Chapter 1: Alex
An elderly woman in a wrinkled grey blouse and long brown skirt walked up to the counter where a teenage boy could be seen checking the register; a gentle smile appeared on her face while staring at the young man.
"Little Alex, your shift was over a while ago. You should go home soon; overworking yourself won't allow this old lady to be at ease," the old lady said to the youth with a warm tone.
The teenager slowly looked up from the register and smiled at the old lady before replying.
" It's fine, Granny. I'm waiting for the other person to come take over before leaving, he'll be here soon." The youth, Alex, replied in an equally friendly tone before returning to what he was doing.
The old lady shook her head before moving to the other side of the counter.
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Ring!!
The bell that was fixed above the door of the store rang, signifying that someone had either entered or exited the store.
" See you tomorrow, Granny; take care of yourself!" Alex called out from the entrance of the store where he worked part-time while waving at the old lady in a grey blouse who was the owner of the store.
Ring!!
The bell rang again as Alex left the door to close and began to walk home. He was carrying a small plastic bag with some fruits in it, and on his other hand was a copy of the latest released season of the manga: lucky reincarnation.