Chapter 32: A Kind of Fun Creature

Kiyomi Liuli sat in her seat, resting her chin on her hands and looking very dejected.

Before, she couldn't understand why the middle-aged men on the trains always looked so downcast, as if they had lost all interest in life and might commit suicide at any time. Now, she sort of got it—if someone was drowning in debt, their mood couldn't possibly be good—I feel upset just owing 40,000 yen, while those guys, saddled with millions in housing loans, still manage to keep on living. That's really admirable!

Balding uncles, I underestimated you before, and for that, I am truly sorry.

But how do I repay the debt? I usually spend all of my allowance as soon as I get it, and this month's allowance has already gone into that bastard's pocket. I spent my New Year's money on books and manga, so I have no savings at all. What should I do now?