Chapter 31 (1/2)
Chapter 31: Brother, Sister, and the Rest
I’ deal Perhaps it was because I was originally a sniper I would often stay hidden and wait for targets to co After all, I a forfor deliveries, I was alaiting Well, if I could call it waiting Itup
It is often said that no news is good news That’s just simply not true There had been many times when late responses often ended up in disastrous results In contrast, early responses often indicated that there had been no problems If my clients had liked as proposed, then it’s natural for theood! When should we have our next ?” Similarly, if the deliveries had been on time, then they would definitely make sure to let everyone know that they had met the deadlines
However, if their situation was dire, then they would cut all communications I would then wait a while and call theoing on?” They would play dumb and avoid any responsibility Even worse, some would try to shi+ft the blame on me and ask, “Well, why did you think ould make it in time?”
Honestly speaking though, they weren’t bad people Normally, they would be friendly and easy to talk to It’s just that work, with all the strict deadlines and quotas, see out the worst in people
It was alork that was at fault Work was everything that’s wrong with this world If only work didn’t exist, everyone would be able to live peacefully with each other
Hate the work, not the people
In business, this sort of thinking was absolutely needed Actually, it’s not even just limited to business If people needed to connect with others, then they must be patient and open-minded They s So that’s why, even if I had to wait ten, twentydeal for me In fact, when I was first transferred out of the ned to do business with a few retailers, so I was used to waiting like this Co for twenty — it was easy for ht about the olden days when people literally died fro, then this was like a walk in the park
However, Asagao was having none of it “She’s late!” she shouted with her ar does she plan to make us wait here?!”
Renge sighed and looked at the door “Maybe so
“Well, this sort of thing happens often, right?” I asked “I et to sit on a sofa and drink so”
“What kind of treatao as she blew on the tea to cool it down She was not in a good mood
“No, it’s just that when I went to some shops, there were a lot of tiister for up to an hour,” I clarified
“Ah… Yes, in stores that does indeed happen!” said Renge, nodding “I pretty o outside too!”
Asagao was a bit startled “That h, then”
“I know right?” I added
“If you wasted an hour, you would suffer soao as she nodded seriously She rubbed her chin
I paused for a moment “… I don’t think that was the point,” I murmured How much more does she plan to work us? She was dead serious when she said that too…
Asagao snorted at my response She still looked dissatisfied “Besides, why didn’t you just head back instead of waiting?” she asked
“If I went back, then more problems arise,” I replied “There are people in the shop that will complain and say, ‘Wohy did you leave? Now it looks like we drove you out!’ Then, I would have to deal with more stuff…”
Even Renge was a bit drawn back “Y-You sure visited some troublesome businesses…”
Well, even though Renge and I were in the sas I usually handled work outside the office, while Renge stayed inside to help work on development But, from my experience, a lot of the shops that Urushi+bara had assigned to …
I continued to speak “Those places… If you go as a custoo as a business partner, they become cold and unpleasant”
Asagao once again responded with, “Yes, yes this is business, it cannot be helped” She puffed up her cheeks and pouted “But just make an appointment beforehand then,” she said “That way, you both won’t waste any tiht?”
“An appoint et first priority apparently”
Renge butted in “Ah, yeah! There are ti to schedule Sos take a long time”
“Yes, yes That’s exactly it,” I said “You can’t talk to them unless they deal with all the other, more important stuff first”
“Yeah…” agreed Renge as she nodded We both had to deal with businesses, so she understood me well It’s nice to have companions, isn’t it? It’s nice to be able to share the hardshi+ps together
That’s why I wanted Renge and Asagao to both know that I considered them my companions… I wanted them both to experience, even just a little bit, the wonderful things that they still didn’t know about I wanted to show the with businesses was really like
So…
I turned to Renge “Well then, Tsutsujigaoka Renge, here, I’ll show you”
“Huh?” said Renge, bewildered
Asagao was very suspicious ofat me
Don’t look at s together, including profits and passions, right? That’s why I also had to share my unpleasant memories! I had to show that you weren’t the only one that’s having a tough time, everyone was!
“C’mon, I’ll show you what I had to deal with,” I said with a fake smile “It’ll just be a quick simulation”
“I-I see…” replied Renge, nodding She seeood practice for me too…”
She breathed in lightly and began “I really appreciate this! How are the sales for the new products?” she asked, sht the promotion materials today If you’d let me, I’d like you to look at the display here…”
I glanced at her smile and quickly averted my eyes “Ah… I’ deeply
Renge started to panic a little after being flat out refused“Y-Yes, okay B-But…” she muttered