Volume 1 Chapter 62 Kashiyama-San And Shibata-San Seemed To Have Become Good Friends
The study group continued without any big changes and now, it was Friday.
After school, I had a part-time job at the patisserie.
As the after-school hours came, I thought about whether I should work more during the upcoming Golden Week. Shibata-san came up to me with a smile.
"Hata-kun, do you want to go to work together?"
"Yeah, sure."
We left the school together and went towards the patisserie where we worked.
"Shibata-san, do you think you can keep working at the patisserie?"
I asked, and Shibata-san replied with a smile.
"Yes, Kashiyama-san has been teaching me many things diligently. And when it comes to cleaning, Hata-kun usually takes care of it, so it's not too hard."
"What about talking to customers and everything?"
"Haha, it's still a long way off... but they say it's fine as long as I improve little by little."
"I see, Kashiyama-san is a friendly and nice person, right?"
"Yes, but I'm currently facing a little trouble."
"Oh, what happened?"
"Well, when she asks me about my favorite character in Touken Ranbu, I don't really know."
"Ah, I see. Touken Ranbu is a browser game where weapons like guns and swords popular among women are personified as handsome men. It's a pretty popular game, even having dedicated female fans known as 'Touken Joshi.' There have been anime, musicals, and collaboration events. Additionally, it gained attention from history enthusiasts called 'Rekijo' and those fascinated by Japanese swords called 'Touken Joshi.' They would travel nationwide to museums and exhibitions to see their favorite weapons."
"Oh, I see. Hata-kun is really knowledgeable."
"Well, the popularity of the game itself has declined quite a bit recently."
"Is that so?"
"It's not just about Touken Ranbu, but mobile and browser games, in general, have become less popular. The gameplay is quite simple, though."
"Oh, now that I think about it, she asked me about my favorite characters from Weekly Shonen Haikyuu's manga and Kuroko no Basuke."
"Oh... really?"
No matter how I look at it, it's definitely a doujin story with characters in BL relationships.
I'm happy it's not one of those complicated BL stories like 'Fork x Plate,' 'Pencil x Pencil Sharpener,' 'Smartphone x Charger,' 'Virus x Security Software,' 'Necktie x Dress Shirt,' or 'Scanner x Printer.' I guess I'd be confused if it was one of those.
While chatting like that, we got to our part-time job.
"Good morning."
"Good morning. Ikurumi-san, Kashiyama-san."
Shibata-san opened the store door and said hello. After that, I greeted Ikurumi-san and Kashiyama-san.
"Yes, good morning. Oh, are you two working together today?"
Ikurumi-san asked, and Kashiyama-san nodded.
"It seems like those two are good friends."
""Hahaha...""
Shibata-san and I exchange uncomfortable smiles at their comment, but for now, we need to change into our work uniforms and prepare for our part-time job.
I go to the back and ask Ikurumi-san,
"Ikurumi-san, have we been getting more customers lately after I posted the videos?"
"Yes, the daily sales have increased by an average of 2000 yen for two couples since you started sharing videos. It's really helpful."
"Oh, that's nice to hear. If we continue to attract new customers through ads that include the videos and steadily increase repeat customers, the sales should gradually increase."
The principles for increasing sales, whether in food and drink or the adult industry, are generally the same.
1. Get new customers.
2. Keep existing customers and make them come back.
3. Increase the number of purchases.
4. Increase the quantity of items bought.
5. Raise the price per item.
What often gets overlooked here is number 2.
There's a rule called the "1:5 Rule" for new and repeat customers. When trying to attract new customers, you often end up focusing more on them because the rule says that you need to invest five times the cost to acquire new customers compared to retaining repeat customers.
But what's really important is getting more customers to come back without spending too much money.
"Hata-kun coming to our shop has been really helpful."
"No, it's not that important."
Still, for some reason, I'm much more motivated to work with female owners and pastry chefs than with men.
Men are like that.
Then, I talk to Kashiyama-san.
"Hey, Kashiyama-san. Can we talk privately for a moment?"
"Yeah, sure."
I also talk to Shibata-san.
"Shibata-san, if things get difficult, will you come and help us?"
Shibata-san nods with determination.
"Yes, I understand."
Later, in the break room, I ask Kashiyama-san.
"Kashiyama-san, please stop dragging Shibata-san into the swamp of rot."
"Hey, that's a strong accusation."
"Oh, was it my mistake?"
"Well, when I asked Shibata-san what the opposite of attacking was, she said 'defending,' so she's completely innocent."
"Hmm, if she said 'receiving (uke)' there, people might call her a regular 'fujoshi'."
"Yeah, you're right. Hata-kun knows a lot about it already."
"No, that's why I said I only have a little knowledge about it."
"But you seem to know a lot about blackboard x chalk, right?"
"Well, I think that's not normal, but it seems like many people become fujoshi once they enter the otaku world."
"Oh, I understand. In Kimetsu too, Hinokami, Kagura, and things like 'buttocks (denbu)' seem to be appearing in doujinshi, right?"
"No... I didn't think of that. I have seen jokes about how fujoshi fans of certain genres breathe, though. 'Hinokami Kagura Buttocks' means being put on the firewood."
Oh no, I might have added fuel to the fire.
At that moment, Shibata-san came into the room where people take a break.
"Um, can you return? A customer is asking for recommendations."
"Oh, of course."
I replied, and Kashiyama-san also smiled and replied.
"Oh, my apologies. I'll be back in a moment."
For now, everything calmed down, but it might not be too long before Shibata-san becomes a fujoshi...
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