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-Hiyama’s office-

Hiyama: …A wristwatch, huh?

MC: Yes. It’s not like he directly said that he wants it, though.

Kagura: …Huh. How cliché.

MC: S-sorry…

Ootani: Well, well. That sounds good to me, though?
What’s the brand Maki-kun uses again?

Kagura: Isn’t it Panerai?

MC: …?
(I’ve never heard of it. Let’s try looking it up…)

Hiyama: Doesn’t he also have a Patek he inherited from his father? Although he doesn’t normally use it.

Kagura: Aah. The Nautilus.

Ootani: Now that you mention it, I don’t see him wearing that one very often.

Kagura: Maybe he doesn’t like the design? He likes big ones, after all.

MC: ….WHAAAAT!?

Kagura: What the hell?

MC: S-sorry….
(You’ve gotta be kidding…)
(Maki-kun’s watch…costs this much!?)

 

 

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Kagura: I think he likes something like Seamaster’s Planet Ocean. It’s a cheap one, though.

Ootani: That’s around four hundred-thousand yen, isn’t it? [t/n around $4k.]
What about IWC Portugieser?

Kagura: That one’s not bad.

MC: (…This is not gonna work. They’re in a different dimension.)
(That’s right…these guys are socialites…)

Hiyama: Anyway, let’s think of something along that line. Thanks for investigating it, Izumi.

MC: No problem…
(I was thinking of chipping in a little, but… I guess I’ll think of something on my own, something that’s more suitable for my social standing…)

Hiyama: I’m sorry for saying this when you just got some burden lifted off your shoulders, but… I’d like to assign you to another job.

MC: Another job?

Hiyama: …Maki will be here soon. I’ll briefly explain to you until he’s here.

 

 

13

-One hour later, Hiyama’s office-

Hiyama: Sorry for calling you out here when you’re so busy.

Maki: No, don’t worry about it. …Didn’t you say it’s about Revel, not Stand?

Hiyama: It is about Revel.

Maki: Then why is Izumi—

MC: Ahaha… Wondrous things do happen, don’t they…

Hiyama: I accepted an emergency job for Stand, and thanks to that, I can’t do anything on this one. In return, I asked Izumi to fill in.

Maki: Fill in…? Izumi will…?

MC: Limited to outside office hours, just this once!

Hiyama: I’ll have you and Izumi, the two of you, to take this job.

Maki: …What?

 

 

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Hiyama: Your job is to obtain information. The target is one of the party attendees. The party’s host is an executive from one of your traders.

Maki: …What’s the reason for bringing Izumi along?

Hiyama: It’s the party’s rule to have a gentleman to be accompanied by a woman partner. It’s nothing uncommon.

Maki: …

Hiyama: If you can find another company more understanding and accommodating than Izumi, I don’t mind either.

Maki: …Hiyama-kun. You say that knowing I don’t know anyone, right?

Hiyama: Well, yeah.

MC: Then…?

Maki: If you’re fine with it, I’m not in the position to complain.

MC: (…All right!)
Yeah, I’m good!

Hiyama: Then that’s settled.
I’m counting on you.

 

 

15

Kyosuke: (Haaah, the shooting finally ended… Come to think of it, I wonder how Maki-kun is doing lately? I hope he’s not “in trouble,” yet again…)

[As I pray for safely accomplishing the secret mission we’re assigned to… The day is here.]

-The day of party-

Maki: (….Oh.)
(… “Sorry, I’ll be there soon,” huh… It’s not even time yet. Really, so conscientious…)

MC: …Maki-kun!

Maki: …!

MC: Sorry to keep you waiting! I didn’t expect the person from the salon to be so thorough about my hair and the make-up…

Maki: …I didn't recognize you for a sec.

MC: Huh?

Maki: The air around you is really different from usual.

MC: A, ahaha… Hiyama-san prepared everything, but I guess anybody can look good with the right clothes!

Maki: …It doesn’t have to come down to that.

MC: Huh? Ah… yeah. What?
(…Was that a compliment, by any chance?)

Maki: Anyway. Here, give me your hand.

MC: !

Maki: Let’s go.

 

 

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-Party hall-

MC: It doesn’t look like the target is here yet, huh?

Maki: Apparently the meeting was running behind the schedule, so he’s coming late. But he should be here soon.

MC: (Where did he get that information from, I wonder, but I guess that’s not something I can ask about.)
(…Still…)
…You’re used to this, after all.

Maki: To what?

MC: Escorting.

Maki: …It’s nothing so amazing you have to mention it. Anyone can do this.

MC: I don’t think so, though. It’s like you’re giving me the feeling that I can relax and leave it to you. I think it’s amazing.

Maki: (…She can really say things like that without getting embarrassed, eh.)

MC: …! Maki-kun, that’s…

Maki: He’s here.

 

 

17

[After observing the target for some time, Maki-kun chose the right time and walked towards him.]

Maki: …Mr. Chizuka.

Target: …Aah! Well, well, if it isn’t Maki-san. You came.

Maki: It’s been a while. Thank you for the other day.

MC: (So they’ve met before.)

Target: No no, I should be the one saying that.

Maki: You offered me a really good deal. If opportunity comes by, I hope we can work together again.

Target: But of course!

MC: …
(…The air around Maki-kun is completely different from usual. He feels like a capable businessman… So this is his working mode.)

Maki: I’m glad I get to see you. I’d like to talk to you about “many things” again.

 

 

18

Target: That is an honor. By the way, who would be this lady over here?

Maki: She’s a good friend of mine. We knew each other from work, but we have common hobbies.

MC: Pleased to meet you. I’m Izumi.

Target: I’m Chizuru. Well well, I never knew Maki-san had someone as wonderful as you.

MC: !

Maki: What about Missus? Is she not here today?

Target: We are, but we’re separated for a bit. But I believe she will be back soon. When that time comes, please allow me to introduce her to you.

Maki: With pleasure.

MC: …! (He’s not denying that he’s accompanied by ‘someone as wonderful’…)
(Awwsh. It’s just a matured reply, but...)
(Why is my heart beating so fast…?)

 

 

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Maki: …Would you like something to drink?

MC: ! (That’s the signal for when he’s about to start to draw out information…!)

Target: That’s a good idea. What would you like, Izumi-san?

MC: …Thank you for your offer. To tell you the truth, I have been getting calls from work for some time. If you’ll excuse me. Please enjoy your time.

Maki: …

[After I made an eye contact with Maki-kun for confirmation, I left them swiftly.]

MC: (…Good, it’s going according to plan. I believe Maki-kun will be able to do a good job from here. For now, I’ll report on our progress.)
(… “We’re moving according to plan. We will head there when we are done.”) 

(…And sent!)

[Today, I have another secret mission. That is… after this, I’m bringing Maki-kun to where the surprise party is!]

??: …Hey.

MC: …Yes?

Man: Are you all by yourself?



 

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MC: …No. I’m just stepping out for a bit.

Man: Are you feeling tipsy? Then let’s go to the balcony together!

MC: No… I’m fine.

Man: Your face is a bit red, so you should get some fresh air. Don’t you think?

MC: (He’s a persistent one… but I don’t want to argue here.)

Woman1: …Hey, look. Isn’t that…?

Man1: …He’s Chairman Aida’s nephew, right?

MC: (If I remember correctly, “Chairman Aida” is the host of this party. He’s said to be the top of the industry too… I really don’t want to start an argument here.)
Th-thank you for your concern. But, I’m really feeling fine. If you’ll excuse me.

[As I tried to slip away quietly from the side… My arm was caught.]

MC: !

Man: Even if you’re fine, I’m not.

MC: …! Please, I don’t mean to be rude, but this is…

<Splash>

MC: !?

Man: !

Maki: …Pardon me.

MC: Huh… Maki-kun!?

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