OBS Chapter 7 Will You Come With Me?
Chapter 7 Will You Come With Me?
"Ms. Onodera, I need to communicate with my team and conduct a comprehensive assessment, so I may not be able to give you an answer immediately."
"If you are interested in collaborating, please allow us to retain your resume."
Hiroshi Nakajima carefully arranged Mizuki's resume, trying to keep the opportunity open.
This isn't just empty rhetoric.
If he could sign Asuka today and successfully establish himself, he felt that he would eventually contact Mizuki.
Upon hearing this, Asuka's vision dimmed.
really……
Onodera Mizuki's smile remained unchanged as she nodded understandingly.
"Yes, I completely understand! Thank you so much for fighting for this opportunity for me!"
Nakajima Hiroshi nodded, carefully put the resume away, and placed it in the most conspicuous position on the table: "I'll give it to you."
"Thank you for your trouble."
Onodera Mizuki walked gracefully out of the office, carefully stepping aside to guide Nakajima Hiroshi before gently closing the door behind her.
Asuka was left alone in the room.
She curled up alone in the chair, looking at the exquisite resumes on the table, her heart filled with anxiety.
Does Nakajima Hiro's decision to single out Onodera Mizuki's resume indicate that he is giving it special consideration?
My performance was definitely not as good as...
No, they simply cannot compete in the same arena.
In comparison, I am a terribly immature problem child.
Even with limited knowledge of the job, Asuka could tell who to choose; she had that much self-awareness.
"I'll leave it here, Mr. Nakajima."
Mizuki Onodera bowed politely: "I look forward to your contact."
"it is good."
The moment the door closed.
The idol-like smile on Mizuki Onodera's face vanished quickly. She looked up at the sky, then took out her phone from her delicate chain bag.
"Yes, this is Mizuki. We're done here in Ikebukuro."
"It's a small place. They didn't give us a result immediately and told us to wait for notification. Maybe it was a polite way of declining."
"Next one..."
"Six o'clock!?"
"I'm a bit pressed for time. Send me the address, and I'll go there myself."
Hiroshi Nakajima's judgment was correct; Mizuki Onodera would not waste her time with him.
Inside the staircase.
Asuka clutched her resume and tiptoed downstairs, looking rather furtive.
Stand on tiptoes.
Hold your breath.
Yes, just like that, sneak away...
At least we can save some face... right?
I've realized the gap, I...
My fingers touched the cold doorknob.
Unscrew it.
"Asuka."
Nakajima Hiroshi's voice came from behind: "Is there anywhere we absolutely need to go later?"
"You you you you you you...!"
Asuka, like a cat with its fur standing on end, suddenly turned around: "How did you find me?!"
"Tomorrow's Flower Honoka: Obedience score 14/20"
One point was lost.
It seems that the child really wants to run away.
Upon returning to his room and noticing that Asuka was not there, and then glancing at her resume which was also missing, Nakajima Hiro immediately realized what was going on.
It seems that Mizuki Onodera is putting a lot of pressure on her.
Chase.
There was no room for hesitation; this was his only chance.
Fortunately, this is a relatively simple office building, with only one stairwell besides the elevator.
In addition, Asuka deliberately slowed down her pace to avoid making a sound, which allowed him to catch her in time.
"I...I didn't mean to run away..."
The girl instinctively wanted to defend herself, but immediately realized that by speaking, she had confirmed her motives.
"There's no need to explain to me."
"Asuka, you only need to be responsible for yourself."
This time, Nakajima Hiroshi used a very forceful, commanding tone: "If you want this job, come with me."
Seeing the glint in Asuka's eyes, Nakajima Hiroshi provoked her.
"Or are you so scared by just these two newcomers that you don't even have the courage to try?"
The girl opened her mouth, but couldn't utter a single word in rebuttal.
Because what the man said was true.
I……
Asuka's eyes were a little red.
She herself didn't know why she was so sad.
Sudden.
Nakajima Hiroshi slowly turned around and sighed.
"If you want to run away, just turn around and open the door."
Giving up is always very simple.
Despite his casual tone, he deliberately controlled the range of his movements, giving Asuka ample room for choice.
Furthermore, if the child really chooses to give up, he will probably have no choice but to bite the bullet and try to persuade him.
There was no other way; this was my only chance.
Asuka bit her lip and hesitated for a long time, but still silently followed behind Nakajima Hiro.
"Tomorrow's Flower Honoka: Obedience score 15/20"
The only sound in the corridor was their footsteps, one after the other.
Nakajima Hiroshi's composure and regularity contrast with the girl's delicate and chaotic nature.
"Asuka."
The sound seemed particularly hollow in the corridor.
"Did you learn anything from the two interviews this afternoon?"
Asuka stared at the man's back, a bitter smile tugging at the corners of her mouth, and she no longer bothered to lower her voice.
"I... am really far behind them. Compared to them, I'm practically a..."
"stop."
Nakajima Hiroshi stopped, turned around, and looked intently into Asuka's eyes.
"Stop belittling yourself. I didn't chase after you to hear these things."
The corridor was so quiet that the girl could hear her own heart pounding.
Hiroshi Nakajima glanced at his watch, then looked up and focused his gaze back on Asuka.
"Tomorrow, let's make a deal."
"……trade?"
Asuka's voice was muffled, with obvious frustration.
"It's five o'clock now. From this moment on, give me your full 6 hours."
"During this period, cooperate with all my orders and undergo targeted special training. The goal is..."
"By 12 o'clock, raise your talent level to a standard that would qualify you for a contract."
Asuka suddenly looked up.
Nakajima Hiroshi's eyes were sharp and piercing.
"As compensation, I will pay you 1500 yen regardless of whether a contract is ultimately signed."
"This money is enough for you to find an internet cafe or a capsule hotel and get a good night's sleep."
"Of course, I would prefer that you sign a contract and move into the apartment with dignity. This requires your full cooperation and effort, as well as enough talent and... luck."
Yes, luck.
Asuka is still four points short.
There's probably no room for improvement in obedience.
As for talents...
Rapid improvement is not so easy.
Regarding the current situation, Hiroshi Nakajima has an idea, but he himself is not sure if it will succeed.
There was an element of gambling involved, but he had no choice.
Why?
Asuka did not give an immediate reply.
She heard her own voice was dry: "Those two women are better than me, especially Meiyue, she..."
"The fragrance of tomorrow's flower spikes."
Nakajima Hiroshi interrupted her directly.
The girl stood right in front of him, her dejection and wavering were laid bare.
His tone was very serious: "I chose you."
"You just need to consider whether to accept my proposal or choose to give up like this."
Asuka clutched the hem of her clothes tightly.
Regardless of success or failure, you'll receive 1500 yen.
This money is very important; it can solve my accommodation problem immediately tonight.
She shouldn't have hesitated under any circumstances.
but……
The girl forcefully suppressed her instinctive craving for money.
"If I still can't make it in the end, then all your efforts will have been in vain..."
Asuka's tone was very serious.
"Investment assessment and risk-taking are the broker's responsibility."
"To me, you are a promising candidate. This is my choice, and you don't need to feel pressured about it."
"so……"
"Accept or reject, I want to hear your answer."
Hiroshi Nakajima extended his hand.
"Would you like to come with me? Asuka Hanaho."
The dim light filtering into the stairwell made the man's figure appear exceptionally tall.