Tsukumodo:Volume 1 Present

My wage is calculated on an hourly basis and paid to me every day—in cash.

That is because Towako-san can't be bothered—and would forget—to make a payment to my account at the end of every month.

At days when she's away for her purchases, Saki is in charge of paying me.

Since I live in an apartment on my own, I have to use my wage with care. While my parents do send me money, my payment still covers a significant part of my daily expenses.

I don't line up for bargain sales, but at the very least, I try my best not to waste any money. I even lay aside some of it.

If it's really okay for a high schooler to act so much like a housewife is anyone's guess.

Well, because of that, I'm not so stupid as to use up my entire wage the day I get it like other students that have started a part-time job out of greed.

I'm not suited for a lifestyle that involves spending one's earnings before the night is out.

My motto is to use my money wisely!

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"This is a present."

I hardly believed my ears when Tokiya said so out of the blue.