I, who tortured the readers, was knocked to the ground by them!

July 5th, today the sun is so bright that people want to hide from it.

A karaoke bar near an office building in Setagaya Ward was bustling with activity.

After the merger of the student associations, everyone's office space was officially moved from the alley near the school to an office building.

After all, it's now a "corporation company," and there are many more employees than before. Sometimes, they also have to negotiate contracts with various parties.

It's really inappropriate to squeeze into that place any longer.

Everyone was delighted with this, except for Hatsuna Hase, who kept getting lost after moving to a new office.

In a sense, it's like moving to a new home, and his career is indeed thriving.

However, the old club activity room is still preserved.

Yuuki Tsukimori said that the club witnessed their journey from humble beginnings to success, and it was very meaningful.

Meanwhile, Kojima Haruna, the finance manager, was planning that if they ever became a giant in the industry, they could turn their former club into an exhibition hall, where people could come for a "pilgrimage" and they could take the opportunity to sell some merchandise and make a profit.

The group had reservations about Kojima Haruna's suggestion.

Given Sakurai Itsuki's reputation online, it would be a success if he didn't get sabotaged by others.

But everyone agreed to stay in the old club room.

The final chapter of "White Album" hasn't even been released yet, but the pre-orders alone have already broken even, which is extremely rare in the industry.

In addition, the video account originally operated by the group has also surpassed 200 million followers.

In addition to taking on commissions from Shueisha to create promotional hand-drawn posters, I also opened accounts to review figures and new anime series.

In short, the company doesn't have many employees or a large scale, but it's making a lot of money.

It's perfectly fine to keep the old club room, even if it's a little wasteful.

Company culture is quite important, especially when everyone is highly motivated.

The company is now completely caught in a positive cycle where employees work harder, the company does better, and the better the company does, the harder everyone works.

Furthermore, with Sakurai Itsuki continuously producing popular IPs, everyone can easily "win without lifting a finger," making this positive cycle difficult to break.

Sakurai Itsuki, who was a hands-off manager, was quite pleased with this.

Therefore, he even suggested that they buy the club room directly after a while.

They can afford this amount of money.

Furthermore, although Hasegawa Shion didn't say it directly, she seemed very happy to know that the old club room had been preserved.

She felt that the reason she finally began to change was when she walked into that old room.

Of course, it also has a special meaning.

For example, in front of that old alley, just as she was about to squat in a corner and cry silently as usual, someone finally appeared in front of her, barging into her world and interrupting her crying.

That was the first time he grabbed her wrist, even though he still hated her at the time and only felt ashamed.

But now, when I think back on it, a faint smile always appears on her face, and her movements are full of lightness.

"Flying flight!"

A loud, high-pitched voice, almost piercing eardrums, suddenly pulled everyone back to reality.

Unsurprisingly, the only person present capable of creating such a commotion was that blonde ex-sex babe.

Her style has gradually shed its flamboyant, sexy look, and most of the time she just looks like an ordinary mixed-race beauty.

However, her singing voice remained as good as ever.

Forget about techniques and tunes, just make sure the volume is high and the emotion is full.

At this moment, he intimately put his arm around Hase Shion's shoulder, and pulled her into singing a classic song, "Blue Bird," with him.

Hasegawa Shion was already aware of Sato Wakaba's behavior, but because it was Sato Wakaba's birthday today, or perhaps because of the slight guilt she had recently felt towards her, she hesitated to speak out.
In the end, Hasegawa Shion couldn't refuse. She gently covered her ears, which were ringing from the "boom," and frowned as she tried to find the right tune.

Sakurai Itsuki, on the other hand, felt that it wasn't that important whether she tried to find a style or not.

Because her voice was completely suppressed by Sato Wakaba's imposing presence.

"Boss, this is a real battleground! You really need to be careful!"

With a bitter expression, Eguchi Yuna approached Sakurai Itsuki and reminded the two who were "singing" together.

Sakurai Itsuki raised an eyebrow slightly but did not answer.

Yuna Eguchi further explained, "I think Wakaba has accumulated a lot of resentment! Especially look at the young lady, she's completely suppressed by her!"

Sakurai Itsuki explained, "She's always been like this. Is this the first time you've heard her sing?"

She's the kind of female character who's like a crazy rabbit.

Yuna Eguchi looked disappointed: "Really?"

Despite her constant complaints about Sakurai Itsuki getting stabbed, she was essentially someone who loved watching the drama unfold.

She's increasingly resembling the second generation of Hatsuna Hase.

Just then, Hase Hatsuna came over and said, "That's true, she's always been that bold."

Hase Hatsuna had just corroborated Sakurai Itsuki's explanation when she immediately nudged Sakurai Itsuki's arm with her elbow, "Instead of that, could you elaborate on who had a better experience? Who was better at kung fu?"

Hase Hatsuna, as expected, couldn't be serious for more than two seconds. She immediately asked about an embarrassing topic that even the eavesdropper, Eguchi Yuna, was blushing about.

"Sure enough, whether it's a woman or a man, once they approach 30, they all start to become greasy. You're not allowed to give them any weird birthday presents this year."

Sakurai Itsuki warned Hase Hatsuna.

Ever since accompanying Sato Wakaba to unpack that "international brand" present for the first time, Sato Wakaba has refused to let Sakurai Itsuki accompany her to unpack her birthday presents again.

Sakurai Itsuki had no idea what gifts she had given Sato Wakaba in the past two years.

But since Sato Wakaba was unwilling to tell him, I knew it must be something unsavory.

"What? You're all adults, isn't this kind of gift normal? As your teacher, I'm just concerned about your health."

Hase Hatsuna retorted, then pressed on, "So, who do you find more satisfying? Wakaba's figure looks very hot, but I always feel that people like Miss, who seem conservative and honest, actually go all out, right? Or is it that the one who hasn't arrived yet is more satisfying?"

"Get lost. You're not a teacher now, and besides, a teacher who can give students Durex doesn't deserve to be a teacher." Sakurai Itsuki naturally refused to answer such an obviously excessive question.

Meanwhile, Yuna Eguchi looked shocked; she had indeed underestimated the extraordinary abilities of this person.

"Huh? You didn't even reach base, did you? You're kidding, aren't you?" Hase Hatsuna touched her chin and asked tentatively.

Sakurai Itsuki replied, "I have always maintained a clean and upright character."

Upon hearing this, Hase Hatsuna immediately burst into laughter: "Really? Really? In the main storyline of the game you wrote yourself, Haruo had sex with both Setsuna and Fuyuma!"

When it came to my turn, hahaha, I'm so useless! You're one of the three great beasts, but where's the beast in that?

Faced with Hatsuna Hase's loud mockery, Sakurai Itsuki's lips twitched: "Before you laugh at me, can you think about yourself first? Has any man touched your hand this year?"

Hase Hatsuna waved her hand and said, "That's different. I'm only interested in 2D anime girls, and of course, cute little boys occasionally too. But real people make me feel disgusted! I would never have any desire for real people. Real people are so boring."

It's precisely because Hase Hatsuna is so old that she can still say such terrible things with such a calm expression.

"But, Sakurai-kun, you're different from me, aren't you? You're clearly interested in them, you have desires for them, right?"

"Fine, do whatever you want." Sakurai Itsuki didn't deny Hase Hatsuna's question, but could only wave his hand to indicate that he didn't want to continue the topic with her.

She's already like this, what else can we do but obey her?

However, Hase Hatsuna leaned closer and whispered, "Aki, tell me honestly, is it that you're impotent? Haven't you tried the Indian herbal oil I gave you last time? If it's not working, go to the hospital and get it checked out. Don't be shy."

Sakurai Itsuki has never been afraid of being criticized, but he simply couldn't tolerate being questioned in this regard.

He raised his fist and punched Hase Hatsuna straight in the forehead.

When dealing with women, Sakurai Itsuki usually just flicks their foreheads at most, and even when he wants to punish Hase Hatsuna, he usually summons his apostles.

But this woman today is really awful.

After the punch landed, Hase Hatsuna immediately let out a scream, then cursed, "Ah! You bastard! I'm your teacher! I'm going to report you for workplace bullying!"

The loud voice drowned out the two people's "duet," and everyone turned to look at them.

But after realizing that the person who was beaten was Hase Hatsuna, she immediately turned back to continue doing her own thing.

Hase Hatsuna couldn't help but inwardly condemn the group's indifference.

Someone else wasn't ignoring what was happening. Yuuki Tsukimi, the club president, cast a concerned glance over: "Sakurai, why don't you let me do it? Don't hurt your hand, she's got a hard head."

"Ah, no need, it felt great. No wonder you guys always like to punch her in the head, it felt good."

Sakurai Itsuki shared his thoughts after the "hit".

The next scene was the familiar tantrum that Hase Hatsuna was in: "Bullying! Bullying! Big bullying!"

After Sato Wakaba and Hase Shion finished their song, Sato Wakaba was a little tired from howling.

Finally handing over the microphone, Goto Hina, who is usually socially awkward, unusually took the initiative to pick it up.

After studying under the guidance of Yuki Mizuno, her social anxiety improved considerably.

At least for now, there are no major problems with coordinating with other people in the company.

Shion Hasegawa looked at the commotion-ridden Hatsuna and laughed: "Hatsuna-sensei, she's still such a neurotic person."

Sato Wakaba nodded. "I've gotten used to it. Actually, it's quite interesting."

For someone you've just met, someone like Hase Hatsuna is bound to be a super troublesome person you'd want to keep your distance from.

But gradually, this became their daily routine.

Happy, warm, and wonderful.

Actually, everyone in the club likes Hase Hatsuna, they just like her in a little different ways.

A beating is a sign of affection, and scolding is also a form of love.

Sato Wakaba looked at Hase Hatsuna, who had been "loved" twice more, and chuckled softly: "I just hope she won't send any weird things this year."

Upon hearing this, Hasegawa Shion was immediately startled: "Eh, something strange? What is it?"

Clearly, the gifts she received for her birthday weren't exactly lavish either.

Could it be that the gift that guy gave to Wakaba was something like that?
Realizing she had inadvertently let something slip, Sato Wakaba quickly waved her hand, "Ah, ah, they're all things I don't need."

Hasegawa Shion breathed a sigh of relief. If Hase Hatsuna had given Wakaba a gift similar to hers, that would have been a relief.
If we can actually use it, it will be a huge problem.

She definitely didn't want to see that scene.

Shion Hasegawa looked at Hatsuna Hase and suddenly felt like punching her too. After all, that girl was on Hase's side.

Sato Wakaba turned her head slightly to look at Hase Shion: "Well, since I got a gift, I'm very happy. At least everyone is celebrating with me. I really think this kind of birthday is great!"

I wish this heartwarming scene could last forever.

But if I'm going to break into their house, then I have to break through that barrier.

Will Shion still come to my birthday celebrations in the future? Will the atmosphere still be this harmonious?

Hearing this, Hasegawa Shion nodded and said, "Yes, that's good."

Sato Wakaba reached out and affectionately hugged Hase Shion, who didn't refuse and pressed her face against Sato Wakaba's shoulder.

They were as close as the best of friends in the world.

However, at this moment, both of them were tacitly worried about the future.

Hasegawa Shion asked, "By the way, what about that vixen?"

She and Yuki Mizuno should have been "sworn enemies," but lately, no matter how she saw her, she found herself strangely missing that green tea girl who always bullied her.

Hasegawa Shion still wanted to show off to her how close she and Itsuki were!

Don't be fooled by how badly we cried together back then; people can't be generalized.

When I take the initiative, I can immediately reverse everything!

I'm not like you, so proactive, or some legendary childhood sweetheart who falls from the sky, only to find that all your efforts are less effective than me just moving my finger!

What a joke! A childhood sweetheart from heaven? She's utterly defenseless!

Of course, that's what she thought, but if it really came to that, Hase Shion definitely wouldn't be able to say those words out loud.

She must be secretly worried that her rival, who always mocks her, is hiding somewhere and crying quietly.

"Ah, Yuki, she seems really busy lately. She said she'd come over if she could find the time. She hasn't been at her apartment here much lately, is she overdoing it?"

Sato Wakaba replied, feeling that Mizuno Yuki had been hiding something from everyone lately.

"A big star! She's really amazing. That kind of work must be much harder than my painting, since she has to deal with so many people."

When Yuki Mizuno wasn't around, she would genuinely praise that "annoying" guy.

Actually, apart from her liking for Ashu, they didn't have any conflicts.

Sato Wakaba nodded. "Yeah, Yuki is really dazzling. But she gave me the gift ahead of time, and I haven't opened it yet. I wish she could have come today."

Because after July 7th, regardless of whether her plan succeeds or fails, it will be difficult for the three of them and Ashu to stay together as harmoniously and without grudges as before.

Hasegawa Shion joked, "But if she comes, it would be too presumptuous for the two of us to sing in front of her!"

Sato Wakaba laughed and replied, "Are you implying that I sing terribly? Really!"

Hasegawa Shion quickly waved her hand: "No, I could never sing as well as Mizuno Yuki!"

Sato Wakaba: "Ha, so you really think I sing worse than you! But Shion, when it comes to singing, if your technique isn't good, you can make up for it with your energy! Come on, let's sing another one later!"

Sato Wakaba pulled Hase Shion up to the microphone again, and after Goto Hina finished singing, she immediately sang several of Mizuno Yuki's representative songs.

This is to express my longing for her, who is not present now.

However, everyone felt that she would be furious if she knew that Sato Wakaba sang her song like this.

It doesn't seem like he'd be particularly happy.

The birthday party proceeded as planned, but in the end, Yuki Mizuno was unable to attend.

July 7th has arrived in the blink of an eye. (End of Chapter)