"Good morning, Ashina!" Once, the office staff greeted me.

"Good morning, I greeted him back."

I changed shifts with Preston. From the closing time schedule, I shifted to the opening time. I think it’s much better since Ace often comes in the afternoon. In that way, we won’t see each other. We won’t have any encounters.

The morning shift wasn’t so bad. The people that are greeting me delightfully are a good vibe to start my day. And that good day went on for the whole day, especially since I didn’t see Ace’s face until my shift was done.

On the same day, the same thing happened. No hint of...