[CH.20] Expelled colleague (Part 4)
"But, how do we do that?"
"It's not that difficult. Nishina-san, you achieve significant results here in Hamayama. That's all."
"Huh?"
"You are considered an important person not only by the manager and Kuhou-san but also by me. I have learned a lot from you myself. You will definitely achieve significant results in the near future."
"You're overestimating me!"
Nishina-san blushes and fidgets with her hands, but I have no intention of stopping.
"Let's work hard as a team of four. It might be impossible alone, but as a team, we can aim higher."
"Yeah..."
"And you created the core system of the company's internal business system 'beet,' right? It's fine for now, but trouble always arises with system upgrades. However... you're no longer in the general affairs department."
If it's something you've created together, it's understandable on the surface, but if it's something you've taken over, it's not fully comprehensible. The more capable Nishina Kazuha is, the less understandable it is to ordinary people.
"In the future, you will be asked to handle trouble resolution. They might ask you to return to the general affairs department, but you have already become an excellent salesperson. So, say this."
I point at Nishina-san.
"Even if they tell you to go back now... it's... too... late."
"Hehe... what's that?"
Oops, I made her laugh!
"Shall we save those harassment emails for that day? Something like, 'I refuse to help when I'm being harassed like this,' kind of thing."
"Hahaha, that sounds like a trendy work! I like it. Let's do it, let's do it!"
"But yeah, that's true. It seems like the most satisfying option. Thanks, Hanamucchan."
I feel like Nishina-san's face, which had been downcast, is now wearing a smile. And that smile, compared to what I've seen so far, even seems genuinely beautiful.
"Ahh, I should have consulted with Hanamucchan when I was still at the head office."
"No, I'm still... far from that. Maybe I had some weird misunderstanding."
"Hmm..."
Nishina-san tilted her head quizzically.
"I thought, Hanamucchan, I'd be okay with you even if I became like that. I've been thinking that since the time of our new employee training."
"Huh?"
"Just kidding! Don't take it seriously."
Oops, for a moment, I was taken aback.
I can't act like those guys who hurt Nishina-san if I try to make a move here.
I need to stay focused.
After finishing our meal, we decided to return to the office. Our work was still unfinished, and at this time, the manager and Kuhou-san were likely to be in the office.
"Oh, Hanamucchan."
"Yeah, what is it?"
"Next time, I'll invite you. Let's go out for a meal, just the two of us."
"Huh? Just the two of us? Huh?"
Nishina-san walked ahead for a moment, then suddenly turned around.
"You invited me to dinner... I was happy, you know♪"
With that, she rushed ahead...
I stood there, stunned... my thoughts were a jumble.
Wait, did I just invite her to dinner? Me? Such a cute girl?
"Ahhhhhh!"
I groaned.
I invited her to dinner in front of the manager and Kuhou-san, of all times!
I, who had been single for 26 years... I never thought I would invite a girl out... ever.
"Well, she seemed happy, so it's okay..."
If the timing had been worse, there was a possibility of her being creeped out or treating it as harassment...
I need to be careful. I can't afford to make such a mistake with Nishina-san again. I already had a sense of guilt from the drinking party after our new employee training...
Despite Nishina-san's cheerful mood in the office, I probably had a gloomy expression.
Harassment, huh...
There's a possibility that harassment against Nishina-san might escalate in the future.
"Should I consult with those guys at the head office?"
Among my peers, there are some I can call good friends at the head office.
I could ask them to investigate and gather evidence on this matter.
There are jerks out there who might make our beloved madonna sad...
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