despair | h. rindo

IX

September 24, 2004
11:20 a.m.
HiroYami Eatery

Almost a month after the endeavor, you may have already forgotten about it. It was a bit new to think Rindou hasn't visited since then. Was he that embarrassed? You would be lying if you said you wouldn't laugh at his face reminding him of his sudden act.

"Hayami-san! Hayami-san!" A worker called, running towards the counter where you and your aunt chatted. The twins exited the kitchen, checking out the commotion. "It's here!" He panted, showing the envelope to your aunt.

"Alright, people, make way, Hayami needs space to do her dork dance." Your uncle chuckled, pushing your cousins lightly. "I don't know, Yuu... There might not be a dork dance." Your aunt frowned. "I mean, look! That isn't a big good news envelope! That's a small bad news envelope."

Your uncle chuckled. "Evelope sizes don't mean anything, hun. Eijiro-san, tell her envelope sizes don't matter." He turned to the head chef. "Well, in my brother's business, we did get a bigger envelope." He answered, only to make your aunt groan in frustration.

"Not cool, Ei-san!" Nahoya yelled. "My mom's friend also had a much larger envelope." Kurumi butted in. "Shut up, Kurumi! No one likes you!" Nahoya scolded, giving you a high five, only to be hit in the head by his father.

"I- I just won't open it! That way I won't ever get rejected." Your aunt concluded. "Non-sense! Here let me open it..." Your uncle said. "No!" Hayami yelled, kicking his calf and stepping on his back.

You took the envelope from the worker, opening it.

Chisana Yume Partnerships

September 24, 2004
HiroYami Eatery
Meguro ward, Tokyo City, Japan
152-0034

To whom it may concern,

The purpose of this letter is to inform you that we have reviewed the qualifying criteria for your request. According to the board, your business is very eligible for both services and franchise. However, some requirements such as space and management are not achieved. Therefore, your request has been denied.

If you would like to request for a reconsideration of your application, you may file an appeal within fiftheen (15) days from the date of this letter. Your written request must include reason(s) for the reconsideration, an explanation of the facts in support of the reconsideration and documents to support the reconsideration. Address the request for your reconsideration to the Chief of the Review Committee, care of the office of Human Resources.

Yuri Ito
C

hisana Yume Human Resources Representative

Your request has been denied.

They didn't approve. He didn't approve. The restaurant was spacious, and management was already good. There were enough cooks and waiters to help around. And yet he still denied it.

The area was slightly noisy with the workers arguing and joking around. But Souya noticed your silence which made him worried. "Y/n?" He called, which caught the attention of everyone as they faced you holding the letter.

"I'm sorry... It- It must've been- I- I'll take care of this I swear!" You panicked, placing the letter on the table as you ran to the back door. Nahoya skimmed through the letter and placed it back down, catching up to you as he snatched his motorcycle's key's from the counter.