Chapter 53: CH 53

In the business meeting room of Zany, I was having a meeting about Comiket.

But since Kaedesaka and I were hiding the fact that we knew each other, our conversation was awkward.

The executive director, Ogai-San, saw this and chuckled.

“You both seem to be a little nervous since you’ve never met each other before. Well, time should take care of that.”

“Tha…That’s right, …”

At this year’s Comiket, Zany would be selling and distributing free game character merchandise produced by the company.

In addition, Kaedezaka was going to show the visitors how to make the illustrations in front of them.

I had heard that they forced Kaedezaka to become a trainee, but there was a possibility that Ogai-san needed her skills as a V-tuber.

When we had finished the whole meeting, Ogai-San put his hand on my shoulder.

“We have very little experience with corporate booths. We’re counting on you, Sasamiya-kun.”

“I will do my best, sir.”

This was exactly how an elite person should behave.

To be honest, I didn’t like to have a hand on my shoulder.

However, Ogai-San’s gentlemanly behavior had a dignity that did not make me feel such disgust.

Right after we left Zany, Kaedezaka spoke to me with a smile.

“Sasamiya-san. How about a cup of tea at a coffee shop afterwards?”

“I know. You want to talk.”

I want you to stop trying to kill me with your goddess smile. …

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We moved to a nearby coffee shop and sat down facing each other.

As soon as Kaedezaka sat down, she grumbled and rubbed her cheek.

‘Why are you at Zany Corporation?”

“I was asked by Ogai-san to assist Kaedezaka.”

“Fun~. I can do it without Sasamiya-san. …”

“Don’t say that. I am worried about you.”

Kaedezaka then looked at me with resentment in his eyes.

“I’ll tell you something, my uncle is quite black-hearted despite his appearance. You’d better watch out for him at all costs.”

Black-hearted? That Ogai-San?

Well, from the looks of him, he was promoted to executive director even though he was only around forty years old.

No wonder he was somewhat a clever guy.

I was more surprised that Kaedezaka had warned me about it.

“…. are you, by any chance, worried about me?”

“――！？Wh…why would I be worried about you!!!”

Kaedezaka looked surprised and then averted her gaze.

I think this kind of thing would be called tsundere.

Well, technically she was probably just embarrassed rather than tsundere, but this was interesting.

Although she played the role of a villain, she was innocent at heart, and would get upset at the slightest thing.

“If you don’t want me to be your assistant, I can ask Ogai-san and step down. What do you think?”

“I …. didn’t… say I don’t like it …”

“Okay. Then, good luck.”

I was expecting her to ask me to get off, but she was surprisingly straightforward.

“Sasamiya-san is ….”

Kaedezaka stuttered, glancing at me while averting his gaze.

“Sasamiya-san is … that …. Are you okay with me?”

“I don’t mind?.”

“We’re … enemies, aren’t we?”

I wonder if Kaede Saka really thought I was her enemy.

No, I bet she was worried.

一If I confront her, I wonder what she thinks of me and ….

Now, it would seem, was the time to make use of the power of assisting.

“I don’t think so. This time I’m your assistant. I’ll help you.”

I think I was able to say something decent, which was unusual for me.

This felt good.

Kaedezaka asked.

“How much of a help are you going to be?”

“…… with minimal assistance?”

“Standing on your head naked in the early morning with your legs spread?”

“Not applicable.”

“What about eating yakisoba noodles using only your face?”

“That’s out of the question.”

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“How about clinging to a telephone pole and screaming, ‘Noho~!’ a thousand times?”

“Of course it’s out of scope too.”

Fu. … and Kaedezaka let out a sigh.

“You’re a useless man.”

“Where the hell are you going to use me and for what purpose?…”

I was going to show you my assisting skills, but you exceeded my limitations.

Since it was Kaedezaka, she probably wanted to embarrass me by saying something like this on purpose, but it scared me because sometimes she gave off the vibe that she wasn’t serious.

“So, can you help me with the computer?”

“I’m surprised you said something decent.”

“Thanks. I like your twisted sense of humor.”

“I guess we’re a lot alike.”

“Fufu~. I’m both flattered and annoyed to be lumped in with you.”

Kaedezaka looked at me again with her chest on the table.

I mean, stop putting your breasts on the desk.

I can’t keep my eyes off them.

“So, can you help me with the computer?”

“Yeah, I can.”

“Well, maybe next Sunday you can help me.”

“Isn’t It a holiday?”

“I just want to get what I can, done, that’s all. No?”

“Hmm. .. Okay. Okay.”

When Kaedezaka heard my reply, she clasped her hands together and made a goddess smile.

“So, next Sunday, we’ll go to ‘Sasamiya-san’s room’. Yes, it’s decided.”

“Hey!”

“You can’t change it. The cancellation fee is one million yen.”

“This … girl…”

This was how Kaedezaka ended up coming to my room on Sunday.

Please don’t let anything happen to me. ….

(T/N: Happy valentine’s day guys. Love you all. Thanks for supporting me so far, means alot to me. Have a good day everyone.)