Hikigaya Hachiman is still in the dark

"So, what are you going to do?"

"Wait, Yukino-chan, are you just going to just brush off the question? I feel like I've been treated way too harshly!"

Ignoring me, Yukino held her chin with her hand.

"I always feel uneasy when Yuigahama is alone."

"Wait, don't ignore me, I can be alone and have no problem."

"Then why don't you go and help her? Aren't you very free now?" Xiao Qi suggested.

"I really don't have much of a problem being alone. I can work hard on my own!" I said loudly without giving up, but Xiaoqi and Xiao Xueno acted as if they didn't hear me.

"Although I'm a little annoyed by your saying that I'm free, it's true that I can delay the job search a little. I'm still a little worried about Yuigahama being alone."

I gave up. These two people completely ignored my opinions. However, perhaps this was also an expression of their concern for me. After all, no matter how tough I was, I did have some doubts about whether I could do this alone. With the help of Xiao Xueno and Xiao Qi, this matter could probably be handled more safely and effectively.

Thinking this way, I gave up the idea of ​​​​arguing. In fact, it seems that it would be nice to do it together. At least I will have more time to accompany Xiao Xueno and Xiao Qi in the future. Thinking this way, it seems that this is not a bad idea!

After I confirmed my idea, I said loudly: "Then, let's work together to open the number one flower shop in RB."

"Huh?" After I said this, Xiaoqi and Xiaoxunano turned around and looked at me in surprise. At the same time, their eyes were filled with deep worry.

"Sure enough, it seems we have to work hard to go."

"Although I don't want to agree with what you say, it seems to be true this time." Xiaoqi and Xiaoyukino sighed.

It's the same script again, what a bunch of crap these two are! I looked at them angrily.

"So, what have you prepared?" Xiao Xueno asked me, tilting her head.

I stroked my chin with my hand, pretending to be unfathomable. "At present, we have only prepared one store, and many things are still in preparation."

Hearing this, Xiaoqi shook his head in disappointment: "I really don't know where you get your confidence from. Up to now, I have only prepared the store."

"Hey, aren't these enough? Is there anything else I need to prepare?"

This time it was Yukino who shook her head: "Yuigahama-san, I don't know how much you have prepared, but seriously, there are still many things that need to be prepared."

Then, Xiao Xueno took out a folder from under the coffee table in the living room. After opening the folder, she took out a piece of white paper from it, picked up a pen and wrote as she said, "First of all, you must decide on the name of the flower shop, and also consider the decoration style of the flower shop. Then, if you want to form a brand, you also need to consider the design of the trademark. This is only the initial preparation stage. After that, you also need to consider how to market it, whether to use online or offline methods..."

"Above the line? Below the line? Do you mean up or down the line?" I asked in confusion, and in return I got a look of contempt from Xiao Xueno.

"Online and offline refer to whether the Internet is used," Xiao Xueno explained.

"Ohhhhh, so this is how it is done."

"No matter what, the reaction doesn't have to be so intense." After muttering this, Xiao Xueno continued, "This is the most basic consideration. Most of the time, we have to use both online and offline methods, but the specific approach still needs to be discussed. We need to consider whether to give away gifts, reduce prices, or use vouchers. In addition, we also need to do a market survey to roughly understand what kind of flowers are the best-selling in what season, and the approximate sales of each flower in different time periods. We also need to determine the source of the flowers to ensure that we have a stable source of supply. Originally, we also need to consider the choice of location, but since you have already chosen a store, you can naturally put these things aside."

I didn't understand what Xiao Xueno said. I didn't think about it before I opened the store. In my mind, it should be a simple thing. Why did it become so complicated? In order to prevent Xiao Xueno and Xiao Qi from thinking that I didn't understand, I nodded calmly.

"It seems you still don't understand." Xiao Xueno shook her head.

"Well, isn't this something that was expected?" Xiao Qi said as a matter of course, as if he had known about this for a long time.

"Hey!" Because I was discovered, I knocked my head and stuck out my tongue to act cute.

In the end, neither of them paid any attention to me. Perhaps they were still thinking about this problem seriously, so my expression became serious and no longer joking.

"Come to think of it, it's already autumn. Is it really okay to sell flowers at this time?" Xiao Xueno looked at me with doubt. "After all, flower shops should be popular in spring or summer. Now it's autumn, it's a little bit..."

"I don't think the season is a problem. Today's greenhouse technology can basically achieve a year-round supply of flowers. In addition, people now believe that flowers are no longer limited to summer and spring. Although flowers wither faster in autumn and winter, there are still many cold-resistant flower species that can be sold. In terms of feasibility, flower shops still have a market in autumn and winter, but the promotion methods they need must also be effective."

"Eh." Xiao Xueno nodded in surprise: "If that's the case, then it's not a big problem. I didn't expect you to know so much about the flower market."

"There is a little reason."

"But even so, there are still many things that need to be discussed. Just like you said, selling flowers in autumn and winter requires more effective promotion methods..." Xiao Yukino still seemed a little worried, "If the promotion method is not appropriate, then it will be doomed to fail."

"It is indeed possible. Although I have learned some knowledge about sales promotion before, I am still worried about the actual implementation."

I can understand what they are thinking about now. There is a discrepancy between what is in the book and what is needed in reality. Even I understand this. Those two people have been like this for a long time. Tobe and Ye Shan have always been like this. They want to care about others, but they don't want others to know the gentle and kind heart behind such behavior.

Sometimes I really feel that these two people are very similar, equally gentle, equally correct. The only deviation is probably that little bit of stubbornness of their own towards this world.

It's really strange that I could have such a thought. Logically, I shouldn't feel hungry. If I said such a thought, I would probably be laughed at by Xiaoqi and Xiaoyukino. However, I seem to have gotten used to it. It doesn't matter much. After all, this is part of our daily life for the three of us.

Maybe I shouldn't know such things, but when you get along for a long time, you will know a lot of things. Just like now, although I didn't say anything, they are both working hard for me.

"It shouldn't be that bad." I spoke softly. After hearing my voice, Xiaoqi and Xiao Xueno refocused their attention on me, as if they didn't understand why I spoke like this at this time.

When I saw their gaze, I suddenly became panicked for some reason, waving my hands around without any rhythm, like a child whose secret base was discovered. “Look, although it requires very advanced skills, Xiaoqi said that it is still feasible. And Xiaoqi and Xiaoxue, you are so capable, you will definitely succeed, so don’t be discouraged, come on!”

After I said this, Xiaoqi closed his eyes and rubbed his forehead with his fingers, and Xiao Xueno also looked at me with strange eyes.

"Eh? Did I say something wrong?" I asked tentatively.

Yukino smiled at me and said, "Yuigahama-san, in the early stages of starting a business, you must make many assumptions to ensure that there are no mistakes. So Hikigaya and I are not discouraged. We are just discussing many solutions."

"Yes, have you ever seen this creature called Yukinoshita get discouraged? Or to put it another way, have you ever seen this monster give up?..."

"Hikigaya-kun, you haven't interacted with humans for so long that you've forgotten the most basic terms of speech? If possible, please call this persistence. I can call the police to punish you for such slander."

"Oh? If the police in Chiba were so efficient, I think someone should have been sent to jail for verbal violence a long time ago." Xiaoqi said unwillingly.

Why do these two people start quarreling as soon as they meet? Are they incompatible?

"Stop, stop..." I slid to the middle of the two people who were confronting each other, and said, "It's better for us to discuss a solution first."

"I do remember that we were discussing things, but you didn't understand a lot of them."

"Indeed." Xiaoqi also responded with a headache.

"Don't be like this, I also know a lot." I said with almost crying face.

"That's right. Now is not the time to discuss. Since the location has been decided, it would be better for us to gather our opinions first before discussing." Xiao Xueno took out a pair of black-rimmed glasses from under the coffee table and put them on herself, then picked up the pen again, "Then you guys talk first, and I'll take notes."

"Ah, I always feel that he seems so powerful, just like an adult." I said in surprise.

Xiao Xueno sighed: "Logically speaking, you are an adult too!"

"What do you mean by logic? I'm an adult now, Yukino-chan." I shook Yukino's arm unwillingly.

"If you are an adult, please let go of my arm. Don't act like a child." Xiao Xueno said as she broke free from my arm. "Then tell me what you think first."

"Then, let Xiaoqi go first?" I suggested to Xiaoqi. Xiaoqi shrugged helplessly, probably because he felt it was a bit troublesome. There was nothing he could do about it. If I remember correctly, Xiaoqi has been afraid of trouble since a long time ago.

Chapter 82 I Didn't Say Anything Wrong

But she always refuses, and then tries her best to help others. Is this Xiaoqi considered a tsundere? Or how about calling her Xiaoqijiao? If Xiaoxue is the case, then she should be called Xiaoxuejiao?

It’s unexpectedly funny, but I’ll definitely die if I tell it!

"I think it's quite simple. Look, aren't most consumers quite stupid? As long as you create the illusion that this store is very popular, blind consumers will soon flock to it. Then you can give away some unnecessary things casually. Those stupid people will think they are getting a bargain and will come more often. And then..."

Before Xiaoqi could finish, Xiaoyukino interrupted her and said, "There's nothing wrong with it, but why do I always feel so angry?"

I also looked at Xiaoqi with helpless eyes. Although it was Xiaoqi's style, I still couldn't accept it completely even now.

"Xiao Qi, that's too much!"

"I didn't say anything wrong!" Xiaoqi tried hard to defend himself, seeming to be very dissatisfied with our reaction.

"Anyway, Hikigaya, please stop speaking for now, Yuigahama, please tell me your proposal!"

"This?" I thought hard: "Something like making everyone happy shopping?" I asked in a low voice.

"As expected, I still have to rely on myself in the end?" Xiao Xueno muttered to herself without even raising her head.

Although I want to say something, after all, the major I studied in college has nothing to do with business. Unlike Xiao Yukino who has such professional knowledge, it is better to remain silent at this time.

"First of all, let's talk about the name of the flower shop. You should have thought about this, Yuigahama, right?" Yukino looked up and asked for my opinion.

"Yes, of course I have thought about it." Or rather, it would be strange if I didn't think of a name for the store when I was about to open one. "I thought of a name called Flower Sunny. What do you think?"

"It's unexpectedly a nice name." Xiaoqi looked at me in disbelief. Wait, Xiaoqi, what do you mean by that? After all, I am a liberal arts student. This is not difficult for me!

"I think this name is also good. It sounds more upscale in English and is more straightforward. It is really a good name for a store."

Yukino's approval made me puff out my chest with pride, and I said proudly, "Of course, this is a name I've been thinking about for a long time."

"Then the next step is the design of the logo."

"Wait, are you just going to take the name I worked so hard to come up with?"

"Haven't you thought it through? There's no point in continuing to worry about it." After saying this, Xiao Xueno glared at me fiercely, and this look immediately made me shut my mouth wisely.

"The design of a trademark is generally much simpler. I think it will be enough if we just find an art master to slightly modify the name." Xiao Xueno said in a deep voice.

"This is great, and it can also help promote our store better." I said, swaying forward.

"Indeed, this is not bad, but who should I ask to design it?"

"This is a little difficult. I don't know anyone majoring in art. It seems I have to ask some art companies for help."

"I think I can solve this problem." Xiao Qi raised his hand. "It just so happens that one of my students is very good at art. If I ask her, it shouldn't be a big problem."

"Students." Xiao Xueno seemed a little worried. Indeed, if they were students, they would have a lot of concerns.

"Is it really reliable?" Xiao Xueno asked again.

"No problem!" However, Xiaoqi seemed very confident and seemed to have great confidence in his students.

"So what do you think, Yuigahama?" Yukino turned to ask for my opinion.

"Well, since Xiaoqi is so confident, I don't think there will be any big problem."

Students should not be underestimated. I found Xiaoqi and Xiaoxue very scary when they were students. And since Xiaoqi said so, I should be able to believe it.

"Then the trademark issue is settled for now." Xiao Xueno also nodded in agreement, and then Xiao Xueno said as if she was thinking about something: "As for the decoration style, warm colors probably won't be a problem. Well, Yuigahama and I will go to check out the decoration company this afternoon."

"That's no problem. By the way, Xiaoqi..." I quietly turned my gaze to Xiaoqi. If possible, I also hope that Xiaoqi can go with us.

"I can't go in the afternoon. Although I really want to stay in the apartment, I have work in the afternoon." Xiaoqi said with a sad face.

I am still as opposed to work as before.

"Well, now that the basics are almost settled, let's discuss how to promote it."

"Promotion?" Xiaoqi seemed to be thinking about something, and soon he said, "Where is your store, Yuigahama?"

"Eh? This one is near my house. It's a store owned by my father's friend." I responded to Xiaoqi. "Because it's my father's friend, the rental fee is not that much. What's the problem?"

"If I remember correctly, your house is quite close to Sobu High School and Kaihin High School, right?"

"Yes, indeed. It is only less than half an hour away."

"So, the main consumers should be students, right?"

"Eh? That should be about it." I tilted my head and asked in confusion, "What's the point?"

At this time, Xiao Xueno seemed to be unable to bear it any longer. She reminded me, "It is very important to determine the consumer audience. Many decisions require determining the consumer audience."

"Oh, I see." I responded with sudden enlightenment.

"This way, publicity will become a little easier. I can place some advertisements in the school magazine. I can also use the school magazine and the school network to do some research to find out what kind of flowers are more popular. If possible, I can also contact the student union of Haibin High School through the current student union president to do some research. In this way, our work will probably go smoothly."

After Xiaoqi finished speaking, Xiaoxue and I looked at Xiaoqi with complicated eyes. Maybe he felt uncomfortable being stared at by us. Xiaoqi finally couldn't stand it anymore and asked us: "What's wrong? Did I say something wrong?"

"Oh, no, I didn't say anything wrong at all." I said quickly after I realized what was going on.

"Although I don't want to admit it, I have to say that it is a very constructive opinion. Tsk, I didn't expect you could come up with such a suggestion." Xiao Xueno said unwillingly.

"Wait, could you please stop saying 'tsk' when you compliment others? I won't be happy at all if you behave like that!"

"Let's not talk about who proposed it for now." Ignoring Xiaoqi's statement that "I was the one who proposed it," Xiao Xueno said to herself: "I think this method is very feasible. It should basically be guaranteed that there won't be too many mistakes. If the other parts are handled well, I think it can be successful."

"Really? It's really a good idea to come to Xiao Xueno to discuss this!" I happily went forward and hugged Xiao Xueno, but she quickly pushed me away with the excuse that we were too close. This person is indeed a tsundere, no, Xiao Xueno is a tsundere!

"Then I'll leave the promotion for you, Hikigaya." Yukino looked at Xiaoqi beside her and asked, and Xiaoqi nodded to indicate that it was no problem.

"That's basically how we promote it. We can also announce the store's information on social networking sites, or have people hand out flyers on the street. After that, it shouldn't be a big problem to offer some discounts or give away some gifts when the store first opens."

"Yeah, that's it. If I do this, I feel I will succeed." I kept nodding my head in agreement with Xiao Xueno's proposal. Although the operation of some things was not very clear, judging from Xiao Xueno's confident expression, there shouldn't be any big problems. At this time, I just had to trust Xiao Xueno and Xiao Qi.

As always, just trust that they can figure it out perfectly!

"Then let's finalize the basic arrangements. If there are any special activities, we can think about them when the time comes."

"Okay, that's it." I nodded. Xiaoqi also nodded in agreement.

It looks like the matter has come to an end for the time being.

At this time, I looked at Xiao Xueno and Xiao Qi. These two people were still as gentle and kind as usual. It turned out that time cannot erase some things.

I bowed to them both very solemnly: "Thank you, Xiaoqi and Xiaoxueno, I will definitely work very hard."