The Struggle of a Young TS Yuki-Onna. Chapter 14

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Character cheat sheet. This is mainly for me, and people who took a break from the novel.

Yukiya Kitahara(北原雪哉) now (雪耶): The protagonist. A junior high student, 14, and  now a Snow girl. Short black hair, beautiful pale skin.

Syuuji Kitahara(北原修司): Yukiya's father, and owner of the Snow House.(雪乃亭) Which is located in Hyousei Village(氷清村)

Yukino(雪乃): Yukiya's mother, and is a snow woman/ Yuki Onna.

Hazuki Natsumi(夏美) and Saeki Tomonori(智則): Yukiya's friends and classmates.

According to the weather forecast, today and tomorrow should be a clear day. Sunny and no strong winds, it's a perfect skiing day.

"Let's do our best today."

I finished cleaning up the inside of the store in the morning. With that I left the warmth of the "Snow House" and went outside to place a billboard. It said "Magic Lunch" today. I cleared out the snow near the entrance to the store, which wasn't nearly as difficult this time around. 

Looking out towards the horizon, I could see a beautiful clear blue sky and the breathtaking Mt Hyosei.

It's truly a perfect leisure day in Hyosei village.

I could see people heading towards the slopes, or mountain to begin their hike. Even in the morning, there were plenty of people walking around.

The whole town was bustling with activity. Of course most of the crowds are tourists.

Today is the decisive winter day. So many possible customers. 

I was brimming with motivation.

Snow House usually opens at 11 AM.

I had back in and glanced towards the clock. There was plenty of time before it opened.

During this calm time is when I feel an intolerable amount of stress. I could feel butterflies in my stomach. When you are the child of a shop, this becomes a usual habit. . . 

It might also be because recently my life has become a comedy.

But the feeling still soaks into my body. However, If there is no real excuse, then we need to open on time- – –

Or else we won't be able to eat.

That's the difference of somebody working at a restaurant and your family owning the restaurant. If it fails, that means I lose everything.

So even if I became a girl, or a Yuki Onna. I can't stay in bed. Even if I may want to. 

Well, nothing I can do about it now.

Today I will be acting as the waiter. Or um, waitress now.

It may be strange, but I don't want to wear original clothes. It feels uncomfortable, oversize in some areas, and tight in others. So I will be wearing the female variety.

There is also the fact that it may turn off customers, so I need to dress the part.

"Come over here, you can't go out with your collar looking like that."

My mother called out to me after I came back in.

"Honestly. . .You need to learn how to dress yourself."

She fixed my collar while complaining.

I am currently wearing a white blouse and black slacks.

Both were designed for women.

They were both selected and prepared by my mother.

It isn't an elaborate outfit, yet still stylish. It was intentionally chosen so it won't tire me out and be easy plus comfortable enough to move in.

Before she chose, I was genuinely afraid she would choose a fluttery Gothic Lolita maid costume for me. Yet I managed to avoid it.

Still, the slacks are tight around the waist. . .I know my butt is pretty much on display.

And in addition to that- – –

"Uuu, it feels weird. . ."

I said as I repeatedly touched the shoulder strap.

I was wearing a bra for the first time.

I can't help but notice it. I'm not used to it being there.

I had to give in because of the pressure both of my parents were giving me.

Though one of the things I couldn't refute was that if it's fastened, my breast won't jiggle or be so apparent.

But this is just my life.

I told myself that in the morning when I put them on with my mother's help.

When the bra was strapped clicked in, something in me felt like it broke. But I decided to just shake that feeling off.

It's all so I can help, all to help the family.

Whether or not I am a man will have to wait. The store's opening time is inevitably getting closer. There is no time to waste.

Anyways, today I will be in charge of taking orders.

I should also mention that even though I am wearing the female outfit, I am also wearing a white apron my father prepared for me.

This does put me more at ease, because it doesn't show off what I'm wearing.

There are still various things we need to do before opening the store.

One is turning on the speaker inside the store, which plays trendy music. (The fee for using the station and JoSrac is 3,000 yen a month.)(TN: I don't know what Ｊ○ＳＲＡＣ is.)

The main tourists we get at this time are young skiers and families coming to vacation.

This is actually one of the prosperous times of the year for Hyosei village.

It is no exaggeration to say that annual store sales and revenues depend on this time period. It is really the time for a decisive battle. 

The bad weather has recently hurt our profits, and me being gone definitely didn't help. But today will be different.

I heard the clock hit 11 and the store is open. I eagerly flipped the sign to open. And. . . It was silent. . .Until a few minutes later when the door suddenly opened with the bell rang.

"Welcome!"

It was a wintered dressed family of four. And soon after an elderly couple came in.

"This way please."

I said to the family.

I guess this is an early lunch before they go to the slopes. It's easy to guess what kind of customers they are based on the atmosphere and time they come. After taking their orders, I went to tell my father.

"Two ramen and two curries."

"Alright."

My father's voice responded from the kitchen.

The family were all wearing matching red ski wear. It was obvious they were here for Hyosei village's famous ski slopes. The mother and father had a late elementary son along with a similarly aged but slightly younger little girl.

"Oh, are you in junior high? As I thought, You're so young. . . but I think it's great. Kouta you should learn from her and help around the house more. Instead of just playing your game, you can do a little housekeeping."

They said to me when I returned with their meal.

The boy who seemed to be about in the fifth or sixth grade has been playing a mobile game for awhile. He seemed annoyed at his mother and shrugged his shoulders with an embarrassed face.

I left them to their meal and went to take care of an elderly couple who seemed to have come for our village's hot springs.

"Yes, thank you young lady."

"You look about the same age as my granddaughter."

When I brought their tea to them, they carefully looked at me.

The grandmother was happy to see me as it reminded her of her grandchild. 

Today has been so weird. . .I usually don't talk to people this much.

In Fact usually the people who do come simply leave once they are done. Now they seem much more engaged and interested in me. 

I don't know why, but it feels pretty nice..

"Um, excuse me. We're ready to order."

"Yes, I'll be right there."

I replied after I was cleaning up dishes and cups.

Rush hour has yet to come, and I was busy!

Here is another chapter. And we are finally seeing the restaurant. And I will say, this is sorta more realistic when compared to the usual anime maid girl stuff we get in anime/novels.

Anyways the next chapter or chapters will be a bunch, as they directly transition into each other. And by themselves it would be underwhelming. 

Also testing out just having a next chapter on the bottom of TN. For an easier reading experience.

So see you guys in 4-6 days.

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