Second arc, Chapter 2: “A New Team Member” (part 3)
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A few days later, the boss comes into the convenience store and asks to talk with me in private. When we enter the back, they sit on the table in the center of the room with one feet still on the ground, while I stand stiffly. “I heard the atmosphere of the store isn’t good lately. Is it true?” I gulp. “It-It seems like it.” “I also heard that you are the cause.” “What?” “According to the other employees, this atmosphere that could make customers run away is your fault.” Somehow, I smell the nonsense coming. “Why is it my fault?” I inquire. “You should know that,” they shrug. “And you should behave correctly.” Not only the boss doesn’t care about the employees, they also have no intention to know the truth about what happened and is happening among them. They just decided that I’m wrong. But am I? Is it really all my fault? Did I overreact? Should I have been more flexible? Did I misinterpret everything? These questions circle in my head, almost driving me dizzy. I internally slap myself and shake my head. No. I didn’t do anything wrong. They did. I’m the victim and I shouldn’t feel guilty for protecting and standing up for myself. When the boss open their mouth again, I cut them before any sound can come out of it, “I’m quitting,” I announce. “I will send you my resignation letter by mail tonight. Thank you.” I bow an
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