My Awkward Senpai (不器用な先輩。)

RACING GIRLS COLLAB CAFÉ! IN PREPARATION

- It feels so realistic. - It does!

I didn't know what to expect when you said you wanted to include one of the vehicles,

but it turned out great. It really brings the world of Racing Girls to life.

Thank you very much!

What about the merch for that shelf?

It's supposed to be delivered first thing in the morning.

Is that so?

Senpai?

It's nothing.

What else...

The outfits for the staff turned out great, as well!

They're so cute.

Does Kamegawa like these kinds of clothes?

Looks great!

I'm looking forward to tomorrow.

Yes, ma'am!

MY AWKWARD SENPAI

"I'm Gonna Be a Maid!"

Oh! Senpai!

Oh. Hey.

Good morning.

Are you going somewhere?

Yeah. I'm headed to Kamegawa's job site.

Oh, yeah! Today's the first day for that café!

You look excited for it.

Do I?

Not really.

Can I come with you?

I don't mind, but...

What about your duties?

No worries!

I'll use this as material for the company newsletter!

I see.

So it's a collaboration with an app game.

Yup. I put Kamegawa in charge from the project's proposal stage.

It's his first project, so I'm sure it was challenging,

but he did his best—

- You really are excited for this. - Wha—

You don't have to stare at me like that!

Here's how it is.

Today's the day we see the results of the job Kamegawa has been in charge of.

- Kamegawa sure is lucky. - Huh?

A mentor who puts in this much effort is hard to come by, you know?

Lately, that guy's been oozing this happy aura.

Happy aura?

Look at that! Business is booming!

Looks like it.

We can't let our guard down yet, but it's off to a good start.

But there's still time before the store even opens.

Isn't everyone here kinda early?

That goes for you, too, Senpai.

The one thing you need for any opening day is motivation.

That's right!

New software requires automatic downloads upon pre-order.

And new apps gift items when you pre-register.

I'm not exaggeratin' when I say the battle's already started before it's even begun!

S-Senpai?

Besides, I need to be prepared as a senpai. In case something happens.

Well... he'll probably be all right, since he's got a good head on his shoulders.

Do you really think so?

Kamegawa can be a bit airheaded at times—

I'm terribly sorry!

I'll make preparations for this immediately.

Please tell me the areas that won't interfere with your opening tasks.

I'll finish preparing the display right now.

Thank you for helping me.

How did this happen?

The packages arrived just a moment ago.

Weren't they supposed to be here first thing in the morning?

Apparently, there was a mistake on the supplier's end.

What? But that's not even your fault.

No. It is your fault for scheduling things so tightly.

Yes. I'm sorry.

And... it's also my fault for neglecting to check.

- I apologize. - What?

N-Not at all! Why are you the one apologizing, Senpai?

He's right, Senpai.

Hold on. Why are you even here, Hotta?

Anyway—

We can discuss this further once we finish the displays.

There's still time before the store opens.

Yes, ma'am!

I-I've done it now!

When I heard him say the delivery was due first thing in the mornin',

I kept my mouth shut 'cuz I figured I shouldn't nag him too much...

I need to actually say what I need to say.

Excuse me, Kamegawa-san?

Yes! What's the matter?

Three of our part-timers just called out.

What?!

I can contact other employees, but I doubt they can arrive immediately.

I-I see...

I can reach out to a few event companies I've worked with before.

I'm so sorry to cause you trouble.

Don't worry about it.

No one could have predicted this.

- Thank you so much. - Yeah.

Looks like we can handle the displays somehow,

but to overcome the lack of hands on the main floor...

Hotta. Where's Kannawa-senpai?

It sounds like help will arrive in the afternoon.

Oh, that's good.

Let's tell Senpai quickly and... Huh?

She's not here.

Now that I think about it,

she took off over there after making a serious face.

I knew it! She's furious!

If only I'd done a better job!

Stop moping already.

Regret won't make up for your mistakes.

I know, but still...

Wait, what?

Senpai?

If you have the time to stand around like that, then plan your next steps.

My next... That's right!

About the additional staff members...

As for me...

If I want redemption...

I'll do anything to achieve it.

What?!

Why are you wearing a maid outfit, Senpai?!

If they're short-staffed, we should help them.

If I'm to work here, of course I need to dress like this.

Master's dreams would be crushed if you didn't, after all.

I-I see...

So stop your brooding.

If you have the time to do that, get to work!

Yes, ma'am! You're absolutely right!

That wasn't it!

C'mon! There must've been a nicer way to do that!

- Hey! - Yes?

All right! I did it!

Senpai! That's not how you encourage someone!

Welcome home.

Welcome home, Master.

FUEL

Th-Thank you for waiting.

Isn't this supposed to...

F-For victory!

Energy charge of love!

Moe! Moe! Fill 'er up with regular!

I'm terribly sorry! I'll bring you a new one!

It's okay. Don't worry about it.

I really like ketchup anyway.

Then let's begin.

Moe moe rock-paper-scissors!

Rock, paper, scissors... shoot!

All right! I won!

We got the clear files!

Here you go.

Thank you!

Oh! I got my fave!

See? Look!

- Wow! Lucky! - Uh-huh!

I'm terribly sorry!

Oh, that goes over here.

Welcome home, Master!

Here I go!

One, two...

Making a pit stop...

in your...

...heart!

Sh-She's amazing.

She's really fittin' in here.

I guess I'm really not fit for this kinda thing...

Now ain't the time to feel down!