Chapter 147 - Ii-san the Client (1/2)

Ii-san the Client

TL: Daemon

ED: PuffyPyjamas

“Hey, Kanata, from when was it?”

I tried asking Kanata directly.

“… I don’t know.”

ASW’s Ii-san answered uninterestedly.

In other words, it’s the present. At my seat within the HRG company, I ended up calling the person who was in charge of our client, Kanata.

The topic was as expected, the disagreement that I had with Sana.

With how things were going, I really didn’t think we would end up having a bad fight.

“… I’m quite busy right now… can I hang up?”

“Ah, wait, wait! L-let’s go out for a drink! Today! Tonight!”

Kanata expressed hesitation from the other side of the call.

“…O-okay… S-see you later.”

While stuttering, Kanata gave her confirmation. We didn’t confirm any of the details, but will it be okay? Well, our buildings were only one station away from each other. I’ll just call again when it’s the evening.

“Senpai~ ♡ You’re going drinking today?”

Rei-chan, who seemed to have overheard my conversation over the phone, came over to my seat with a smile. Do you work!

“I also want to go.”

“I mean, it’s going to be with a client. It’s not some lighthearted meal.”

I didn’t tell a lie. Not at all.

“If you’re that casual in inviting a client out to drink… Kufu ♡ Then it must be Ii-san, right?”

“Kuh. How did you find out?”

“I know you veeery well ♡ Is that okay? You’ll be scolded a bunch by Natsumi-ojousama you know?”

“Huh? Why Natsumi-chan?”

After returning to the present, I started by confirming various things. It’s the same as last time, I’ve already broken up with Hiiragi-chan, and I currently am not in a relationship. I was able to determine this after looking at my messaging history. The discussion was currently underway, in order to establish a collaboration between HRG and ASW to create a new game. I was currently on bad terms with their new up and coming character designer, my sister Sana. It’s the same as last time.

“I don’t really understand why, but when Senpai acts friendly with other girls, Natsumi-ojousama’s mood gets worse.”

Jealousy…? Does she like me? Natsumi-chan…? No, there’s no way. Then what is it…?

“Alright, alright. As long as you don’t butt in randomly.”

“Yay. I’m going out drinking with Senpai… Maybe I’ll get drunk…!”

Whispering that, Rei-chan made a slightly pained expression. Dammit, so sly! She’s definitely calculating all her words and expressions! I don’t want to, but I have to admit that she’s cute…!

If I was a virgin it would have been bad. It’s not like that anymore though.

“Senpai, what’s with that smug expression on your face?”

Ohon, I changed to my director’s face.

“Return to work, Shibahara-kun.”

“Okaaay~ ♡”

Pikon, a SNS message from Rei-chan soon arrived. Don’t play with your phone during work.

After looking towards Rei-chan as a way of scolding her, she gave me a quick wink.

[Please leave the restaurant choice to me ♪ I’ll make sure to find a nice stylish and private area where we can drink!]

… She really is a capable person.

After waiting at the restaurant that Rei-chan had reserved for 20 minutes, Kanata entered our room after being guided by a host.

It was just past 7:00 at night. This is my second time seeing the adult Kanata, but she really hasn’t changed much since high school.

“Good work.”

“… Yeah. Sorry, did you—”

Noticing Rei-chan, Kanata cut off what she was going to say. Rei-chan waved her hand with a smile that seemed to have glittering effects.

“Ii-san, long time no see!”

“… Well, I did think that this would happen.”

Kanata sat down across from me and started drinking what we had already ordered.

“…It was a pretty sudden invitation so I was surprised.”

“Sorry about that. You’re pretty busy too.”

“Nope, it’s fine. However, Saa-chan not moving is also a troublesome matter for us at ASW.”

If the disagreement between Sana and I is not solved, both companies are going to be troubled.