[CH.36] Formidable Rival (Part 1)
"Hanamura-kun, could you come with me today?"
"Yes, definitely!"
When Mimasaka, the manager, called out to me, I naturally agreed to accompany her.
As a salesperson, the manager's skills are truly impressive. It's a great learning experience to watch her in action, and above all, she looks cool.
In reality, she's quite petite, but a cool senior always appears larger than life.
Plus, Mimasaka is so beautiful that walking behind her makes me feel like a chosen warrior.
But I hope one day I can walk beside her instead of behind her.
"Come on, let's go quickly."
"Yes, of course!"
Though the road ahead is still long...
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During the rainy season,
Today's client is company S, headquartered in Hamayama. We supply them with a large quantity of Tesmo products, but the department we're visiting today doesn't require many deliveries. They use quite special samples, and the filters for dust removal need frequent replacement. That's why we personally deliver filters to this department every month.
It might make sense to send them by mail, but that's where the skills of Manager Mimasaka come in. She manages to secure several other orders as well, so meeting face-to-face is crucial.
Honestly, if it were just about delivering, I could have done it myself without Mimasaka. But for some reason, she hadn't taken me with her until today.
Since it's a company vehicle, I'm driving, and I engage in a friendly conversation with Manager Mimasaka in the passenger seat. Since we're on the topic, I'll bring this up.
"It's unusual for you to have someone accompany you today."
"Yeah, you see, I actually wanted to assign this project to you, Hanamura-kun. But the person in charge is a bit..."
"Is the person difficult to deal with? Is that why you always..."
"No, it's not that. Not only is this person not difficult, but they're also a top-tier client. They're polite, don't make mistakes, are intelligent, and can break down our proposals before responding. We've built a trust relationship because of that."
"Why would someone so impressive..."
"In other words..."
The manager sighs and looks outside the car.
"Any man would be captivated by how beautiful this person is."
"Oh... she is that beautiful?"
"Yes, she is on par with Nishina and Hinata."
"Then, Manager, you are beautiful too!"
"Cough! W-What's gotten into you!"
"Ah, sorry..."
"Goodness... please don't say strange things."
The manager, who blushed slightly when I glanced at her, mumbled to herself. That was probably an unexpected line. I intended it as a compliment, but it seemed like I got scolded.
Maybe it was a borderline inappropriate comment.
In a romantic comedy I write, the heroine would likely be pleased... but I guess reality is different.
"The person's name is Asakawa-san. She's genuinely beautiful... Many people try to take charge of this account just because of her. So, she usually deals with women or people she trusts."
"Is it that extreme..."
"It's not unusual. Even Nishina often receives letters, you know."
Nishina-san, being a beautiful saleswoman, apparently receives many dinner invitations. I've heard that when Nishina-san is known to be coming, some clients even give up their weekends. I totally understand why. You can tell when you accompany her, but Nishina-san always has a smiling face.
If I were a client, I'd be head over heels for her. If she weren't my colleague, I'd probably be an admirer, seriously.
"The manager is also quite popular, right?"
"We're here for work, not for matchmaking."
"Haha, true."
"So, Hanamura-kun, even though Asakawa-san is beautiful, remember never to betray our trust, okay?"
"Yes, of course."
"And my trust in you, entrusting you to handle Asakawa-san... you understand, right?"
Uh, being told that makes it a heavy responsibility. The fact that the director is entrusting me with this means I've earned her trust over the past two months.
We go through the security procedures with the guard and drive through S Company's headquarters in our company car. We park in the designated spot and carry the delivery items.
"But having a man around is really helpful. Some of these items are a bit too big for me."
"I'll carry anything you need, please leave it to me."
I follow the manager, carrying the packages in hand.
We arrive at the reception area, and the manager immediately calls Asakawa-san, the person in charge, using the internal phone.
After waiting for about five minutes, I hear footsteps approaching.
It seems Asakawa-san has arrived. Honestly, the packages are quite large, and I can't see much in front of me.
I manage to catch a glimpse of Asakawa-san's face within the limited range of my vision.
"Good morning, Mimasaka-san."
Wow... She's really beautiful.
Dressed in a calm and chic women's suit, she wore a gentle smile with a well-defined nose that made it hard not to keep staring. She had long, straight chestnut hair that reached her shoulders, and the ends of her hair had a glossy sheen. Her beauty was undeniable, and it was impossible not to be captivated by her presence.
I was surprised to find that there was someone nearby who was just as beautiful as the manager.
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