𝗪𝗢𝗡𝗞𝗔 𝒔𝒆𝒏𝒌𝒖 𝒊𝒔𝒉𝒊𝒈𝒂𝒎𝒊 HIATUS

𝗪𝗢𝗡𝗞𝗔 ᴡᴏɴᴋᴀ

WELCOME HOME
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chapter three

Senku opened the door to his house and allowed the cherry, young adult into his abode. Y/N's felt the warmth that she'd been dreaming of since she was a child. Her eyes glazed around the front room as she took in the different objects and color of the house.

"Inside here is beautiful." She turned to face the stoic looking male—who tried his best to not look annoyed, but deep down, he truly was—and gave him a genuine smile. "Thank you so much, Mr. Ishigami. I feel at home already."

Senku only hummed as he placed his groceries on the counter. "You'll only be staying here for the time being. Once I've done succeed with my dream, your butt is out of here."

"That's perfect for me." The woman continued to stroll around the house, which Senku didn't seemed bothered by since she'd be staying with him. She came across the bathroom, the laundry room, his bedroom and went back to the kitchen where Senku was waiting patiently at. "This house is so big!"

"It's pretty small to me." The scientist shrugged, not really bothered by the size of the house. "But anyway," he moved himself from the counter and into the front room to sit himself down on the large chair he had. Y/N wasn't sure what to do so she just stood in front of him and carefully listened to what he had to say. "I'll be looking for a job, if not a job, then a sponsor, to help with money for my factory." Y/N nodded as she continued to listen. "While I do that, you'll be looking for some workers. Builders and drafters."

"Drafters, drafters....what is that?" Senku was dumbfounded by her question, but Y/N seemed bewildered by that word. "Out of all my years of living, I've never heard of that word in my life."

"What? Have you at least heard of a draftsperson? Someone who designs your buildings for you?"

"Oh. Is that what it is? Then I've seen plenty of people working that job."

Senku placed his head on his hands. He was getting agitated, but he shouldn't be mad. He couldn't blame her if she didn't know what a draft was. Even if she was... an adult.

"How old are you exactly?"

"Huh? Oh! I'm nineteen years old. I just turned nineteen." Y/N was oblivious to Senku's stress as he clawed at his hair. He pulled on it a bit but eventually let go as he released a sigh.

"I can't blame you. Not many people know what a draft is." He stood up from the couch and went to the kitchen to grab his briefcase. Y/N watched as Senku took out a notepad and began writing something on it. "Can you read this?" He showcase the book to the young adult. Her eyes widen as she gave him a nervous smile.

"O-Of course." She placed her face deep in the page to avoid looking at her boss, who simply just stood there as he waited patiently for the woman to read the words in the book. "It says..." She glanced at the inventor. He cocked is eyebrows. She looked back in the notepad.

"I'm giving you five seconds. Five–"

"O-Okay, okay!" She calmed herself down with a release of breath and tried her best to read off the words. "Cho-Ch-Choco-colate.. Chocolate is g-goo-good. Chocolate is good." She struggled but she was able to get through.

"So my theory was correct."

"W-What theory?"

"You can't read."

"I-I... I too could.. just not as good as you."

Senku only smirked at her statement, stifling a laugh to himself as well.

"You're not going to fire me, are you? I promise I'll try my best!"

The magician placed a hand on his chin in thought. "I was thinking of doing so, but you seemed really desperate for this job." He snapped his fingers. "A-ha. While you're working for me part-time, I'll also teach you how to read. How does that sound?"

"Are the lessons free?"

"Yes, it's free. It's apart of your payment."

Y/N jumped in giddy and clapped her hands with excitement. "I'm so grateful, Mr. Ishigami. I'll replay you when the time is right."

Senku only nodded his head. "Sure, sure. Your lessons starts tomorrow after I go job hunting. While I'm out, you'll also be looking for people. Don't forget: draftsperson and builders."

"Yes, Mr. Ishigami."

"While I'm at it, I should get an extra key for you. But that doesn't mean you can allow anyone in here. If so, you're fired immediately."

"I definitely won't disobey you, Mr. Ishigami."

"Alright. I'll take your word for it." He grabbed the notepad from her hand and placed it back in his briefcase. "Oh, and go take a shower."

WITH SENKU ISHIGAMI
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onto chapter 4...