It seems that the time has finally come to work, and I think that my thoughts and emotions are completely different from that day when I went to look for a job, it looked very good in terms of where to work, that luxurious restaurant located in the center of the city, if it looked like a place very how to say it.... I feel that you must give an effort more than what is asked of you to be able to make a place for yourself in this kind of places, because giving an extra effort is something that we all can do, the thing is that we all can maintain the same level that is demanded of us, to be honest with you the truth is that I can't, give more than what I can't, even I have done it now that I ask myself? Most probably yes, I have seen several moments in my life when I have tried much harder to achieve something, but the answer is, have I achieved what I have worked so hard for? That's where it depends on all the factors at play, if we were rewarded for something, if we received a reward at the level of our overexertion, in most cases for sure not, life is not fair most of the time, so no matter how hard you try, it doesn't define that you will receive the same level of reward.
『That's obvious bald dog, if you put in the effort every day, if you work every day of the year, if you really put in the effort, you may not get the reward you expected, you may be disappointed in most situations, but you will never go without a reward』-『Now see for yourself, is that reward necessary? is it worth all the effort you put in? You decided this or you had no choice but to do it, to work, to excel, to learn and to grow. Everyone has their own struggle and their own reward, it is not an easy road, never expect the same treatment or the same value, you can not talk about something if you do not know what you say』-『Do not depend on others in something you want with all your strength, in the rest if you want yes, but if what you want so much you earn it by doing nothing, without making any effort at all, just waiting for someone to give it to you or it just happens by magic act, then you don't deserve anything』-『What makes people value a lot even if the reward for the great effort they made is little, is because they gave it all, they lived, they worked, they gave an extra push, they sweated it and even suffered and cried, and there they got their reward! It will be unfair, yes, but for that person who fought for that little prize, it is a great treasure! So what do we have to do for those of us who started out as nobodies! Work! Work and keep on working! To strive to give an extra effort! We will be having and accumulating small achievements in our lives, but as long as we have the will it will become even bigger, what was difficult before will now be much easier, but do not trust! There will always be more difficulties to overcome! Don't be a conformist! Don't be lazy! If you don't do it for yourself, do it for those you care about! But you must have a reason why you want to be better! Whether you are selfish or generous! It doesn't matter, you must strive no matter where you are! Because it feels so good, to be at the same level of those you considered an impossible level for you』-『I just want to ask you, in everything you start, finish it, be perseverant and nothing more than that, you won't be forever a child, Hairy Dog』.
At this point I was walking through the streets of the urban area, it was still sunny but in a few hours it would be late afternoon and then night. I am surprised that Lala works her schedule so early, even I know that her shift is almost for the night. We were walking without talking any of the 2, but in our journey I think that my head adjusted a little, I remembered what Blaze told me one day, and it is something that I must keep in mind, it is useless to propose something that you are not even going to fulfill it, and as she said it, if you don't make an effort you won't get anything, it's useless if something you want so much is given to you for free, I feel that she said that part a little bit suspiciously, although it's understandable, that someone who made a lot of effort to obtain and get closer little by little to having a great power, to have a kid come all pissed, uhm...literally yes. .literally yes. And that he's already at the same level as him? I guess he took it badly at first, but at least that made it clear to me and the reason why I made the effort all that time, his words were a great reason why I became strong that time, everything I did at that time was for myself, because I wanted to see how strong I could become and see if I could become the protagonist of a great story! Now that thought is in the past, I wasn't the strongest nor did I manage to win the battles that I would have liked to win, I understood, I'm not someone special even though you think I am, I also need to make an effort and...
『*smile* How good it must feel to be the strongest, after a long road of sweat and effort. I wonder if I'll ever get to that part *happy*』.
I was happy because there's no denying it, we all here know how this will be more in the future, for M it's no surprise either, but seeing how he's fantasizing about being the strongest in some future, well, let's let it go, now he's nothing more than a spoiled and kept child of a good home that adopted him.
『It's true that if you start talking just out of the blue 』
『You must understand me, right Lala? The thing about striving every day and getting better little by little, the money you earn is not because you do nothing, you also strive by going to your job every day, right it feels rewarding to get your pay after a whole week of work! *excited* 』
At this like a little child, he would go on to look at Lala with beaming eyes, where the Dullahan did not know firstly how to deal with a child, may be before if he looked more bearable, and that was because M did not behave like a child, but in this kind of moments he does not know how to respond to keep that smile on the little one.
『Ah?! Yes, I get paid for my work, I couldn't tell you if it's a lot or a little for what I do, but when I get my pay the truth, if I feel that it's what I deserve 』
『I knew it! There's nothing better than striving for what you want! Also that depends on how one sees it, you consider it either too little or too much, how nice it is to hear you talk Lala, I agree with everything you say *smile* 』
To this I was showing my joy thanks to the talk I am having with Lala, while at the encouragement of Little M, Lala to this if she felt gratified for giving a good answer, and it is not the first time she is told, her opinions and thinking, mostly she is the person that when she says something, everyone agrees in her way of thinking. You see! The quiet one is always the one who has the best thinking of all! Or at least in this occasion, since also in many occasions, the quiet one is the most mischievous of all...
I thought we were going straight to the place where Lala works, but then I realized that we had strayed so far from the road, that when I looked around, we were already walking around the commercial district of the city, I was surprised, I already came a few times with Aniki to supply food for the household, eh? Are we going to do the same thing?
『Excuse me, good, I am ------』
『Lala-chan! I was waiting for you like every day, you came for the same thing right? the everyday order, don't worry, I already sent one of my workers to drop the package at Mr. Yazuo's place *happy* 』
At this we were in front of a butcher shop, there were both beef and chicken cuts, farm animals to put it in full. At this Lala's expression told me that this was not the first time this had happened, so if the order was already placed, then all that was missing was the payment. Lala took out her wallet as she was saying.
『Again the old man went to advance the order in the morning, well, then here would be the payment for the order ------』
『No big deal, Mr. Yazuo already paid at the time he placed the order, you can just go in peace and quiet Lala-chan *smiles*』
『¿? Eh...It's okay, I hope it's not the same old thing...』
『But since you came all the way here to corroborate as usual, if you're careful Lala-chan, here! I'll give you some more portions of meat for the Local! Make good use of it! *happy* 』
At this the owner of the Butcher's shop already had the package in the bag in hand for Lala, who gave it to him without complaint or objection. Lala looked at the package and could see that it was a lot, considering the daily order, as they always have extra meat for the day to day. To this Lala didn't want to take anything for free, not even for being a close or acquaintance of the local, so she took out her wallet anyway and....
『Here you go for the meat you gave me, that would be fair 』.
At this the Butcher also saw the usual repeat, and with a smile, he took the payment money, Lala thought it was all over here, but he was quickly giving her her change, half of what she paid for the meat he was given. At this the Butcher was happy with a smile on his face, with the change in his hand, only saying.
『That way it would be fair for both of us *smiles* 』.
Lala to this she knew she was being kind, to refuse this kind of affection towards her would be not only insulting to herself, but also to this person who treats her well, so Lala stretched out her hand receiving the change and half of what she paid. We could consider a 50% discount, hey, well that's not bad at all, not only did we get the usual order already, but we got some more meat for half the price.
『(What is this, am I in charge of a savings expert? An expert in the business?) *happy* 』
I was looking at Lala with the eyes of an excited child, but Lala already had the worst coming, whispering that it was going to repeat itself every day. Again we went through the different stores of Distrito Comercial, both to pick up the vegetables, seafood and fish, fruits as well, other supplies such as oils, soy sauce, spices, different sauces and flavors. I really think we went for 6 establishments in total, and in all of them the same was repeated, in each one Lala was supposed to place the order just now so that the packages are already ready for when it is night time in the store, which is when it just opens and stays open until late at night.
『I already sent the package to Mr. Yazuo *smiles* 』 『Don't worry Lala-chan! The package is on its way! 』 『I still have seasonal fruits and vegetables left, look! I'll keep more here, please take it *smiles* 』 『Fish of the day and preserved perfectly! Make a nice dish with them! *happy*』 『I got new species recently! They just came to me in the morning, and as always Mr. Yazuo is the first one to open my gate, dazzle your customers with my help *smiles*』 『I already sent the canned goods and so on to your place, ah! Look, my worker has arrived, don't worry, keep trying hard every day too Lala-chan *happy*』
To this everyone responded in the same way, that all the orders and packages had already been sent to Mr. Yazuo's place, and it is also for me that I hear the name of that man who stops in the kitchen, that Yazuo is his name, and if you ask me, the truth is that this serious name if it fits him with that serious face that he always has, especially with that hair cover on his head, hair? Hair? At this I had a doubt. But looking around me, I saw that Lala was with large amounts of bag in his arms, of so many that gave them Lala was that much more effort, like someone exercising with weights on each arm, Lala's whole body was trembling. To this it was obvious that I wanted to help him, or rather all the owners of the shops we visited were here with us.
『Give me a few bags Lala, I'll help you-----』
『No! I can! I can! I....can.....---』
POM!
At this Lala ended up falling to the ground with all the bags as well, luckily none of the food we bought ended up getting dirty, besides these came with one more protective bag that protected them, the only thing that turned was Lala's head, who like a little ball stopped in front of all of us, and with her worried face could only say.
『.... I'm sorry...now I'll pay you for the trouble caused...』
Lala's body as if it had a personality of its own, went on to take out her wallet while lying on the ground. But at this the owners approached Lala's head to tell her.
『Always with the same thing Lala-chan *smiles*』『Watching you try hard every day, makes me try hard every day too! 』『We're going to give you a basket, and hope you'll accept it from us Lala-chan』
What was this, it looked like a scene that they care a lot about it, about the bags I understand, already halfway through the premises we were going, they had already offered us a basket to facilitate the journey with the bags, but as if she had a pride, she first refused and tried to do it on her own, to carry all the bags, but now that she failed and they suggested it to her again. This time Lala accepted the basket and that made it easier to carry the shopping bags, everything was half the original price, she literally just saved a good amount.
We were leaving the shopping district, and when I turned to look back, I could see how all the owners we visited were saying goodbye to us, I was happy to meet more good people, where I also said goodbye waving my hand, and when I saw that Lala was just walking without doing anything else, I called her attention.
『Come on Lala, say goodbye too 』
『Do I have to do it again? 』
At this he put the basket on the ground, and waved his hand as a farewell to the day, where the shop owners were still saying goodbye with joy, it was time to return to their posts, the day was not over yet and there are always customers at all hours. At this I was happy, where as I looked back at Lala I could notice it again, her cheeks were half red, yes she liked saying goodbye to these people.
『Does this always happen Lala? 』
『That's right, I have the job of making the daily orders of the supplies and products we need for the dishes we serve day by day, or else that was supposed to be my job in the beginning, at the beginning if it was respected, I would go to the different premises at this time, order them and pay for them right there. But for some time now, Mr. Yazuo has been ordering and paying very early in the mornings, and in the afternoons it's as if I go to check that the task has been fulfilled』
『So you already knew that from the beginning』
『Yes, Mr. Yazuo even told me that since he already does such work, that I have a little more free time before going to work, since as you can see, he does spend quite a bit of time coming all the way here and doing the shopping』.
When I realized, we were already with the orange sky and looking at the clock, we left the house at 15:00 and now it's 17:20, we spent more than 2 hours doing all this. And Lala starts her work at 18:00, Mr. Yazuo I see that he wanted to save her a lot of free time. But if Lala knew about this from the beginning, then why did we detour to the Commercial District? If it was to let them know, it's obvious that they are very attentive to their customers, an extra 3 hours of rest, I would take it.
『But I still come even if I know it every day, it is a job that was entrusted to me in the beginning, so the sense of responsibility is like calling me and I want to check by myself that everything is in order, if something goes wrong in this process, then it will be my fault and I don't want that 』.
I think I understood this better, it is only because of insecurity that she wants to go anyway to fulfill her task for the day, even though she has been told not to worry and that someone else will take care of her role, I like the fact that she cares a lot about what she is involved in and that she cares.
I was watching how Lala was carrying the basket with her 2 hands, and truth be told I'm glad I'm not the only one shaking, seeing how Lala was making a huge effort to look steady and not feel overwhelmed, well it's quite the opposite, her arms are literally asking for time out to rest a bit.
『I'll help you carry the basket, because I can see that you're having a hard time 』
『No, I can do it, it's nothing...』
『Come on, let me help you』
『...It's ok』
At this I finally had this big basket in my hands, and when I took them with my arms, I could notice the superhuman effort it takes to carry this, I couldn't lift them in the first stretch, but in the second one with the help of the 2 hands, yes I could do it but!!!!!
『(!!!How heavy this thing is!!!!!) What is this! How many kilos are here! It looks like weights!!! 』
『You can't, give it back to me better and ------』
『No!!! I can!!! I can!!! I lifted heavier weights than these!!!!! My punches are capable of destroying huge boulders!!!!! My speed is almost as fast as the wind!!!! I am able to stop a big ball of fire!!!! I can!!! I can!!!!』
Dead.....
And there was Little M, again lying on the ground on the street without any strength, at this again Lala came to her mind what Papi said that time, she better prefer not to remember it and better help her friend.
『But what the hell! That thing weighs so much! All that you have to carry every day all by yourself Lala? 』
『At the beginning it was really hard, but now if I make an extra effort, I can do it and get to the store with my head attached to my body 』
『Really? That's awesome Lala...But now that we work in the same place, I will also repeat your daily chores, so let's give each other support, yes? *happy* 』
To this I came up with an idea, Lala has more strength than me, so in the basket we'll leave enough so that it won't be difficult for her to carry the products we bought, while I, in each bag we were given, would carry what I could also to speed up the other's load. To this with 2 full bags in hand, this was made possible for me, while Lala with the weight of the basket.
『Now it's lighter, well, it's still heavy but it's easier to carry 』
『Okay, then let's get going Lala, we don't have to be late for work 』
To this I encouraged my companion, who she was also going on the way straight to the Local, when we arrived we stood there watching as the Local was still closed. But for me it was a surprise to take me as it was the first time I saw the Local's name sign.
『Yazuo Fuudo』-『It is not so original, literally the name is as serious as the Owner 』.
It reminded me of those bodegas and tienditas that are literally the same, only with the name of the owner: Tienda Pepe, Pollos Carlos, Botica Angela, Licoreria Lucho, here it can literally be summarized as Comida Yazuo, they didn't kill themselves to come up with the name of the place, although it wouldn't be bad at all, if I manage to open my Cake Shop , it should be called.
『Cake Shop Ya#$%&』-『Yes, it's very narcissistic or very humble name, eh? But they realized this, eh? Cake Shop Ya#$%&....¿? Ya#$%&??????EHH?????? Ya#$%& Ya#$%& Ya#$%& Ya#$%& Ya#$%&!!!!!!! YA!!!!!....$%&』-『Why can't I say my name!!!! Because it sounds something else!!! Like they're censoring it or I don't know what!!!! 』
At this I panicked, it seems like we are dealing with a force unknown to us, I was shaking from fear, but at that Lala was at the door of the store seeing me worried, where I tell her if she heard what I said, and she was answering yes.
『Then what did I say!!!! *fear* 』
『Cake Shop Ya 』
『Ya?』
『Yes, Ya, or what else did you say?』
I don't understand, it seems there is an invisible force that forbids me to say my name unless it is the right time, but not that your name was M? You are right, but my real name is much prettier for a pastry shop, besides I feel that my name is for a girl, that makes me think that maybe my parents wanted another girl...let's forget about that and also about the name, worrying about little things is better not.
Upon entering the place I noticed that everything was clean, that was the first impression I got, the floor was very well swept and mopped, the decorations were also very well polished, the paintings and so on. The tables, the chairs were on top of the tables, everything reminded me of an environment where they were preparing for visitors, and at that I heard how someone was cleaning more thoroughly.
『Old man, I've already arrived and someone also came for the job vacancies we have 』.
At this Lala spoke quietly, I'm not going to lie to him, he felt freer than when he is in our house, since in the first, that he called someone old, I guess he has a lot of confidence in this person. To this Lala to make that announcement, as if he had already started to work at once, as he advanced confidently through the store, and I think he went to the place where they keep all the supplies that come to them, with everything and the basket containing the bags, even took mine and withdrew without problems. It looks like he's going to sort them or order them, I don't quite understand how it's the function of a traditional food place but....
『(Eh?! You left me here alone at the reception! Hey, why did you leave Lala! I thought you were going to recommend me because I know you!
At this I got nervous, I wanted to follow Lala as the only acquaintance I have in this place, but I was quickly scared away by a strong splash of water. I even got a little scared, it was coming from the kitchen, Mr. Yazuo was making use of his hands, and with a short watering can implemented in his kitchen, he was cleaning and giving the final touches to his kitchen to start a new day, or also night of work. I listened as she cleaned all her tools, utensils, pots, and I think what scared me the most, was how she sharpened the knives.
『I'm sorry for not being able to greet you, I'm still cleaning the kitchen, we are going to open in less than 20 minutes and we are not ready yet, please since you are here, can you take care of taking the chairs down from the tables and clean them properly? Also of the main bar and the glass of the shelves, I'll take care of it 』.
That was the first thing I heard from Mr. Yazuo, I thought he would be one of those serious people that at the slightest time he sees someone enter his domain, he would appear in person to judge him and see if he is worthy or not to be and work with him, but it was the opposite, as if he was already taking me into his confidence all at once, without even looking at my face, he was already giving me tasks to fulfill. To this I only responded somewhat fearfully with a.
『Yes, I'll do it right away! 』
This was my first job and labor that I did, I wanted to do it perfectly so that he sees that I do a good job, it's not a big deal, this anyone can do, but I have to make an effort because I want them to see me useful no matter what. I would take all the chairs down from the tables first, where first I had to clean them, I needed a handkerchief, a rag and some special rinse aid for the tables, but now where...
『Here it is kid, I left it for you on top of the main bar, 2 handkerchiefs along with the enjuable chisguete you require. By the way, don't just chisguete it a little and with a few passes with the handkerchief it's already clean, go to the yard to pick up a bucket in the warehouse and fill some water, with that do one and two. First with the yellow handkerchief, soak it, squeeze it well and make a pass over the table, this will make it easier for the dirt to come out faster. After you have given the sparkle, wipe it off with the red handkerchief, repeat these steps at least 2 times on one table, and repeat them on each one. Did you understand 』
To this he explained as if he was going to count apples, so quickly I was going to start doing what he told me, where I am surprised that there is a courtyard in the back of this shop, that doesn't matter, I have to be quick now. Just as he told me, I did the steps he told me, and I was surprised by how the table turned out, it was much cleaner than just one pass with the chisguete.
『I don't have to waste time, I have to do it with all the tables! 』
『Don't forget the chairs! Here I leave you another handkerchief and another cleaning sparkle for the chairs, concentrate more on the base of the chair, make it clean』.
To this I could only say yes while I was doing my job, to this Lala was that I was taking out the products we bought and putting them in their place either in the refrigerator, the freezers I had, and special places for each one. While Mr. Yazuo was concentrating on getting the kitchen back in order to start the work.
Although our work was simple, I didn't find it annoying, but I did hurry because we were about to open, I don't want a customer to come in and see that we are just cleaning, but...couldn't that have been done in the morning? But anyway, I don't know how they work here, I have to adapt, I had already finished with the tables, now it was time for the chairs. At first what occurred to me was to throw the dirty water out of the bucket and refill it with clean water again, repeating the same with the chairs but paying attention to the base itself.
At this, Mr. Yazuo was watching from afar, frowning as well as making rice eyes to watch me work, where he commented that.
『In 5 minutes we open, let me know if you have finished your tasks! 』
To this Lala commented that she was in the dressing room putting on her uniform, while I...seeing that I was against time, tried to clean as best I could the chairs where I had finally managed to finish it, I just had to throw away the water and return the tissues to their place, where before I left, the owner only told me to leave the tissues and cleaners on the bar that...while I was in the yard....
『The bar?...Don't wipe the main bar!!!! And no time either!!!! 』
To this I quickly rushed to dump the water out of the bucket, clean it as fast as I can to refill it with water again, in that I still had a minute before we open, I was preparing to complete my initial work, but when I realized....
『Eh? The counter...and the glass shelf...are clean...』
This surprised me, I didn't do it, or did I? But quickly the owner's voice told me to go throw that water in the yard, I was going to do that, but he told me that the water was pure, that I better water the grass that was there, I was going to listen to him and I was surprised that he had that thought, I literally would have thrown this water into the drain as I did before.
Lala was already and was coming out of the dressing room in her traditional waitress outfit, while I....
『Ah! I don't have a suit, I think it would be wrong if I worked without one...』
『Don't worry, we don't have any more waiter suits in the establishment anyway, besides that is still undecided, the role you will fulfill in the Local, of course, if you really decide to work here 』.
Mr. Yazuo appeared next to me, the three of us lined up as if we were about to receive the customers. When I saw him, he was just as I imagined him to be, the man I had seen from afar with his eyes, now he was in front of me and... he is really tall, among the 3 of us here, you can tell the difference, besides who put me in the middle, it is clear that I am the smallest!!!!
『The first customer of the day, has to be compensated for his effort of having chosen us to be able to satisfy his needs, but in the same way, to each of our customers, we will give him the best service we can offer 』.
He was in his chef's outfit, a combination of modern and traditional attire, both Yazuo and Lala were looking ahead waiting for the first customer, and I was surprised that after only a minute passed, someone had already entered the Premises and was greeted with.
『『Welcome to Yazuo Food, please make yourself at home』』
Mr. Yazuo and Lala, made a traditional welcome by bowing to the first customer, where I was the only one who didn't know about it, I hadn't been told about it either, but I couldn't stand still and do nothing anyway.
『Welcome! Please come in and make yourself comfortable』.
At this the customer was very happy because it was true that if you are the first customer of the day, the workers and the owner welcome you in a traditional and important way. At this he chose his seat where Lala went to pick up the order, and before the first order of the day, another working day started at Mr. Yazuo's Place.
『Good! Let's get to work』
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