Ryo Gets a Job?!

Ryo was enjoying his usual lazy afternoon when Ayane slammed a job application on his face.

Ayane (smirking): "Congratulations, Ryo~ You're finally going to be useful to society."

Ryo (groaning): "Ugh, why? I don't need a job—I need financially irresponsible women to take care of me."

Misaki (crossing arms): "Too bad. I already bought the café. You're working there now."

Ryo (horrified): "YOU BOUGHT THE WHOLE CAFÉ?!"

Haruka (smirking): "Yep. And I'll be keeping an eye on you."

Reika (smiling): "Ara~ This should be fun."

And just like that, Ryo's life of leisure came to a tragic end.

The café was small but classy, with a cozy atmosphere. It would've been a nice place—if Ryo wasn't being forced to work.

Ryo (wearing an apron, dead inside): "This is against my human rights."

Ayane (cheerfully tying his apron): "Nope. Now get to work, wageslave-kun~"

Haruka (handing him a notepad): "Just take orders and don't screw up."

Misaki (sipping tea): "If you make a mistake, it's coming out of your paycheck."

Ryo (muttering): "I don't even have a paycheck yet…"

And so, Ryo's suffering began.

3. Ryo's Accidental Popularity

Ryo expected failure. What he didn't expect was becoming the café's most popular waiter.

🚨 PROBLEM #1: The Female Customers Loved Him

"He's so cool even though he looks so lazy!" "That tired expression… it's like he's too good for this job~" "Kyaaa! He smirked at me! I'm in love!"

Ryo (internally screaming): Why am I a customer magnet?!

Ayane (watching, grinning): "Ohhh, this is hilarious."

Haruka (fuming): "WHY ARE THEY FLIRTING WITH HIM?!"

Misaki (muttering): "Maybe I should make him sign a contract…"

Reika (sipping tea): "Ara~ This is getting interesting."

🚨 PROBLEM #2: Ryo Was Too Good at Talking

A customer came in crying? Ryo sweet-talked them into feeling better. A couple was fighting? Ryo defused the argument and made them fall in love again. A rich lady offered to "support" him financially? (He almost said yes.)

Ayane (threatening): "Ryo~ If you accept one sugar mama, I will end you."

Ryo (sweating): "I—I WAS JOKING! PROBABLY."

Things were going too well. So, of course, something went horribly wrong.

Another café, jealous of Misaki's new business, sent a spy to sabotage them.

Enter a mysterious girl in sunglasses, acting way too suspicious.

Suspicious Girl: "I'd like to order… the secret recipe."

Ryo (squinting): "...Ma'am, this is a café, not a spy movie."

Haruka: "Wait a second. I know her!"

It turned out she was from a rival café, trying to ruin their reputation.

Unfortunately, she made one mistake.

Ryo (smirking): "Oh? You want a special drink? Let me prepare something for you~"

He made her the strongest espresso possible.

Suspicious Girl (drinking, instantly shaking): "W-What is this—?!"

Ryo (grinning): "Oh, just pure, unfiltered caffeine. Enjoy your 12-hour heart attack."

She fled the café in terror.

Ayane (impressed): "Well, well. Maybe you do have a talent."

Ryo (deadpan): "My only talent is suffering."

As they closed up, Ryo collapsed into a chair.

Ryo (groaning): "I'm never working again."

Misaki (smirking): "Too bad. You work tomorrow too."

Ryo: "...I hate everything."

And so, his suffering continued.