With the pamphlet photoshoot successfully finished, peaceful daily life has returned.
Ryūya seems to have regained his usual self as well, and now he’s back to pestering me like always.
Well, it’s easier for me that way, so I’m honestly happy about it.
Since I received permission from the doctor to exercise again, I’ve returned to doing kickboxing at Riza-san’s Anrakuji Dojo.
Even Riza-san doesn’t make unreasonable demands anymore and has put together a menu for my rehabilitation, but her 'demon coaching' style still seems to be alive and well.
“It’s easier than usual, but I’ve thought of a menu that isn’t too easy. Be grateful.”
Thank you very much, you female gorilla. One day I’ll make you cry.
After this and that, I finally arrived back at my house. I want to relax quickly.
“Haa, I’m tired... Hm?”
Oh, there’s a pair of shoes I haven’t seen before.
Is there a guest? They’re some pretty flashy heels for that.
“I’m home—”
“Welcome back, Akito.”
“Sana-tan, welcome back-back!”
“Oh, it’s Hiyori. Yeah, I’m back.”
...
......
.........Wait, what?
“Wait, Hiyori?”
“You’re slow on the uptake, Sana-tan.”
“Even if you say that...”
“I’m the one who invited her,” Riran said as if it were nothing.
No. Wait, you invited her... Eh...?
“W-Why?”
“Remember? Hiyori’s fated person said they wanted to meet us, right?”
“It’s a meeting for that!”
I see, so that’s why.
......
No, no, no, no. Even so, are you guys okay being in the same space with just the two of you? I mean, I’m the one saying it, but still.
Detecting my agitation, Riran let out an exasperated sigh.
“Hiyori and I are on good terms. We don’t fight like that.”
“Eh? Are you and Hiyori close?”
“Eh!? We’re not close!?”
“Just kidding~. A flustered Rira-tan is so cute, too!”
“Nyaa! D-Don’t hug me!”
Hiyori suddenly hugged Riran.
She’s rubbing her cheeks against hers, squishing them together.
Beautiful girls flirting is a feast for the eyes, but I never imagined these two were this close.
“Well, nothing Sana-tan is worried about is happening, so it’s okay, it’s okay.”
“Is that so? ...Well, if you two are on good terms, then there’s nothing better than that.”
After all, she might become the wife of a company president in the future.
There’s no harm in being friendly.
“By the way, Rira-tan’s mochi-skin is totally yabatanien. What is this? What kind of skincare are you using?”
“Eh? Hmm, I’m not doing anything special.”
“Is it genetics? Are you genetics-flexing on me? Take this, take this!”
“Auu, auu, auu.”
The two of them were squishing each other's cheeks. What is this? I’m jealous. Even I haven’t done that!
“Hiyori, that’s enough, let go. Riran’s mochi-skin is mine.”
“Ehh~, why not? Rira-tan’s squishy-soft mochi-skin feels the best!”
“No. It’s mine.”
“Stingy~”
“My skin is my own, though!? Geez, let go!”
“Anhn!”
Riran pushed Hiyori away and took a deep breath.
“Honestly... Well, now that Akito is back, let’s start the meeting immediately.”
“True~. Come on, Sana-tan, sit down, sit down.”
“Ah, okay.”
For now, I sat down on the single-seater sofa, and Hiyori operated her smartphone to show me the screen.
It was a refreshing-looking ikemen.
His black hair was a bit long. But that gave him a slightly mysterious atmosphere.
“This is Hiyori’s fated person. His name is Ichijoji Asahiko. He’s the heir to Jotera Co., Ltd.”
“Eh, Jotera is a world-class corporation.”
A huge name came up.
Even people who don’t know company names have heard of this famous enterprise at least once.
As expected of a partner company of the Jūmonji Group. Incredible.
“Yep, yep. It’s surprising, right? I’m hitting the jackpot, hitting the jackpot~!”
Certainly. If Ryūya is the one hitting the 'reverse jackpot,' then Hiyori is undeniably hitting the jackpot herself.
To think Hiyori is connected by a red thread to the scion of such a large corporation.
While I was stunned by the surprise, Riran spoke up. “And so...”
“Mr. Ichijoji said he wants to meet us.”
“Yeah. He wants to hire you two as exclusive models, so he wants to give his greetings. He said that if you two are together, he can expect an incredible turnout, just like with the wedding company or something.”
Exclusive models... Exclusive models, huh.
“We’re supposed to join the Jūmonji Group in the future, is this okay?”
“Wouldn’t it be fine? Since it's a partner company, it should ultimately benefit the Jūmonji Group anyway.”
Hmm...
“For now, let’s ask Neika.”
I opened my smartphone and sent a message to Neika summarizing the situation.
Immediately, it was marked as read, and a reply came back: 'Wait a sec.'
After waiting a few minutes.
Neika: I asked my dad and he said 'OK (｀・ω・´)b'.
The Jūmonji Group Chairman is way too casual!?
When I showed the message to the two of them, they wore amused smiles.
“Fufu. That sounds like Neika’s father.”
“Nei-tan’s papa is totally down for it!”
No, he didn’t seem like that when I met him before.
Could it be that Neika’s dad has a different personality in real life versus on social media?
“Well, since we got permission from Nei-tan’s papa, let’s start the real meeting!”
Well, since permission was granted, I’m sure it’ll work out somehow.
...Probably.