Living in Tokyo, starting with a lifestyle-related job

Upon sensing the aura emanating from Hojo Rie and the two terrifying bodyguards behind her, Shiina Shoko was so frightened that she trembled and hid behind Mizuno Maki.

Maki Mizuno didn't say anything, because she was actually a little nervous and scared.

After all, the person in front of them was a big figure in the political world, whose power was beyond the imagination of ordinary people.

Therefore, it's best to avoid contact if possible.

To avoid causing any trouble.

at this time.

After everyone had left.

After a long silence, Hojo Riko still didn't speak, but glanced at the situation behind the bar.

From Mizuno Maki, Shiina Shoko to Nagasawa Yui and Kamishiro Hakufu, they took a closer look at the coffee equipment and the stove.

After examining it for a moment, she slowly reached out and took out the menu, looked at the dishes on it, and said:

"Give me a black coffee and creamy bacon and mushroom pasta, made by you."

The bodyguard standing nearby, carrying several bags of ingredients, fell silent but said nothing, continuing to stand guard diligently.

“Okay.” Shiro Shiro also noticed the ingredients in the bag, but since she didn’t say anything, he naturally didn’t ask.

soon.

Shiro Kaede handed Hojo Riko the pasta and black coffee she had made herself.

She looked at the steaming food in front of her, but didn't taste it first. Instead, she pondered for a moment and said:

"How's your dance lesson with Wusha going lately?"

While busy with his own affairs, Shiro Kaede calmly replied:

"I estimate that I'll have finished learning the waltz in another day or two."

Hojo Riko closed her eyes briefly, then opened them after more than ten seconds, and continued:

Do you have formal dresses?

Shiro Shiro shook his head and said:

"not yet."

Hojo Riko raised her eyebrows slightly for a moment.

But he didn't intend to ask anything further, and just ate the pasta in front of him with his fork.

After taking a bite, she paused for a moment, then continued eating.

The two bodyguards standing nearby were surprised to see that she still had such a good appetite even after coming to this coffee shop.

The bodyguards were well aware of Director Hojo's pickiness about food.

The fact that she can continue eating the food made by Shiro Kaede without any complaints shows that she is very satisfied with the food.

after a while.

Hojo Rie didn't speak again until she finished her coffee and ramen.

After wiping her lips with a tissue, she gently raised her hand and waved.

One of the bodyguards behind her immediately understood and handed her her bag.

Hojo Rie took out 50,000 yen, placed it on the table, then stood up and said without turning her head:

"I'll come again next time."

After she and the two bodyguards had completely left...

The tense atmosphere behind the bar was finally eased.

Yui Nagasawa finally breathed a sigh of relief, saying with some relief:

"Just as you said, Kamishiro-kun, they just came here to eat."

Even Shirofumi wasn't sure, and shook his head, saying:

"maybe."

As he spoke, he began to clean up the tableware that the other person had just used.

at this time.

Recalling the tense, almost frozen atmosphere, Shiina Shoko immediately covered her head in fear and sobbed:

"Waaaaah~ That person was so scary."

"The two bodyguards behind her are also quite scary."

"Xiangzi felt like he was about to die when they looked at him."

Nagasawa Yui said, both amused and exasperated:

"That's not as exaggerated as it sounds."

"But Xiangzi, do you know who that person was just now?"

Shiina Shoko nodded tremblingly and said:

"Yes, she is Director Hojo."

"He is the school's chairman of the board and also a very capable politician."

Kamidai Bai Feng recalled:

“I remember you weren’t here for the last opening ceremony, Xiangzi.”

"So this is the first time we've met?"

Shiina Shoko muttered to herself:

"Um"

Yui Nagasawa suddenly remembered something and frowned as she asked:

"By the way, what was that dancing thing you were talking about with Director Hojo just now, Kamishiro-kun?"

Who do you want to dance with?

Shiro explained that he and Kirisa Hojo were going to attend the ball.

Yui Nagasawa was stunned for a moment, then said angrily:

"what?!"

"Are you also going to the Hojo family's ball?"

"And she's going with Director Hojo's granddaughter?"

"Why are you only telling me now!"

The god Bai Feng said helplessly:

"Actually, it only happened in the last few days."

"Besides, you'll be going anyway, so I figured there was no need to say anything."

Yui Nagasawa rolled her eyes at him and gritted her teeth as she complained:

"Why would it be unnecessary?!"

"If you go, I won't have to go through all the trouble of avoiding dancing; I can just ask you to dance right away."

Kamidai Bai Feng said doubtfully:

"Aren't you bringing your dance partner this time?"

Yui Nagasawa sighed:

"bring!"

“But my dance partner works in sales at the company, and he’s a relative of mine.”

"He is quite eloquent."

"The purpose of bringing him along was to have him represent the company in contacting other high-society figures, thereby obtaining advertising and sponsorship opportunities."

"After all, once a star company expands to a certain size, it will inevitably stagnate at some point. If it wants to continue to stay ahead, it will have to rely on other forces."

"So once I get him there, my mission is complete, and I basically have nothing to do."

Shiro Shiro was stunned:

"So you got the tickets to the ball just to bring people from your company there?"

Yui Nagasawa nodded and retorted:

"What do you think?"

"Leave professional matters to professionals."

"I'm just a retired star, not someone who's particularly eloquent. I'm fine with ordinary social engagements, but I'm definitely not good at business negotiations, so I have to ask someone else to come."

"It's not just me; I bet some people bring dance partners who are also from their own companies, and they all think the same way we do."

"Of course, whether we can successfully expand our business is also a question."

"But overall, it's all beneficial to let my relatives get acquainted with the public and get business cards from important people."

"But since you're already there, I won't have to avoid other people's dance invitations anymore."

"Remember to dance with me then, so that when it's over, my relatives won't criticize me for not doing anything."

Nagasawa Yui nudged Bai Feng with her elbow and giggled.

Shiro Shiro smiled, somewhat annoyed.

"There's really nothing I can do about you."

Chapter 190 Chitanda Mirai's Surprise: My Body Has Improved?

2024-07-14

Tokyo.