Temperature Control in Academy City

Most of the furniture, tables and chairs in the building had been cleared away, and all the office supplies and electrical appliances had been packed up and taken away by the previous owner.

But Shatora felt that it could be even cleaner, and it would be best if even the floor and ceiling were demolished and renovated.

According to Shatora's previous work experience in the Black Crow Force, these items are prone to eavesdropping and spy equipment left behind, so it is necessary to control them from the source and clean the building again.

And since the chairman plans to build a research institute in this building, it becomes important to improve the level of confidentiality.

No one may be interested in the confidential files of a toy company, but every research institution may want the eighth-digit ability data.

Of course, not all of these research institutions want to do anything to Natsume Sonoko, but these ability data can be used to develop abnormal technologies related to temperature. A large number of companies choose to fund or open their own schools just for these valuable ability data.

"Hehehe, that's amazing."

After swiping the card to enter, Natsume Sonoko looked at the empty building in front of her, clenched her fists and suddenly became excited.

Compared to her dormitory 210, this place is so many times bigger.

If it wasn't for maintaining her dignity as a young lady, she would have wanted to somersault on the spot.

"Miss Natsume, please don't get excited."

"I want to discuss with you the purchase of equipment for the laboratory. If you are willing to accept second-hand equipment, only half of the budget will be enough."

"Many research institutes in Academy City are clearing out their inventories right now. This is a rare opportunity."

The elevator not far away suddenly made a 'ding' sound. Shatora was holding a pair of high heels in her hands and had changed into more comfortable flat shoes on her feet. She said in a tone of "this is a good deal".

“I don’t want second-hand equipment.”

Natsume Sonoko noticed the girl holding the high heels at the first moment, and said with her hands on her hips, very dissatisfied.

Chapter 747: Actress Audition

Is there any performance difference between these second-hand equipment and normal new equipment? Are there any minor defects that affect the use of these second-hand equipment?

How new is it? Is it still under warranty? Are the internal components still original? What does the agent who handled the equipment say?

She had absolutely no interest in listening to Shatora's inexplicable information, and had no interest in second-hand equipment at all. Natsume Sonoko raised her head and expressed her strong indignation righteously.

Just by using her big head to make simple inferences and analysis, she knew clearly that the guy in front of her was seriously fooling her.

Does this mean he thinks of her as a junior high school girl who has never seen the world?

She could obviously buy brand new equipment and build the perfect laboratory in her mind, but in pursuit of cost-effectiveness, she stuffed a bunch of instruments used by others into the laboratory. This is simply unbearable.

Although thriftiness is a very good virtue, Natsume Sonoko feels that it is better to save by oneself, and there is no need for others to help her save.

"Is that so? That's a pity. I already know the young lady's requirements for the equipment. I will contact the equipment supplier again in a while and give up the original plan for economical equipment."

"Come to think of it, I had originally planned to use the money I saved to invest in the initial preparations for the live-action version of Magical Girl Kanami. Maybe I could start recruiting actors and setting up the crew in the near future. If I use the holographic projection technology that Academy City already has that can assist in filming movies, I'll be able to see the finished product of the movie in about a month."

Shatora, who kept a cold poker face and never allowed herself to show any unnecessary expression, spoke in a low voice with some unclear emotion in her tone.

Before leaving, her chairman gave her a lot of instructions, almost treating her as an all-round player.

But in fact, it was almost the same. Shatora was indeed perfectly qualified for most of the work, and she felt that these jobs seemed no big deal. Even if she suddenly attacked and killed all the parties in the business negotiations, it was within her business scope.

As for setting up a crew, Shatora, who had led an entire ANBU team, was also very familiar with it. Whether it was basic personnel arrangements or the entire process of filming a movie, she could quickly find relevant information and then integrate it, perfectly demonstrating her ability to learn as a person with great abilities.

At the same time, Shatora also remained noncommittal about the plan for a live-action movie about Kanami.

At the moment, it seems that it was probably a matter of some willful young lady who had a whim to make her senior schoolmate famous and make her more confident.

This young lady has a really unique way of thinking. She can be said to be a person with super powers.

Sateora was tired of hearing rumors about people with super powers being mentally unstable.

But what does this have to do with me as a wage earner? I am already very happy as long as I have a job.

"Um, is this the crew of Magical Girl Kanami? Um...are they ready to start the preliminary work? How is the preparation going?"

Natsume Sonoko was startled and thought for a few seconds. Her originally righteous tone became much softer.

"In this case, second-hand equipment doesn't matter..."

After a while, Natsume Sonoko spoke hesitantly, and her voice became not as loud as before.

If the money saved is used in the crew's preparation work, then it is not impossible to purchase second-hand equipment.

It's a little broken, but it's still usable.

I heard that most laboratories are very careful with their equipment and instruments, and they will do maintenance and repairs every now and then, and they will also be placed in a constant temperature and humidity space, so they often look no different from new ones...

Moreover, compared to the inanimate equipment, Natsume Sonoko cared more about her archery senior, the shy Anbu girl who silently drove away the harassing peepers behind her.

Although I feel a little bit disappointed that the laboratory has suddenly become not so new, but as long as I can make Senior Archer smile and walk confidently under the sun, it doesn't matter if I give up a little bit.

Is Archery Senior Sister going on another Anbu mission? Is it dangerous? Is her hand stained with blood again?

People living in the dark of Academy City only have two choices: kill or be killed. The good thing is that neither is illegal. As long as Senior Archer successfully escapes from the Anbu, she will be an ordinary student without any criminal record.

Natsume Sonoko was thinking about something in her head, her expression suddenly became dazed, and the way she looked at Shatora also became different.

The girl in front of me is also an Anbu who changed jobs and became a secretary.

Although the Black Crow Force was originally affiliated with the security guards and was an armed group formed by a private company, it was indeed within the scope of the Anbu.

The correct description should be a maintenance buffer force that solves civilian problems and is usually hired by businesses within the city. It is also certified by the Unified Council.

However, in reality, he only accepts orders from Lettieri and is not a normal Anbu under the supervision of Academy City.

However, the other party's experience of leaving the Anbu is somewhat difficult to replicate. Since the team's direct superior is preparing to destroy half of the earth, the Black Crows are sent to stop the guards.

The final result was naturally that all the Black Crows were arrested by the security teachers, and even the certification of the General Council was revoked, so the team members were naturally no longer Anbu.

Having said that, even if you leave the Anbu, you may not be able to escape the fate of being recycled and cleared out.

However, until now, Shatora has not encountered the recovery team. It may be because the Anbu where she was located was completely eliminated, resulting in a certain degree of vacuum period.

However, according to the usual practice of the Anbu, specific recycling will definitely be put on the agenda.

Another person who had the same experience was probably a certain Keisaku Kantori who was taking care of a child, but she was able to lead a normal life simply because she was strong enough and with the protection of Shokuhou-senpai.

"Ah, I almost forgot again."

"In fact, before the chairman left, he approved an additional remittance to the Daidoji Group in Academy City, which was specifically used for the "Magical Girl Kanami Live-Action Movie" project."

"In this way, even without the money saved from buying second-hand equipment, the film project can be launched quickly. By the way, Miss Natsume just said that it's okay to buy second-hand equipment, right?"

A look of sudden enlightenment suddenly appeared on Shatora's poker-like face, and she seemed sorry for finally remembering this important thing.

However, there was not much apology in his tone, instead there was a sense of apology.

"Eh. I..that's not what I just said."

"And you definitely did it on purpose."

Natsume Sonoko's cheeks suddenly turned red, and then she immediately reacted, staring at Sateora a few steps away and spoke angrily.

She fully understood that this guy had been looking for trouble with her from the very beginning.

I'm so angry. Is this the right attitude to treat the boss's family?

And is it really okay for her to always have a poker face as a secretary? She is actually the latest lifelike robot produced by Academy City, right?

"Ms. Natsume's idea is completely unfounded. Even the best employees can't do everything."

"Before the chairman left, he told me too many things. I didn't have time to organize them into records, so it's inevitable that there will be some delays and omissions."

With a calm look in her eyes, Shatora faced the accusation from a girl with a bun-like haircut without moving, and then responded seriously word by word.

Although there is nothing wrong with what Miss Natsume said, she definitely cannot admit it.

"By the way, the chairman also explained the matter about the heroine Kanami. This is entirely up to Miss Natsume, and I will also provide some cooperation."

"If you want, the audition for the heroine Kanami can start anytime. Whether it's on-site scouting or open casting, there's no problem."

Shatora's voice continued.

No matter what, she will complete the tasks assigned by the chairman meticulously.

Chapter 748: Fighting King

Kanami's live-action movie is naturally not a big production, and due to its low budget it can only be classified as a B-level movie.

However, for the Daidoji Group, which has a tight capital chain, this is still a relatively important investment project. It can be regarded as a derivative work launched in a timely manner to maintain the popularity of the well-known IP Kanami.

The less reliable part is probably that two minors were recruited as the production team of the project. A certain Ms. Chise was so worried about satisfying her daughter's various ideas that this project seemed to be in a precarious situation from the very beginning.

On the top floor of the Daidoji Building, the reliable minor Shatora sat in a seat in the conference room, scribbling on the file book in front of her with a pencil, listening to the speech of the bun-haired girl not far away with some boredom.

How can I put it? The eighth person's speech is seriously lacking in nutrition and does not constitute any reference opinion at all. At first glance, she is just an ordinary young lady who is ignorant of the world.

But there is also some information worth being happy about. It seems that as long as the eighth person comes into contact with something that interests him, he will subconsciously ignore some irrelevant things, and even his mouth becomes eloquent.

For example, some of the hostility and dissatisfaction that had been lingering on Sateora began to dissipate, and the whole person focused on digging out the heroine. It seems that in the heart of the eighth, the senior sister of her family is more important than ostracizing her, a former member of the Anbu.

This also gave her some reasons to ease the disharmonious relationship between the two of them. She suppressed her emotions a little and began to devote herself to her work.

"I see. The heroine will be the archer hunter who is studying at the private Shidaizakura Academy."

"Yes, although the other party is currently just an ordinary student who no one cares about, but the young lady has enough information to prove that the other party has the intention to become a celebrity such as an idol, and has the acting skills to play Kanami. So what we need to do is to find her and let her sign the contract? It's really a simple process."

Writing down the words 'Private Weeping Cherry Blossoms' and 'Bow and Arrow Tiger Hunting' in her file, Sateora nodded to show that she understood everything.

This conversation between the two of them was more like Natsume Sonoko's one-man nagging session than a meeting.

However, the candidate provided for the eighth place is not too outrageous. The private Shidaezakura School is also a well-known school for young ladies, and the girl named Archery Hunter seems to be a good-looking high school beauty.

Then just relying on these two gimmicks, plus Kanami's original popularity, it is likely that the investment can be recovered.

“It’s not that difficult.”

"Aren't there always those people in the news who wear sunglasses and briefcases and praise girls on the street for being suitable to debut as idols?"

"All we have to do is imitate those people, show up in the right place and say things like Archer-senpai has a cute face, are you interested in making a movie?"

Natsume Sonoko spoke with a serious face.

Her understanding of many things comes from various media channels, but most of the time, she is not wrong.

"is that so."

Shatora's gaze was a little distracted, and a rare ambiguous expression appeared on her cold face.

Did she go too far before? Her eldest daughter might have more serious problems with her brain than the average superpower person.

But it was too late to regret now, and she could only try her best to meet the various needs of Miss Natsume in front of her.

"Since we already have a clear goal, we don't need a professional scout. I will report the situation to the chairman. After the funding is approved, I will contact the archer tiger hunter as soon as tomorrow."

"But in addition to the heroine, other actors, directors, lighting technicians, photographers, etc. who are needed still need to find a suitable economic company." Shatora thought for a while and continued.

"Hey, so fast?"

Natsume Sonoko had talked so much before, but when the time came, she became a little nervous.

The future was filled with too many uncertainties, and she couldn't be sure whether doing so would be better for Senior Archer. These actions were just her wishful thinking from the beginning to the end.

But after only a moment's hesitation, Natsume Sonoko nodded in agreement. The self-centered girl was determined to use her will to drive the future.

Helping Senior Archer find a place to stay is just the first step.

After escaping, the second most important step is to find a way to protect your senior from the attack of the Anbu.

However, she has faced psychics in the Anbu before, and ordinary Anbu members have even been sent to the security building in batches. Natsume Sonoko has enough confidence in this regard.

Although fighting with others is not something a lady should do, she is indeed the undisputed fighting king of the first graders in Tokiwadai. She once knocked down seven or eight girls in school easily.

However, there is still a very serious problem at the moment, that is, she seems unable to hide the Keisaku Kankou like Shokuhou-senpai.

Since Yujian-senpai is about to debut as an idol, she will definitely have to participate in various activities. So is it safer to only let Yujian-senpai participate in the entertainment activities of the Daidoji Group? And then stay in the school garden at other times?

Of course, the third step might mean facing the pressure from Academy City, but Natsume Sonoko obviously didn't think that far ahead.

The sky was gray in the evening and the sun had already set to the edge of the sky.

On the way back to the student dormitory, Natsume Sonoko lowered her head and looked at the email her mother sent before she left.

I didn't notice it before because I was participating in the experiment and rushing to the building. I only had time to check it out when I came to my senses.

The email also mentioned the need to have a good relationship with little Sateora. Natsume Sonoko couldn't help but reveal a helpless expression. Her mother's desire for the two of them to get along well was simply too strong.

However, Shatora's problems were not a big deal in Natsume Sonoko's mind, and her hostility was only focused on what she had done in the past.