What was your reaction when reading through a manga and suddenly came to an abrupt end? Consumed by rage? Filled with confusion? Drown in disbelief and denial? Perhaps, plagued with uncontrollable laughter at the absurdity.Nevertheless, come. Relive, share with others, or experience for yourself the first time some of these short lived (maybe justifiably so) creations.Make valuable lessons be learnt. And never forget, the true ending was the friends we read questionably sourced Japanese cartoon drawings on a handicraft forum with along the way.Comedy? Or reality...?>Niito Nemuko, nicknamed Neeko, is 23 years old and still unable to find a job. This is her everyday life as she struggles with the fact that she's basically just a NEET.Chapter 31 >>289242122
Chapter 32
To where?
hey OPwere you dead yesterday
Why are you slant?!
>>289289798
Even one pipe is...
Caca's not good
Ugu?
Don't make him work more!
https://files.catbox.moe/o7dsd6.flacChapter 32: The NEET Managed to Take a Step Forward[A dream...][That dreadful dream again...]*Roll[How many times is it now...][Now that I think about it, the way I got yelled at made no sense...]
*Rustle[Maybe it would've been better had I not turned down the offer and joined the company...][Then I wouldn't have ended up living such a stifling life, passing every day...]
>Oh>You sure got up early even though it's a holiday, sis>Yeah...*Although (can't read that)>You haven't taken a bath, have you, sis?>Ughh...>I've told you to take one everyday!>Even if you say you don't go outside!*(can't read that shit)>I-I do sometimes!>Take a shower before having breakfast, alright?
*SPLAAASH[Part-time... NEET... Job hunting...][No good. I can't gather my thoughts][Maybe I'll go for a walk after eating to clear my head...]*Fwooo
>That said, it's not so easy to clear up your mood, is it...>I was thinking I want to work part time together with you, Neeko-chan...>I'll be waiting for your reply, okay?[It's what I should do... I know it should be]
[I want to be able to acknowledge myselfAnd to be acknowledged by everyone else for my independence too][Geez, it's tough being a NEET](Curriculum Vitae Forms)>Welcom->Ah>If it isn't Neeko!
>Been a while[Ashigaru...][Shiiit... I forgot she was working part-time here]>Long time no see... Hehe...>How've ya' been?>Ah, well... As usual... I guess>But like, Neeko>You're buying these again...? Don't you have any left at home? Not that I'd know*Gulp>Y...You're probably right...
>Ahaha...>It's like "Just how many part-time jobs are you gonna get rejected for!", isnt' it...>Alright, I'll put these back then>Ah... Yes>She ignored my self-deprecating joke>Uugh... What am I doing...>To unconsciously buy resume forms like that...[... Unconsciously...?]
[I see... I've already got my answer within me...][Just how long do I plan on hesitating?][Another step...! Just one more step forward...!]*Hold*Tap tap(Neeko-chan, thank you for today!<3About that, I'll wait for your reply, okay?)(, I've decided on the part-time job)[Send it...! Send it...! Even if I don't want to...!!][Someone!! Give me courag...!!]*Badump badump badump badump...
>Neeko*Jolt!!>Hyaa...!!>M... Mom!?*What are you doing here...>Groceries, what else?>You sure took your time for a walk>Is that so... It's noth...[Ah...](Sent)(Uri-chan, I've decided on the part-time job... I'll do it... Maybe)[AAAAAAAAAH]>Wait a minute... I sent it by accident because mom startled me~...*Thump thump...>What are you making that kinda face for...
>You were going to send it anyway, weren't you?>That... may be so, but I needed to prepare myself...>That's just like you, always slow to make decisions...>You have to go for it with these things!*Feels slightly guilty-->>Grgh... Well, even so...>My... My friend invited me...>To work part-time with her...>And I just answered that I'll do it
>Looks like it'll snow today>I wonder if the laundry will be alright...>Hey, I'm being serious...*Fu...>I'm kidding>This is a step forward>Try your best, okay?>Ah...> ... Yeah...
>Look, it's green. Let's go>Ah... Wait up*Run
>Uwah...>So I still have them...>2 sets even...>Anyway, let's fill them up...>It's alright... I have part-time experience...*Just 2 hours, but still-[On top of that, Uri-chan's replied back too...][I have to... DO IT!](For real!?I'm so happyWe're short handed so I think you'll pass just fine, but do your best!I'll be cheering for you~!)
[Uoooo...][o...][oh...]After messing up who knows how many forms, she finished writing after several hours...>Argh, I'm gonna break... It might be impossible...[But, the real deal is][Next...][M-M-M-M...][Making an appointment by phone...]*Badump badummp...*Tap tap[Hehe...]*Thump thump[If you've had poison, lick the plate too]
(It's really nothing!Fuck this!)(Blah blah, won't Niito-san encourage Neeko-chan, blah blah)(Understood. As her mother, I should try that too.)>She didn't need me to hear it from me after all...>Hm...? Something happened?>No...>I was just wondering if Neeko was speaking on the phone with the part-time place about now...
>I see...>Even so... To think Neeko would decide to start working part-time on her own...>Right...?>Hopefully, she'll pass...>It's fine>If she fails, there are many options for part-time jobs>Well, I guess so...
Several days later...>My name is Niito Nemuko. Pleased to meet you...>My name is Niito Nemuko. Pleased to meet you...>-Yosh!
1.She needed an ID photo for the resume>But I don't want to wear a suit...>What am I gonna do...2.[... Hah]3.ID photo taking machine*Rustle>I'm taking the photo4.[The "only wearing the top while in here" tactic...! If it's like this then no problem]>It's only taking a photo around the face anyway
Omake: The NEET During Lockdown1.[With everything that was happening around the world, Japan also issued a request for people to refrain from non-essential outings]>Can't go outside!>Can't go to school!>How can I not help feeling bored~! Uwah~!>That's right...*Sliide...>That's the natural reaction, Imoko>Made to coop up inside for a long time because of travelling restriction, it's normal that your spirit starts to fade...>Tough, isn't it...>But then, I wonder why...>I'm>Feeling relieved to have found comrades...
>With people all over the world not working and shutting themselves in, it's giving me a sense of belonging...>I've become validated through this state of affairs...>Imoko...>What am I to do?>Then you go buy groceries, sis*Rare slightly pissed off>And take care of the chores too, please[...Kuh...][I don't wanna...]
AfterwordSauna propaganda for desk workersSpecial thanks to Editor-sama, Narutisu-sama and everyone who has supported!
Coloring picture.>Sorry for the random swimsuit...If I can't look for a job thenIt's fine if I work part-time, isn't it... (Neet me...)
And that's all for today. Somehow, nepotism is back.Good day/night, everyone.
>>289290378SLUT
bump so I can read this later
>>289289826neetAss
>>289289826holy sexo
>>289290005>(TL NOTE: Sorry for being a bad translator.)I'd be amused if I weren't so upset.
>3 days since last threadOP, did you get banned again?
>>289290339Wait, who is it that texted Neeko's mother?
>>289290484Thanks, OP!
>>289289814i love typesetting
>>289289826WEW
>>289290484gnite OP
>>289293366Only sick 1 day>>289293406Uri-pig
>>289289780Imoko on the first page!
>>289289803Thread died before I could reply last time but I think she did the right choice. Given how the interview went I don't think that company would have been good for her, it probably was a black company as well.Not that everything she did afterward was right but it might have been the smarter choice back then.
>>289289826Imoko dryer!
>>289289912I like redrawing.
>>289290005Is that a TL note for ants?
>>289290484Thx buddy.This one is going to take a while
>>289293033unemployed rear end hits different
>>289289912what is going on
>>289290130>*Although (can't read that)>*(can't read that shit)Huh, i wonder why they said that.
>>289289780Licking Imoko!
a shame the previous thread died so fast it captured the despair pretty well. Neeko doesnt seem popular on /a/ I guess its no wonder it got axed.
>>289290221Real
>>289289814
>>289290098BAKA OP making me read a shitty TL then putting the good one at the end!I hate you OP!
>>289296760
>>289290205>unconsciouslyWouldn't it be "subconsciously"?
>>289290378Owari da
>>289296829No
>>289290472Imouto armpits are very important>>289290484Thanks OP. I hope typesetter-kun from the last thread is here. I've wanted this volume to get a proper TL on Dex for so long>>289296823NOOOOOOOOO I didn't mean it! We love our OPieBut really, you can just post your TL next time. Honestly don't even bother posting the shitty TL from Dex
>>289296855B-but unconsciously would mean she did it while passed out, whereas subconsciously would mean she did it without actively thinking about it... which is what actually happened
>>289296906I've wasted time looking at dictionaries and Google's AI for this. It's non negotiable
>>289296966Yes sir
>>289296881I'm still here. It's just going to take more because it's a full chapter, plus the heat.
>>289290378It's time.
>>289297565No rush, I'm happy just knowing you're going to do it
>>289296823I love this Neeko.
Finished typesetting the chapter. Only things missing are>>289290130The small text here>>289290235The SFX for the button press on panel 1 & near Neeko's mouth in the last panel>>289290285SFX in the first panel>>289290339Phone conversation here>>289290462This whole pageI do understand the problem with the small text. Tried to find better raws but no dice. Guess we will have to remove it unless someone buys better raws.
>>289296491The last chapter with the interviews dredged up some bad memories I thought I had forgotten
>>289296491Yeah. It was sad seeing the process of how she went from nonchalant to being traumatised. It felt too real.
>>289290484Thank you for posting.
>>289290472Neeko mogs.
i like this dailyit should live to another chapter
Imoko is a lovely girl.
Just in case I sleep I'll dump the typeset chapter.
>>289309896Are you able to post it on Dex? Thanks!
>>289309896heck yeah
>>289310141After I get the fixes I mentioned earlier I might do it. Either that or I'll wait and finish all of the chapters and post them then.I want to add the previous pages I've done as well but that will be trickier.
>>289309944drying freshly washed NEET hair while listening to toast munching
>>289310197Thank you thank you thank youI'll suck your fucking dick if you want, I really appreciate it
>>289310430thanks for the nice typesetting, anon. you're doing god's worki'd suck your dick too
The NEET, wanting to take a step forward... Makes a decision.AldehydeIt's the final volume where it feels like Neeko, who used to take 2 steps forward and 3 steps back, has started to take 3 steps forward and 2 steps back.
Name: Niito NemukoAbout yourself - Reason for applying:I have been interested in manga cover design since I was young, and I really love its important role of determining the first impression of the original work, as well as its functionality and visual appeal.In particular, after seeing the cover design your company produced for the manga "Wotaku ni Koi wa Taberarenai", I was deeply impressed by how it respected the original author's illustrations while also employing a bold layout that created strong visual appeal through the cover design, successfully achieving both at the same time.Just as stated in your company's website, I strongly felt that such a cover design could not have been created unless your company truly valued communication with your clients and the original authors. I found your company's careful approach to its work very appealing, and for that reason I applied because I would very much like to work at your company.
Chapter 33
Is that!?
Calm down, ma'am
hey OP
There's no fun way...
You can't say that, Manager!
Haha...
>>289311504
Mom...
Chapter 33: The NEET Goes to an Interview1.>Here goes!>Is it alright to enter from the front...?>Any staff...
2.[There's one. An employee...]>Um, pardon...>I'm here for an interview at 1pm. My name is Niito!>The store manager is...*Ah>Uri-chan...!?>Sorry, I'm so nervous, I didn't realize...>Ahaha, don't worry about it3.>The interview, right? Over here>Ah, yes...>Boy...>Am I relieved to see you, Uri-chan...>I get it~>Interviews really get you on edge, huh[I'm gladLooks like I was able to take offsome of the stress for Neeko-chan...]*Was standing by in an easy to find spot-->>Knock knock>Is it fine that I'm not opening it...!?
>Manager, Niito-san has arrived*Excuse me...>Okay>Ah, I'm Niito!>Pleased to meet you!>I'm the manager, Kasahara>Nice to meet you>Fighto...*Alright, you can take a seat there*Yes...5.>Right, first off...>Yeah, everything looks fine, but just to be sure, can you tell me your reason for applying?*Badump badump>Ah, yes...>I love /a/ Anime & Manga...>And I also heard from Uryuu-san, who shares the same hobby, that you can enjoy being in touch with that world working part-time at your company>So I applied on her referral...>Fua... (Yawn)
>>289311725Heh, I knew to skip the old TL today. You won't fool me twice, OP!
6.>Ah, that's... I'm sorry*I haven't been getting much sleep...>Mhm, mhm... Well, that's the case for lots of girls, yeah?>Although, there are also unrelated tasks>I guess so...[H... He's sure casual about it....]*THUMP>Oh boy, sorry about that*Badump badump>We're in the middle of work so don't worry about it>It's really busy handling new stock, you see...>Y-Yes...>Don't scare me like that...7.>Lessee... You're friends with Uryuu-san, right?>Yes, since our time in university...>I heard you used to come here often too>Yes>Most frequently was around 3 times a week...*Hetchoo>That many, huh~>Well, I guess it's fun just being here, isn't it?>Anime, huh...>Are you watching anything this season?>Let's see...[Crap... I haven't seen most of them...]>Wotakoi, for example... Is good, isn't it?>Yeah! That one's really popular, huh? You're probably gonna get sick of seeing it from handling new stock>Haha...
8.>Incidentally, how many times a week will you be able to work?>Ah, yes, uhm...>Around...>3 or 4 days...>Ah, got it>Okay... In that case...[Huh... Is this?Does this mean I passed?]>Hm?>Niito-san, you have a year gap after graduating university, so>What did you do during that time?>Yes...... Eh?9.>Huh?>Was it part-time work? Or maybe freelancing[Ah... Shit... I didn't think about that]>No... It's true, but... That 1 year...>I... I was a NEET...>Ah~ So that's how it was>If you ask me...>I didn't do anything in particular...*Thump thump thump thump...>I figured I need to work harder in various ways so...>That's why I'm looking for part-time...
10.>I see~ Sorry about that. I asked you something hard to answer>There was a time I was like that too so I get it>Yeah>Y-Yes...>You were able to make good progress on your backlog, right? Haha>Alright~ I think we can wrap it up here>I think you'll get hired so please look forward to our contact, okay~>Yes...>Could it be>Then, this concludes our interview>Thank you for coming>Thank you very much...!11.[It ended sooner than I thought...][Well, I guess this is how it goes for part-time interviews...][You have a year gap so What did you do during that time?][That was a blind spot...][It's tough...I've ended up with another painful memories...]>Ugaaaah
12.Several days later...While she's still thinking about this and that, "the time" has arrived...>Ping*Trudge13.>Imoko... What should I do?>Hn~?>I got the part-time job...>Ooh- Congrats! Aren't you glad?>I ended up passing...>What am I gonna do?*Mumble... Mutter... etc.
14.>Oh my, so you passed>Shouldn't you be glad?>Mom...>This marks the end of your record of nonstop failure since high school, no?>Uguu...>Have you told Uri-chan as well?>Eh... I haven't yet...*Hah...>But,>Why are you asking about Uri-chan...>Sis, sis!>I'll buy you something to celebrate you getting a part-time job!!>Fueh? Really...?15.>What do you want? Clothes? Make up!?>I accidentally let it slip... Gotta be careful...>No, I'm fine>Ah>Then, how about we order take-out today?*Throwing out a bait>Really!?>Sis, what should we have!? Sushi? Pizza? How about all of them!?>Y-eah...>Let's get it when dad gets home then
16.[Ugh... I had too much pizza, I'm having heartburn...]*Water...>Hm?>Mom's phone...(Roger!I'll look forward to your update!)(Neeko got hired for the part-time job. This is also thanks to your cooperation, Uri-chan. Again, thank you very much.Please allow me to repay your kindness next time.)[Mom and Uri-chan talking about me...][What is this conversation...?]4koma1.*Fidget fidget...2.*Fidget fidget...4.*Restless restlessEven more worried about the interview's result than Neeko...
And that's all for today. Next up is probation...Good day/night, everybody.
>>289300275>The SFX for the button press on panel 1 & near Neeko's mouth in the last panelTap and Huff huff...>SFX in the first panelBlinkCan attempt the blurry ass text if I have enough willpower left by the end of the day>>289310339Yosh is Alright/Okay/Here goes
>>289311725>>Is it alright to enter from the front...?I want to enter Neeko from the front
>>289311832I know that feel
>>289311892Thanks OPFor all of my NEET experiences, I've actually never had a bad interview. I've always been good at interviewing. That being said, it will forever be comical how hard one has to work for something they don't want to do. I actually think my job is alright and I still think about quitting
bump so I can read later
>>289311832>*Mumble... Mutter... etc.Actually, Pant... Wheeze... etc.
>>289310403This is how I felt during COVID
>>289311397Are you gonna post the volume omake that wasn't translated too?
>>289314598Yes
reading bump
>>289310430I cannot thank you enough, anon.
>>289311769hehe I'm doing the same, not reading that mess of a TL
>>289311779>Are you watching anything this season?if anything I'm watching too many shows this season, it's stacked as fuck
>>289311892gnite OP
>>289311871Didnt know Uri-chan was a recovering alcoholic.
>>289311380The last stretch.
>>289311669> my losing streaksurely she meant your?
>>289311397Look at her, so prim and proper.
>>289311450Imoko definitely twisted the preferences of some young boy at some point by accident.
>>289311551I think when this was published the season was Spring or Summer 2020
>>289311739Uri is a real one.
>>289311750Neeko is too clean to be an /a/non.
>>289311779You need to broaden your horizons, Neeko. You can't just watch Wotakoi.
>>289311816Manager is a nice guy.
>>289311832The juxtaposition between their faces is hilarious.
>>289311847>This marks the end of your record of nonstop failure since high school, no?Mom is merciless.
>>289311892>>289311933Thx buddy.
Bumperino for Neeko.
I have been licking my screen for hours
do you guys count neeko getting a job as betrayal? I was promised a neet and despair instead I found a neet that tries to fix her mess.
>>289300275>The small text here1st blurry ass is*Only sometimes, butThe rest is too hard to infer
>>289320103All NEET stories end this way; because, in the end, people want a happy ending. I want Neeko to be able to overcome her fears and despair and learn to love working, because I want that for myself. Short of finding the golden goose, that's the best you can hope for
>>289320708
>>289309944What color is her jungle's leaf?
SFX in panel 3 is missing.
And done!
Going to do the ToC/volume cover as well. Think it's going to be packaged with the volume omake and author's extra when uploading, to make it easier to follow
>>289320708> pic I didnt know this ended. I guess the neet subgenre isnt that popular they are all quite short.
>>289322146store manager was a neet too?
>>289322517Aren't you forgetting someone?
>>289324774
>>289323096Yeah, this one also had the TL get worse over time until it was axed. I think most NEET manga struggle to keep things interesting without ceasing to be NEET manga, since NEETs don't really do much.
>>289326180I miss this hog.
>>289326540Me too
>>289322146I'm genuinely so happy for her.
>>289317296>by accident.kek
>>289322474Thanks!
>>289328123Nani manga is thisI wasn't around when it was storytimed
>>289332611Genkai Dokushin Joshi (26) GohanI don't know if it was ever storytimed
Will finish the ToC for 6 when we finish.
