277 271 春っていうのはいろいろと変わり目なような気がする (1/2)

When someone says spring, what is the first thing that comes to mind?

Because of the season, some people might say cherry blossoms, but other school events might include graduation ceremonies.

On the other hand, some people might answer ”entrance ceremony”.

Now, the reason why I am thinking about this is

”Welcome to MAOcorporation

Why, because I'm a receptionist for the new recruits.

”Okay, the newbies will gather in the lecture hall down the street. That's where we'll have the briefing.

What we are doing this time is a pre-employment briefing.

In early spring, before the initiation ceremony, it served as a briefing on the company's business.

I'm in the middle of confirming the attendance of those who were informed of the event at the reception desk and confirming their participation by email, as well as handing out the materials used in the briefing to those who came to the reception desk.

At a little distance, there is Kaido helping to guide me.

Why are we doing this at a time when we're normally preparing to dive into the dungeon?

”Well, thank you for your help, Jiro-kun.

Next time, call me a little earlier. We have our own plans.

”I know - yeah, I'd be careful next time when Suela looks at me like that. ......

You deserve it.

This is because Kaylee, who is working at the reception desk with me, asked me to do so.

Even if the dark elves look like humans, you still need to be spirited enough to talk to a foreigner.

The idea is that if I'm a Japanese next to him, he can come to the reception without much tension.

Instead of armor, I'll wear a suit and welcome the newcomer today.

It's a little strange to be dressed differently and a little uncomfortable.

You used to wear it all the time.

There was nothing wrong with what we were going to do, but three days ago Kaylee told us, and suddenly me and Kaido were the only ones able to participate.

The rest of us, Kitamiya, Minami, Amelia, and Masaru had some business to attend to today, so they couldn't come.

In addition, the other testers couldn't make it either.

According to Kaylee, she said she forgot to tell them.

I don't know what Suella said to me next to her, but I wait for the newcomer to arrive, with a slightly distant looking Kaylie at my side.

The briefing starts at nine in the morning.

It's only now that the reception desk has opened at eight o'clock.

Some early arrivals had arrived before the reception desk, but those who did were few and far between.

Now the early arrivals have moved into the lecture hall and are greeting the sparse newcomers.

Some of them.

Oh, Master!　Good morning!

”Don't call me master, Benny, I don't think I've ever taken you on as an apprentice.

Overseas groups that have already entered the company's dormitory are starting to appear.

No, no, I won't give up until you take me as an apprentice, master!

For some reason, ever since that day's mock battle, Benny has volunteered to be my apprentice whenever he sees me.

There are people in the Demon King's Army who are better than me, and of course there are many people who can teach me the vanguard that he wants.

So, why is he still insisting on me?

After all, the master is a samurai!

How many times do I have to tell you that I'm not a samurai?

I'm sure he's just begging me to teach him a lesson because he's a samurai lover.

You can't help but feel annoyed by it, but you can't take advantage of it out of pure desire.

You can hand over the information materials and see Benny happily looking at them.

Haha, Benny, I need you to be a little quieter. You're probably 20 today, but if you're a good adult, you need to be a little more quiet.

”Yes!　I understand, Master!

Innocence.

That's my impression of Benny.

He reacts to everything freshly and tries to enjoy life.

You were underage until just a few days ago, so part of it is understandable, but I can't help but feel that it's too innocent.

I hope that this desire will continue, but personally, I would like to see him calm down a bit more.

I'm not sure what to expect when it comes to dungeons.

”Oh!　Brothers!　You look good!

”I don't remember being brothers with you, Burt.

And out from behind that innocent Benny comes a huge body.

It's the black guy who got mixed up in that mock fight.

His name is Bart Algren.

He was almost intimidating when I beat him, and then he found out I was older than him and bumped into me in the dorms and we became friends.

Now we're pretty close.

I hope you didn't lose any sleep over those long phone calls with your kids.

”Hahaha!　It's not, because I'm not very smart, but I'm very strong!

Cram a little bit of today's lecture into that head.

Bart, who is showing off his physical strength with a hump, sighs with disgust.

He is twenty-two years old and married, though his stern appearance may surprise you.

He has two children, the oldest son is five and the oldest daughter is three.

You may wonder if it's okay for the family's breadwinner to be transferred overseas, but he says it will make more money than his previous job.

The reason why I got along with Bart is because of the family he swore to provide for.

I happened to pick up a family photo of Bert and ran into him looking for it.

He grabbed it and looked uncomfortable at first, but then I asked him who the picture was.

When I told him I was about to have a baby, he changed his tune.

Bad-tempered, but loving and caring.

It's only been a couple of weeks since I've talked to him that he's not a bad guy.

”Hey, get your big ass out of here, because I've got something else to show you.

It's still tiny.

You're too big for me.

Well, well, you've both been waiting for the briefing today!

That's why she's coming too.

With arms crossed in a sulky manner, the one who appears from behind Bart is Zhu Ya, the crimson of the trio.

Although strong-minded, it seemed to be a good match for the feisty Bert and the fast-paced Benny.

You'll be able to see that you're not the only one.

It's good to get to know each other in this way in the foreign land of Japan.

Bart's teasing is followed by a lower kick, and Bart laughs even harder, while Benny chides him.

I think it's an uneven trio, but it's well-balanced.

If I had to pick a strong element of anxiety, I would say that I have a feeling that they will all be made up of vanguard personnel if this continues?

With that in mind, I handed the information to Bart and Zhu Ya and finished the reception.

”Looks like you're in good shape.

Of course, taking care of yourself is also fundamental to being a martial artist.

Well, that's a dumb thing to ask.

I wonder if the strong-willed femininity of her is due to the fact that her house is a dojo and she has a gymnastic style at key points.

I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to make it work.

However, in a sense, Zhu Ya's personality may be more suited as a dungeon tester than Kitamiya's. In terms of proportions, Zhu Ya's height is greater than Kitamiya's.

In terms of proportions, though, her taller stature might make her a better fit for Kitamiya.

''Is it just my imagination? I feel like I'm being rude right now?

”What are you talking about?

Your intuition is as sharp as Kitamiya's.

But don't condescend to concede our poker face.

That level of swaying is nothing to sneeze at.

Is the master going to be in the afternoon for a practical class?

You will be able to see that you have a great intuition, and while you are inwardly breaking out in a cold sweat, you act like you are nothing on the surface, and then you go along with Benny's story.