Uni cafeteria
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うわ、めちゃくちゃ混んでるな。12時過ぎるといつもこれだよ。
Whoa, it's super crowded. It's always like this after 12 o'clock.
本当だね。でも、ユメが窓際の席をキープしてくれたから助かった。
Really. But we're saved because Yume grabbed a window seat for us.
さすが。アキは何にする？俺はもうカレーの大盛りに決めてるけど。
As expected. What are you having, Aki? I've already decided on the large curry, though.
僕は日替わり定食。あ、ユメからきつねうどん頼むって連絡あったよ。
I'll have the daily special. Oh, I got a message from Yume to order her kitsune udon.
了解。そういえば、明日のバイトの面接、どんな服で行けばいい？
Got it. Come to think of it, what kind of clothes should I wear to my part-time job interview tomorrow?
やっぱり、シャツとかきれいめな格好のほうが印象いいと思うよ。
As I thought, a shirt or clean-looking clothes would probably give a better impression.
グレーのシャツにするか。あ、僕たちの番だよ。レジに行こう。
Maybe I'll go with a gray shirt. Oh, it's our turn. Let's go to the register.
They slide their trays up to the register clerk.
いらっしゃいませ。お会計はご一緒ですか、別々ですか？
Welcome. Is the payment together, or separate?
別々でお願いします。僕は日替わりときつねうどんを払います。
Separately, please. I'll pay for the daily special and the kitsune udon.
かしこまりました。合計で850円です。ICカードですか？
Understood. The total is 850 yen. Will you be using an IC card?
はい、学生証のカードで。ここにタッチすればいいですか？
Yes, with my student ID card. Should I touch it here?
はい、どうぞ。…ありがとうございました。お次の方どうぞ。
Yes, go ahead. ...Thank you very much. Next person, please.
カレーの大盛りです。僕も学生証のICカードで払います。
Large curry, please. I'll also pay with my student ID IC card.
Aki and Ken carry their trays over to the window table where Yume is waiting.
あ、こっちこっち！席、キープしておいたよ。
Ah, over here, over here! I kept the seats for us.
ありがとう。はい、これ、頼まれてたきつねうどん。
Thanks. Here, this is the kitsune udon you asked for.
わあ、おいしそう！ありがとう。…って、ケン、そのカレー皿、山盛りすぎない？
Wow, looks delicious! Thank you. ...Wait, Ken, isn't that curry plate way too piled up?
ふふん、大盛りだからね。午後からの授業のために、エネルギーをチャージしないと！
Heheh, it's the large portion, you see. I have to charge up my energy for the afternoon classes!
エネルギーチャージっていうか、明日のバイトの面接のためでしょ？
More than charging energy, isn't it for tomorrow's part-time job interview?
えっ、そうなの？何のバイト？
Eh, is that so? What kind of part-time job?
駅前の新しいカフェ。週三日くらいで働けるところを探しててさ。
The new cafe in front of the station. I was looking for a place where I can work about three days a week.
さっき列に並んでるとき、明日の面接に何を着ていくか悩んでたんだよ。
When we were lining up earlier, he was worrying about what to wear to tomorrow's interview.
カフェの面接なら、清潔感が大事だよね。いつものヨレヨレのTシャツはNGだよ？
If it's a cafe interview, a clean appearance is important. Your usual worn-out T-shirt is a no-go, okay?
わかってるって！グレーの襟付きのシャツにしようと思ってるんだけど、どうかな？
I know that! I'm thinking of going with a gray collared shirt, what do you think?
うん、グレーのシャツなら落ち着いて見えるし、いいと思うよ。
Yeah, a gray shirt looks calm, so I think it's good.
賛成！アイロンだけはちゃんとあてていってね。
Agreed! Just make sure you iron it properly before you go.
Mana arrives at the table carrying a tray with a salad and a pudding.
お待たせー！ちょっと遅くなっちゃった。
Sorry to keep you waiting! I got a little late.
あ、マナちゃん。紹介するね、こっちが僕のラボの友達のケン。
Ah, Mana. Let me introduce you, this is my lab mate, Ken.
はじめまして、ケンです。よろしくね。
Nice to meet you, I'm Ken. Nice to meet you.
はじめまして、マナです。よろしく！あ、そのカレー、すごいボリュームだね！
Nice to meet you, I'm Mana. Nice to meet you! Ah, that curry has amazing volume!
The lunch rush is starting to clear, and everyone's trays are empty. Yume checks the time on her phone.
そろそろ一時だし、片付けて行こうか。午後から授業あるよね？
It's almost one o'clock, so shall we clean up and head out? You have a class in the afternoon, right?
そうだね。僕は二時からゼミがあるから、そろそろ行かないと。
That's true. I have a seminar from two, so I have to go soon.
俺もバイトの準備があるから、ちょうどいいわ。トレイ、戻そうぜ。
I also have prep for my part-time job, so it's perfect timing. Let's return the trays.
私は図書館に寄ってから帰るね。ケンくん、明日の面接がんばって！
I'll drop by the library and then go home. Ken, good luck with your interview tomorrow!
They slide their trays into the return conveyor belt and walk out of the noisy cafeteria.
ケン、緊張すると思うけど、グレーのシャツならバッチリだから自信持って！
Ken, I'm sure you'll be nervous, but you'll look great in that gray shirt, so be confident!
おう、みんなアドバイスありがとう！しっかりアピールしてくるわ。じゃあな！
Yeah, thanks for the advice everyone! I'll make a strong impression. See you!
うん、応援してるよ！アキ、私たちも行こうか。じゃあね、マナ、ケンくん！
Yeah, we're rooting for you! Aki, shall we go too? Bye, Mana, Ken!