38 Not worth the trouble. (1/2)

”Ahem, the mic is working yes?” Eugene asked while clearing this throat. After getting the go-ahead from the tech team, he smiled and started talking.

”I would like to once again thank everyone for coming to this gathering of mine. If you wish to stay longer after the gathering has ended that's fine, but I wanted to notify everyone on some things before people start leaving.”

The crowd was absolutely silent.

”First of all, I must remind everyone that since I am still pursuing my studies here in Japan any questions or business deals you wish to make with me must be directed to my assistant. Later when I have the time he will then direct them to me.”

Many people who had forgotten that Eugene was still a high schooler looked towards their own children with weird looks. Mhm, he sure raises the standards for high schoolers.

”Secondly, I have to say this but I'm not currently on the look for potential marriage candidates. My apologies if I'm sounding too full of myself, but since many have already hinted at doing so I will reject everyone before anything becomes too complicated.”

Wow, I've never seen someone do that at a public gathering in front of the most influential people in Japan. As expected of Eugene. I already see all the dreaming girls finally coming back down to reality.

Although of course, there are the few who refuse to accept reality. You know, the troublesome types.

”Next, as many of you may know the world's first VR game was released quite recently. I'm planning on investing in Sapphire and do business through the game. I'm not hesitant about telling the people gathered here since many already have the same ideas as I do. Through the gold exchange on the official website, it is possible to sell and buy in-game currency with real money with a 2% tax. Therefore I will grasp onto this profit opportunity through my guild called Mizanco. This is a warning and also an invitation. If you want to contact me in-game, my ID is Faraday.”

It's true that you could earn a lot of money through Sapphire....but with the 2% tax on the official website, my father is still earning 1% of it without doing anything. Eugene already knows this, he's probably helping my dad earn more money while taking a share of the profits.

I don't think my family is ever becoming broke.

”In addition, I would not advise anyone here to try and get the help of the Drifters through me. Even though I hold the title of vice-president, everything is decided through a unanimous vote. The only exception is if the President of the Drifters personally speaks up.”

The President of the Drifters? It's not Eugene? I'm surprised that he was willing to let someone else have the title when I left. I never expected this little group I made on a whim while I was a kid would become such a famous group where all the most influential people of the world wished to join.

I heard rumors that they only accepted someone into the group if every current representative agreed. It's really had to get in but if you managed to do so then you could do anything you wanted and nobody would dare to stop you.

”Lastly, I will be donating a sum of 50 million USD to Tanaka Academy, which is the school I'm currently attending. This money will be used to create a new dormitory for the students and teachers. It will be mandatory to live in the new dorms for the first year after construction to help test out all the facilities. There will be a cafeteria, fitness room, swimming pool, and lounge all readily available for the students. No fee is required to live in the dorms, everything except meals are paid for. The new buildings will be called Sofia Gardens, named after a person very important to me. Construction will be finished in a month on December 6!”

Sofia Gardens huh... Naming the dorms after my mom.

But this isn't good for me, this means I'll have to live in the dorms as well. Good thing this is already my last year before graduating, at most I'll only have to live there for six months....wait a second he did say December 6 right? Isn't that my birthday?

This might just be the worst birthday present in my life. Other people might love it, not me. Living in a building named after my own mom feels awkward. Also seeing her name everywhere doesn't exactly bring up good memories.

”Thank you all very much for your patience while listening to me talk.”

Yes, you're very welcome.

”This is all for today, as I've stated before you're free to stay longer since I've rented this place until tomorrow afternoon. Any business can be conducted in the multiple meeting rooms located at the sides, renting one out is only 100 USD an hour. The food and drink will be replenished until midnight. Don't worry about parking, I've got that covered. Please enjoy the rest of your evening!”

Eugene really planned out this party rather meticulously. People have already started heading towards the meeting rooms, 100 USD is nothing but a drop in the bucket for them.

Right, time to get Ryan's contact information and get the heck out of here before I run out of patience and blow something up.

I located the room that Eugene had entered. I didn't see anyone else go in with him so it's probably just him alone.

Casually walking up to the door, I swung it open while tiredly rubbing my eyebrows.

Oh, it's not locked? I'm too tired to think clearly. All I want to do is jump into bed.....

”Hey Eugene, hurry up and give me his contact information before I-” I looked up and realized that there were other people in the room sitting around a large meeting table.

I awkwardly froze.

I quickly scanned the faces for anyone unfamiliar. Toku, Kai, father, Mr. Rose, Mrs. Rose, Prime Minister Matayoshi, Tomoe, and Taichi Matayoshi. They all stared at me in surprise.

I have no idea why they're all gathered here, but it's a good thing I've already met all of them before.

I awkwardly scratched the back of my head. ”Ohhh, I didn't realize that there were other people here. I guess I'll just leave.....”

I was just about turn and leave when the Prime Minister spoke up.

”Aren't you Rei's daughter? Come in and join us!” He gladly exclaimed while standing up to greet me. ”I remember meeting you last year, my how quickly you've grown. You've met my son, Tai, but you've never met my daughter correct? She's your age.”

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I looked behind him and saw Tomoe staring at me with a seriously surprised expression.

”Uh, we're in the same class.....” I replied.

He blinked before grinning happily. ”That's wonderful news! You two will get along well with each other.”