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@not-lady-nagant
I'm so tired of this society's hypocrisy.
Some of you might remember me as Lady Nagant, the pro hero.
Well, hate to tell ya but I've quit the system.
What that means?
I'm out of a job, currently ...
Now, I'm just an assistant to a super fastidious boss.
What that means? Some days I help him investigate a murder, some days I dust off people's homes (yeah no kidding), and some days I keep him from making terrible decisions.
// âïž OOC
if you could swap quirks with someone for 24 hours, who would you pick, if anyone?
Good question.
I think I would like to have Seventh Wonder's quirk, Float.
People don't consider it dangerous or threatening, it's graceful, and I imagine it feels nice, being able to move freely through the air.
Hi again,
I've decided to try and apply to a job as a bouncer at a club I used to go to. Figured I can at least check it out, see if I like it.
Any last-second tips for the interview?
// âïž @not-lady-nagant // (yes I saw the ask but lemme try and see if I can handle this "naturally")
You have a natural charisma and confidence about you that should benefit you well in interviews. Don't try to mask too much of your natural self. You come off as somewhat rough around the edges, but that's what they'll want in a bouncer position.
I also find it beneficial to practice before interviews. Consider the questions you may be asked and answer them in your head in advance. It's typically things like why you want to work there, what your qualifications are, whether or not you agree with their vision for the company, those types of beats. They also usually throw a hypothetical at you, so just answer honestly.
Don't state or imply that you'll do anything illegal though.
Answer honestly. Perfect! Wouldn't want to do anything less, really.
I've already called up the owner, and I'm heading there right now to introduce myself in person.
Would you like to have lunch with me afterwards?
There's this street stand selling crĂȘpe at the park that I've been dying to try out but somehow never manged to get there.
Sanda hesitated for a moment. That sounded really nice, honestly. Better than just rotting in bed all day, at least. He'd have to make himself a bit more presentable than he currently was after doing basically nothing for two days, but that was probably a good thing.
Sure, I'd love to, thank you for the invitation. Just let me know when you've finished your interview and we can meet up.
Best of luck to you as well. I have full confidence that you'll be hired, you're more than qualified.
Later that day, having just finished the interview, Tsutsumi arrived at the park where she'd agreed to meet Sanda. The weather was really nice and sunny on this day, perfect for a sweet snack outside.
She spotted him not too far away from that food stand, and waved at him as she walked closer.
Sooo ... , she began, the good news is that the owner of the place really did want to me hire on the spot. And the bad news is I completely botched it.
She chuckled awkwardly and turned towards the stand in a clumsy attempt to mask her failure. So, have you had a look at the toppings yet?
Sanda stood when he spotted her, standing up from his spot on the nearby bench and keeping a hand on his bag strap. He was notably dressed down from his usual work uniform or school uniform, wearing a more casual blouse and skirt that were normally reserved for hanging out with Fuji or Toga.
He blinked in surprise at her statement, furrowing his brow slightly.
Oh? How so? I hope it wasnât any of the advice I gave.
He looked over at the stand, tilting his head slightly.
Ah- no, I havenât yet. I figured I would wait for you. I canât actually remember the last time I had a crepe, now that I think about it.
Tsutsumi couldn't help but be surprised at seeing Sanda in a skirt and blouse. His father had been oppressing more than just Sanda's self-worth, had he?
It was good to see that Sanda finally got to be who he wanted to be.
No, no ... The error was completely on my part, she clarified quickly, just to ensure he wouldn't fall back into old habits of blaming himself.
Nevermind my colossal screw-up, actually. I'm glad you're moving on from your old life.
Mm, hardly. I wish I could say I was being a bit more productive. I've got quite a bit of extracurricular work piled up at the moment. I've hardly done anything at all for the past few days now.
He adjusted his bag strap, letting out a short sigh.
I really need to catch up on my work for debate and committee. Now that I've got the free time, I might also look into joining something else, but for now I just need to catch up.
I'm not sure why I've been so out of focus this week. It's unfortunate. Perhaps this is all getting to my head more severely than anticipated.
Hm ...
I know I'm looking at a new and more confident Sanda, but that does not sound like you.
Should I be worried? I thought finally getting out from under your dad's thumb would be liberating.
At least, that's what it was like for me, getting away from the HPSC.
Right? It doesn't sound anything like me. That's why I'm so confused by it. Hard work is normally my happy place.
It's liberating in a sense. I feel more comfortable in the guest house, I guess, and I'm relieved to not be living exclusively by my father's directions anymore.
But...ultimately, everything I've gained also came at a fairly substantial loss. I don't really have a family anymore, which feels very odd. My relationship with my parents was never perfect, but it was at least acceptable for most of my life. I think I'm having a hard time consolidating the father that used to take care of me with the father I had to blackmail into not having me assassinated.
Or maybe I'm just overthinking it. I've been tired lately.
Tsutsumi thought about it for a bit.
I think that makes sense. And it's a big change, independent of which angle you're looking at it from.
Also, not sure if it's of any consolation to you but there's still a chance your mother will come around as well.
If only she had someone to talk to ... Did she come visit you in the guest house at least?
She doesn't. I'm not sure if she will or not. She's...kind of odd, if I'm being honest, but she was raised somewhat strangely to my knowledge.
My maternal grandparents were extremely old-fashioned, so she's quite reserved, particularly when it comes to conflict or anything to do with certain facets of my life. I think she's hoping I'll just make up with my father eventually. She doesn't really know the extent of what's happening.
I'd like to talk to her. Genuinely. But any time I've ever tried to broach a serious subject of any kind with her, I'll get shut down on the grounds that it's indiscreet.
I literally couldn't even get my own medical records out of her. I had to go through third-party channels. She's quite conservative.
I take it then that she has no friends, either, huh?
You know I feel kinda bad for the things I said about her ever since I know what your father was really like.
Not to my knowledge. She doesn't work at the moment either, so she seldom gets out of the house. She spends most of her time tending to Shiden and to the house.
I think she used to have some friends at her old job-? But I'm afraid I was too young at the time to know for certain. I do remember her talking with other women rather often when I was a small child. She used to talk with Fuji's mom as well, but they were never friends.
His parents aren't fond of mine. Reasonably so.
It's...honestly kind of tricky. I do feel bad for her, because I understand the pressure my father puts her under and I understand the effects of her upbringing. But I can't help but feel substantially bitter over the impact she's had on my own life.
That might sound somewhat unfair of me though.
You can understand why a person acts a certain way and are still allowed to feel upset about them. Especially if you're impacted by their actions.
Tsutsumi sighed heavily. Just like her and Chisaki, right? She understood him so well and yet his actions were just impossible to condone sometimes.
Let's grab some crepes, c'mon. This day is too nice to stand around and mope.
She stepped up to the food vendor and ordered one crepe with lots of whipped cream and strawberries.
Mm. You're right. We can do plenty enough of that at home.
He pushed the thoughts to the back of his head - his parents would still be there when he got back. He could worry about them there. Sanda stepped up to the vendor after her, ordering a chocolate banana crepe and somehow managing to fish his sleek bank card out of a wallet packed with about a thousand business cards of varying designs.
...I'm actually more excited about this than I probably should be. I'm not usually allowed to eat things like this.
What, the kid who needs to eat for five doesnât get to enjoy sweet snacks? Don't give me a reason to run back in there.
She hoped it was somewhat clear that was just a joke.
While talking, she began to wander away from the food stand, looking for a spot in the shade where they could sit, eat and talk in peace. Ideally with a view at the park's pond.
Not that it's something to brag about but do you wanna hear about the interview?
It does seem a bit odd, no? Especially when sugar is one of the things I burn through the fastest.
He followed her as she walked away from the stand, inspecting his crepe curiously. After having not eaten much of anything for so long, it really did look especially good.
Ah- I absolutely do. Iâm remarkably curious as to how it shook out in practice.
"Odd" is not a word I'd use for it.
Tsutsumi took a bite from her crepe. Given the warm weather, the cream and fluffy texture of the crepe itself tasted quite refreshing.
I could tell pretty much right away that the club's owner was overjoyed just to have me there. He asked me a couple basic question, like why I was applying for this position, what made me change jobs, et cetera. I think it was mostly just so he didn't seem too eager to accept the application.
Anyway, the thing was pretty much in the bag when I asked if it were possible to have that clause in my contract that Chisaki gave me.
That "employee reserves the right to reject any instruction given" clause.
To which he tried to lecture me about how such a clause opens doors for employees to abuse it. From there, the conversation devolved into a discussion about trust, devolved into a discussion about women's rights, and eventually devolved into name-calling.
Long story short: I've been banned from the place.
Mm. He sounds like a condescending ass, so perhaps you've dodged a bullet. Sometimes desperation or the state of the market can necessitate working for someone like that, but you're beyond overqualified for the position he was offering.
Besides, I can't picture you working for someone like that. I know you certainly wouldn't approve of me working for someone who would think that lowly of me.
Though that clause of yours may end up being a deal breaker more often than not. Employers like having absolute power over employees, generally.
Sanda took a small bite of his crepe - almost instantly, he lit up, his eyes practically sparkling with wonder.
Oh wow. That's amazing.
Sanda calling someone names was also new and surprising, and also every bit appreciated by Tsutsumi.
Good thing I didn't give it "my best shot" then, she replied with a small chuckle.
Yeah, no, really. I got the impression he liked the idea of me as a sort of poster girl for his business, like "Look, we got the former Lady Nagant standing outside our door!"
I don't want my image advertised all over again, and I have other qualities besides men finding my physique attractive.
Tsutsumi let out a small sigh.
I was wondering about the likelihood of me getting that clause back, actually. You know I hate lying, but is there any way to sell a future employer on the idea of giving me this much freedom without me having to explain my whole ... history to them?
I-...actually hadn't even considered that angle. This is going to sound odd, but it very frequently slips my mind that you were Lady Nagant at any point. I guess that would explain why he'd be so eager to plaster you all over his business.
He took another bite of his crepe.
The likelihood of you getting that clause back is probably fairly slim, honestly. It was a miracle you could get a clause like that in the first place. It's not impossible though. Again, you have strong qualifications, so you really just need to find an employer that needs you significantly more than you need them.
Something like a high-value corporate individual with special concerns surrounding security would-...er, not that, actually. But something similar. Someone who really really wants you. In a position like that, you have more room to make demands.
It doesn't sound odd, it's just how I want it, actually.
Lady Nagant, at least what the public saw of her, wasn't really me. I wasn't even particularly good at playing the part. The HPSC controlled my image completely.
She shot Sanda a brief, flat look at him effectively describing his father as a potential employer.
Still, finding someone who matched the criteria sounded like a lot of work. And there was no guarantee she didn't end up with an asshole for a boss, only with a failsafe if they agreed to the clause.
Tsutsumi found herself getting sentimental again, thinking back to that morning she awoke in Chisaki's apartment, when he had presented her with breakfast, a preformatted letter of resignation, a new employment contract and the one thing she never had up until then - agency. "Keeping his ledger balanced" really didn't explain how much he had helped her that night.
You know, she began again a little quieter, I sent a message to Nemoto and asked him whether Chisaki had spoken to Overhaul yet.
Hi again,
I've decided to try and apply to a job as a bouncer at a club I used to go to. Figured I can at least check it out, see if I like it.
Any last-second tips for the interview?
// âïž @not-lady-nagant // (yes I saw the ask but lemme try and see if I can handle this "naturally")
You have a natural charisma and confidence about you that should benefit you well in interviews. Don't try to mask too much of your natural self. You come off as somewhat rough around the edges, but that's what they'll want in a bouncer position.
I also find it beneficial to practice before interviews. Consider the questions you may be asked and answer them in your head in advance. It's typically things like why you want to work there, what your qualifications are, whether or not you agree with their vision for the company, those types of beats. They also usually throw a hypothetical at you, so just answer honestly.
Don't state or imply that you'll do anything illegal though.
Answer honestly. Perfect! Wouldn't want to do anything less, really.
I've already called up the owner, and I'm heading there right now to introduce myself in person.
Would you like to have lunch with me afterwards?
There's this street stand selling crĂȘpe at the park that I've been dying to try out but somehow never manged to get there.
Sanda hesitated for a moment. That sounded really nice, honestly. Better than just rotting in bed all day, at least. He'd have to make himself a bit more presentable than he currently was after doing basically nothing for two days, but that was probably a good thing.
Sure, I'd love to, thank you for the invitation. Just let me know when you've finished your interview and we can meet up.
Best of luck to you as well. I have full confidence that you'll be hired, you're more than qualified.
Later that day, having just finished the interview, Tsutsumi arrived at the park where she'd agreed to meet Sanda. The weather was really nice and sunny on this day, perfect for a sweet snack outside.
She spotted him not too far away from that food stand, and waved at him as she walked closer.
Sooo ... , she began, the good news is that the owner of the place really did want to me hire on the spot. And the bad news is I completely botched it.
She chuckled awkwardly and turned towards the stand in a clumsy attempt to mask her failure. So, have you had a look at the toppings yet?
Sanda stood when he spotted her, standing up from his spot on the nearby bench and keeping a hand on his bag strap. He was notably dressed down from his usual work uniform or school uniform, wearing a more casual blouse and skirt that were normally reserved for hanging out with Fuji or Toga.
He blinked in surprise at her statement, furrowing his brow slightly.
Oh? How so? I hope it wasnât any of the advice I gave.
He looked over at the stand, tilting his head slightly.
Ah- no, I havenât yet. I figured I would wait for you. I canât actually remember the last time I had a crepe, now that I think about it.
Tsutsumi couldn't help but be surprised at seeing Sanda in a skirt and blouse. His father had been oppressing more than just Sanda's self-worth, had he?
It was good to see that Sanda finally got to be who he wanted to be.
No, no ... The error was completely on my part, she clarified quickly, just to ensure he wouldn't fall back into old habits of blaming himself.
Nevermind my colossal screw-up, actually. I'm glad you're moving on from your old life.
Mm, hardly. I wish I could say I was being a bit more productive. I've got quite a bit of extracurricular work piled up at the moment. I've hardly done anything at all for the past few days now.
He adjusted his bag strap, letting out a short sigh.
I really need to catch up on my work for debate and committee. Now that I've got the free time, I might also look into joining something else, but for now I just need to catch up.
I'm not sure why I've been so out of focus this week. It's unfortunate. Perhaps this is all getting to my head more severely than anticipated.
Hm ...
I know I'm looking at a new and more confident Sanda, but that does not sound like you.
Should I be worried? I thought finally getting out from under your dad's thumb would be liberating.
At least, that's what it was like for me, getting away from the HPSC.
Right? It doesn't sound anything like me. That's why I'm so confused by it. Hard work is normally my happy place.
It's liberating in a sense. I feel more comfortable in the guest house, I guess, and I'm relieved to not be living exclusively by my father's directions anymore.
But...ultimately, everything I've gained also came at a fairly substantial loss. I don't really have a family anymore, which feels very odd. My relationship with my parents was never perfect, but it was at least acceptable for most of my life. I think I'm having a hard time consolidating the father that used to take care of me with the father I had to blackmail into not having me assassinated.
Or maybe I'm just overthinking it. I've been tired lately.
Tsutsumi thought about it for a bit.
I think that makes sense. And it's a big change, independent of which angle you're looking at it from.
Also, not sure if it's of any consolation to you but there's still a chance your mother will come around as well.
If only she had someone to talk to ... Did she come visit you in the guest house at least?
She doesn't. I'm not sure if she will or not. She's...kind of odd, if I'm being honest, but she was raised somewhat strangely to my knowledge.
My maternal grandparents were extremely old-fashioned, so she's quite reserved, particularly when it comes to conflict or anything to do with certain facets of my life. I think she's hoping I'll just make up with my father eventually. She doesn't really know the extent of what's happening.
I'd like to talk to her. Genuinely. But any time I've ever tried to broach a serious subject of any kind with her, I'll get shut down on the grounds that it's indiscreet.
I literally couldn't even get my own medical records out of her. I had to go through third-party channels. She's quite conservative.
I take it then that she has no friends, either, huh?
You know I feel kinda bad for the things I said about her ever since I know what your father was really like.
Not to my knowledge. She doesn't work at the moment either, so she seldom gets out of the house. She spends most of her time tending to Shiden and to the house.
I think she used to have some friends at her old job-? But I'm afraid I was too young at the time to know for certain. I do remember her talking with other women rather often when I was a small child. She used to talk with Fuji's mom as well, but they were never friends.
His parents aren't fond of mine. Reasonably so.
It's...honestly kind of tricky. I do feel bad for her, because I understand the pressure my father puts her under and I understand the effects of her upbringing. But I can't help but feel substantially bitter over the impact she's had on my own life.
That might sound somewhat unfair of me though.
You can understand why a person acts a certain way and are still allowed to feel upset about them. Especially if you're impacted by their actions.
Tsutsumi sighed heavily. Just like her and Chisaki, right? She understood him so well and yet his actions were just impossible to condone sometimes.
Let's grab some crepes, c'mon. This day is too nice to stand around and mope.
She stepped up to the food vendor and ordered one crepe with lots of whipped cream and strawberries.
Mm. You're right. We can do plenty enough of that at home.
He pushed the thoughts to the back of his head - his parents would still be there when he got back. He could worry about them there. Sanda stepped up to the vendor after her, ordering a chocolate banana crepe and somehow managing to fish his sleek bank card out of a wallet packed with about a thousand business cards of varying designs.
...I'm actually more excited about this than I probably should be. I'm not usually allowed to eat things like this.
What, the kid who needs to eat for five doesnât get to enjoy sweet snacks? Don't give me a reason to run back in there.
She hoped it was somewhat clear that was just a joke.
While talking, she began to wander away from the food stand, looking for a spot in the shade where they could sit, eat and talk in peace. Ideally with a view at the park's pond.
Not that it's something to brag about but do you wanna hear about the interview?
It does seem a bit odd, no? Especially when sugar is one of the things I burn through the fastest.
He followed her as she walked away from the stand, inspecting his crepe curiously. After having not eaten much of anything for so long, it really did look especially good.
Ah- I absolutely do. Iâm remarkably curious as to how it shook out in practice.
"Odd" is not a word I'd use for it.
Tsutsumi took a bite from her crepe. Given the warm weather, the cream and fluffy texture of the crepe itself tasted quite refreshing.
I could tell pretty much right away that the club's owner was overjoyed just to have me there. He asked me a couple basic question, like why I was applying for this position, what made me change jobs, et cetera. I think it was mostly just so he didn't seem too eager to accept the application.
Anyway, the thing was pretty much in the bag when I asked if it were possible to have that clause in my contract that Chisaki gave me.
That "employee reserves the right to reject any instruction given" clause.
To which he tried to lecture me about how such a clause opens doors for employees to abuse it. From there, the conversation devolved into a discussion about trust, devolved into a discussion about women's rights, and eventually devolved into name-calling.
Long story short: I've been banned from the place.
Mm. He sounds like a condescending ass, so perhaps you've dodged a bullet. Sometimes desperation or the state of the market can necessitate working for someone like that, but you're beyond overqualified for the position he was offering.
Besides, I can't picture you working for someone like that. I know you certainly wouldn't approve of me working for someone who would think that lowly of me.
Though that clause of yours may end up being a deal breaker more often than not. Employers like having absolute power over employees, generally.
Sanda took a small bite of his crepe - almost instantly, he lit up, his eyes practically sparkling with wonder.
Oh wow. That's amazing.
Sanda calling someone names was also new and surprising, and also every bit appreciated by Tsutsumi.
Good thing I didn't give it "my best shot" then, she replied with a small chuckle.
Yeah, no, really. I got the impression he liked the idea of me as a sort of poster girl for his business, like "Look, we got the former Lady Nagant standing outside our door!"
I don't want my image advertised all over again, and I have other qualities besides men finding my physique attractive.
Tsutsumi let out a small sigh.
I was wondering about the likelihood of me getting that clause back, actually. You know I hate lying, but is there any way to sell a future employer on the idea of giving me this much freedom without me having to explain my whole ... history to them?
Hi again,
I've decided to try and apply to a job as a bouncer at a club I used to go to. Figured I can at least check it out, see if I like it.
Any last-second tips for the interview?
// âïž @not-lady-nagant // (yes I saw the ask but lemme try and see if I can handle this "naturally")
You have a natural charisma and confidence about you that should benefit you well in interviews. Don't try to mask too much of your natural self. You come off as somewhat rough around the edges, but that's what they'll want in a bouncer position.
I also find it beneficial to practice before interviews. Consider the questions you may be asked and answer them in your head in advance. It's typically things like why you want to work there, what your qualifications are, whether or not you agree with their vision for the company, those types of beats. They also usually throw a hypothetical at you, so just answer honestly.
Don't state or imply that you'll do anything illegal though.
Answer honestly. Perfect! Wouldn't want to do anything less, really.
I've already called up the owner, and I'm heading there right now to introduce myself in person.
Would you like to have lunch with me afterwards?
There's this street stand selling crĂȘpe at the park that I've been dying to try out but somehow never manged to get there.
Sanda hesitated for a moment. That sounded really nice, honestly. Better than just rotting in bed all day, at least. He'd have to make himself a bit more presentable than he currently was after doing basically nothing for two days, but that was probably a good thing.
Sure, I'd love to, thank you for the invitation. Just let me know when you've finished your interview and we can meet up.
Best of luck to you as well. I have full confidence that you'll be hired, you're more than qualified.
Later that day, having just finished the interview, Tsutsumi arrived at the park where she'd agreed to meet Sanda. The weather was really nice and sunny on this day, perfect for a sweet snack outside.
She spotted him not too far away from that food stand, and waved at him as she walked closer.
Sooo ... , she began, the good news is that the owner of the place really did want to me hire on the spot. And the bad news is I completely botched it.
She chuckled awkwardly and turned towards the stand in a clumsy attempt to mask her failure. So, have you had a look at the toppings yet?
Sanda stood when he spotted her, standing up from his spot on the nearby bench and keeping a hand on his bag strap. He was notably dressed down from his usual work uniform or school uniform, wearing a more casual blouse and skirt that were normally reserved for hanging out with Fuji or Toga.
He blinked in surprise at her statement, furrowing his brow slightly.
Oh? How so? I hope it wasnât any of the advice I gave.
He looked over at the stand, tilting his head slightly.
Ah- no, I havenât yet. I figured I would wait for you. I canât actually remember the last time I had a crepe, now that I think about it.
Tsutsumi couldn't help but be surprised at seeing Sanda in a skirt and blouse. His father had been oppressing more than just Sanda's self-worth, had he?
It was good to see that Sanda finally got to be who he wanted to be.
No, no ... The error was completely on my part, she clarified quickly, just to ensure he wouldn't fall back into old habits of blaming himself.
Nevermind my colossal screw-up, actually. I'm glad you're moving on from your old life.
Mm, hardly. I wish I could say I was being a bit more productive. I've got quite a bit of extracurricular work piled up at the moment. I've hardly done anything at all for the past few days now.
He adjusted his bag strap, letting out a short sigh.
I really need to catch up on my work for debate and committee. Now that I've got the free time, I might also look into joining something else, but for now I just need to catch up.
I'm not sure why I've been so out of focus this week. It's unfortunate. Perhaps this is all getting to my head more severely than anticipated.
Hm ...
I know I'm looking at a new and more confident Sanda, but that does not sound like you.
Should I be worried? I thought finally getting out from under your dad's thumb would be liberating.
At least, that's what it was like for me, getting away from the HPSC.
Right? It doesn't sound anything like me. That's why I'm so confused by it. Hard work is normally my happy place.
It's liberating in a sense. I feel more comfortable in the guest house, I guess, and I'm relieved to not be living exclusively by my father's directions anymore.
But...ultimately, everything I've gained also came at a fairly substantial loss. I don't really have a family anymore, which feels very odd. My relationship with my parents was never perfect, but it was at least acceptable for most of my life. I think I'm having a hard time consolidating the father that used to take care of me with the father I had to blackmail into not having me assassinated.
Or maybe I'm just overthinking it. I've been tired lately.
Tsutsumi thought about it for a bit.
I think that makes sense. And it's a big change, independent of which angle you're looking at it from.
Also, not sure if it's of any consolation to you but there's still a chance your mother will come around as well.
If only she had someone to talk to ... Did she come visit you in the guest house at least?
She doesn't. I'm not sure if she will or not. She's...kind of odd, if I'm being honest, but she was raised somewhat strangely to my knowledge.
My maternal grandparents were extremely old-fashioned, so she's quite reserved, particularly when it comes to conflict or anything to do with certain facets of my life. I think she's hoping I'll just make up with my father eventually. She doesn't really know the extent of what's happening.
I'd like to talk to her. Genuinely. But any time I've ever tried to broach a serious subject of any kind with her, I'll get shut down on the grounds that it's indiscreet.
I literally couldn't even get my own medical records out of her. I had to go through third-party channels. She's quite conservative.
I take it then that she has no friends, either, huh?
You know I feel kinda bad for the things I said about her ever since I know what your father was really like.
Not to my knowledge. She doesn't work at the moment either, so she seldom gets out of the house. She spends most of her time tending to Shiden and to the house.
I think she used to have some friends at her old job-? But I'm afraid I was too young at the time to know for certain. I do remember her talking with other women rather often when I was a small child. She used to talk with Fuji's mom as well, but they were never friends.
His parents aren't fond of mine. Reasonably so.
It's...honestly kind of tricky. I do feel bad for her, because I understand the pressure my father puts her under and I understand the effects of her upbringing. But I can't help but feel substantially bitter over the impact she's had on my own life.
That might sound somewhat unfair of me though.
You can understand why a person acts a certain way and are still allowed to feel upset about them. Especially if you're impacted by their actions.
Tsutsumi sighed heavily. Just like her and Chisaki, right? She understood him so well and yet his actions were just impossible to condone sometimes.
Let's grab some crepes, c'mon. This day is too nice to stand around and mope.
She stepped up to the food vendor and ordered one crepe with lots of whipped cream and strawberries.
Mm. You're right. We can do plenty enough of that at home.
He pushed the thoughts to the back of his head - his parents would still be there when he got back. He could worry about them there. Sanda stepped up to the vendor after her, ordering a chocolate banana crepe and somehow managing to fish his sleek bank card out of a wallet packed with about a thousand business cards of varying designs.
...I'm actually more excited about this than I probably should be. I'm not usually allowed to eat things like this.
What, the kid who needs to eat for five doesnât get to enjoy sweet snacks? Don't give me a reason to run back in there.
She hoped it was somewhat clear that was just a joke.
While talking, she began to wander away from the food stand, looking for a spot in the shade where they could sit, eat and talk in peace. Ideally with a view at the park's pond.
Not that it's something to brag about but do you wanna hear about the interview?
It does seem a bit odd, no? Especially when sugar is one of the things I burn through the fastest.
He followed her as she walked away from the stand, inspecting his crepe curiously. After having not eaten much of anything for so long, it really did look especially good.
Ah- I absolutely do. Iâm remarkably curious as to how it shook out in practice.
"Odd" is not a word I'd use for it.
Tsutsumi took a bite from her crepe. Given the warm weather, the cream and fluffy texture of the crepe itself tasted quite refreshing.
I could tell pretty much right away that the club's owner was overjoyed just to have me there. He asked me a couple basic question, like why I was applying for this position, what made me change jobs, et cetera. I think it was mostly just so he didn't seem too eager to accept the application.
Anyway, the thing was pretty much in the bag when I asked if it were possible to have that clause in my contract that Chisaki gave me.
That "employee reserves the right to reject any instruction given" clause.
To which he tried to lecture me about how such a clause opens doors for employees to abuse it. From there, the conversation devolved into a discussion about trust, devolved into a discussion about women's rights, and eventually devolved into name-calling.
Long story short: I've been banned from the place.
You definitely make a great bouncer.
Right?
I get to be blunt, I can use my profiling skills to stop guys at the door who want to sneak in, kick out misbehaving drunks, and my sleep schedule's already shot, so who cares shifts go til 2 am?
I just donât know if I have the patience to do the same thing a full evening, or every evening for an entire week.
Sanda just said some kind of worrying stuff about not sleeping or eating anymore that kind of just sounded like he was going to let himself die
Wel,l I got him out and to have food with me. He's obviously not doing great, but he seems to be doing okay enough.
After everything, he'll have to figure out how he wants to live from now on. It's expected to be rough, I guess ...
And honestly, I'm not doing great, either.
Hi again,
I've decided to try and apply to a job as a bouncer at a club I used to go to. Figured I can at least check it out, see if I like it.
Any last-second tips for the interview?
// âïž @not-lady-nagant // (yes I saw the ask but lemme try and see if I can handle this "naturally")
You have a natural charisma and confidence about you that should benefit you well in interviews. Don't try to mask too much of your natural self. You come off as somewhat rough around the edges, but that's what they'll want in a bouncer position.
I also find it beneficial to practice before interviews. Consider the questions you may be asked and answer them in your head in advance. It's typically things like why you want to work there, what your qualifications are, whether or not you agree with their vision for the company, those types of beats. They also usually throw a hypothetical at you, so just answer honestly.
Don't state or imply that you'll do anything illegal though.
Answer honestly. Perfect! Wouldn't want to do anything less, really.
I've already called up the owner, and I'm heading there right now to introduce myself in person.
Would you like to have lunch with me afterwards?
There's this street stand selling crĂȘpe at the park that I've been dying to try out but somehow never manged to get there.
Sanda hesitated for a moment. That sounded really nice, honestly. Better than just rotting in bed all day, at least. He'd have to make himself a bit more presentable than he currently was after doing basically nothing for two days, but that was probably a good thing.
Sure, I'd love to, thank you for the invitation. Just let me know when you've finished your interview and we can meet up.
Best of luck to you as well. I have full confidence that you'll be hired, you're more than qualified.
Later that day, having just finished the interview, Tsutsumi arrived at the park where she'd agreed to meet Sanda. The weather was really nice and sunny on this day, perfect for a sweet snack outside.
She spotted him not too far away from that food stand, and waved at him as she walked closer.
Sooo ... , she began, the good news is that the owner of the place really did want to me hire on the spot. And the bad news is I completely botched it.
She chuckled awkwardly and turned towards the stand in a clumsy attempt to mask her failure. So, have you had a look at the toppings yet?
Sanda stood when he spotted her, standing up from his spot on the nearby bench and keeping a hand on his bag strap. He was notably dressed down from his usual work uniform or school uniform, wearing a more casual blouse and skirt that were normally reserved for hanging out with Fuji or Toga.
He blinked in surprise at her statement, furrowing his brow slightly.
Oh? How so? I hope it wasnât any of the advice I gave.
He looked over at the stand, tilting his head slightly.
Ah- no, I havenât yet. I figured I would wait for you. I canât actually remember the last time I had a crepe, now that I think about it.
Tsutsumi couldn't help but be surprised at seeing Sanda in a skirt and blouse. His father had been oppressing more than just Sanda's self-worth, had he?
It was good to see that Sanda finally got to be who he wanted to be.
No, no ... The error was completely on my part, she clarified quickly, just to ensure he wouldn't fall back into old habits of blaming himself.
Nevermind my colossal screw-up, actually. I'm glad you're moving on from your old life.
Mm, hardly. I wish I could say I was being a bit more productive. I've got quite a bit of extracurricular work piled up at the moment. I've hardly done anything at all for the past few days now.
He adjusted his bag strap, letting out a short sigh.
I really need to catch up on my work for debate and committee. Now that I've got the free time, I might also look into joining something else, but for now I just need to catch up.
I'm not sure why I've been so out of focus this week. It's unfortunate. Perhaps this is all getting to my head more severely than anticipated.
Hm ...
I know I'm looking at a new and more confident Sanda, but that does not sound like you.
Should I be worried? I thought finally getting out from under your dad's thumb would be liberating.
At least, that's what it was like for me, getting away from the HPSC.
Right? It doesn't sound anything like me. That's why I'm so confused by it. Hard work is normally my happy place.
It's liberating in a sense. I feel more comfortable in the guest house, I guess, and I'm relieved to not be living exclusively by my father's directions anymore.
But...ultimately, everything I've gained also came at a fairly substantial loss. I don't really have a family anymore, which feels very odd. My relationship with my parents was never perfect, but it was at least acceptable for most of my life. I think I'm having a hard time consolidating the father that used to take care of me with the father I had to blackmail into not having me assassinated.
Or maybe I'm just overthinking it. I've been tired lately.
Tsutsumi thought about it for a bit.
I think that makes sense. And it's a big change, independent of which angle you're looking at it from.
Also, not sure if it's of any consolation to you but there's still a chance your mother will come around as well.
If only she had someone to talk to ... Did she come visit you in the guest house at least?
She doesn't. I'm not sure if she will or not. She's...kind of odd, if I'm being honest, but she was raised somewhat strangely to my knowledge.
My maternal grandparents were extremely old-fashioned, so she's quite reserved, particularly when it comes to conflict or anything to do with certain facets of my life. I think she's hoping I'll just make up with my father eventually. She doesn't really know the extent of what's happening.
I'd like to talk to her. Genuinely. But any time I've ever tried to broach a serious subject of any kind with her, I'll get shut down on the grounds that it's indiscreet.
I literally couldn't even get my own medical records out of her. I had to go through third-party channels. She's quite conservative.
I take it then that she has no friends, either, huh?
You know I feel kinda bad for the things I said about her ever since I know what your father was really like.
Not to my knowledge. She doesn't work at the moment either, so she seldom gets out of the house. She spends most of her time tending to Shiden and to the house.
I think she used to have some friends at her old job-? But I'm afraid I was too young at the time to know for certain. I do remember her talking with other women rather often when I was a small child. She used to talk with Fuji's mom as well, but they were never friends.
His parents aren't fond of mine. Reasonably so.
It's...honestly kind of tricky. I do feel bad for her, because I understand the pressure my father puts her under and I understand the effects of her upbringing. But I can't help but feel substantially bitter over the impact she's had on my own life.
That might sound somewhat unfair of me though.
You can understand why a person acts a certain way and are still allowed to feel upset about them. Especially if you're impacted by their actions.
Tsutsumi sighed heavily. Just like her and Chisaki, right? She understood him so well and yet his actions were just impossible to condone sometimes.
Let's grab some crepes, c'mon. This day is too nice to stand around and mope.
She stepped up to the food vendor and ordered one crepe with lots of whipped cream and strawberries.
Mm. You're right. We can do plenty enough of that at home.
He pushed the thoughts to the back of his head - his parents would still be there when he got back. He could worry about them there. Sanda stepped up to the vendor after her, ordering a chocolate banana crepe and somehow managing to fish his sleek bank card out of a wallet packed with about a thousand business cards of varying designs.
...I'm actually more excited about this than I probably should be. I'm not usually allowed to eat things like this.
What, the kid who needs to eat for five doesnât get to enjoy sweet snacks? Don't give me a reason to run back in there.
She hoped it was somewhat clear that was just a joke.
While talking, she began to wander away from the food stand, looking for a spot in the shade where they could sit, eat and talk in peace. Ideally with a view at the park's pond.
Not that it's something to brag about but do you wanna hear about the interview?
Hi again,
I've decided to try and apply to a job as a bouncer at a club I used to go to. Figured I can at least check it out, see if I like it.
Any last-second tips for the interview?
// âïž @not-lady-nagant // (yes I saw the ask but lemme try and see if I can handle this "naturally")
You have a natural charisma and confidence about you that should benefit you well in interviews. Don't try to mask too much of your natural self. You come off as somewhat rough around the edges, but that's what they'll want in a bouncer position.
I also find it beneficial to practice before interviews. Consider the questions you may be asked and answer them in your head in advance. It's typically things like why you want to work there, what your qualifications are, whether or not you agree with their vision for the company, those types of beats. They also usually throw a hypothetical at you, so just answer honestly.
Don't state or imply that you'll do anything illegal though.
Answer honestly. Perfect! Wouldn't want to do anything less, really.
I've already called up the owner, and I'm heading there right now to introduce myself in person.
Would you like to have lunch with me afterwards?
There's this street stand selling crĂȘpe at the park that I've been dying to try out but somehow never manged to get there.
Sanda hesitated for a moment. That sounded really nice, honestly. Better than just rotting in bed all day, at least. He'd have to make himself a bit more presentable than he currently was after doing basically nothing for two days, but that was probably a good thing.
Sure, I'd love to, thank you for the invitation. Just let me know when you've finished your interview and we can meet up.
Best of luck to you as well. I have full confidence that you'll be hired, you're more than qualified.
Later that day, having just finished the interview, Tsutsumi arrived at the park where she'd agreed to meet Sanda. The weather was really nice and sunny on this day, perfect for a sweet snack outside.
She spotted him not too far away from that food stand, and waved at him as she walked closer.
Sooo ... , she began, the good news is that the owner of the place really did want to me hire on the spot. And the bad news is I completely botched it.
She chuckled awkwardly and turned towards the stand in a clumsy attempt to mask her failure. So, have you had a look at the toppings yet?
Sanda stood when he spotted her, standing up from his spot on the nearby bench and keeping a hand on his bag strap. He was notably dressed down from his usual work uniform or school uniform, wearing a more casual blouse and skirt that were normally reserved for hanging out with Fuji or Toga.
He blinked in surprise at her statement, furrowing his brow slightly.
Oh? How so? I hope it wasnât any of the advice I gave.
He looked over at the stand, tilting his head slightly.
Ah- no, I havenât yet. I figured I would wait for you. I canât actually remember the last time I had a crepe, now that I think about it.
Tsutsumi couldn't help but be surprised at seeing Sanda in a skirt and blouse. His father had been oppressing more than just Sanda's self-worth, had he?
It was good to see that Sanda finally got to be who he wanted to be.
No, no ... The error was completely on my part, she clarified quickly, just to ensure he wouldn't fall back into old habits of blaming himself.
Nevermind my colossal screw-up, actually. I'm glad you're moving on from your old life.
Mm, hardly. I wish I could say I was being a bit more productive. I've got quite a bit of extracurricular work piled up at the moment. I've hardly done anything at all for the past few days now.
He adjusted his bag strap, letting out a short sigh.
I really need to catch up on my work for debate and committee. Now that I've got the free time, I might also look into joining something else, but for now I just need to catch up.
I'm not sure why I've been so out of focus this week. It's unfortunate. Perhaps this is all getting to my head more severely than anticipated.
Hm ...
I know I'm looking at a new and more confident Sanda, but that does not sound like you.
Should I be worried? I thought finally getting out from under your dad's thumb would be liberating.
At least, that's what it was like for me, getting away from the HPSC.
Right? It doesn't sound anything like me. That's why I'm so confused by it. Hard work is normally my happy place.
It's liberating in a sense. I feel more comfortable in the guest house, I guess, and I'm relieved to not be living exclusively by my father's directions anymore.
But...ultimately, everything I've gained also came at a fairly substantial loss. I don't really have a family anymore, which feels very odd. My relationship with my parents was never perfect, but it was at least acceptable for most of my life. I think I'm having a hard time consolidating the father that used to take care of me with the father I had to blackmail into not having me assassinated.
Or maybe I'm just overthinking it. I've been tired lately.
Tsutsumi thought about it for a bit.
I think that makes sense. And it's a big change, independent of which angle you're looking at it from.
Also, not sure if it's of any consolation to you but there's still a chance your mother will come around as well.
If only she had someone to talk to ... Did she come visit you in the guest house at least?
She doesn't. I'm not sure if she will or not. She's...kind of odd, if I'm being honest, but she was raised somewhat strangely to my knowledge.
My maternal grandparents were extremely old-fashioned, so she's quite reserved, particularly when it comes to conflict or anything to do with certain facets of my life. I think she's hoping I'll just make up with my father eventually. She doesn't really know the extent of what's happening.
I'd like to talk to her. Genuinely. But any time I've ever tried to broach a serious subject of any kind with her, I'll get shut down on the grounds that it's indiscreet.
I literally couldn't even get my own medical records out of her. I had to go through third-party channels. She's quite conservative.
I take it then that she has no friends, either, huh?
You know I feel kinda bad for the things I said about her ever since I know what your father was really like.
Not to my knowledge. She doesn't work at the moment either, so she seldom gets out of the house. She spends most of her time tending to Shiden and to the house.
I think she used to have some friends at her old job-? But I'm afraid I was too young at the time to know for certain. I do remember her talking with other women rather often when I was a small child. She used to talk with Fuji's mom as well, but they were never friends.
His parents aren't fond of mine. Reasonably so.
It's...honestly kind of tricky. I do feel bad for her, because I understand the pressure my father puts her under and I understand the effects of her upbringing. But I can't help but feel substantially bitter over the impact she's had on my own life.
That might sound somewhat unfair of me though.
You can understand why a person acts a certain way and are still allowed to feel upset about them. Especially if you're impacted by their actions.
Tsutsumi sighed heavily. Just like her and Chisaki, right? She understood him so well and yet his actions were just impossible to condone sometimes.
Let's grab some crepes, c'mon. This day is too nice to stand around and mope.
She stepped up to the food vendor and ordered one crepe with lots of whipped cream and strawberries.
Hi again,
I've decided to try and apply to a job as a bouncer at a club I used to go to. Figured I can at least check it out, see if I like it.
Any last-second tips for the interview?
// âïž @not-lady-nagant // (yes I saw the ask but lemme try and see if I can handle this "naturally")
You have a natural charisma and confidence about you that should benefit you well in interviews. Don't try to mask too much of your natural self. You come off as somewhat rough around the edges, but that's what they'll want in a bouncer position.
I also find it beneficial to practice before interviews. Consider the questions you may be asked and answer them in your head in advance. It's typically things like why you want to work there, what your qualifications are, whether or not you agree with their vision for the company, those types of beats. They also usually throw a hypothetical at you, so just answer honestly.
Don't state or imply that you'll do anything illegal though.
Answer honestly. Perfect! Wouldn't want to do anything less, really.
I've already called up the owner, and I'm heading there right now to introduce myself in person.
Would you like to have lunch with me afterwards?
There's this street stand selling crĂȘpe at the park that I've been dying to try out but somehow never manged to get there.
Sanda hesitated for a moment. That sounded really nice, honestly. Better than just rotting in bed all day, at least. He'd have to make himself a bit more presentable than he currently was after doing basically nothing for two days, but that was probably a good thing.
Sure, I'd love to, thank you for the invitation. Just let me know when you've finished your interview and we can meet up.
Best of luck to you as well. I have full confidence that you'll be hired, you're more than qualified.
Later that day, having just finished the interview, Tsutsumi arrived at the park where she'd agreed to meet Sanda. The weather was really nice and sunny on this day, perfect for a sweet snack outside.
She spotted him not too far away from that food stand, and waved at him as she walked closer.
Sooo ... , she began, the good news is that the owner of the place really did want to me hire on the spot. And the bad news is I completely botched it.
She chuckled awkwardly and turned towards the stand in a clumsy attempt to mask her failure. So, have you had a look at the toppings yet?
Sanda stood when he spotted her, standing up from his spot on the nearby bench and keeping a hand on his bag strap. He was notably dressed down from his usual work uniform or school uniform, wearing a more casual blouse and skirt that were normally reserved for hanging out with Fuji or Toga.
He blinked in surprise at her statement, furrowing his brow slightly.
Oh? How so? I hope it wasnât any of the advice I gave.
He looked over at the stand, tilting his head slightly.
Ah- no, I havenât yet. I figured I would wait for you. I canât actually remember the last time I had a crepe, now that I think about it.
Tsutsumi couldn't help but be surprised at seeing Sanda in a skirt and blouse. His father had been oppressing more than just Sanda's self-worth, had he?
It was good to see that Sanda finally got to be who he wanted to be.
No, no ... The error was completely on my part, she clarified quickly, just to ensure he wouldn't fall back into old habits of blaming himself.
Nevermind my colossal screw-up, actually. I'm glad you're moving on from your old life.
Mm, hardly. I wish I could say I was being a bit more productive. I've got quite a bit of extracurricular work piled up at the moment. I've hardly done anything at all for the past few days now.
He adjusted his bag strap, letting out a short sigh.
I really need to catch up on my work for debate and committee. Now that I've got the free time, I might also look into joining something else, but for now I just need to catch up.
I'm not sure why I've been so out of focus this week. It's unfortunate. Perhaps this is all getting to my head more severely than anticipated.
Hm ...
I know I'm looking at a new and more confident Sanda, but that does not sound like you.
Should I be worried? I thought finally getting out from under your dad's thumb would be liberating.
At least, that's what it was like for me, getting away from the HPSC.
Right? It doesn't sound anything like me. That's why I'm so confused by it. Hard work is normally my happy place.
It's liberating in a sense. I feel more comfortable in the guest house, I guess, and I'm relieved to not be living exclusively by my father's directions anymore.
But...ultimately, everything I've gained also came at a fairly substantial loss. I don't really have a family anymore, which feels very odd. My relationship with my parents was never perfect, but it was at least acceptable for most of my life. I think I'm having a hard time consolidating the father that used to take care of me with the father I had to blackmail into not having me assassinated.
Or maybe I'm just overthinking it. I've been tired lately.
Tsutsumi thought about it for a bit.
I think that makes sense. And it's a big change, independent of which angle you're looking at it from.
Also, not sure if it's of any consolation to you but there's still a chance your mother will come around as well.
If only she had someone to talk to ... Did she come visit you in the guest house at least?
She doesn't. I'm not sure if she will or not. She's...kind of odd, if I'm being honest, but she was raised somewhat strangely to my knowledge.
My maternal grandparents were extremely old-fashioned, so she's quite reserved, particularly when it comes to conflict or anything to do with certain facets of my life. I think she's hoping I'll just make up with my father eventually. She doesn't really know the extent of what's happening.
I'd like to talk to her. Genuinely. But any time I've ever tried to broach a serious subject of any kind with her, I'll get shut down on the grounds that it's indiscreet.
I literally couldn't even get my own medical records out of her. I had to go through third-party channels. She's quite conservative.
I take it then that she has no friends, either, huh?
You know I feel kinda bad for the things I said about her ever since I know what your father was really like.
Hi again,
I've decided to try and apply to a job as a bouncer at a club I used to go to. Figured I can at least check it out, see if I like it.
Any last-second tips for the interview?
// âïž @not-lady-nagant // (yes I saw the ask but lemme try and see if I can handle this "naturally")
You have a natural charisma and confidence about you that should benefit you well in interviews. Don't try to mask too much of your natural self. You come off as somewhat rough around the edges, but that's what they'll want in a bouncer position.
I also find it beneficial to practice before interviews. Consider the questions you may be asked and answer them in your head in advance. It's typically things like why you want to work there, what your qualifications are, whether or not you agree with their vision for the company, those types of beats. They also usually throw a hypothetical at you, so just answer honestly.
Don't state or imply that you'll do anything illegal though.
Answer honestly. Perfect! Wouldn't want to do anything less, really.
I've already called up the owner, and I'm heading there right now to introduce myself in person.
Would you like to have lunch with me afterwards?
There's this street stand selling crĂȘpe at the park that I've been dying to try out but somehow never manged to get there.
Sanda hesitated for a moment. That sounded really nice, honestly. Better than just rotting in bed all day, at least. He'd have to make himself a bit more presentable than he currently was after doing basically nothing for two days, but that was probably a good thing.
Sure, I'd love to, thank you for the invitation. Just let me know when you've finished your interview and we can meet up.
Best of luck to you as well. I have full confidence that you'll be hired, you're more than qualified.
Later that day, having just finished the interview, Tsutsumi arrived at the park where she'd agreed to meet Sanda. The weather was really nice and sunny on this day, perfect for a sweet snack outside.
She spotted him not too far away from that food stand, and waved at him as she walked closer.
Sooo ... , she began, the good news is that the owner of the place really did want to me hire on the spot. And the bad news is I completely botched it.
She chuckled awkwardly and turned towards the stand in a clumsy attempt to mask her failure. So, have you had a look at the toppings yet?
Sanda stood when he spotted her, standing up from his spot on the nearby bench and keeping a hand on his bag strap. He was notably dressed down from his usual work uniform or school uniform, wearing a more casual blouse and skirt that were normally reserved for hanging out with Fuji or Toga.
He blinked in surprise at her statement, furrowing his brow slightly.
Oh? How so? I hope it wasnât any of the advice I gave.
He looked over at the stand, tilting his head slightly.
Ah- no, I havenât yet. I figured I would wait for you. I canât actually remember the last time I had a crepe, now that I think about it.
Tsutsumi couldn't help but be surprised at seeing Sanda in a skirt and blouse. His father had been oppressing more than just Sanda's self-worth, had he?
It was good to see that Sanda finally got to be who he wanted to be.
No, no ... The error was completely on my part, she clarified quickly, just to ensure he wouldn't fall back into old habits of blaming himself.
Nevermind my colossal screw-up, actually. I'm glad you're moving on from your old life.
Mm, hardly. I wish I could say I was being a bit more productive. I've got quite a bit of extracurricular work piled up at the moment. I've hardly done anything at all for the past few days now.
He adjusted his bag strap, letting out a short sigh.
I really need to catch up on my work for debate and committee. Now that I've got the free time, I might also look into joining something else, but for now I just need to catch up.
I'm not sure why I've been so out of focus this week. It's unfortunate. Perhaps this is all getting to my head more severely than anticipated.
Hm ...
I know I'm looking at a new and more confident Sanda, but that does not sound like you.
Should I be worried? I thought finally getting out from under your dad's thumb would be liberating.
At least, that's what it was like for me, getting away from the HPSC.
Right? It doesn't sound anything like me. That's why I'm so confused by it. Hard work is normally my happy place.
It's liberating in a sense. I feel more comfortable in the guest house, I guess, and I'm relieved to not be living exclusively by my father's directions anymore.
But...ultimately, everything I've gained also came at a fairly substantial loss. I don't really have a family anymore, which feels very odd. My relationship with my parents was never perfect, but it was at least acceptable for most of my life. I think I'm having a hard time consolidating the father that used to take care of me with the father I had to blackmail into not having me assassinated.
Or maybe I'm just overthinking it. I've been tired lately.
Tsutsumi thought about it for a bit.
I think that makes sense. And it's a big change, independent of which angle you're looking at it from.
Also, not sure if it's of any consolation to you but there's still a chance your mother will come around as well.
If only she had someone to talk to ... Did she come visit you in the guest house at least?
Hi again,
I've decided to try and apply to a job as a bouncer at a club I used to go to. Figured I can at least check it out, see if I like it.
Any last-second tips for the interview?
// âïž @not-lady-nagant // (yes I saw the ask but lemme try and see if I can handle this "naturally")
You have a natural charisma and confidence about you that should benefit you well in interviews. Don't try to mask too much of your natural self. You come off as somewhat rough around the edges, but that's what they'll want in a bouncer position.
I also find it beneficial to practice before interviews. Consider the questions you may be asked and answer them in your head in advance. It's typically things like why you want to work there, what your qualifications are, whether or not you agree with their vision for the company, those types of beats. They also usually throw a hypothetical at you, so just answer honestly.
Don't state or imply that you'll do anything illegal though.
Answer honestly. Perfect! Wouldn't want to do anything less, really.
I've already called up the owner, and I'm heading there right now to introduce myself in person.
Would you like to have lunch with me afterwards?
There's this street stand selling crĂȘpe at the park that I've been dying to try out but somehow never manged to get there.
Sanda hesitated for a moment. That sounded really nice, honestly. Better than just rotting in bed all day, at least. He'd have to make himself a bit more presentable than he currently was after doing basically nothing for two days, but that was probably a good thing.
Sure, I'd love to, thank you for the invitation. Just let me know when you've finished your interview and we can meet up.
Best of luck to you as well. I have full confidence that you'll be hired, you're more than qualified.
Later that day, having just finished the interview, Tsutsumi arrived at the park where she'd agreed to meet Sanda. The weather was really nice and sunny on this day, perfect for a sweet snack outside.
She spotted him not too far away from that food stand, and waved at him as she walked closer.
Sooo ... , she began, the good news is that the owner of the place really did want to me hire on the spot. And the bad news is I completely botched it.
She chuckled awkwardly and turned towards the stand in a clumsy attempt to mask her failure. So, have you had a look at the toppings yet?
Sanda stood when he spotted her, standing up from his spot on the nearby bench and keeping a hand on his bag strap. He was notably dressed down from his usual work uniform or school uniform, wearing a more casual blouse and skirt that were normally reserved for hanging out with Fuji or Toga.
He blinked in surprise at her statement, furrowing his brow slightly.
Oh? How so? I hope it wasnât any of the advice I gave.
He looked over at the stand, tilting his head slightly.
Ah- no, I havenât yet. I figured I would wait for you. I canât actually remember the last time I had a crepe, now that I think about it.
Tsutsumi couldn't help but be surprised at seeing Sanda in a skirt and blouse. His father had been oppressing more than just Sanda's self-worth, had he?
It was good to see that Sanda finally got to be who he wanted to be.
No, no ... The error was completely on my part, she clarified quickly, just to ensure he wouldn't fall back into old habits of blaming himself.
Nevermind my colossal screw-up, actually. I'm glad you're moving on from your old life.
Mm, hardly. I wish I could say I was being a bit more productive. I've got quite a bit of extracurricular work piled up at the moment. I've hardly done anything at all for the past few days now.
He adjusted his bag strap, letting out a short sigh.
I really need to catch up on my work for debate and committee. Now that I've got the free time, I might also look into joining something else, but for now I just need to catch up.
I'm not sure why I've been so out of focus this week. It's unfortunate. Perhaps this is all getting to my head more severely than anticipated.
Hm ...
I know I'm looking at a new and more confident Sanda, but that does not sound like you.
Should I be worried? I thought finally getting out from under your dad's thumb would be liberating.
At least, that's what it was like for me, getting away from the HPSC.
Hi again,
I've decided to try and apply to a job as a bouncer at a club I used to go to. Figured I can at least check it out, see if I like it.
Any last-second tips for the interview?
// âïž @not-lady-nagant // (yes I saw the ask but lemme try and see if I can handle this "naturally")
You have a natural charisma and confidence about you that should benefit you well in interviews. Don't try to mask too much of your natural self. You come off as somewhat rough around the edges, but that's what they'll want in a bouncer position.
I also find it beneficial to practice before interviews. Consider the questions you may be asked and answer them in your head in advance. It's typically things like why you want to work there, what your qualifications are, whether or not you agree with their vision for the company, those types of beats. They also usually throw a hypothetical at you, so just answer honestly.
Don't state or imply that you'll do anything illegal though.
Answer honestly. Perfect! Wouldn't want to do anything less, really.
I've already called up the owner, and I'm heading there right now to introduce myself in person.
Would you like to have lunch with me afterwards?
There's this street stand selling crĂȘpe at the park that I've been dying to try out but somehow never manged to get there.
Sanda hesitated for a moment. That sounded really nice, honestly. Better than just rotting in bed all day, at least. He'd have to make himself a bit more presentable than he currently was after doing basically nothing for two days, but that was probably a good thing.
Sure, I'd love to, thank you for the invitation. Just let me know when you've finished your interview and we can meet up.
Best of luck to you as well. I have full confidence that you'll be hired, you're more than qualified.
Later that day, having just finished the interview, Tsutsumi arrived at the park where she'd agreed to meet Sanda. The weather was really nice and sunny on this day, perfect for a sweet snack outside.
She spotted him not too far away from that food stand, and waved at him as she walked closer.
Sooo ... , she began, the good news is that the owner of the place really did want to me hire on the spot. And the bad news is I completely botched it.
She chuckled awkwardly and turned towards the stand in a clumsy attempt to mask her failure. So, have you had a look at the toppings yet?
Sanda stood when he spotted her, standing up from his spot on the nearby bench and keeping a hand on his bag strap. He was notably dressed down from his usual work uniform or school uniform, wearing a more casual blouse and skirt that were normally reserved for hanging out with Fuji or Toga.
He blinked in surprise at her statement, furrowing his brow slightly.
Oh? How so? I hope it wasnât any of the advice I gave.
He looked over at the stand, tilting his head slightly.
Ah- no, I havenât yet. I figured I would wait for you. I canât actually remember the last time I had a crepe, now that I think about it.
Tsutsumi couldn't help but be surprised at seeing Sanda in a skirt and blouse. His father had been oppressing more than just Sanda's self-worth, had he?
It was good to see that Sanda finally got to be who he wanted to be.
No, no ... The error was completely on my part, she clarified quickly, just to ensure he wouldn't fall back into old habits of blaming himself.
Nevermind my colossal screw-up, actually. I'm glad you're moving on from your old life.
Hi again,
I've decided to try and apply to a job as a bouncer at a club I used to go to. Figured I can at least check it out, see if I like it.
Any last-second tips for the interview?
// âïž @not-lady-nagant // (yes I saw the ask but lemme try and see if I can handle this "naturally")
You have a natural charisma and confidence about you that should benefit you well in interviews. Don't try to mask too much of your natural self. You come off as somewhat rough around the edges, but that's what they'll want in a bouncer position.
I also find it beneficial to practice before interviews. Consider the questions you may be asked and answer them in your head in advance. It's typically things like why you want to work there, what your qualifications are, whether or not you agree with their vision for the company, those types of beats. They also usually throw a hypothetical at you, so just answer honestly.
Don't state or imply that you'll do anything illegal though.
Answer honestly. Perfect! Wouldn't want to do anything less, really.
I've already called up the owner, and I'm heading there right now to introduce myself in person.
Would you like to have lunch with me afterwards?
There's this street stand selling crĂȘpe at the park that I've been dying to try out but somehow never manged to get there.
Sanda hesitated for a moment. That sounded really nice, honestly. Better than just rotting in bed all day, at least. He'd have to make himself a bit more presentable than he currently was after doing basically nothing for two days, but that was probably a good thing.
Sure, I'd love to, thank you for the invitation. Just let me know when you've finished your interview and we can meet up.
Best of luck to you as well. I have full confidence that you'll be hired, you're more than qualified.
Later that day, having just finished the interview, Tsutsumi arrived at the park where she'd agreed to meet Sanda. The weather was really nice and sunny on this day, perfect for a sweet snack outside.
She spotted him not too far away from that food stand, and waved at him as she walked closer.
Sooo ... , she began, the good news is that the owner of the place really did want to me hire on the spot. And the bad news is I completely botched it.
She chuckled awkwardly and turned towards the stand in a clumsy attempt to mask her failure. So, have you had a look at the toppings yet?
Hi again,
I've decided to try and apply to a job as a bouncer at a club I used to go to. Figured I can at least check it out, see if I like it.
Any last-second tips for the interview?
// âïž @not-lady-nagant // (yes I saw the ask but lemme try and see if I can handle this "naturally")
You have a natural charisma and confidence about you that should benefit you well in interviews. Don't try to mask too much of your natural self. You come off as somewhat rough around the edges, but that's what they'll want in a bouncer position.
I also find it beneficial to practice before interviews. Consider the questions you may be asked and answer them in your head in advance. It's typically things like why you want to work there, what your qualifications are, whether or not you agree with their vision for the company, those types of beats. They also usually throw a hypothetical at you, so just answer honestly.
Don't state or imply that you'll do anything illegal though.
Answer honestly. Perfect! Wouldn't want to do anything less, really.
I've already called up the owner, and I'm heading there right now to introduce myself in person.
Would you like to have lunch with me afterwards?
There's this street stand selling crĂȘpe at the park that I've been dying to try out but somehow never manged to get there.
It was in the middle of day that Tsutsumi sat in front of her windows staring out at the city below.
Not her usual time to ponder about society, but now that she was out of a job, she had nothing to do, and "collecting keychains" really wasn't a very time-consuming hobby.
On her kitchen counter lay an unfinished urban fantasy novel and her half-written resumée, about 70% a copy-paste of what Sanda had texted her.
She couldn't quite bring herself to finish either.
When she'd been talking to Sanda, she'd realized she had no idea what she wanted. Or, the things she did want did not fit together.
Tsutsumi couldn't work with or for people. If she had to give one more "polite smile" in her life she was going to break for good. But she also lacked the foresight to run her own company. Outsourcing the strategic planning and paperwork to Sanda wasn't fair, either. And even then - she didn't know what company to run. Security? Detective work? She could be a bodyguard or bouncer, too.
Tsutsumi was petting the purple cat plushie, lost in thought, hoping she'd get an epiphany somehow because she lacked the drive for anything else.
Come to think of it, hadn't the club she used to go to been looking for a bouncer?
Uh, hey Sanda ... I know this a bit of an odd ask, but can I bother you to help me write a vita?
When I put in my actual skillset and certifications, it looks pretty bad but when I try to lie about it I'm making myself nauseous ...
// âïž @not-lady-lagant
Of course, I would love to help.
For some reason he was oddly energetic at the concept of finally being the one who knew more about the task at hand. Being confused, underqualified and out of the loop really had become his new normal with Tsutsumi and Chisaki.
But this was firmly set in his wheelhouse.
If lying about it is out of the question, then it simply becomes a matter of phrasing and framing. What do you currently have written down?
She scratched her head.
Erm, what I've got so far is;
started HPSC hero training at the age of 15
became a pro hero at age 18
quit pro hero work and became a cleaner / detective assistant earlier this year (age 32)
I don't have any degrees, I'm afraid. The HPSC pulled me straight out of middle school.
My skill set is something like:
combat
profiling
staking out and shadowing targets
... and cleaning, I guess.
Alright, thatâs plenty to work with.
Firstly, it sounds like what youâre writing is actually a resumĂ© and not a vita, which is far more aligned with your qualifications. A vita is typically used when applying for medical or academic roles. Theyâre quite long.
To reframe your experience, I would focus on what you actually got out of your work in terms of skills gained and demonstrated. Be specific about how you applied yourself, but without being pointlessly wordy.
Your lack of formal education matters a lot less than the fact that you have fourteen years of practical experience, so lean into that.
Youâre a former pro hero with 14 years of field experience in public safety, criminal investigation, surveillance, threat assessment, and high-risk operations. Extensive experience working independently in sensitive environments, identifying and tracking persons of interest, assessing behavioural patterns, and responding to dangerous situations. Currently employed in cleaning services and investigative support, applying a strong background in observation, discretion, security, and field investigation.
Doesnât that already make you sound like a highly desirable work asset? Iâd hire you with that background.
In terms of formatting that for a resume, you want to list each of your careers and the ways you applied your skills, top to bottom from most recent to least recent. For example:
Cleaning & Investigative Assistant (Current, [Starting Year] - Present)
Performs residential and commercial cleaning services with a high degree of thoroughness, efficiency, and discretion.
Assist with private investigative work, including surveillance, information gathering, and subject tracking.
Conducts stakeouts and discreetly observes persons of interest while maintaining a low profile.
Identifies relevant behavioural patterns, routines, locations, and associations during investigations.
Document and communicate observations accurately for use in ongoing investigative work.
Handles sensitive client information and assignments with strict confidentiality.
Works independently in unpredictable environments requiring sound judgement and situational awareness.
I would put your HPSC training in your certifications as well. If you have no post-secondary experience, donât mention that, just leave post-secondary out altogether. Your experience is more important here.
Okay, wow ... That's like, you did most of the work for me right there.
I really had no idea how to go about this. Both the HPSC and Chisaki hired me off the spot, so the speak. No application needed.
It's also not untrue what you listed.
I mean, my cleaning was never thorough, but the rest does sound accurate.
Just out of curiosity, though ... What would you hire me for?
I mean, my skills are good for hero work, black ops, and I guess police work to some degree, but if I have to put myself under the state ever again ...
I ... I don't think I could take that.
Apologies if I got ahead of myself, I really enjoy writing resumes and applications.
You have plenty of options in the private sector though. You could go into private investigation, for starters. You were already doing that work and nothing is stopping you from resuming it.
But I think you might get more enjoyment (and better financial compensation) in corporate security. It mainly consists of risk assessment, internal investigations, executive protection and security consulting. Basically, theyâd be paying you to determine where theyâre vulnerable before any bad actors do it first.
Private security consulting is a similar path you could take. People would pay you to look at their buildings and tell them exactly how you would infiltrate.
And those are just a few of your options. You have plenty of potential work outside of state roles. I suppose it depends on what it is youâd like to do. Do you have anything that particularly speaks to you?
Uhm ... I did enjoy the detective work. I really want to keep contributing to society as a whole. By taking down the big threats the HPSC didn't dare to touch.
But that would require a new boss who has the same goals on mind, wouldn't it?
She sighed heavily.
Even breaking away from Chisaki didn't change the fact that she had really liked working with him. They would look at a criminal together, and he'd say "this is the factual evidence why they should be locked away", and then she'd say "and this is the psychological profile that drove their actions". Cherry on top was that she got to physically stop them when they tried to get away or attack them in turn.
Tsutsumi tried to ban these sentimental thoughts out of her head.
... Maybe I can settle for something less than changing the world.
That, or open your own agency instead. Then you would be the boss and you could work with whoever you deemed most fitting without having to answer to anyone you didnât want to answer to.
If helping society is a selling point, then you could also look at investigative journalism, but itâs a rather different skill set.
âŠOr, I mean, thereâs always the option of waiting to see what happens with Mr. Chisaki.
I can't be my own boss.
I mean, I can be my own boss. I WANT to be my own boss.
If I have to suck up to some management ever again, there'll probably be another blood spill.
But I can't do all the legal stuff, the paperwork, being responsible for employees and whatever else is part of that. I couldn't even be a parent to a shrimp, how will I manage a business?
In her frustration, Tsutsumi let out a quiet groan.
... I could be a vigilante, I guess.
She paused.
That's a terrible idea, right? What am I thinking?
I ... Maybe I should give the whole job thing some more thought.
Iâm not exactly sure where the shrimp comes into it, but for the record, you could also get an assistant to handle the legal matters. If you couldnât find anyone fitting, I wouldnât mind stepping in with my own knowledge of corporate law, though Iâd imagine youâd be better off finding someone who isnât a child and has actual qualifications.
I would agree that vigilantism, while occasionally very tempting, is a rather poor idea though.
If you feel as though you need to give it more thought, please do so. It would be inadvisable to rush into something without forethought. Do you have enough money set aside to grant yourself some time?
Tsutsumi fell quiet for a long time.
The more she thought about it, the more overwhelming it all sounded. She'd really rather do something else for now.
I'll be okay for another while. The HPSC practically stuffed me with money, so I'm still burning through that.
Ah. There's that, at least. I see we're both coasting on dirty money for the time being then.
If you end up needing further help with your resume or employment options though, please do let me know. I only wish I could offer you something more substantial.
No, it's okay. You've already helped me a lot.
Thank you.
