Love is like the hole in a donut

’ actually refers to the fact that he is “born gay”, but Zhong Chuan feels as if he will never have a shady secret in his life, such a man should never think that he actually has ulterior motives.Kurabayashi originally thought that Zhong Chuan would end the topic after expressing "what a surprise" again, but unexpectedly he went on to say "this way I can't refer to the store manager's experience".

[Refer to my experience? ]

[Actually... I made a girlfriend! ]

This guy really can't seem to hide any secrets.The man showed an expression that wanted to spread the word, and grinned. Seeing this scene, Cang Lin couldn't help showing a wry smile.

[I see, that's great. ]

[No~ But I really don’t know what to do when I’m on vacation.Although I'm working part-time now, I can't arrange expensive dates all day long...]

That's why Zhong Chuan asked others what they were doing during the holidays.

Cang Lin, who almost dropped all the donuts on the ground, couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.He bent down in front of the display case to fill in some donuts in the shape of trees - a special item for the Christmas season "Silver Christmas Tree".Kurabayashi fried many fluffy yeast doughnuts, and Rinsheng in the kitchen was responsible for coating the doughnuts with a layer of white chocolate.

December is coming, and the town welcomes the Christmas season, but today, Moriyama, who is in charge of making donuts, is unwell and suddenly asks for leave, so Kurabashi is in charge of the fryer at night.The only gratifying thing is that today happens to be a normal day when there are not many guests.

Cang Lin looked back into the depths of the kitchen, and found that the boy inside was about to turn here, so Cang Lin hurriedly looked away.

Of course there was a reason for not looking at Lin Sheng's face.On the one hand, it was because Cang Lin was afraid that others would think that their relationship was very close, and more, it was because Cang Lin felt very guilty.

Last night, Cang Lin had a dream, and Lin Sheng appeared in the dream. The two of them took the carousel and coffee cups that they didn't play when they went to the amusement park.At the beginning, it was still a funny dream, but since the two kissed on the ferris wheel, the dream gradually changed. The kiss between the two was no longer restrained as usual, and the picture gradually became sensational.

And I didn't even say "no" in the dream.

Canglin, who wakes up alone in bed in the middle of the night, is full of disgust towards himself because of the content of the dream that turns dissatisfaction with desire into a real picture.He and Rinsheng have kissed each other several times, and they also kissed on the day they went on a date at the amusement park.Although it wasn't kissing on the Ferris wheel, the two of them went to Canglin's house after returning home as before, and kissed each other softly.Then, Cang Lin regretted it.

Because he felt that he had a premonition that things would turn out like this.

Even if the dream is not real, but the lust is high at night, and he has no choice but to solve the desire by himself.When he just woke up, in addition to the bursting desire, there was also a drowsy feeling in his head, and Cang Lin fantasized about Lin Sheng's figure in this half-dream and half-awake state.The boy's unexpectedly soft lips and the touch of his big palm - Cang Lin can even clearly describe the color of the clear eyes when he is close in front of him.Although it is not uncommon for men to have this kind of impulse, but imagining that someone who is very close to him can handle his desire on his own, which makes Canglin feel a lingering sense of guilt.

This, perhaps, has not changed since adolescence.

At this age, I didn't expect to feel this way.Since the beginning of dating with Linsheng, those emotions that should have been left in the distant past have also been revived one by one.

After all, I can only let this love dictate and control me at all.

[Even in a relationship, it is really difficult to understand what the other person is thinking. ]

Cang Lin had just put the donuts on the shelf and was about to step back to the backcourt, but Zhong Chuan said this to him.

[Well……? ]

[I mean my girlfriend.I asked her, "Where do you want to go?" ’, she replied to me, ‘It’s fine to go anywhere’, but I felt that it seemed boring to just invite her to my house all day long... A woman’s heart is really hard to understand. ]

[Well... even if it's not a woman, it's just as difficult to understand.We all have a hard time knowing what other people are thinking. ]

[The store manager, I think it's convincing to hear what you say. ]

Zhong Chuan sincerely admired Cang Lin, so Cang Lin could only show a wry smile again.That's because it happened to someone else that it's easy to tell the truth. Once the protagonist is replaced by yourself, you can't think about it at all, and you are completely at a loss.

After returning to the kitchen, Canglin saw that Lin Sheng was decorating the "Winter Bunny".He was obviously still busy arranging all kinds of small decorations halfway, but he suddenly stopped.Upon closer inspection, it turned out that there was a bunny made of meringue with its face facing the completely wrong direction.It turns out that Rinsheng can make mistakes too, right?It's really rare.

The boy stared at the little rabbit with wide eyes in panic, and silently began to adjust the placement, but Cang Lin hurriedly pretended not to see it, and said to the boy:

[There are really no guests today.The tree donuts just now...probably made too much. The same goes for "Winter Bunny", just finish this and don't need to do any more. ]

I don't know if Linsheng heard it, but he just lowered his head and continued to work, and then opened his lips.

[The store manager...]

[Um? ]

[What were you chatting with Mr. Zhongchuan just now? ]

Cang Lin thought that Lin Sheng would ask about work, but the result was completely unexpected.

[What to talk about... Let me think about it, oh, just chatting about some polite things, like has it rained recently...]

Although the two were indeed chatting, after all, Cang Lin didn't want to publicize that Zhong Chuan had a girlfriend, so he said it with reservations.

Lin Sheng raised his face and pointed to the window in front of the workbench with his eyes.

[It's raining. ]

[what? ]

Hearing what Lin Sheng said, Cang Lin realized that the raindrops that hadn't appeared in the evening began to hit the window lattice after dark.Just now, I seem to have said something casually just for perfunctory... But in fact, I was really perfunctory.

[Student Uehara, that is...]

[The store manager. ]

This time Lin Sheng looked back at Cang Lin fixedly, which made Cang Lin unconsciously become vigilant.

[Wh, what's the matter? ]

[If the tree donuts are not sold out today, can I take them home? ]

[Uh... ah, oh, okay.Too much to do anyway. ]

It was rare for Linsheng to say in advance which donuts he wanted to take home.

Even in the evening hours, in order to keep the display window looking good, there is still a certain amount of goods in it, so it is rare that all the donuts are actually sold out at closing time.Although it is generally hoped that unsold goods can be scrapped directly, but in "Circle Circle", as long as employees report in advance how many they want, they can also take those donuts home after get off work.This is not a rule derived from the spirit of "throwing away is too wasteful". The company also hopes that employees can acquire the necessary knowledge for work and master the taste and characteristics of products.

Regardless of the company's policy, at least this policy is well received by part-time workers, especially poor students and housewives with children.Of course, this refers to before they get tired of eating.

The part-timers who still bring donuts home, except Rinsuke—

After the conversation between the two, no customers came to the door at night.Cangbayashi originally wanted to spend the night leisurely, however, the store that didn't have many customers before the rain stopped, a group of customers appeared immediately after the rain stopped.Cang Lin originally thought that the donuts in the window would not be sold out until the store closed, but almost all the goods were sold out by closing time, which made Cang Lin feel relieved.

[Today was tough.Then I have to go first. ]

The deputy store manager, who has been locked in the office and completely unable to become a combat force, hurriedly started to prepare for get off work, and the female part-time staff in the outfield and Zhong Chuan also left one after another.

[Shop Manager, you have worked hard. ]

Zhong Chuan's huge body made the paper bag look even smaller. He raised the bag and gave a slight nod as a gesture, then walked towards the back door—he was another work-student who was still happily bringing donuts home so far.

[Well, you worked hard too. ]

After Cang Lin nodded to send Zhongchuan away, he continued to busy himself with the checkout work at hand.

[Did you give the tree donut to Mr. Nakagawa? ]

Linsheng's voice came from behind, and Cang Lin noticed that the donuts that Zhongchuan took back also contained the tree donuts that Linsheng wanted.

[Ah... yes, he seems to say that his younger brother wants to eat... Uehara-san, I'm sorry, I'll let you get the tree donut next time, can I? ]

Although Cang Lin told Lin Sheng about this matter in a questioning tone, but the things are gone as long as they are gone, even if Cang Lin really wants to give Lin Sheng now, he can't make extra donuts.I don't know if it's because of guilt, but it feels like Rinsheng has lost his temper a little bit.

[No.I just want those tree donuts I made today. ]

[sorry……]

[You don't have to apologize to me twice and act like I'm mad. ]

Cang Lin was shocked, the boy was simply angry and awkward.The seemingly unconscious boy stood at the counter, standing there in vain with boredom.Cang Lin looked at the kitchen, the stainless steel workbench had already been cleaned to a bright spot.

[Student Uehara, are you still going home? ]

[Brother Yuhe, I will wait until your work is finished. ]

Hearing the boy calling his name, Cang Linzai suddenly realized that there were only two people left in the shop.Although the storage room at the back is still rumored from time to time