Story guide

Chiikawa waits for work among a large crowd of people seeking jobs. When Yoroi-san (Armor Knight) gives the signal, the crowd moves all at once, and Hachiware points out an open ticket to Chiikawa. Among tickets for Subjugation and Weeding work, Chiikawa manages to grab a Weeding ticket while being jostled. Moving to a grassy area, they keep pulling weeds alone and begin to tire, sweat forming on their forehead. Kurimanju passes by holding two cans, calls out, and hands one over. Chiikawa accepts it uncertainly and looks at the label saying it is a drink for a break. The day shifts from a frantic attempt to secure work to an unexpected gift.

Cultural and language noteThe system of taking posted tickets on a first-come, first-served basis simplifies recruiting day Labor. A canned drink during a break marks a pause after Labor.