Shirley's Links
Shirley actually has feelings for Jiang, but is too nervous to say anything because she doesn't want to ruin their relationship. Right now she is just happy to be able to hang out together and listen to all of Jiang's tales about going around the world.
Jiang and Shirley have been long time friends, even before Jiang opened her shop or Shirley moved in with Beryl. The two have an easy relationship where they can talk and hang out no matter what is going on and will still have fun together.
Shirley and Beryl are flatmates and have a kind of sisterly relationship. Shirley thinks that Beryl is a little high strung, but knows that the cat is very compassionate and loves to see the art that Beryl comes up with. The two don't really fight since Shirley tries to stay out of Beryl's way whenever the cat gets stressed.
Beryl thinks Shirley is a great flatmate, though she is messier than Beryl likes. Shirley always manages to make Beryl smile, even when she is stressed out, so she often feels bad for putting so much pressure on her around the house. Beryl loves to treat Shirley to things that she knows Shirley likes to make up for the high stress periods in their flat.
Jody was originally friends with Shirley because Shirley was a regular at Jody's cafe. He didn't really mind her always coming in and chatting with him and before he noticed, they were friends and he was looking forward to having her come in. He's even shared some of his books with her, even though he's exceptionally shy about them.