"Dad!"
Hearing Ohara Shijuro's voice, Ohara Nanako at the desk turned around helplessly.
"Didn't I tell you that you have to knock before entering my room?"
"That's why I didn't enter your room!"
Ohara Shijuro stood at the doorway, saying this righteously.
Ohara Nanako reached up and rubbed her forehead, sighing.
Ohara Nanako knew her old father all too well.
He was fine in every other respect, except he was a bit too protective of her.
Whether it was reliably picking her up from school when she was studying, introducing her to part-time jobs later, or now... "Dad, I'm not a child anymore. I'm a university student, and I'll be graduating in a year."
"And I was just talking about work..."
"Talking about work?"
"Are people from your Library harassing you?"
"I'll call Kensuke right now and ask him exactly what's going on..."
"Stop fooling around, Dad! I was talking to the author I manage about winning an award. Can you please stop causing trouble?"
Hearing this, and seeing that it wasn't a colleague harassing his precious daughter, Ohara Shijuro's expression improved slightly. He took the square cloth off his head and let out a soft snort.
"I thought something was up, but it turns out it's just some unknown little guy..."
"Dad! You can't talk about Teacher Kobayashi like that. He is a very talented and diligent person, and his works are truly excellent..."
Hearing his precious daughter praise the other party so highly, Ohara Shijuro immediately felt a pang of jealousy.
Just looking at Ohara Nanako's slightly angry expression, Ohara Shijuro knew that if he kept talking, his precious daughter would truly become unhappy.
Thinking of the conversation he had eavesdropped on earlier, a plan immediately sprang to mind.
"Alright, alright, now that you have a career, you're abandoning your old father."
Ohara Shijuro, wearing a wounded expression, turned around, closed the door, and left.
Ohara Nanako helplessly shook her head. Knowing her father was just throwing a minor tantrum, she didn't pay it any mind, turned back to her desk, and continued studying.
Two days passed quickly.
Soon it was the time Kobayashi Itsuki and Ohara Nanako had agreed upon.
That day, immediately after getting off work, Kobayashi Itsuki boarded the train bound for Tokyo.
The two cities were not far apart; it took about forty minutes to arrive.
Four o'clock in the afternoon.
Kobayashi Itsuki arrived in Tokyo, hailed a taxi to the location Ohara Nanako had told him, and sent her a message after getting in the car.
When the taxi stopped at an Office Building, Kobayashi Itsuki saw Ohara Nanako waiting for him at the entrance, dressed in professional attire.
"Long time no see, Miss Ohara."
Kobayashi Itsuki got out of the car and greeted her with a smile. Since their last meeting, the two had not met again, communicating only through mobile chat.
"It truly has been a long time, Teacher Kobayashi. Let's go. Many people are waiting for you today."
Saying this, Ohara Nanako led the way, taking Kobayashi Itsuki toward the Office Building.
Following her, they arrived at the headquarters of Fujimi Bunko. They were quite enthusiastic about him, the winner of the Newcomer grand prize.
Ohara Nanako introduced him to many experienced senior Editors, as well as the Chief Editor, and so on.
Kobayashi Itsuki wasn't very interested in these matters.
The only thing he wanted was for it to end so he could count his money.
Four million!
Since coming to this world, he had never seen so much money.
He couldn't help but feel a little excited.
Fortunately, things didn't drag on for long.
After making acquaintances and signing the contract for *your lie in april*, the massive sum of four million was transferred into Kobayashi Itsuki's bank card.
Four million!
Now, he was a genuine millionaire!
The thought of having settled the remaining months of loan interest in one go significantly lightened Kobayashi Itsuki's mood.
"Let's go, Teacher Kobayashi."
While Kobayashi Itsuki was still immersed in joy, Ohara Nanako, carrying her small shoulder bag, was already ready.
"The Chief Editor just instructed me to treat Teacher Kobayashi well. It seems I won't have the chance to let the rich Teacher Kobayashi pay this time,"
Ohara Nanako said jokingly.
"That's easy enough. Then let's genuinely go out and eat a big meal."
Kobayashi Itsuki blinked and said playfully.
"Plus your budget."
Ohara Nanako was immediately amused. Walking along, she said, "Teacher Kobayashi, saying that shows zero sincerity."
"You're asking for too much, Miss Ohara..."
The two walked out of the Office Building, chatting and laughing. After a brief discussion, they decided to follow Nanako's suggestion and find a relatively high-end restaurant in Ginza.
With the Library's budget, plus a little contribution from Kobayashi Itsuki, this meal was bound to be extremely valuable.
Originally, Ohara Nanako was just joking, but Kobayashi Itsuki was happy today and wasn't stingy at all.
He insisted on experiencing a life of luxury and extravagance.
The two hailed a taxi and headed towards Ginza. However, just as they left, a sneaky figure immediately hailed a taxi and followed them.
According to Ohara Nanako's introduction, high-end cuisine should be something like Kaiseki Cuisine.
Kobayashi Itsuki had indeed heard of it in his memory, but he had no concrete impression.
But it didn't matter now; life was about experience.
However, after tasting it, Kobayashi Itsuki immediately regretted it.
This so-called Kaiseki Cuisine was essentially about atmosphere and style; you couldn't really call it delicious.
At least according to Kobayashi Itsuki's taste, it wasn't as good as chinese cuisine or things like barbecue and hot pot.
He really couldn't appreciate this kind of pretentious stuff that emphasized 'style.'
The portions were small, the flavor was bland, and the service was slow. It truly made him not want to come back a second time.
Yet, the cost was high: forty thousand for two people.
Excluding the portion reimbursed by Ohara Nanako, Kobayashi Itsuki still spent ten thousand.
"I'm really sorry, Teacher Kobayashi."
After finishing the meal, neither of them was particularly full.
As soon as they came out, Ohara Nanako said apologetically.
"Why are you apologizing, Miss Ohara? I insisted on coming here."
Kobayashi Itsuki waved his hand, "It's still early. Why don't we go somewhere else and grab another bite to eat..."
"You bastard! I knew you had ill intentions towards my daughter! Are you going to say later that it's too late and there are no more trains home..."
Just then, an angry roar sounded beside them, startling Kobayashi Itsuki.
Turning his head, he saw an angry face right next to his, the wrinkled features filled with fury.
"Hiss, Uncle, when did you..."
Kobayashi Itsuki paused while speaking, staring at the man. Why did this old man look so familiar?
Isn't that Ohara Shijuro?
That Daughter-Slave who is always humiliated by Shin-chan!
How could he be here? Following Ohara Nanako?