The class bell rang, the professor entered, and Ichin stopped paying attention to the girls' novels, focusing on the lecture instead.
Utaha was reading with great interest, but Yukino… after about ten minutes, she suddenly snapped the novel shut and picked up her criminal case reference book.
Hearing the sound, Ichin turned his head—only to see Yukino's cheeks flushed bright red.
Mm. As expected—she got embarrassed.
But seriously… is the book that bold? It's already like this in the early part of volu one?
He couldn't help but feel a bit curious about Yamada Elf's writing. Yukino's reaction alone made him want to check it out later.
Yukino's heart was pounding. The novel Utaha gave her to read really did have so overly exposed descriptions.
If Yukino knew the author was Yamada Elf… a fourteen-year-old girl… she would absolutely be even more ntally shattered.
Fortunately, Yukino's emotional self-control was excellent. Within minutes, she cald down, put on her headphones, and quietly resud reading her professional reference book.
However… the way she read for a mont and then subtly peeked to the side made it obvious she wasn't fully concentrating.
As for Ichin, of course he didn't notice any of this. He was fully focused on the lecture, taking notes seriously.
He usually understood things across many fields, but theoretical concepts weren't sothing he used often. To avoid failing in exams later, he still had to write proper notes.
After the second class ended, Ichin headed toward his next classroom, while Utaha and Yukino packed up to go shopping.
Before leaving, Utaha looked back and asked, "Ichin, you're heading to the company after class, right?"
Ichin checked the ti.
"Yeah. After next period, it'll be just before 4 PM. I definitely need to drop by the company to check the current developnt progress. Don't worry—I'll et you on ti for dinner."
"OK. Once we find a restaurant, we'll text you. We're off~~"
With that, she linked arms with Yukino and left.
Just then, two male classmates walked over. One of them patted Ichin on the shoulder and asked, "Ichin, does Yukinoshita still not have a boyfriend?"
Ichin gave him a look. "Why? Planning to confess? Don't bother—you've got no chance."
"Heh, don't worry, not . I already have a target. I just heard sothing—there's a guy in third year from the economics departnt, sa club as . Apparently he's planning to confess to Yukinoshita. Don't know if he's pretending not to know, or really doesn't know she's already said she won't accept anyone's confession."
Ichin shrugged. "Whatever. If soone wants to experience rejection, let them. So things you can't talk people out of. Co on, let's head to the next classroom. Want a Coke? My treat."
"Let's go!"
"I want zero sugar!"
"You're drinking Coke anyway, why bother with zero sugar?"
"I need to lose weight!"
Ichin could only shake his head with a laugh. He definitely wasn't choosing zero sugar—drinking regular cola didn't affect him at all, given how much he exercised.
After the third class ended, he said goodbye to his classmates and drove to the company.
Just as luck would have it, when Ichin drove into the underground parking lot, he spotted Sawamura Sayuri stepping out after just parking her car.
"Aunt Sayuri?"
"Oh my, Ichin-kun! Long ti no see!"
Sayuri greeted him happily. "I heard from Eriri, you know—congratulations on your marriage with Utaha."
"Thank you," Ichin replied with a smile. "Aunt Sayuri, what brings you here today?"
"I happened to have so errands nearby. After finishing them, I thought I'd drop by for a look. Then once Eriri gets off work, we'll go out for dinner together. Her father has a late eting tonight, so she doesn't need to eat at ho."
"I see."
Ichin nodded and chatted with Sayuri as they entered the company building together.
Once inside, Sayuri looked around at the bustling activity and couldn't help but admire, "This new building is wonderful. It feels like there are even more people here than before you moved."
Ichin replied, "Yeah. The company has been hiring to expand, but we're not doing reckless growth. Each project's dev team is kept at an appropriate size. Aside from developnt teams, most of the new hires are business and negotiation staff. After all, we're producing more and more gas, and many IPs have long-term value—rch, brand collaborations, licensing… all of that needs professionals. I can make gas just fine, but business negotiations? I'd rather not."
Sayuri laughed and nodded.
Seeing Ichin's company develop so well genuinely made her happy. After all, her own daughter had no talent in business or politics—if not for her artistic ability, she would have no path forward besides living off the family's wealth.
But now that Eriri worked at Ichin's company, her future prospects would definitely not be low.
When they reached the fourth floor—where the Tales of Berseria project's team was located—both Ichin and Sayuri spotted Eriri discussing sothing with Yagami Kou.
"Eriri, look who's here?"
Hearing Ichin's voice, Eriri looked up in surprise. "Mom? Why are you here?"
Sayuri walked over with a smile. "I had so errands nearby, so I ca to see you. After you finish work, I'll take you out for dinner. Your dad has to work overti tonight."
"So that's why."
Eriri nodded in understanding—clearly used to it. "Then, Mom, feel free to wander around on your own first. After I finish discussing this with Kou-senpai, I'll show you around the company properly!"
"Mm, go do your work."
With Eriri returning to her tasks, Ichin personally went to the break room to make tea for Sayuri, then headed to the Berseria team's programming area to begin checking progress one group at a ti.
Sayuri took a sip of black tea, glanced at her daughter working seriously, then leisurely wandered around the company.
Twenty minutes later, after finishing her last task, Eriri went to find her mother.
"Mom, let's go! I'll show you around the company!"
Seeing her daughter jog over, Sayuri smiled and asked, "Done with work?"
Eriri lifted her chin proudly. "Of course. My efficiency is top-tier!"
Then she enthusiastically guided Sayuri through each floor.
"This is the Berseria developnt team!"
"This is the GARO developnt team!"
"This is the Fall Guys developnt team!"
"This is the rest area—they've got fitness equipnt and entertainnt stuff too!"
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