Um... It's been a while since I started looking after those three newcomers...
Yamagami-san is reliable, Hasebe thinks I'm a joke,
and Miyoshi-san is still a bit dangerous.
But does it seem like I'm being a reliable senpai?
I think you've already failed when
you're asking a temp employee like myself that question.
Aside from your concern, I've been observing
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Yamagami-san since she's in my section,
but she's a bit dangerous, too.
Really? She seems rather responsible.
For example...
Apparently, she likes to read.
Here's the light novel I was telling you about the other day.
It's recommended for beginners.
Thank you so much. Please let me return the favor.
No, you don't need to...
If you say that, I might just have you
cosplay a character that I think is perfect for you!
I think it's a bit dangerous that she's clueless like that.
I think Chihaya-san's train of thought might be even more dangerous...
Oh, Ichimiya-san,
do you have a moment?
Yeah, sure.
About this person...
I received an application for a transportation pass for the elderly,
Yamagami-san really is reliable...
so I'd like to send them the payment form.
Compared to me when I had just started... She's way better than me.
But judging from their address, they're a little far from the appointed post office...
Man, I'm a total failure.
What's the matter?
I wonder if the reason nobody wants to rely on me
is because I'm not reliable enough.
Um... are you okay?
Um... why are you touching my hair?
Your bed head bothers me...
It isn't bed head.
Oh, I'm sorry.
When Toko was little, I used to tie her hair, so it's out of habit.
I-I'm sorry.
What's the matter with Ichimiya-san?
And if Toko-san were to see him touching my hair like that...
I saw.
I-It isn't what you think!
How so?!
Um... So, did you need something from us today?
Nope. Not today.
If you're here to see Ichimiya-san, he just...
I-It's not like I came to see my brother!
Oh, you came to bring him lunch?
That's not it!
Well, I... I came to talk to you!
Me?!
Talk to me about what? I'll just try to not make her angry...
I-Ichimiya-san takes such good care of us.
He seems like a great brother.
He's not!
S-She gets mad if I compliment him...
W-Well, he may not be that reliable.
That's not true!
There's no winning with her.
He's not the brightest bulb in the box,
but he's kind and earnest.
He works hard...
He gave up his life to raise me!
Of course he's reliable!
But he is a terrible brother!
Th-This is... How do I put this...
I hate to say it, but she's really a pain...
Hey, Toko!
What are you doing here? What about school?
We just had a test today, so I finished early.
And you came again for no reason?
I have a reason!
Here's your lunch!
So she is here to deliver his lunch, after all!
Lunch?
But you wouldn't give me one this morning.
I changed my mind!
I-It's huge! I can't eat all this by myself.
Wh-What?! I made it just for you!
Fine, I will eat it with you, then!
Jeez, you're hopeless.
Now I see. She came to have lunch with him...
Ichimiya-san seems to have a lot on his plate...
I've got to do my best, too.
All right... Bring it on!
My bra hook broke!
Maybe I stretched it too much. How embarrassing...
Well, there are three hooks, so I can go fix it in the bathroom.
Wait, the other two were already broken!
It's rather warm today.
It is. I could have worn a short sleeve shirt...
Yamagami-san?
Y-Yes?
How come you're wearing
the office uniform that no one wears because of the ugly color?
Not to mention on a day like today.
W-Well, I... I feel chilly...
Her bust line looks weird!
I'm going back to work.
Um... Was that...
Did she undo her bra?
Couldn't be that. So the hooks must have broken.
I have a sewing kit to fix it,
but my needle might not work for lingerie.
But you can hold it together with a safety pin.
Are you sure that'll work?
I'm sure. It'll be fine.
But if you tell her that her bra hooks are off,
wouldn't she possibly stop coming
to work because of the embarrassment?
All right. This part of the document...
Um, Ichimiya-san...
Here's that document.
Oh, thanks for your hard work.
Lucy, your breasts—
Are you okay, Hasebe-san?!
Oh, he's fine. Go back to your work.
Okay.
Well then, allow me to excuse myself...
Senpai, that hurt.
What are you trying to say?!
Lucy's bra hooks are off.
What? Why?!
That's what I want to know. Maybe they're broken.
Even so, it'd be bad if you just said that to her.
So you're just gonna leave her hanging like that?
Thanks for your hard work!
Oh, s-same to you!
Yamagami-san...
Y-Yes?!
U-Um...
Isn't it hot today?
No. Actually, it's rather chilly.
They haven't found out about my chest, right?
She doesn't realize that we know.
What is she going to do if a client notices?
Maybe I should tell her...
How can I...
Um, Yamagami-san... your chest...
Wh-What?!
D-Does your chest feel tight?
No, not at all.
I'm sure it doesn't...
Even Miyoshi-san couldn't do it...
I feel a silent pressure...
Okay, as the senior employee, I have to...
Hey, Lucy.
Yes?!
Hasebe-san?!
Is he going to...
...tell her directly?
Do you have a cold?
No... I don't think so.
No, I'm sure you have a cold.
Take the rest of the day off and go home.
He's right.
Your face looks flush, like you have a fever.
You said you felt chilly this morning, too.
She did! She did say that!
I'm okay, though...
No, what if it's contagious?
Exactly! You go home, change, and get some rest!
Go change!
Okay...
Then, I'll go home, change and get some rest.
Be careful on your way home!
Okay, then. Excuse me...
I see.
We should have just let her go home, then.
I think I have to learn from Hasebe...
I think you fail as a senpai as soon as you say something like that.
Good morning!
When I got home yesterday and took my temperature, I actually had a slight fever.
I slept all day and am better now.
I'm sorry for worrying you.
Oh, so you actually did have a cold.
"Actually"?
Nothing.
From now on...
when it comes to undersized lingerie...
please be careful not to overdo it.
There seemed to be an awkward pause in your sentence.
No, it's nothing.
Good morning, Lucy.
Good morning. Thank you so much for yesterday.
I'm sorry for not being able to suggest you
to leave during your emergency...
Huh?
You're all acting strange, today.
What's going on?
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What's wrong, Hasebe?
Senpai, I've got a problem... Will you hear me out?
So, even you have worries sometimes, too?
What's up?
I'm your senpai, so go ahead and tell me.
I can't seem to get Lucy's email address.
Sorry. I don't want to hear about it after all.
You ask everyone for their email address.
What are you going to do with so many of them?
Huh? Nothing in particular.
But I collect them anyway, at least the girls'.
I never use them, though.
I feel at ease when I have a lot.
Sort of like... emergency rations?
Speaking of which...
Hey, Lucy!
I'm not a foreigner.
Then what are you, a cowlick alien?
No! I'm in a hurry, so I'm going to go.
Man, Lucy has no love for me.
Oh! I forgot to ask her for her email address!
What the heck? Maybe that cowlick is the problem...
The problem is you're making fun of her.
I'll try again tomorrow, then.
Thank you for your hard work.
Same to you.
No, something like this can't be postponed!
Senpai! I'll give it my all.
Hey!
I wish you'd put some of that determination toward your work, too...
Lucy, you buy a lot of books, huh?
Huh? Hasebe-san?! What are you doing here?
Well, it's like... destiny.
You don't have to give me that look.
I know! Say, Lucy, would you be interested in getting food after this?
What? Why?
Well, you know, hanging out with a coworker.
Besides, it's boring eating by yourself.
But I'm not really hungry, so...
That's mean, Lucy.
No! Let me explain!
I don't have money because it's right before payday!
Well, I was going to treat you anyway...
Price: 1300 yen + tax
That's really mean, Lucy.
It's not what you think!
It's because I buy too many books that I don't have any money.
I cut back on food before payday to save money!
I see...
Do you get it now?
Hey, don't put it back somewhere out of my reach!
Then, let's make a deal.
I'll let you buy the books if you let me treat you.
Hasebe-san, aren't you getting less out of this deal?
Um... thank you for the meal!
I'll pay you back soon.
Don't worry about it.
I'm heading this way. Can you get home on your own?
Do you have money for the subway?
I-I have a railway pass!
Thank you for everything.
I'm exhausted just from treating her to dinner.
She's a strange girl.
But I feel like I forgot something...
I forgot to ask her for her email address again!
I can't reach...
Cellophane Tape
Here you go, Lucy.
I would've been able to reach that!
What the heck? You're so not cute.
Okay, then get it yourself.
Don't put it back somewhere higher than before!
Lucy, need to learn to accept the kindness from others.
H-Hey, Hasebe...
But you'll make fun of me!
No, we won't.
Ever since I was little, people teased me for my name,
and if I rely on somebody, people will think
I can't do anything for myself, on top of having a weird name!
We wouldn't think that.
You most certainly would!
Not at all.
People don't care about your name as much as you think they do.
Exactly.
Besides, I care more about your ridiculously huge breasts!
They don't care? They don't care about my name?
There's no way...
Say something or it'll be considered sexual harassment!
Either way, it's sexual harassment!
Then, please fill out this form.
I wanna go home. I'm bored!
Just a little bit longer... okay?
I'll buy you some ice cream after this, okay?
Hey, there! My name is Micchi!
What's the matter bee? Why are you crying bee?
Hasebe-san...
Ma'am, please fill out the form now bee.
Thank you...
What's that? You said it's boring bee?
The ward office is boring bee?
You don't want to become a civil servant bee?
Do you work here, Micchi?
He can use ventriloquism? Why?
What do you do?
I love to play so I don't work bee!
Hasebe-san is so full of mystery...
I need last year's documents to figure this one out.
I think they were in storage...
Hey, Lucy!
It's pouring rain now. This sucks.
No, not really.
Oh? Do you like rain, then, Lucy?
Whether it's rainy or sunny, the weather doesn't affect my mood!
I'm not a frog or a slug.
I never even said that.
If you'll excuse me.
Hey, Hasebe-san, do you know where Yamagami-san is?
I want to give her these documents
that were passed on to me.
Oh, Lucy's... Actually, I'll go look for her and give them to her for you.
Oh, it's okay. This isn't urgent. I'd feel bad.
It's okay. I'll do it while I'm slacking off.
Oh, okay, then... Thank you.
I'd better get back soon...
Boo!
H-Hasebe-san? Don't do that!
Did I surprise you?
No, you didn't.
Um, I was looking for a place to slack off
and somehow, I ended up here.
I see.
Are you slacking off—
No!
You're scared of thunder and lightning, huh?
You just screamed again, didn't you?
I'm not scared and I didn't scream.
Did someone tell you when
you were little that your cowlick would act
as a lightning rod and get you struck by lightning?
Is that really true?!
So somebody did say that...
All right. I have a great idea.
Until the thunder stops, you can just give yourself to me.
No way in hell.
Don't say that...
I'll let you borrow this, so you can listen to that to ignore the thunder.
And meanwhile, you can work here!
Here, Miyoshi-chan gave me these documents to give to you.
The corner over there is a blind spot so no one will find you.
You know this place quite well.
Just come back to the office when the thunder stops. See ya.
Health and Welfare Division
Chihaya-san!
Welcome back, Yamagami-san.
I'm sorry for leaving my desk for so long...
It's all right.
Nobody came to the counter anyway.
Besides, Hasebe-san told me...
That must have been rough.
You were working on the documents in the other department, right?
And it took you quite some time to fill out the name section...
That jerk!
Oh, that's fine.
I'm going to explain with sign language.
In order to get to the shop,
take the elevator to the first floor...
Were you okay, Lucy?
Um... here you go. Thank you for this.
I want to do something for you to return the favor...
No, it's okay.
Not just for the thunderstorm,
but you saved me when you calmed that child, too...
Child? Oh, don't worry about it.
I didn't know you were a ventriloquist.
Yeah. Once I put my mind to it, I am pretty decent.
You know sign language, too?
I learned sign language just recently.
A lot of people who communicate through sign language
come to the ward office, so I thought it was necessary.
I'll work the amount I'm paid. I am a civil servant, after all.
You're actually thinking about a lot of things...
Otherwise, I can't slack off!
You can do so many things,
so how did you end up becoming a civil servant?
I didn't have anything in particular that really interested me.
That's your reason?
Besides, are there any civil servants
who are full of hopes and dreams?
People usually choose this career for its future and stability.
I think Senpai and Miyoshi-chan are in that category.
Then there's Chihaya-chan, who wants to do something else.
Well, life's sort of boring, but I guess that can't be helped.
At least it's smooth sailing.
And then you find somebody ridiculous like you,
who ends up working here because they want to
confront the guy who let your name pass on the birth certificate.
It's not ridiculous!
But it's nice you know sign language.
If you want, I can teach you!
Are you sure?
Of course! With extra attention to detail.
Wow! I wonder if I can do it!
What's up with her talent to completely ignore sexual harassment?
But I can't learn sign language from you without having returned the previous favor
Please allow me to do something to return the favor.
I said it's okay...
No! I don't like it when I owe too much to someone.
Are you sure? Then...
This is a pain, so I'll just ask her something impossible to avoid the hassle...
Then, tell me what your cup size is!
That's not possible, right? So don't worry abou—
I don't mind.
Really?!
I'm not sure if this is returning a favor by telling you this...
No, it was just a joke!
Oh, well...
Um...
A, B, C, D—
Stop counting!
Man! I forgot to ask her for her email address again!
Saba/Mackerel
Picture: Suzuki Tatsuhisa
Heyo, it's Hasebe.
The super popular Servant Quiz
is really hard this time!
I wonder if you guys will get it.
Probably not.
Oh, I'm out of time.
Well, the quiz will be on the website.