Ultraman's Maid

Chapter 1 ~ Inconveniences

I slowly opened my eyes to find the sunlight from my bedroom window blinding me. "Ow.." I said to myself raising my left arm to cover my eyes. I fell asleep on my desk while I was unpacking. I turned my head to the opposite direction taking a big stretch and letting out a yawn.

I recently got a new place on the outskirts of Tokyo. It wasn't very convenient because it made getting to places a daily hassle, but it also wasn't very expensive so I just took the offer. I couldn't afford to get in any more debt after owing so much student loans. I recently graduated university with my Bachelor's Degree in Education. It has always been one of my dreams to be an elementary teacher and help children learn while still keeping their child like wonder and imagination alive.

After stretching I looked down at my phone."Oh shoot it's already 12 o'clock!?!?" I jumped out of my seat quickly and grabbed my resume. I didn't have any interviews arranged but I decided to go around schools asking to see if any were hiring. I have had no luck the past few weeks, but I was very determined and optimistic about today.

As I rushed out the door I quickly stopped in place, I felt like I was forgetting something. I looked down at my feet and I realized I still had my bunny slippers on. "These will probably make good impression on the kids" I said to myself as I let out a small chuckle.

I quickly rushed back in and put on the only pair of designer shoes that I had ever owned. They had cost me a whole month's worth of saving up, but it was totally worth it if I wanted to make a good impression. "Now these are more like it". I thought to myself. You know what they say, good shoes take you good places. And that was exactly where I was trying to go, a good place that would hire me.

I speed walked my way to the train station hoping that the train wasn't too packed. Ever since I was a little girl I've always been terrified of being in tight spaces. I can't remember exactly how I came to have this trauma but I probably just blocked it out of my memory. I quickly made it on to the train and was relieved to see that there wasn't many people on board.

While on the train ride I looked through my resume and made sure everything was in check. I went over in my head trying to play out different scenarios of how these interviews might go. I quickly realized that I shouldn't be making things up in my head and instead focus on who I am and what I can offer. I closed my eyes and took some deep breaths. Before I knew it I arrived at my stop. I confidently made my way off the train and made my way up the stairs. I took in the beautiful vibrant view of the city and was sure that today my life would take a turn for the best.

I looked up on my phone to see what elementary schools where around me, come to find out there where three at a walking distance of me. So I put on my game face on and strutted with confidence. The first one said that they weren't currently looking to hire anyone and that I should try asking somewhere else. So I did just that, I made my way to the second elementary still feeling confident.

The second elementary had said that many people had came to ask for a job but there was only one hiring position and that they were still deciding on who they would hire. I decided to leave them a copy of my resume. They said that I would get a call back if they were looking to interview me or if any other positions opened up.

At this point of the day I was feeling a bit stressed out, I needed to find a job by the end of the week if I wanted to keep my new place. I tried picking myself up again by taking a few deep breaths. "Third time's the charm...right" I said to myself as I stepped foot in to the third elementary. I walked up to the front office and said to the desk worker "Hi, I was wondering if there are any teacher positions available?" I said in a very hopeful tone. "We unfortunately aren't looking to hire anyone at the time but I'll be sure to let you know if you leave me your resume" she said in a sweet tone. I couldn't help but be visibly discouraged.