RabuDame v03 by So Hajikano

Author:So Hajikano
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2024-08-28T00:00:00+00:00

"Woah, Nagasaka-kun!? You're here too!"

Senpai's face lit up.

In her hands, she held a metal spatula for the yakisoba. Her long black hair was tied up in a bun on top of her head, with a hachimaki headband that read 'Kyougoku Central Shopping District'.

[tl: 鉢巻 = hachimaki. It's a Japanese headband, usually made of red or white cloth, typically featuring a design of kanji at the front. It is worn as a symbol of effort or courage by the wearer, especially by those in the military, or to simply keep sweat off one's face. Ganbatte, Hinoharu-senpai!]

Underneath the happi coat, which had blue and white wave patterns with a large 'Matsuri' character on the back, she wore the standard school PE uniform. Her outfit was completely geared towards the festival.

[tl: 祭り = matsuri. Meaning festival.]

Ah, I see. It's normal to dress like that when helping out with the stalls... damn it, cut it out! At least wrap a sarashi cloth around your waist if you're going to wear the happi coat! Be more mindful of the 'reader service'!

[tl: 晒し = sarashi. "Bleached cloth", a light and soft white fabric, usually cotton. A length of sarashi may be wrapped around the body under a kimono as a haramaki (fabric band to cover the stomach). It's a fashion accessory for practical or aesthetic purposes.]

"—Nagasaka-kun? Yo, can you hear me?"

"Ah, sorry, I was too focused on the earthenware."

"Huh?"

Senpai chuckled while furrowing her eyebrows at my weird behaviour.

... Ahem. Well, whatever.

"Well, Senpai, what a surprise to run into you here. Are you helping out with the stalls?"

"Yeah! Actually, I've known a lot of the shop owners around here for a long time! They've always taken good care of me, so I help out during events like this!"

As she spoke, Senpai skillfully stirred the yakisoba, making a 'shan shan' sound with the spatula. She seemed quite experienced; she must be telling the truth.

"I see. So, you're making yakisoba."

"Yep. Ah, would you like some?"

"Please, I'd love some. The smell alone is making me hungry."

"Coming right up!"

Senpai replied cheerfully and skillfully scooped the yakisoba into a transparent pack using the spatula.

But man, Senpai has been so energetic since earlier. It might be because of the noisy surroundings, but her voice was louder than usual. The festival happi coat really suits her.

"Here you go! I made it a bit bigger since you're a boy. The pickled ginger and seaweed are optional!"

"Ah, thank you very much."

I took the plastic bag and placed the change I had prepared on the palm of Senpai's hand. The brief otouch of her hand felt slightly warm and a little sweaty.

"Thank you for your purchase! Oh, I made it a takeaway portion, but do you want to eat it here?"

"Eh, is that okay?"

That was an offer I couldn't refuse. I could also observe Senpai's behavior more closely this way.

"Of course! Feel free to use the empty space behind the stall."

Senpai replied with a smile and took out a large case of beer bottles that was placed nearby, placing it with a 'don'.

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