

Because I live with my dad and grandma.

I have so many vegetables at home, I don’t know what to do with them.

Do you want some?

Sure, what do you have?

Potatoes and onions.

Oh, very useful.

What should we cook?

Let’s make curry.

Are your family still in Takehara?

Yeah.

Will you go back to celebrate the New Year?

I’m still deciding.

There’s no family gathering today.

What about you, Otomo?

I’ll stay home.

I see.

When do your company holidays end?

Mine end on January 5th.

But if I take the 6th and 7th off, I can extend it to the 9th.

That’s tempting.

Do you have work shifts during New Year’s?

Probably.

That’s rough.

Yeah…

It’s tough.

Morning.

Good morning.

Sorry about the other day.

No problem.

By the way, was I alright?

Did i throwup or anything?

Yeah.

So that’s what Iizuka is like when drunk.

Welcome.

-Good work. -Good work.

Iizuka, sorry, can you work the night shift next Wednesday?

Sure.

Thanks, sorry about that.

We’re short-staffed now that Tabuchi is gone.

“Wow, so you finally chose this one?”

Does it look weird?

Not at all.

By the way, I recommend the beef tendon.

It’s perfectly cooked now.

Oh, I’ll take that.

Thank you for your patronage.

I really don’t feel like going to work.

But you went anyway today.

Yeah.

You’re so dumb.

Poor you.

Hey, isn’t that Moriguchi?

Who?

We were classmates in elementary school.

You guys didn’t know?

-What, what? -Nope.

Back in elementary school, his older brother caused a violent incident.

It was all over the news.

For real?

Was it murder or something?

I don't know the details.

Is he still under police supervision?

What are you doing, copying your brother?

Hey!

It’s burning hot! What are you doing?!

Hey, get me a towel!

Are you okay?

They didn’t follow us, right?

They didn’t come.

What are you even doing?

I just suddenly felt like it.

Is that guy okay?

He’s fine.

Ah, but what about your dinner?

It’s fine.

Next time at work, I’ll buy you a meal.

Alright.

Ah, that guy was really pathetic.

It’s good that it’s all fine now.

Throwing it away is such a waste.

I’ll buy it later.

I’ll join you.

No need.

I really like meat buns.

By the way...

Did you know hourly pay goes up during New Year’s?

Yeah.

It’s an extra 150 yen. That’s a lot!

Give me more shifts!

Are you saving money?

I want to go abroad.

Huh?

Study abroad?

I haven’t thought that far.

But I just want to go.

My parents told me, if I want to go, I should save up myself.

That’s awesome.

I’ve never really had a dream or a goal like that.

But honestly, just being able to wake up and work every day is already great, isn’t it?

I’ve always thought I’m amazing.

You’re such a drinker.

I’ve only had two glasses.

-Liar. -It’s just getting started.

Not two, it’s three glasses.

-Three? -Three…

-Do you want to order something? -No, I’m good.

Hmm...

I’ll just have edamame.

Go ahead.

Huh?

What’s so funny?

I want to complain.

About what?

I made a customer angry.

Huh?

I always make people angry.

I don’t know...

Maybe you have a talent for making people mad?

Honestly, I’ll admit it.

I don’t smoke, so I don’t know much about cigarettes.

One day at work, a customer asked for "Short Hope."

"Short Hope"?

I asked what that was, and they said it’s short-box Hope cigarettes.

Don’t abbreviate! Who would know what that means?

If you see the number, just tell me the number!

Everyone loves to abbreviate things.

Alright, I don’t care anymore.

That’s basically what happened.

-Stressful, huh? -I often...

Whoa!

Even the edamame wants to run away.

Your vibe is so gloomy.

Not good at all.

Drink up, drink up!

Have you met someone you care about at your job?

Hmm?

Hey!

What, what?

I can tell just by your face!

What kind of face?

No, it’s not like that.

Yeah, yeah.

He’s really young.

Really young?

A younger guy?

A college student?

Yeah.

Wow, what year is he in?

- Third year. - Third year?

So he’s 21?

20 or 21.

A younger guy!

You can do it.

-Huh? -It’s fine.

Hmm?

When I was in college, I dated a high schooler.

No way!

Wait, how old were you then?

I was a sophomore, and he was a senior in high school.

What kind of person was he?

Do you want to know?

I’m curious!

Really?

What kind of guy... He was in a band.

Oh, nice.

I went to watch a friend’s band perform, and he happened to be a member.

Whoa!

What instrument did he play?

Bass.

Bass is so cool.

It’s amazing.

But sometimes you meet...

a drummer who has this intellectual vibe.

Yeah, yeah.

I love that, too.

I get it.

I know.

You know?

It’s awesome!

The weather outside feels so nice.

Yeah, it does.

Could it be one of our friends?

Our friends!

Maybe it is.

Another round?

I want another round.

Please cross that line.

This line?

And then, turn around.

What? What’s this about?

Alright…

I’m going to imitate someone.

Who am I?

Who’s this?

-You don’t know? -I have no idea.

Like this.

Hey, what’s that?

Here’s a big hint.

What? That’s scary!

Someone about to get hanged.

Oh, I know now.

Wait, and then like this.

And everyone screams loudly.

Is it Michael Jackson?

How did you know?

You’re such a mess when drunk.

I brought a friend to stay in my room.

Good night.

Welcome.

Wow.

This brings back memories.

-You’ve seen it too? -Yeah.

Look, what Natsu said in the Tower of Heaven arc.

“It’s because of you that Erza cries.”

Ah, that chapter was amazing.

Who’s your favorite character?

Gray.

-Oh, I see. -What about you?

Hey, wait a second.

Who do I like?

-It’s still Erza. -Ah.

-It’s always been her. -Mm-hmm.

She’s so awesome.

What’s your grandma doing?

She’s probably asleep.

How old is she?

88, I think. Yeah.

What’s that age called?

Like how 60 is called “kanreki”?

What is it?

-What is it? -What is it?

Ah, wait.

No clue, I’m totally blanking.

Not good, my head’s spinning.

What could it be?

I can’t remember a thing.

Do you usually visit your mom?

Not at all.

She’s already remarried.

What about Iizuka?

How should I put it?

Are you okay?

Why do you ask?

I don’t know, just a feeling.

When I was working at the company…

I had to work overtime almost every day.

I often missed the last train.

So I’d take a taxi or sleep at an internet cafe.

I’d get scolded every single day.

But…

Everyone else did their jobs perfectly.

So, was I the problem?

That’s what I thought at the time.

It was just so painful.

Why live with such a heavy heart?

Sorry.

That’s a bit heavy.

Not at all.

One morning.

I was heading to work as usual.

I passed by a bridge on the way.

And all of a sudden…

I thought, “That’s enough.”

So I skipped work.

And ran away from everything.

I just ran.

I still feel the same way.

I see.

Me too.

I’ve made a lot of mistakes too.

And because of that…

I’ve felt disgusted, hurt.

But you know…

It’s impossible to live a perfect life.

We’re all like that.

So, Iizuka, it’s okay.

There, there.

Ah.

I remembered!

It’s “Beiju”!

Huh? So suddenly?

If you break down the kanji for “rice,” it looks like “88.”

Wow, you learn something new every day.

Ah, I feel so refreshed now.

Alright! I can sleep well tonight.

I’ll have a drink too.

It’s been so long since I stayed over at a friend’s place.

It’s been so long since a friend stayed over at my place.

How long has it been?

The last time was in high school?

Feels like being back home.

Yeah.

Because the house is so old.

It’s 50 years old.

It’s hot in summer.

And cold in winter.

Doing housework must be tough?

I'm used to it.

You’re used to it, huh…

Sometimes it still feels exhausting.

There’s a girl at my part-time job.

Yeah?

She said...

"Just being able to get up and work every day is amazing."

Such high self-esteem…

Right?

But it’s great.

It really is.

Are you asleep?

Mm-hmm.

Good night.

Do you want it?

No, thanks.

It’s delicious.

She’s a great cook.

Nah, it’s just a basic fried egg.

A friend from work?

Nope.

Middle school.

Someone from Sawara?

That’s right.

You’re still in touch with friends from there?

We recently bumped into each other.

Oh.

It’s tasty.

So cold.

I want hot pot.

Sure, let’s make it next time.

What flavor do you like?

Hmm… soy milk?

What?

Sesame tantan flavor?

-Don’t you ever get tired of it? -Never.

You like spicy food, huh?

Yep.

Thanks so much.

-See you next time. -See you.

Bye.

It’s cold; hurry back inside.

-Bye. -Bye.

Hello?

It's me.

Oh, what’s up?

Um…

I haven’t been able to say this.

What is it? You’re making me nervous.

What is it?

-Um… -Yeah?

I quit my job about six months ago.

Sorry I couldn’t tell you earlier.

I was wondering what it was.

So that’s it.

I thought maybe you were pregnant.

No, I’m not.

Or...

I thought maybe you’d been recruited into a cult and were about to become a monk.

I see.

Yeah, you worked hard.

Mm.

Think about it—how long is your life?

It’s not even halfway over yet.

It’s going to be okay.

Mm.

Are you crying?

How should I tell Dad?

It’s okay.

Don’t worry about it.

Mom will figure out how to tell him.

Will that be alright?

Yes, it’ll be fine.

Alright, alright.

It’s going to be okay.

Mhm.

Thank you.

Let’s eat.

-Good morning. -Good morning.

Oh, sorry, Iizuka.

Can you work the evening shift on Wednesday?

Ah.

Sure.

Sorry, it’s just so hard to find new hires.

Morning, morning.

How about today?

-Hmm? -Oden.

Are you really going to treat me?

N.

Yes.

Welcome.

One more meat bun, please.

Got it.

Would you like a bag?

Yes, please.

The total is 504 yuan

Coming.

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