Next Day. I woke up in the morning and washed my face in the bathroom.
It’s been a while since I went to work. Don’t be nervous. I don’t even know if I can say that I’m rejoining society because it’s not really a company job.
I fixed my hair and brushed my teeth. Then, I changed into a suit for the first time in a while.
After all, these are the combat uniforms you need to return.
「Okay, let’s go!」
『Rishinkan, the place where the Tenyoushuu, a family that exorcises the Oni, lives. I’ll go with you』
Cui is parked on top of my head as it speaks.
It was long ago when I worried about walking out the door like this. But now I don’t care if kids point a finger at me.
「If you can fly, why not fly ahead of me?」
『Hmm…』
「No, don’t hmm me」
Oh well. Time is pressing so I’ll head out.
With that in mind, I picked up the Japanese sword in the sheath bag that I took from that brat. Then, I went outside.
「Nice weather…」
It’s a public holiday. I’m sure that more families will be going out today.
Before, I cursed the sun when it was a holiday, but now I’m in a bright mood so I can look up at the sun.
「Too bright…」
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And so, I traveled around Tokyo by train and Taxi. When I checked, they said they don’t mind reimbursing the fare as an expense later.
White! Back at the car dealership, the manager has days where he gets in such a bad mood that he won’t settle the expenses! When that happens, you’re on your own.
「I mean, the location… It’s in here, right?」
Now, I’m at what seems to be the destination.
A residential area a bit away from the city center. It’s right in the middle. There aren’t any office buildings in the area.
「This looks like a mansion. But it’s spacious.」
The address on the map app shows a massive piece of land. The area’s surrounded by a wall, and there’s even a water moat in some places Then, there’s a bridge leading to a stern gate.
This looks like a traditional Japanese house. I guess so. This is a mansion where people live in. There are four strong-looking men in suits in front of the gate.
(Besides, I checked online and found that the Tenyou Development HQ is in the middle of the office district. Tenyoushuu looks like a completely different organization)
Well, there’s no use standing still. I proudly walked in the middle of the bridge to the gate Then the men noticed me.
「Stop」
「A man with a white bird on his head. Oh, you must be…」
Seems like they already heard about me. The four stared at me.
「Kougou Touya. Minato asked me to come here today…
「Yes. Come in」
The man opened a small door next to the massive gate… So it’s that way…
「Come with me. Minato-sama and the head are waiting for you」
I followed the man. Still, this is a massive place. I even see something that looks like a garden, and those must be Koi swimming in the pond.
This isn’t a place I would ever visit not so long ago. I continued walking, enjoying the scenery. No, it’s too far.
「Uhm. Are we there yet?」
「Just a bit more…」
「Okay…」
Just how big is this place? I’m sure that you should be driving around in a Segway instead.
It wasn’t just one building within the wall. All of them are Japanese-style houses, but some of them are bigger. I hear the sound of people hitting each other and shouting in high spirits.
Oh, I’m pretty sure those are some bamboo swords hitting each other. That building must be a dojo. Well, that’s what this group is. I guess they have their own dojo.
「It’s this place」
The guide points to a small building a short distance away. It feels like a detached place.
「Minato-sama and the head are waiting for you there. Try to be polite」
「Oh. Thank you」
Seems like this is as far as he’ll guide me. I walked alone, with Cui on my head. Then, as I reached the room, a sliding door appeared.
「You’re here. Touya」
「Hey, Minato. Isn’t this place a bit too big?」
Standing behind the sliding door is Minato. I’m relieved to meet someone I know in an unfamiliar place.
「Come in」
「Here?」
「Yes…」
I took off my shoes and went inside the detached house. Is it fine not to go through the entrance?
「Sit down, take it easy. Soon, my father, the head of Tenyoushuu will be here」
「That’s not helping…」
Well, I have no choice. I’ll just do what my boss tells me. With that in mind, I sat down on the tatami mat cross-legged. Minato sat on the chief seat.
She’s dignified as ever. Recalling that I came inside the womb of this old-fashioned young lady the other day, my lower half got itchy even though it was still early.
「Fufu…」
「What?」
「We can work together from now on. I’m looking forward to it」
「Right…」
There are still many parts where I don’t exactly know what to do. Well, that’s how new employees are. I’ll figure it out eventually.
「Speaking of which, You brought Mahara’s sword」
「Yeah. It’s gonna make me money」
「I’ve talked to Mahara already」
That’s great. The question is whether they’ll pay nicely in cash today, and also, I want to know the purchasing price.
「Hey, Mina–」
It was at that moment… The sliding door opens. There stood a rather stern old man. The man looked at me.
「You must be Kougou Touya?」
「Ah, yes.」
「I’m the head of Tenyoushuu and Minato’s father. Kukuryouin Kouyou. Let’s talk」
Minato’s Dad took a seat.
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After the simple greetings, I had a conversation with Minato’s dad.
Still, Kouyou, the name’s cool. And it’s not even his professional name but his real name. A swordsman who exorcises the Oni Qi, or rather, a ninja-like name.
「Touya. I heard about you from Minato. You’re able to procure stones with a unique power, and fight against Harakara in hand-to-hand combat, and not even a White Oni fazed you. I’m grateful to have you in our clan」」
「Oh, no, haha…」
That’s all just the result of my contract with Cui. In fact, I didn’t even do it to fight the Oni, I just wanted to use Cui’s lewd skills to live my fantasy sex life.
Well, that, and also make good money and take days off. I’m not dissatisfied with this treatment.
「If not for you, Harakara would’ve killed Minato back then. Also, the Legendary Oni Kukihana appeared while you were fighting with the White Oni. I believe that Touya’s efforts have saved the day in both cases」
Seems like I’m highly regarded. That’s great.
Kouyou talked about my specific activities.
「The basic idea is that you’ll work as Minato’s companion. When Minato’s on duty, you’ll accompany her and help her exorcise the Oni」
In short, the same thing we’ve done before.
Wondering around the night city with Minato, then sex..no, not that. Searching for humans eroded by Oni Qi. When we find one, sex…no, I weaken them and then Minato will exorcise them.
(I hear that the chances of encounters are low. As far as I’m concerned, I’ve been meeting them frequently)
No matter how strong I get, I can’t compete with Kukihana-chan. What’s going to happen when I meet Kukihana-chan again? Maybe I should discuss this with Cui next time.
「Minato goes to school on weekdays. Touya. I’ll train you at the dojo meanwhile」
「What?」
「From what I’ve looked up, you have never done any martial arts before, have you? You worked at a part-time job during high school, and after turning 20, you worked part-time at a bar until late at night」
He sure looked up. At this point, he probably also already knows about my family background.
「To think that you never experienced martial arts despite having the aptitude, is a waste. From now on, I’ll train you on how to use a sword」
「Eh? What?」
I don’t need that. If I have time, I’d rather be lazing at my home and watching porn on my phone. Why do I have to sweat myself?
But, Minato’s dad is my boss, and he’s actually even the president., There’s no way I could tell him that.
Dammit! I have no choice. I have to endure this, just think of the annual salary of 6M Yen.
「You’re not from a family related to the clan. There will be various special measures to take. Do you have any questions?」
「Yes. What are the work hours?」
「Hmm. Working hours should be between 9am and 6pm. On quiet days, you can go home at 6」
「Oooh…」
What a good company.
「However, when Minato’s on duty, your work will go past 6pm. Also. Minato has to give her approval even if not on duty」
「Ugh」
Black! This is like when I work at the car dealer shop. I continued working until the day ended and left before 7AM.
Compared to that, I can spend my time with a beautiful girl so that’s fine. Also, the salary is 6M Yen.
「Being an attendant means that you’re with your master all the time. Don’t forget that you get special treatment because you can source special catalysts that enhance the Kyoushinki」
「Y-Yes…」
The Tenyoushuu’s welcomed me as a new member. But, since they’re paying, I should get to work, but that’s obvious.
「Oh, also. As for the sword you took from Mahara. We’re buying it for 400K Yen.」
「!!」
Ooh! The brat’s sword is sold! Now I have some money at my disposal.
「Oh, about that. From my perspective, there’s a kid who took me to the back alley and attacked me with a sword」
「I heard」
I wanted to say his name but I already forgot. So I’ll keep calling him a “kid”
「Is that normal? This brat tried to kill me, didn’t he? He said that if I died then that would be the end of it」
「………………」
What about the education of that brat? President, you’re responsible for that too, aren’t you?
I won’t say that, it would only offend him. Then, President Kouyou seemed to have figured out what I meant.
「I see. So you want to ask for compensation together with the purchasing price for the sword」
「That’s a simple way of putting it. Oh, I appreciate the 400K Yen of course. I’m not complaining that it’s cheap」
I’m kidding. I’m dissatisfied. I don’t know the market price for swords, but I’m only negotiating the price. I’d be lucky if he brought out more.
Then. Hearing my story, President Kouyou grinned.
「That sword. It’s not a particularly high-class item from the Mahara house」
「Then is 400K Yen too expensive?」
「It’s not. But it would be bad for them if their sword was taken from them. Besides, the Mahara house has a close tie to the Kokuryoin house. As the head of the Kokuryoin house, I must bring out some effort」
Saying that, President Kouyou gets up.
「Touya. How about we have a serious match at the Dojo? If you can get me on my knees, then I’ll double the price to 800K Yen」