Chapter 4 – When the Wind Blows

Translator: Hayashi
Editor: Ryubii

That very same day, I received a call from the police.

They told me that they found the owner of the wallet I had reported to them before.

“The wallet’s owner would like to thank you for your help. Would you mind if I give him your address?”

“That’s fine, but please tell him that it’s really okay to not thank me or anything.”

I considered the possibility of being thanked, but what I did was more or less a childish thoughtfulness.

To me it seemed like a hassle, and I didn’t report it because I expecting any thanks.

I myself didn’t give a big reward to the person who picked up my wallet. I did give him some sweets, but he said that was enough.

With no idea what to do, I passed the time by cleaning up my room.

*Ping-pong*

The doorbell rang.

It was possible that it was the owner of the wallet.

“Coming”

When I opened the door, there were two men standing there.

Both of them were dressed in tight, high-class suits, giving the impression that they were 「executives of a company」.

“I apologize for the sudden visit. May I speak to Takanashi Kazunari-san?”

“Yes. I’m Takanashi Kazunari.”

“My name is Takenaka. Thank you for returning my wallet. There was an important microSD card inside, so I really appreciate your help.”

When the police checked the contents of the wallet, there was indeed such an item in it.

Looks like it was more important than the cash or credit cards.

It was probably something related to work, so I was glad that I was able help.

“Is that right? I’m glad to be of help.”

“Yes, really, thank you very much. Ah, here’s a small treat for you. Please accept it.”

“You don’t have to take the trouble, but thank you.”

Then I accepted the bag of sweets.

The bag seemed to weigh a lot so perhaps it had a lot of contents.

I wasn’t expecting to be thanked, but it would be nice if I could get it in cash.

“I wanted to thank you by all means, and… I don’t want to end this conversation with a simple thank you…”

“No need to go that far, I only reported a lost wallet.”

Somehow, this was not a simple show of gratitude, but more of a greeting.

Perhaps there was another reason why the two of them had taken the trouble to come here.

And then the other man, who had been silent until now, spoke up.

“Excuse me for interrupting. I’m his boss, and I wanted to express my gratitude to you as well.”

If they really want to go beyond simple gratitude… honestly, I’d be grateful if they gave me a gold envelope… but that’s really hard to say. (EN: Gold envelope, as in money packets, like red packets from CNY)

Though, it’s not like I was expecting money or anything. (TN: this guy really is contradicting himself a lot, money-lover) (EN: He wants money, but he is not expecting money)

Delivering the wallet was just a whim, or rather, a decision I made based on my past experience. If I hadn’t experienced getting my wallet returned by others, I probably wouldn’t have done it.

“No, really, it’s okay. And the sweets are more than enough.”

“Even so, I’d like to thank you somehow, so here’s what I’ll do. I’ll leave my business card here so please let me know if there’s anything I can do for you.”

“Please allow me to do the same!”

Of course, I would never contact them, but if that’s what will put them at ease… I’ll simply receive their cards.

“I understand. I’m sorry for troubling you…”

After saying that, I received business cards from both of them.

Sawa Electronics… they were people from a big company… and what’s more, he’s an executive director.

“Let me express my gratitude again. Really, thank you very much.”

After that, the two men left.

A black sedan… it looked like a luxury car.

When I looked at the business card again… I saw that the boss’ name was Satsukawa Masaomi-san.

…Satsukawa?

There’s no way, right…?

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FOOTNOTE:

1. Similar to red envelopes, a monetary gift or reward.