"In summary, I only care about your contributions to Futabasha Bunko. High revenue means high salaries and benefits. Low performance means packing your bags and getting out."
Nanaya sat at the head of the conference table, scanning the faces around him as he spoke.
Though he didn't understand business operations himself, he didn't need to handle everything personally.
Just the necessary warnings would suffice.
If anyone thought they could take advantage of his youth, they were sorely mistaken.
The editor who had just been dragged out by security served as a perfect example.
Not only was he fired, but Nanaya would also sue him for disturbing public order, undermining company unity, and damaging corporate interests.
Several others had already come forward, promising to provide evidence of the man's misconduct.
"If there's nothing else, this meeting is adjourned."
"Editor Machida Sonoko, stay behind."
Nanaya waved dismissively to dismiss the others.
Machida Sonoko being asked to stay naturally raised eyebrows.
This was intentional on Nanaya's part—if any editors wanted to try using feminine wiles on him, all the better. He'd decide whether to accept based on their looks, character, and the rewards they offered.
"I'll be away on business for a few days, so give me your home address and a spare key."
Back in Machida Sonoko's break room,
Nanaya pulled her onto his lap and got straight to the point.
"Ah... where are you going?"
Sonoko felt a pang of disappointment, having hoped to spend more time bonding with Nanaya.
But it's just a few days—she could wait!
And he asked for her address... hehe, could this mean they'd be living together soon~?
Leaning into Nanaya's embrace, Sonoko gave him her address and without hesitation took a spare key from her bag to hand to him.
"Be careful on your trip~"
"Mhm, I'll be going then."
After some intimate moments with Sonoko, Nanaya left Futabasha Bunko.
Only after he'd gone did Sonoko remember—
She hadn't asked about Shiina-chan's situation. With Nanaya's position, saving her work would be as simple as a word from him.
But for now, Sonoko wouldn't make that decision for Nanaya. She planned to inform Shiina-chan about the impending cancellation as before.
The final decision would still be Nanaya's to make.
At most, she could introduce Shiina to Nanaya after he returned.
Now that she had a man she cared about, Machida Sonoko found herself constantly thinking of Nanaya's interests.
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Nanaya's so-called "business trip" was actually just going to school.
He'd now fully experienced the effects of his cheat-like abilities.
The [Invisibility] from Kato Megumi made him even more eager for the rewards other heroines might offer.
After leaving Futabasha Bunko, Nanaya took a taxi to Private Togokushi Academy.
With over half of Futabasha's shares now his, money was no longer an issue in this world.
First, he went to the principal's office. After some "friendly discussion," he traded 3% of Futabasha's shares to become a shareholder of the academy.
Money and shares meant nothing to Nanaya—only the rewards were truly his to keep!
Using the excuse of understanding student life, Nanaya went undercover as a transfer student.
Naturally, he joined Class 1-E—Kato Megumi's class.
Keeping your friends close and your targets closer.
Having tasted the sweetness of rewards, Nanaya's first thought was Kato Megumi!
"Class, settle down."
The homeroom teacher of Class 1-E stepped onto the podium, quieting the students.
"Starting today, we'll have a new classmate joining us—a transfer student. I expect you all to get along well. Absolutely no bullying!!"
The teacher knew Nanaya's background. If anything unpleasant happened during his time here,
her career would be over.
"A transfer student? Did you hear about this?"
"No idea, but I hope it's a cute girl."
"Same here!"
The students began whispering among themselves.
A transfer student mid-semester was anything but normal.
...
"Understood?!"
"Understood!!"
Satisfied with their response, the teacher nodded.
"Now, let's welcome Nanaya Shiki... our new student, for his self-introduction!"
Nanaya stepped onto the podium.
"Nanaya Shiki. I look forward to our time together."
As his face came into view, the class erupted in gasps and squeals.
The girls were thrilled by his striking looks,
while the boys instinctively felt hostile.
What a pretty boy!
But one boy stood out.
Aki Tomoya shot up from his seat upon seeing Nanaya, knocking over his chair and drawing glares from classmates.
Unfazed, Tomoya grinned like an idiot.
His game project might have hope after all!
Being in the same class meant he could finally get Nanaya to join his club!
Among the girls,
Kato Megumi sat frozen in her corner seat, staring at the podium.
How could she forget that face?
So his name was Nanaya.
But... why was he in her class now?
Was it because of her?
It wasn't narcissistic for Megumi to think this way—
Nanaya's gaze had been fixed on her since entering!
Could what he said about solving her low-presence issue be true?
"..."
The teacher frowned at the noisy Aki Tomoya, displeased.
If this annoyed Nanaya, it would be trouble.
"Nanaya-san, your seat—"
"Here, here!"
As someone who flaunted his otaku identity, Tomoya had no neighbors by choice.
Nanaya glanced at him.
Then ignored him, heading instead to the far corner.
Taking the seat next to Kato Megumi.
'Huh? Was there a student sitting there before?'
But since Nanaya chose his spot, the teacher wouldn't interfere.
"Alright, I expect you all to get along well~"
With one last reminder, the teacher left, returning the class to its scheduled subject.
"I just transferred here and don't have textbooks yet. Mind sharing yours?"
To Megumi, Nanaya's smile now looked positively devilish.
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