A Beautiful Model In My Class Comes To The Coffee Shop Where I Work Part-time Only When I'm On Shift - Chapter 27

Episode 27: My Preferred Type

“Well then, thank you for the coffee. It was really delicious.”

With those parting words, Inamori Reiko left the shop.

She was a woman with a strange atmosphere. Hard to grasp, almost everything about her felt like acting. If someone said this is how an actress should be, I guess I’d have to agree.

“Sorry, Juntaro, for Reiko-san’s teasing.”

“It doesn’t matter. She was kind.”

In the latter part, I was bombarded with questions, but it didn’t feel particularly uncomfortable. Maybe it’s because most of the conversation revolved around Shizuku. Her attitude then was just like Shizuku’s real older sister. Knowing that Shizuku is being cared for, I can’t help but feel happy.

As it was our usual time, I took a seat across from Shizuku. Leaving Inamori-san aside, today was a day filled with a lot of unexpected interactions. Especially with the two women, if it weren’t for Utahara-san coming to help, I might have ended up saying things I shouldn’t have.

Anyway, I’m suddenly overwhelmed with exhaustion. I took a sip of the iced coffee Utahara-san brewed for me and exhaled.

“Oh, still feeling a bit tired?”

“…Sorry, but I’m not really good at dealing with customers who try to engage in conversation.”

Especially today’s kind of interaction, it’s very awkward. While I should be grateful that they’re showing interest in me, I haven’t quite become the kind of person who can easily accept it.

“Is it common to be approached like that?”

“Yeah, well…”

I don’t know their intentions, but being approached isn’t an uncommon occurrence. Each time, I feel perplexed.

“I understand feeling weary. Being bombarded with questions by strangers can be tough.”

Saying so, Shizuku smiled wryly. Professionally, she probably gets approached by many more people than I do.

“I used to feel happy about becoming popular at first, but as you get used to it, it becomes more of a hassle… It’s a luxurious complaint, though.”

“It seems like you’re still having a hard time…”

Shizuku chuckled lightly. Reading the complex emotions in her laughter, I decided not to pursue the topic further.

“…But hey, those women from earlier, weren’t they quite pretty?”

“Huh? Oh, yeah, they were, weren’t they?”

Reflecting back, they were indeed beautiful women. Honestly, because I was only thinking about how to get through the encounter, I didn’t pay much attention to their faces.

“Did you… feel attracted to them in any way? As a guy?”

“Um… I don’t think so?”

I’m not even sure about those kinds of feelings.

It’s not that I don’t find them attractive, but even if those women didn’t like me, I probably wouldn’t care. While they should be valued as customers, I have no intention of deepening our relationship.

“So, what’s your preferred type, Juntaro?”

“My preferred type?”

I had never thought about it before.

If I said I had no interest in romance, that would be a lie. However, I had always thought it was something distant from me, so I had never really thought about it before, making it difficult to answer.

“Having trouble?”

“…It’s hard to say.”

“Should I go through it one by one? Like hair length?”

“Hair length, huh.”

“I tend to like it not too long…”
“Um… then, what about height?”

“I’d be happy if she were shorter than me.”

“And the face?”

“More on the beautiful side…”

“What about age?”

“Within five years of my own age.”

“And personality?”

“Someone who I can feel calm around…?”

“What about… chest size?”

“Big…!”

I blurted out reflexively, feeling the heat rise to my cheeks. Did I just repulse her? I look at Shizuku’s face nervously.

However, contrary to my worries, Shizuku’s cheeks were surprisingly relaxed.

“W-What’s wrong?”

“N-No, it’s nothing.”

Shizuku smiled softly.

At least she wasn’t put off, I breathed a sigh of relief.

“Oh right… What’s your preferred type, Shizuku?”

“Huh?”

“I answered, so it’s your turn now.”

As I said that, Shizuku seemed to be lost in thought.

“…It’s a bit difficult when you ask it like that.”

“Well, yeah.”

“Um… If I had to say… someone kind, sincere, with honest eyes?”

“That’s abstract.”

“To be honest, looks aren’t that important to me. Look, I’m quite beautiful, aren’t I?”

I nodded honestly.

While Shizuku seemed to want a retort, it’s a fact, so there’s no reason to deny it.

“…So, I think it’s better to seek charm in someone’s personality rather than just appearance.”

Continuing, Shizuku said in a joking tone.

Whatever the reason, it’s likely that she truly values someone’s inner qualities.

I wonder if I’ll measure up to her standards.

A slight unease clouds my heart.