Book 5: Chapter 10: 30th of October (Friday) – Ayase Saki
The classroom was excited first thing in the morning. All I could hear were my classmates making plans for Halloween. Asking what costumes they should wear was one of the most prominent questions. Others talked about where they should meet up for a Halloween party. There was even a large group building around Maaya’s seat. They planned to meet up tomorrow to hold a costume party.
“Are you really not coming, Saki?” Maaya asked one last time to make sure.
“I’ve got other plans, sorry.”
I have a work shift on that day, and I can’t just skip it. I purposefully had kept the fact that I had a part-time job a secret. If I’m not careful, they might figure out where I’m working. And I also can’t really handle that kind of atmosphere too much. However…that also got me thinking. If it’s with the people I appreciate and feel comfortable around, then maybe spending the day together could be pretty fun. Someone I’m fine with having around… like Asamura-kun. Walking around Shibuya wearing a costume suddenly doesn’t sound so bad. I may not be good with that sort of stuff, but I want to treasure the time with Asamura-kun—the memories I create with him.
Once classes ended, I made my way to the Shibuya train station for my upcoming shift at work. The sun had moved towards the West, as the sky had started turning dark blue. The shadow of the Shibuya 109 was stretching along across the ground, even reaching down to my feet. The eastern sky that was visible through the gaps of the buildings slowly changed to the color of the night, and the breeze blowing against my cheeks smelled like fallen leaves. It wouldn’t take long until I would be able to see my own breath.
Upon entering the bookstore, I ran into Yomiuri-senpai, who had already been there before me, walking between the bookshelves. I bowed politely when our eyes met and headed over towards the girls’ changing room.
“Morning, Saki-chan!” She stormed into the room right behind me like she had chased after me.
“…Hello.”
For some reason, she always greeted me like it was morning. Even though it was turning dark outside. Maybe it’s just a habit of hers. I don’t think anyone has ever commented on it.