Since the last camping trip, everyone has returned to their own lives, some going to school, some going to work.

The summer sky is a clear, deep blue, and the sun hangs high in the sky, radiating endless heat.

"Ah...it's so hot...why do I have to work here in this heat..." Fujiwara Mina lay sprawled on the front desk, enjoying this rare break without any regard for her image.

"Stop complaining. If you don't work, I'll dock your pay," Asakawa Yu said jokingly.

"Hey... no, boss! I was just complaining, I definitely wasn't secretly blaming you... oh no! I definitely wasn't secretly saying you're stingy... ah!!! No, not at all!"

"Ah!!! I'm tired. Destroy this world without holidays!"

After saying that, Fujiwara Mina buried her head in her hands in despair, looking like she had completely given up.

"Is it really necessary? I've already adjusted my off-get off work hours. It's hard to find a boss like me these days. You should be grateful."

After saying that, Asakawa Yu ignored Fujiwara Mina and continued wiping the cup in her hand.

“No, boss, think about it. In this sweltering summer, people should go on vacation to places like Izu, instead of staying in one place doing boring work day after day!” Fujiwara Mina said matter-of-factly.

"I see... Okay, then go ahead, but I'll deduct your salary accordingly during your absence."

"Hey! That won't do... Hmm... Never mind, I'd better just stick to my job, otherwise I might not even be able to support myself..."

Due to the pressures of life, Fujiwara Mina eventually gave up the idea. Although she longed to travel, she could still tell what was more important.

"What are you talking about? I think I just heard something about Izu."

Just then, Akemi Miyano came out of the kitchen and, seeing the two chatting, joined in.

"Oh, it's Fujiwara who's been thinking about going on a trip or something." Asakawa Yu told Miyano Akemi about what had just happened as soon as she arrived.

To everyone's surprise, Akemi Miyano also became interested after hearing this. "Izu... Come to think of it, I'd really like to go too. I've never been before, and if I had the chance, I'd really like to take Ai with me..."

"But never mind, work is more important, right, boss?"

Although she said that on the surface, Asakawa Yu could still see from her eyes her longing for a trip to Izu, no, more importantly, her longing to create wonderful memories with her younger sister...

Thinking about Miyano Akemi's work performance over the past few days, Asakawa Yu couldn't help but think that maybe she should take them out for some fun. Anyway, the coffee shop taking a few days off wouldn't make much of a difference, but if it could boost the employees' enthusiasm, Asakawa Yu would be very happy to do so.

With that in mind, Asakawa Yu finally made a decision.

"Izu..." Asakawa murmured to himself.

"Hey? Boss, what are you talking to yourself over there?" Fujiwara Mina couldn't help but ask when she saw her boss start talking to himself.

"I said, it's not impossible to go on a trip if you want," Asakawa Yu said, raising her voice slightly.

???

"Eh!!!"

Perhaps because her boss suddenly changed his mind, Fujiwara Mina was very shocked and couldn't help but shout it out.

"What? Are you surprised?" Asakawa Yu felt a little strange. Did they always think of her as a stingy person?

How could I not be surprised? I begged for so long and you still wouldn't agree, but now that Ayami-neechan said a few words, you've given in. Ha, what a hypocritical man!

However, Fujiwara Mina certainly wouldn't dare say these things to Asakawa Yu's face; she could only grumble about them in her own mind.

"Really? That's great! But boss, what should we do with our shop? Should we just close for a few days? If that happens..."

Although Miyano Akemi was happy, she was still concerned about whether the store's sales would be affected if they went out. But before she could finish speaking, Asakawa Yu interrupted her.

"It's alright, we're only away for a few days. The turnover these few days is nothing to me. But as a condition, I need you to work even harder when you come back. Can you do that?"

“No problem! Boss… can I bring Ai along too?” When she heard that she could really go on a trip to Izu, Miyano Akemi agreed to Asakawa Yu’s condition without even thinking. Or rather, even without this condition, she would work hard.

"Of course, no problem. Let's discuss some things to keep in mind when traveling."

After they finished speaking, Asakawa Yu and Miyano Akemi began to discuss the items they needed to bring for the trip.

"Um...can I chime in?"

Just as the two began their discussion, Fujiwara Mina, who had been ignored by the two, slowly raised her hand and asked a question.

"Oh, by the way, Fujiwara, you can mention any requests you may have in advance."

"Um... actually, what I wanted to say was that I'm not going..." Just when the two thought that Fujiwara Mina wanted to talk about going to Izu, Fujiwara Mina said something that surprised them.

"Huh? Why? Weren't you really looking forward to it at first? Why are you saying you're not going now?" Asakawa Yu was very confused. You were the one who said you wanted to go first, and now you're saying you're not going. Isn't this just a joke?

You two are acting like a young couple taking their child on a trip together. If I go, I'll be a third wheel! No way, absolutely not!

"Well... actually, you're right, boss. I think even if I really want to travel, I still have to make a living. By the way, boss, how about you give me a raise this month? Consider it a little compensation for not being able to go on the trip to Izu. How about that!"

Mina Fujiwara cleverly made up a reason on the spot, so that she wouldn't be a third wheel and could get a raise at the same time, which was a win-win situation!

"Well... okay, I agree, but you also need to work hard and stop thinking about slacking off all the time, is that alright?"

"Yes, yes, yes!!! Then it's decided!" Fujiwara Mina was very pleased with her own cleverness.

“But if that’s the case…” Miyano Akemi felt that something was wrong, but she couldn’t quite put her finger on it.

"Alright, alright, Ayami-nee, let's go and enjoy ourselves with the boss and Ai. After all, this is a rare company-funded trip!"

Seeing that Miyano Akemi seemed hesitant, Fujiwara Mina continued to persuade her.

"Oh... okay then, don't worry, Mina, I'll bring you a present when I come back."

It's finally done! Ayami-nee, that's all I can do for you, the rest is up to you!

After finally persuading Miyano Akemi, Fujiwara Mina couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

Although he didn't know what the girl was thinking, Asakawa Yu decided not to pursue the matter further, because he felt that it must be something bad.

"Now that we've made up our minds, let's start discussing the timing and what we need to bring. Oh, and remember to let Ai know first."

And so, their journey to Izu was about to begin...

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