After rebirth, I became Tokyo Sentimental

Chapter 225, Section 224: A safer community is one where security guards are not supervised.

The triangle is the most stable structure because its three sides are mutually constrained, making it less prone to deformation than a quadrilateral or polygon under external forces.

Although this is a mathematical theory.

But it can also be applied to interpersonal relationships.

For example, the three of them traveling together last night did not capsize and sailed extremely steadily, which greatly surprised Haruno Tsukasa. He never expected that the problem that had troubled him for so many years would be solved so easily.

For so many years, it was precisely because he knew that the two of them didn't get along that Haruno Tsukasa never considered such a thing.

In addition, when everyone is talking together, there will inevitably be too many people talking at once, and Haruno Tsukasa doesn't have the kind of fetish that the more people the better, so he has never tried it.

This attempt was incredible.

The results were surprisingly good!

Thank goodness I glanced at their wish list yesterday.

After a moment of introspection, Yuan Ye Si glanced at the two women, whose eyelashes were trembling slightly as they pretended to be asleep. He knew that they had regained their senses after a brief period of forgetting everything, and since he was too embarrassed to get up first, he simply said, "Aren't you awake yet? Then I'll get up first."

"You first."

"You first."

Suzumiya Saka and Sato Mie, who were pretending to be asleep, opened their eyes and whispered urgently upon hearing this.

Time seemed to stand still for a moment.

In the dim light, their eyes met briefly in mid-air before they awkwardly turned away, pulling the blankets in front of them up as if to give them a greater sense of security.

"The weather is nice today."

"Yes, the sky is quite blue."

Haruno Tsukasa glanced at the curtains, which had been pulled back to a slit. He wondered what was so special about the weather today, but he didn't intend to let the atmosphere continue. He interjected, "Do you want to get up? If you do, I'll get you some clothes."

"Go!"

"Shove it under the covers!"

Feeling the pinching and kicking sensations coming from his left waist and right leg, Haruno Tsukasa crawled out from under the covers.

Yuan Ye Si didn't know who got dressed first in the room, nor did he care whether they would feel more awkward without him. Feeling that the problem that had troubled him for many years had been solved, he cooked breakfast himself today, even though it was just a simple sandwich.

It was unusual for Suzumiya Saka and Sato Mie to sit at the dining table together, while Harano Tsukasa sat in the middle.

This is actually quite rare.

After all, these two never eat at the same table except for his birthday and Chinese New Year.

Now, not only are they eating together, but they've also stopped arguing or giving each other the cold shoulder whenever they meet. Instead, after Haruno Tsukasa broke the silence, the two of them unusually started to care for each other.

"Do you two both have work today?"

"I am still on sick leave."

"I haven't been busy these past few days."

"I almost forgot to ask. I heard from Kurosaki that you went to Aichi Prefecture for research a few days ago and were trapped in the forest due to a typhoon and earthquake. Are you alright?"

Sato Mie used a knife to cut open the fried egg, letting the golden yolk flow out, and said with concern.

Suzumiya Saka coughed, lowered her head slightly to organize her thoughts, and then raised her head to force a friendly smile in response: "It's nothing, the rescue was very timely, and I only suffered some minor injuries."

"That's good." Sato Mie nodded seriously, her tone grave. "After something like this happened, the staff who arranged the trip must be held accountable. Didn't they know to check the weather beforehand? It was so dangerous! What if something had really happened!"

“There are specialists handling this kind of thing. I’ll look at the report later and then we’ll talk.” Although she knew it was just superficial concern, it was still much nicer than her usual words. Suzumiya Saka thought for a moment and decided she should reciprocate. She then changed the subject and said, “I heard that Uncle Sato’s health hasn’t been very good lately. If there’s anything I can help with, please let me know.”

"The old man is doing great. Ten years ago, he looked like he was about to die, but who would have thought he would still be in the same condition now? He could probably live another ten or eight years without any problem."

Sato Mie pursed her lips, seemingly speechless that her father, who had been critically ill for ten years, was still alive, but then a smile quickly appeared on her face:
"Speaking of which, isn't your position about to change soon? Vice Minister Yoshioka of the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare is retiring in about six months, right? Do you need any help with that?"

"They're already making moves, but the chances aren't very high, since too many people are eyeing that position."

"It's all about human effort. How can we know the outcome if we don't try? I'm quite familiar with Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Takeshita. I'll arrange to meet him in a couple of days."

"Is this...appropriate?"

"There's nothing inappropriate about it. We're all family, so it's only right that we help each other. There's no need to say that anymore."

If someone who didn't know them before were sitting here, they might think that Mie Sato and Saka Suzumiya were sisters, or at least close friends who had known each other for many years.

Haruno Tsukasa felt a pang of emotion; she hadn't expected to actually witness the two of them getting along so harmoniously. Her mood improved even more than before, and she smiled and said at the opportune moment:

"Should we go shopping later?"

"Didn't we just go there yesterday?" Suzumiya Saka raised her delicate eyebrows and asked in a strange tone.

"Yesterday?" Sato Mie instantly recalled the scene of bumping into them returning yesterday evening, and asked with her lips slightly parted, "Where did you go yesterday?"

"I didn't go anywhere, I just went to Sanrio Puroland in Tama City for a casual stroll," said Suzumiya Saka.

"Did you bring Yu Yi with you?"

"No, it's just the two of us."

"Is it fun?"

"It was just so-so. I visited all seven entertainment venues, three restaurants, four gift shops, and one coffee shop." Suzumiya Saka didn't want to say much more.

She didn't want to talk much about her dating experience with Haruno Tsukasa, after all, they had just made up, and even though they had talked a lot last night, she still felt that their relationship wasn't very close after she regained her senses.

However, her reluctance to elaborate, coupled with her evasive tone, took on a different meaning in Sato Mie's ears. She felt that Suzumiya Saka was showing off, bragging about their date yesterday.

Thinking of this, Sato Mie said sourly:

"I didn't expect you to be so childlike."

"Do you want to go too? If you do, let Haruno take you there next time." Suzumiya Saika didn't immediately understand her sour tone, but instead became enthusiastic.

Sato Mie found these words even more grating, as if Suzumiya Saka was the mistress of the house, and she needed her permission to go out alone with Haruno Tsukasa. A surge of displeasure welled up inside her, and she sneered, "I don't have as much free time as you guys do. Besides, I'm already this age. If I run into someone I know there, I'll probably be laughed at."

This time, Suzumiya Saka understood the tone of her voice.

Although she didn't know why Sato Mie had changed her attitude so quickly, she would never give in to her.

"If you run into someone you know, doesn't that prove they're just like you? What's so funny about that?"

“Yes, it’s not funny. We’re all cut from the same cloth, so how can we laugh?” Sato Mie said with a forced smile.

"Sato Mie, what do you mean by that?"

Suzumiya Saka's face instantly darkened.

"Because you haven't been there but I have, and it seems like a decent place to visit. I kindly suggested he take you there sometime, but why does it turn into this? If you don't want to go, you don't have to. Nobody's going to take you anyway, so why are you so angry!" Seeing that she wasn't pretending anymore, Sato Mie simply tore off the mask she'd just put on, slamming her hand on the table and angrily saying, "Nobody's going to take me? The line of people who want to take me there could stretch all the way to Shikoku!"

Did you go with him?

"Just tell me whether you believe there are people involved!"

“I believe you. Even though you’re old, have a terrible temper, and your personality is as unpleasant as dried dog poop in the toilet, you have money. Even if you’re a pig, as long as you’re willing to spend money, someone will go with you.”

After so many years of arguing, Suzumiya Saka has become increasingly skilled at cursing, and her tongue has become more and more venomous.

Sato Mie was furious.

You're a pig! You're dog shit!

"You are."

"You are!"

"You're as stupid as a pig, as stubborn as a donkey, as dumb as a dog, as foolish as an ox, and as ugly as a flat-beaked duck."

"You wretch! You idiot! I'll kill you!"

"Come on! Come here! I'll go to the kitchen and get you a knife right now. Let's see if you dare to kill me. Don't let me give you a chance like before and then fail to do it!"

Suzumiya Saka slammed her hands on the dining table.

Sato Mie's neck had thickened from the heat.

As Haruno Tsukasa swallowed the last piece of his sandwich, he dodged the crumpled paper that had been thrown at him. He then quietly got up from his seat and sighed silently, thinking to himself that the life-and-death conflicts between women could not be resolved by simple in-depth communication.

After glancing at the two women throwing crumpled paper balls, frying eggs, and tearing sandwiches into small pieces, Haruno Tsukasa shook his head, turned around, and left without bothering to take sides.

Actually, let's look at it from another perspective.

It would be better to let them determine who is better.

This way, one person can control the other.

They bickered and fought, but they were both over forty years old, so it wasn't a serious, unrestrained fight. Otherwise, they would have thrown knives and forks. So, feeling exhausted, Haruno Tsukasa went out to find a friend to chat with and clear her head.

However, when he arrived at Takizawa Ryota's workplace an hour later, the apartment building security guard told him that the man was in a meeting in his office.

He's been to this place many times.

The young security guard from earlier recognized him, so he let him in without asking any questions and went to find someone himself.

As soon as he reached the door of the property management meeting room, Tsukasa Harano could hear Ryota Takizawa's deliberately deep voice through the long glass. Looking inside, he could see a group of employees in uniform suits and security uniforms sitting upright, while Ryota Takizawa was speaking on the stage.

"A community is safer when security guards are not supervised."

"I'm not talking about others, I'm talking about myself."

“I’ve worked in the shopping mall and property management industry for many years. Basically, there’s one barrier for each vehicle. If I don’t want to raise a barrier, no one else can either. The owners and landlords at the same level don’t dare to supervise me, and they simply can’t supervise me.”

"Are there any homeowners objecting to me?"

Yes, but very few.

"Unless he doesn't want to enter the residential area."

"In short, everyone must remember that surveillance does not show favoritism, and the red line is an ironclad rule. I personally do not intend to make things difficult for anyone, but no one should try to cross the red line. Back when I was in special training at the shopping mall, I plunged into property management. No matter what kind of goods are coming in or out, I will not let them pass without my signature."

Are there any homeowners who are unhappy about this?

"Yes, but very little of each."

"Unless he doesn't want his furniture to come in."

"I hope that you will study what I have said carefully after the meeting, understand its spirit, and put it into practice."

"The meeting is dismissed!"

A round of applause erupted. Ryota Takizawa, his expression calm, straightened his tie and shuffled out of the conference room. When he turned the corner and saw Tsukasa Harano, he paused for a moment, then his feigned leadership vanished instantly. He lightly punched Harano.
"What a rare guest! What brings you here all of a sudden?"

"Just taking a stroll since I have nothing to do," Haruno Tsukasa said with a smile. "You were very energetic and spirited during the meeting just now."

"Nonsense! How can I command respect from my subordinates if I don't have presence? I bear a heavy responsibility as the team leader."

Ryota Takizawa straightened his back and laughed heartily.

He was about to say something more when his phone rang, so he could only say to Haruno Tsukasa:

"Wait a moment, I need to take this call."

After glancing at his phone screen, Ryota Takizawa, who had been looking relaxed, immediately frowned and muttered to himself, "Why is he calling me again?"

His tone was clearly impatient.

But he answered the phone quickly.

A smile bloomed on his previously impatient face.

"Hey, Uncle, I just finished seven or eight meetings this morning, and my phone was on silent. I just saw the call."

"Oh, it's still about Yujiro's work."

“Uncle, you know, yes, now that I'm in this position, it's really just a matter of a word for me to arrange things for Yujiro, but I really can't do that.”

“In our class, everything must strictly follow the rules and procedures. And I’ve only just been promoted. Do you know how many people are waiting for me to make a mistake? Do you know about the iceberg in the Arctic? I’m walking on it right now. If I’m not careful, I’ll fall into a huge crevice.”

"Yes, I did say I would help during the last family gathering, but it's not a special time now."

"What special period?"

"This is an internal secret, and I really can't tell you. But I'll let you know as soon as I have any news, okay? Alright, that's settled then. Don't worry."

After hanging up the phone, Takizawa Ryota's fake smile vanished instantly. He put his phone away, sighed, and looked up at Harano Tsukasa again:

"You see, it's really not easy to sit in my position. Who can understand how hard I work?"

"Moreover."

"Power should be caged."

Haruno Tsukasa deeply agreed with this statement, and at the same time gave a thumbs up to the upright and incorruptible Takizawa Ryota: "You're right, and to be honest, it's a real shame you're not in politics. Do you want me to give you a hand?"

"I'm not going. How can I work without money?"

"makes sense."

"Besides, I resigned from the ward office and worked as a property manager and security guard for so many years. I finally made it to this position. If I'm not happy for a few years, wouldn't all my hard work have been for nothing!"

(End of this chapter)