Aomori prefecture, which is part of a small but unique island, hides not only majestic mountains, deep forests and untamed seas, but also a small town in the middle of forests. In this town is our hero, Iruka Huro. He's about to have the greatest adventure earthman could ever have. But let's not get ahead of ourselves and start all over again.
"Have you packed everything? Aren't you forgetting something?”
"Yes, I don't have many things.”
"True . . . well, here's something from me.” A woman approached me and held out her hand with a neatly arranged stack of bills.
"I can't do that, Momo..."
"You have to! I don't want you to end up somewhere God knows where on the street. It's until you get a job. I've been saving it since you were 8. But don't tell the others." She winked at me.
I stared at her in disbelief. The woman standing in front of me was my governess, Momo.
"Thank you. Thank you very much."I bowed deeply and took one last look at her. Momo was already a mistress in years. Thin white strands laced her black hair, and small but noticeable wrinkles adorned her face. She had beautifully bland eyes that made you want to immerse yourself in them. They were always reassuring and full of joy as was her smile. She was the same height as me. I couldn't believe it. I'm leaving the orphanage. I'm 18 years old. I won't see her every day anymore. We both couldn't hold our tears and both started crying. I hugged her tight right away.
Find this and other great novels on the author's preferred platform. Support original creators!
"I'm going to miss you so much." I whispered.
"So do you, my little one. Promise me you'll at least write me letters. Promise to visit us. Promise me you'll get a job.” I squeezed her harder to comfort her.
"Yes, I promise.” We stood like this for a while before Momo pulled away.
She wiped the tears from my face and smiled at me. I picked up my backpack and made my way to the entrance. There were already children waiting impatiently to bid me farewell. When I was older, I helped Momo take care of the kids. They're like siblings to me. It stung my heart to see their crying faces. Saying goodbye to them, but I'm afraid I can't be here anymore. That's the law. One last hug. Last words of advice. But certainly not the last visit. Unlike the others, I'll visit regularly. I'll take care of you. I promised myself in my mind. I waved to them one last time, and to my new life.
"Hmm. dustman plumber Exterminator? Window washer? Hmm none of this is for me. I don't have any experience with it. Oh, I can't stay in this hotel for another month unless I get a job.” For the money I saved, I rented a room for a month in a cheap hotel. There was a bed, a bedside table, a bathroom, and noisy neighbors. It wasn't a luxury. It was tiny, but that's all I had. I also bought a suit to look serious in interviews, but have yet to be accepted anywhere. They say I don't have enough knowledge of experience or they just didn't like me.
"Ahhh...I need a job."I lay down wearily on the bed and continued to run through the newspapers with the advertisements.
"Huh? What the? Family servant. No degree required. I'll take good knowledge of the cookery. organized character Willingness to clean. Guaranteed housing in the house... Hmm and for how much? What? 8,000 yen an hour. The job must be mine!”
Determinedly, I got up and went to get ready. An address was left on the ad. I'm going to go straight there today. I rinsed my dark brown long hair and adjusted it back to look as elegant as possible. I donned my dim worn blue suit. I picked up my tie and adjusted myself in the mirror. "Iruka, this is the job you've been waiting for. This is made right for you. Thank you gods for your opportunity." I said to myself out loud and headed out.