Their morning was bright, as they woke up quite late, but Nifuji didn't waste his time and started his plan to invest in the Matsushima.
"You are going to invest in this city, Onii-chan?" Chika was surprised, but somehow, she was also interested.
"Yup."
"Really?"
"Yes."
"What will you invest in?"
"Inn and oysters, what else?"
Except for the inn, where one could see the Matsuhima Bay, and also the famous oysters, what else could he invest in?
Well, there were other things, but the main ones were those two, and he could buy a warehouse, the cold one, to maximize his profit.
"By the way, Onii-chan."
"Hmm?"
"Aren't you tired?"
The two of them had just woken up in the morning, and they rested in the dining area as they watched the scenery of the bay from their seats, but as Chika ate her breakfast and drank her coffee, Nifuji furiously typed on his laptop, making several plans for his future investment.
"...."
"...let's stop the work on holidays."
"That's right~!"
Along with Chika's smile, Nifuji closed his sore eyes as he felt the gentle breeze from the bay. The salty taste and the refreshing scent made his body so comfortable, giving him a moment of peace.
The thought that he had yesterday had made him calm down.
Rationally, logically, and all other things considered, especially if those women wanted to have a better life and also a better next generation, it was obvious that they chose him instead of someone else.
Was he narcissistic for thinking so?
The only problem was that he wasn't narcissistic, and it was just logical thinking.
After all, if someone was given a choice to choose a beautiful girl and a less beautiful girl, when their personality was similar, gentle, kind, and could become a good mother, while some guys wanted to look good might say that they would choose the less beautiful girl with various reasons such as closeness, and all other things, he knew well that inwardly, or most people, all male would choose the beautiful one instead of the less pleasing one.
So, he knew that their chance to leave him was practically almost zero, which was why he had always been calm when he faced those women, never thinking that they would go away.
It might be weird for him to say this, but the psychology of men and women is different.
If men moved based on the opportunity, the women moved based on the high investment.
The men, as long as they were seduced, especially by many beautiful women, even though "some" might refuse due to loyalty or a different type of interest (gay), then it would be hard for them to refuse.
As for women, while they wouldn't stop men from chasing after them, among all of those men who went after them, the women only chose one, the one with the highest potential, who gave them safety and also a good genetic line for children.
After all, women would get pregnant, and they would give birth to a child.
To give birth was hard, as they needed nine months of pregnancy, and they would also need to take care of their children. If the man that they chose was someone who was irreplaceable and unable to give her proper support, then it was obvious why they were extremely careful, right?
Yet, Nifuji couldn't deny the existence of women who just wanted to have quick sex or were simply nymphomaniacs, but he knew well that those types of people who had become like that were all just broken.
If he had to say, becoming broken was their way of a defense mechanism within their minds to protect themselves.
Strange, but it was also perfectly normal since in many cases, despite how strange and emotional someone's decision was, while it might be illogical, there were many ways to explain it—
"Onii-chan, stop thinking!"
"....." Nifuji.
"Ahhh...."
Nifuji looked at Chika, who fed him a warm croissant, which he opened his mouth and chewed.
"Delicious?"
"Hmm..."
"Good." Chika smiled, then asked, "Is it hard to stop thinking about work?"
Gulp!
Nifuji swallowed the croissant and nodded. "It is. When you reach my age, if you stop thinking for a bit, you will feel like you are being left behind. It's like... I am being chased by something. If I don't think, I feel like... it is a waste of time."
"Well..." Chika frowned for a moment as she tried to understand Nifuji's words. "I understand it somehow..."
"You are a mangaka, after all, so it is normal for you to understand."
"Is it?"
"To be a mangaka means that you are self-employed, you can't rely on anyone, and you can only rely on yourself to feed yourself. If you stop working, you won't get any money, and without money, you can't pay your bills and become poor."
"..." Chika.
She knew that Nifuji was right, since she also knew it wasn't cheap to take this trip, yet somehow he followed her whim and accompanied her. He even paid for everything!
If she were alone, would she dare to do this?
"...are your money alright, Onii-chan?"
Nifuji smiled at Chika's worry. "You don't have to worry about a money problem. I am doing well, but if you are worried, then pray that I have always made money."
Yes, he made a lot, and it was impossible for him to become poor, as he would make more money as he spent it on his women, so everything was fine.
"I will."
Yet, Chika nodded seriously, thinking to stop at the nearby shrine near her apartment to pray for his well-being and success.
"But, you are right. I need to stop thinking."
If Nifuji kept thinking even during his break, he knew that he would really be unable to enjoy his life. Moreover, if he stayed as he was, he wouldn't do a good job in his career, as he would have a mental breakdown if this continued.
"But, you too, Chika."
"I will be fine."
"Will you?"
Nifuji wondered where Chika's confidence came from.
"Because I have an Onii-chan with me~!"
Chika sweetly said as she clung to his arms.
"...."
Nifuji nodded and didn't argue since, as he was there to support Chika, he knew that he had become her safety net. Even if she ended up a failure, he was there to protect her.
Yet, if he ended up a failure, who would be there to catch him?
No one, and that was why he had to work harder than anyone.
Still, he wrapped Chika in his arms, burying his face in her soft hair, smelling her womanly scent, as he lay on his sofa, closing his eyes, fully rested.
Chika glanced at Nifuji, smiled, and then also closed her eyes.
They had a lot of work, and they knew that they should be working hard for their future, but for now, at this time, in this moment, let's rest.