「 That’s the report 」
「 ……………… 」
Kokuryoin Minato was in a meeting with the Tenyoushuu, back at the Rishinkan.
She never thought she’d live to see the day when she’d pass through the gates of the Rishinkan again. Not long ago, she wasn’t even thinking about it.
「 Then, Harakara… 」
「 He will heal his wounds and ask for a rematch. Although, he isn’t coming after me anymore 」
「 But the man named Kougo Touya 」
「 Yes 」
The Rishinkan was at a lot that seemed like a small primary school. An old-fashioned Japanese house with a training hall stands in the area, but the residents of the neighborhood hate it like it’s a Yakuza place.
The people who come in and out have a scary look, and they’re not wrong in fact.
A little apart from her is Kokuryoin Minato’s father, Kokuryoin Kouyou, receiving the report of what happened.
「 However, to think that there was such a warrior out there… 」
「 Yes. He was unaffected by Harakara’s Oni Qi, and he stood there to protect me. Neither his mind nor body says that he’s an ordinary person. After all, he faced an Oni with his body without a Kyoushinki 」
「 ……………… 」
In a space where Harakara and Kokuryoin Minato fight, an ordinary person won’t be able to escape.
However, Touya didn’t care and just went in. Kouyou who was listening, was also thinking that this was unusual.
「 Yet, he doesn’t know about the Oni. That man… 」
「 I asked him to join the clan as my apprentice. I heard that he’s unemployed as of this moment, he’s single, and has no girlfriend 」
「 I see… 」
Kouyou say anything about him accompanying his daughter.
Although he’s a suspicious man, he’s grateful that he saved his daughter. Besides.
(I was the one who forbade her to return until Harakara was defeated. It’s a little awkward to talk to Minato)
He feels some guilt, and so he is reluctant to interfere with his daughter’s wishes. Kouyou doesn’t want his daughter to hate him at this age.
(He knows that it was a measure to protect the clan. Aah, Minato, forgive your father)
Kouyou nods his head gravely as he cannot show his emotions to his face.
「 Then, I’ll inform the management to proceed with the steps for Kougou Touya’s introduction. His certificate of residence and such 」
「 I’ll let him know what he needs 」
「 Very well. Also, we’re doing a background check on him just in case 」
「 Yes 」
First, what kind of a man Kougou Touya is. They’ll start with that research. Where he was born, and how he lived. Does he have any criminal records?
He will join the clan as the lowest seat, and become an attendant of his daughter. As the head of Tenyoushuu, that was a natural decision.
「 Also, about the stones we talked about 」
「 The one that increases the effectiveness of Resonant Mind Arts? That indeed has some power 」
Minato shows the three stones on a box to her father. Kouyou heard about the stones in the report, but hearing that Touya can supply a stable amount of stones, he was surprised.
(Only a few will be able to draw the power from these stones and apply their Resonant Mind Arts. It would be difficult for anyone but someone like Minato who is highly sensitive to Qi. It’s not a catalyst that anyone can handle, but it’s certainly an ace if you know how to use it)
The fact that Touya is able to supply such a secret weapon is already a major factor in securing him.
「 Hold onto these stones for a while. Either way, there’s hardly anyone who could use it. 」
「 Yes. As for my return… The Motomune faction… 」
「 I’ll talk to them. You don’t have to worry about it 」
「 Understood 」
The head of Tenyoushuu isn’t a hereditary succession. But, it’s also true that only members of a particular family can hold the position, and it can be said that the system can be as close to the hereditary system as possible. Throughout its long history, there have been factions formed around those houses.
Tehyoushuu, as an organization, has a large pipeline to the country. And if you’re the head, you have influence over politicians and other powerful people. And for that reason, many members seek that position.
Fortunately, the world today isn’t that split. However, a long time ago, there were killings in generations. And as the internal conflict intensifies, dealing with the Oni Qi has become neglected. That directly leads to the deterioration of public safety and an increase in violent incidents.
The balance of the clan was something he couldn’t ignore as the head.
(The stones, and a man who can fight head to head with Harakara. Well then, how will the Tenyoushuu accept this foreigner)
■
「 Huh, senpai? You found a job?! 」
「 Yeah. And so, Morimura-san. 」
「 Oh, that’s great! 」
Two days later. I went to my part-time job and reported that I’d found a job to Morimura-san and Kurumi.
Maybe after today, I won’t be working here for a while. I won’t, right?
「 Senpai, so you were looking for a job 」
「 Of course 」
No, I was lying. I never looked for a job. If anything, my body’s no longer fit for an ordinary company.
Kuh, that Cui! Making my body like this, thanks!
「 So, where are you going? Is it another car dealership? 」
「 No, not at all, it’s a totally different industry. 」
「 Is that so? What are you going to do? 」
Kurumi tilts her head cutely and asks. What was that company about again?
「 Err, land development, I think? I guess they’re doing some kind of surveying or something 」
「 Hey, it’s the company you work for, and yet why do you speak so vaguely 」
True. I should’ve talked a bit more in this area.
「 It’s Tenyou development 」
「 Huh? 」
「 Tenyou? 」
The two look surprised. Huh? Was it that well-known?
「 You know them? 」
「 That’s not even the question. Tenyou Development has been a prime contractor for the government for a long time already. How did you get in mid-career? 」
「 I used to work part-time where Tenyou development employees come to work. They had some annual salary system and they all make quite a lot of money. Wait, Senpai’s offered the annual salary basis too? 」
I don’t know about the company employees related to Tenyoushuu, but I see… Kurumi must’ve known them because she deals with customers at a cabaret club.
Morimura-san also had this bar for a long time. He must’ve had the opportunity to hear a lot of stories.
「 Yes. They told me that it’s a flat rate of 6M Yen for the first year. There are no bonuses, so you can just divide that by 12, which is about 500K per month 」
「 Eh, wow. 」
「 That’s a company where you can get more if you move up the ladder, right? I’m surprised that you got in 」
Well, strictly speaking, it’s 6 million plus the magic stone costs. In terms of annual income, it’s a little more.
「 Senpai. Treat me tomorrow 」
「 Sure 」
「 You can come over here once in a while and I’ll make some on the rocks for you 」
「 That’s also fine! 」
If you want, I can come and drink as a guest next time! I didn’t want to drink here when I was a dealer, but I never had time to go out drinking in the first place.
「 Great! Let’s celebrate Touya getting a job! Let’s close the bar early and have a party! 」
「 Yay! 」
「 You sure 」
No, my life is starting to turn out well! I’ve been attacked by some Oni and had some dangerous encounters in the other world, so I guess it’s just reaching an equilibrium with the positives!
But, whether or not I’d be able to spend my time freely is still uncertain until I try my hand at socializing with Minato and being Erinabelle’s attendant.
It’s a life choice, but for now, let’s try it and think about whether it can go on or not.