The Law Student and Her Mechanic
Kiyoko looked at her phone with an intense stare, then looked back at the sign. When Tanaka offered to tow her car to a repair shop, she didn’t expect it to be so run down. “He’s probably being considerate, college tuition is a lot these days.” She says to herself. She really hoped Tanaka wasn’t sending her to her death.
Kiyoko didn’t enjoy his advances on her. Tanaka was a good guy, he was, but as a law student at the top of her class she didn’t have time for romance. And she definitely didn’t have time for her car to be breaking down. She should thank him, since he did tow it for her. But that could wait, she needed to get it back on the road as soon as possible.
Kiyoko entered the garage, a bell ringing as she opened the door. The smell of oil filled her nose, and she made a sour face. Her eyes scoped out the shop, and she saw some legs sticking out from under an old Chevy. “Sir,” she said walking over to him. “My friend, Tanaka bought in a Prius, is it ready?” She asked.
A laugh came from under the car, and a woman came out from under it. She looked at Kiyoko for a second and a smile plastered itself on her face. “Not a sir, but you’re so pretty I’ll let you get away with it.” Kiyoko took in her appearance, her large breast sending Kiyoko into a momentary panic. “I’m Saeko by the way, Tanaka’s older sister. I would shake your hand but I have grease on it.”
“Uh, I’m Kiyoko.” She said blushing, “Sorry for calling you a sir.”
The law student mentally scolded herself, before looking back at the mechanic.
“It’s no problem, your car is in the garage. Your battery had eroded, I fixed it up real quick. Free of charge,” Saeko beamed at her, and with every passing second Kiyoko became gayer and gayer. “I kind of owed Ryuu, and he is a huge simp.”
Kiyoko laughed, “I noticed. It’s kind of a shame…” Kiyoko looked down at the ground.
Saeko cocked her eyebrow, “Why’s that? Did Ryuu do something wrong? I’ll tell him off, I swear that kid is-“
Kiyoko cut her off, “No he hasn’t done anything wrong. If anything he’s the perfect man, I just don’t have time for a relationship.”
Saeko frowned, “Well it’s not like I can be mad at you. A girl like you, well, you could have the world at your finger tips. As long as you don’t lead him on I don’t care what you do. And if he ever gets too pushy, well I know a few things that can shut him up.” She grabs a rag and begins wiping her hands on it, “Just give me a call and I can deal with him.”
“Thank you Saeko.” Kiyoko smiles, “Well, I better get going now. It’s been nice chatting with you.”
“It was nice chatting with you as well.” Saeko says waving her goodbye.
As Kiyoko drives home, she can’t stop thinking about the blonde mechanic. Saeko felt easy to talk with, like an old friend. Too bad, she’d never see the woman again. Unless…
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“Welcome, how can I help you…” Saeko’s eyes singled in on Kiyoko. “What happened? It’s only been a week?” She approached her.
Kiyoko pointed outside to her car, “I need my oil changed.”
Saeko eyed her for a second before nodding, “Okay, whatever you need. Free of charge.” She went outside and began working.
Week after week Kiyoko found a reason to go to the shop, dancing around her feelings like a schoolgirl. Who would have known that Tanaka’s sister would be so… charming. Kiyoko was really starting to like her.
She had to swallow her fears someday, and today seemed perfect. As Kiyoko entered the shop this week, she couldn’t help but feel nervous. “Saeko,” She said, “I have found a serious problem with my car.”
“What is it?” Saeko says looking up, well aware that nothing was wrong this time. Nothing could be, she had already fixed it all.
Kiyoko paused, biting her lip before gaining the courage to speak, “Well you see, there’s no beautiful mechanic in it. I know for sure that’s not how its supposed to be.”
“Are you- Kiyoko are you asking me out?” Saeko says coming out from behind her desk. Kiyoko nodded, looking at the ground. Her confidence had been shot. “Well uh.. I can fix your car real quick. But you have to pay this time!” Saeko rushed the last sentence out with excitement.
Kiyoko looked up, confused. Saeko never made her pay. “I was thinking dinner should be enough… at the ramen shop you like so much?”
Kiyoko’s face lit up at the realization that Saeko was asking her on a date. “That’s a little cheap. If that’s your price, pretty girls are going to drive you bankrupt.” Kiyoko held out her hand, “Don’t worry, I think I know exactly how to even things out.”
Kiyoko got closer to Saeko, before pressing their lips together. "Fair enough?" She asked.
"Fair enough."