Tokyo Rebirth: Start From Picking Up Sayu

"Yusuke, I have something to tell you-!"

After separating from An Yilun, Yinglili hurriedly came to the student union.

After opening the door, Hui and Shiyu raised their heads from the documents and glanced at her.

"Ah, good afternoon~ Yinglili."

"Phew, you are also very energetic today, Sawamura."

Eiri looked around, her golden twin tails swaying back and forth, but she didn't find Kato Yusuke.

"Um! Are Yusuke and others not here?"

Megumi: "Well, Yusuke is not here now, right? I just made black tea, Eiri, do you want some tea~?"

"Oh, thanks... No! Now is not the time to talk about such things. Where did he go? I'll go find him!"

Yinglili said and was about to go out, but she heard Shiyu's words.

"Sawamura, you'd better not waste any time. Yu-chan was called by Director Yamashiro to discuss matters, and he won't be free in a short time."

"Hey, discuss something?"

"Yes, the graduation ceremony for the third-year students is coming soon. Yuu-chan is very busy as the student council president. It would be better if you don't cause any trouble for him."

"But! I have something very important to tell Yusuke right away!"

"Very……"

"important things……?"

Hui and Shiyu spoke one after another, gesturing for her to continue with their eyes.

Yinglili nodded heavily and told them what she heard from An Yilunya.

When they heard that Hashima might quit the studio, both of them looked surprised at the same time, but they quickly calmed down.

Hui is due to his own personality, but Shiyu has no interest.

Seeing their reactions, Yinglili couldn't help but ask: "That's right! Are you two too calm? Don't you feel anxious at all?"

Facing her question, Hui turned his head slightly and said:

"Well... I'm not completely worried, but that's just Aki-san's one-sided statement, isn't it? How can we actually find out the news from the other side of the sea?"

Shiyu nodded slightly and agreed with Hui's words.

"Indeed, since everything has happened, there is no point in being anxious, let alone-"

Her voice deepened, "I care more about that girl than just going out to sea on a wave island."

""...""

As if there was some kind of magic, as soon as the words fell, the atmosphere in the room changed and became dull.

Even though Ru Hui has a calm personality, there is a hint of trance in his eyes, and he is somewhat silent about that taboo name.

"That girl..." Ying Lili murmured and asked, "Who is she?"

No one responded and could not respond.

After a while, Shiyu spoke.

"...She's just a village girl who ran away from nowhere, right? After all, this is the first time I've seen her.

On the contrary, you two seem to have met her before, right? Is there no valuable information? "

Eiriri and Megumi looked at each other and shook their heads at the same time.

The former recalled:

"I did meet that girl when I was in the forest school. Her friends accidentally bumped into me, and when Yusuke came to help, they caused trouble."

The latter is supplemented by:

"I remember that the girl's friend called Yusuke a stalker, saying that Yusuke had harassed the girl and then nothing happened.

Speaking of which, Kasumigaoka-senpai, didn’t you learn anything when you went to Hokkaido to pick up Yusuke? "

"--No."

Shiyu crossed his arms out of habit and said coldly and clearly: "I asked Yu-chan, but he refused to tell me anything."

"In that case..." Hui sighed softly, "Just like this time, Yusuke won't say anything."

The three girls fell silent at the same time.

Yinglili bit her lips in frustration and said:

"... By the way, that girl was recruited into the association by Shinjou-san. Maybe we can learn something from her."

"Don't bother." Shiyu sneered: "Shinjou-san has already annoyed Yuu-chan by being smart. Do you want to do the same?"

"Eh? Wait! Kasumigaoka Shiu, why do you think Shinjou-san annoyed Yusuke? Isn't she sick and resting at home?"

"Do you still need to ask about this kind of thing? It's not like you didn't see Yu-chan's attitude that day. Do you think what he said to Shinjou-san was just to flirt with others?"

"Well……"

Yinglili was left speechless by the question, her head drooping listlessly.

Megumi, who had been listening for a while, made the final conclusion.

"...Anyway, if Yusuke refuses to say anything, we will have to wait."

Yinglili and Shiyu nodded silently, a little reluctantly, in recognition.

As for asking another key person, all three of them tacitly chose to forget.

…

As Shiyu said, Kato Yusuke is indeed very busy.

Everyone came to the studio together after school, and then waited for about an hour before Yusuke Kato arrived late.

Only then did Eri-ri finally have the chance to tell him about Hashishima's departure to the sea.

Kato Yusuke was very calm about this. He simply said "I understand" and nothing else.

Eirili couldn't help but ask: "Yusuke, regarding Hashishima's departure to the sea, what are your next plans?"

"Well, she hasn't mentioned this to me personally. I'll talk about it later when I understand the situation."

Hui checked the form and asked:

“If she really plans to quit going to sea, what will happen to the part of the work she is responsible for?

Summer COMI is in five months. Even if we recruit people now, we don’t have time to train them. This will definitely affect the schedule, right? "

Kato Yusuke weighed it for a while and made arrangements calmly, "I will take over the important original paintings for the time being, and the remaining minor parts will be added to the outsourcing company."

When Shiyu heard his words, he couldn't help but frown slightly.

"The question is, Yu-chan, aren't you also responsible for preparing for the graduation ceremony? Can you be busy?"

"It doesn't matter, things at school are not complicated. I will ask my friends for help if necessary. By the way, I just bought some donuts when I passed by Max Donuts. You can choose the flavor you like."

Kato Yusuke said and put the box in his hand on the table for people to pick up.

Everyone couldn't help but become quiet when they saw this, and they exchanged glances with each other calmly and remained silent.

Kato Yusuke behaved calmly and calmly, as if he didn't care about Hashishima's departure at all, and he even had the time to buy snacks.

Normally, this would not be surprising.

However, that happened just two days ago.

Thinking of the violent way he dealt with Mr. Lin at that time, this state seems extremely abnormal.

Kato Yusuke was so unfamiliar that day. It was the first time they saw him show such a side, so that it was a bit unreal when everyone recalled it later.

Eirili Tenjin fought for a while, and couldn't help but said: "Yusuke! I have something to ask you."

"Huh?" Kato Yusuke looked over with a smile, "What's the matter?"

As if they sensed something, other people also focused their attention.

A trace of hesitation flashed across Yingli's face, and she summoned up the courage to ask: "I want to know... what are you going to do about the girl named Sayu?"

As soon as he said this, the temperature in the room seemed to drop a few degrees.

"Hey, Yinglili."

The smile on Kato Yusuke's face continued as he took a donut from the carton and handed it over.

"The store I went to today has a limited edition rosary donut. It is said to be a very delicious and popular product. Try it and check it out."

"……What?"

Yinglili instinctively took the donut and was about to continue asking when the hand that handed her the donut suddenly pressed on her head.

"All in all, we just need to focus on work and Xia COMI, and ignore other things."

"Yu...suke...?"

Kato Yusuke touched her hair, and then said to people: "Then I will go and inquire about going to sea first, and everyone will eat slowly."

After finishing speaking, he walked to the second floor.

◇

Kato Yusuke called Akane Kurisaka.

On the afternoon of the next day, Hashishima Iori appeared in front of him.

"——I'm really sorry, Kato-kun. My roommate is ignorant and has caused you trouble."

In the office, Hasumi Kanoko poured a cup of tea for each of them, and then sat quietly on the sofa to listen.

Kato Yusuke sat on the boss's chair and asked Hashishima Iori across from him: "Where is Izumi?"

"My roommate, she is still in Nagoya because she has to go to school. I am the only one here today. Please forgive me."

"I heard that she seems to be withdrawing from our side of the sea. Do you know about this?"

"To be honest, I only learned about this matter from my roommate after receiving contact from Sister Zhu Yin."

"She's going to An Yi when she goes to sea?"

Namishima Iori smiled bitterly and touched her nose, "It seems so."

Kato Yusuke nodded, picked up the paper cup and took a sip of tea, "Why didn't Demi tell me about this?"

"That's because my roommate didn't know how to speak to you, the teacher. She was actually very confused, but she couldn't stand up to Renya-san's repeated persuasion, so she finally agreed in a confused way. I'm really sorry."

"Then why did you come to me today?"

"I'm ashamed to say it. There are two main reasons why I came today."

Namishima Iori first bent down to say hello, and then sat upright.

"First of all, I want to apologize to you on behalf of myself and my roommate. It was me who failed to discipline him well and caused trouble to Mr. Kato. I'm really sorry.

Secondly, I have also prepared some thoughts on the losses caused to Kato-kun due to her impulsive actions when going out to sea. If you don't mind, please accept it. "

As he spoke, he reached into the inner pocket of his suit jacket, took out an envelope and placed it on the table, pushing it over with both hands.

Kato Yusuke glanced at the envelope in front of him, then raised his gaze thoughtfully, "Does this mean to terminate the contract?"

Namishima Iori lowered his head deeply, "I'm sorry for causing you trouble."

Kato Yusuke pondered for a moment, took a document and a pen from the side, and pushed them back together with the envelope.

Namishima Iori looked down and found that it was a confidentiality agreement. She couldn't help being slightly startled, "Kato-kun...?"

"Sign this and your sister's matter will be wiped out."

"..."

Namishima Iori was silent for a moment, then nodded apologetically, picked up a pen to sign his name on it, and sighed: "I'm sorry, Kato-kun."

"No need."

Kato Yusuke took back the documents and said calmly: "Everyone has his own ambitions, and I hope that going to sea will lead to better development in the future."

"Oh, I hope I can borrow your kind words, Kato-kun. Then I won't bother you. I really appreciate your tolerance."

Namishima Iori stood up, bowed deeply, and prepared to leave.

"That's right, Iori."

Kato Yusuke said: "I heard from Akane that you seem to be looking for investors for a game project recently."

Namishima Iori's body trembled slightly, and she turned around with a smile, "...It's just a small fight, thanks to Kato-kun for taking it seriously."

"Is that so? I wish you good luck."

"Thank you, Kato-kun too. I'm looking forward to the day when your company's work will be released."

Kato Yusuke said nothing and watched Hamishima Iori leave.

Hasumi Kanoko walked up on high heels and put away the paper cups used by Hashishima Iori.

"Is this okay? Kato-kun, just let him go."

"It's not sweet to be forced, as long as you sign a confidentiality agreement."

"Hashima-kun just said that he didn't know about going to sea. Do you believe what he said?"

Kato Yusuke gave a truthful response: "The 25-year-old boy talks nonsense."

Hasumi Kanoko chuckled, "So you know everything?"

"That's right. She doesn't have that much mindedness when going to sea. At most, she has a better relationship with An Yi. His brother is the one who has more mindedness."

"Eh? Are you saying that you think the reason why she quit the studio is because of Namishima-kun?"

"Only they know the specific facts. I have no interest in knowing. We just have to do our own thing. Besides -"

Kato Yusuke pondered and said: "Akane introduced me to some painters. I will give you their contact information later. Kano-chan, please contact them later."

"Huh? Are you planning to recruit people? But can you make it in time?"

"It doesn't matter if it's too late. We will always have to recruit people later, so just think of it as preparation in advance."

"Is that so?" Hasumi Kanoko asked, "What about the requirements?"

"Those freelance painters don't matter. If there are people who want to join the job formally, just talk to them. It doesn't matter even if they are not very capable. Priority is given to those who are stable."

"Well, I understand."

Ren saw Kanoko nodded in understanding.

Kato Yusuke put his elbows on the table and massaged the center of his eyebrows with his right hand, feeling a little angry at the recent back-stabbing.

Having said that, he actually didn't care much about Hashima Dekai's rebellion. What really surprised him was Shinjoka's side.

Compared with the latter, the Hashishima brothers and sisters are just two passers-by, really not worth mentioning.

Seeing his tired look, Hasumi Kanoko couldn't help feeling a little distressed, and took the initiative to come up and give him a massage.

"Kato-kun, do you care about going to sea?"

"No, there's nothing to worry about."

Kato Yusuke closed his eyes and enjoyed it while waving his hand.

"The flow of people is normal everywhere. Even if there is no Bo Island to go to sea, there will be others, so don't pay attention to them."

"Then what are you thinking about now?"

"Think nothing."

"lie."

"oh……"

"So..." Hasumi Kanoko hesitated and asked tentatively: "Do you want to talk about that girl named Sayu?"

Kato Yusuke closed his eyes and said nothing, as if he was asleep.

After a while, he whispered: "Don't talk about this."

Ren saw the movement of Kanoko's hand and paused, then sighed softly.

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