Tokyo: Simulation Begins with the Big Sister Next Door

"Liangjun, let me help you with the interview."

“…Hmm?” Hayano Hoshiko, who was boiling water to make tea, was taken aback.

Anze Liang put down his phone and looked at Hoshimiya Rin.

Without needing to ask any further questions, Hoshimiya Rin continued speaking without any change in expression.

“I just checked the job postings Liangjun posted, and I’ve written down all the vacant positions in the company.”

"If there are suitable candidates, I will keep their resumes so that Liangjun can review them again and make a final selection..."

Each sentence fell smoothly into her ears as Hoshimiya Rin briefly summarized the interview process before looking at Anze Ryo.

"Liangjun must have other things to do, right? Can I help with the interview?"

“Then, I want to help too!” Hayano Hoshiko quickly interjected, not to be outdone.

Why is she relegated to serving tea and water, like a receptionist, while Hoshimiya Rin gets to interview job applicants, acting like the company boss?

She's the boss lady officially certified by the housekeeping aunties!

With this in mind, Hayano Hoshiko quickly continued to explain.

"Xiao Liang, I often interview teacher applicants at school, so I have a lot of experience in this area."

"As for the process, just do as Hoshimiya-kun said. Go through your resume again later; it will save you a lot of time..."

Hayano Hoshiko stared longingly at Anze Ryo.

"Is it okay, Xiao Liang?"

"... "

Looking at the two of them, An Zeliang thought for a moment and finally nodded.

"Sure, no problem."

"However, if someone is interviewing for a programmer position, you don't need to ask too many questions. Just take their phone number and resume, and I'll look at them one by one at a later time."

After all, it's really hard to judge a programmer's skill level just by looking at their resume. Really accomplished professionals wouldn't jump ship to a newly established small company. So, An Zeliang still needs to personally verify the applicant's professional competence.

“Okay, I understand.” Hoshimiya Rin nodded.

"Then Xiao Liang, you can go and do other things first. I'll go with the interview with Xing Gong," Hayano Xingzi said.

"Okay, thank you both for your help." An Zeliang smiled. "I'll treat you to a big meal tonight."

After exchanging a few more words with Hoshimiya Rin and Hayano Hoshiko, Anze Ryo went into his office, turned on the computer he had prepared in advance, and sat down in the comfortable and soft executive chair.

Clicking on the website to buy the domain name, An Zeliang's hands, which were resting on the keyboard, began to tap unconsciously.

Madou Media.

Four words appeared silently on the screen.

"... "

With a slight twitch at the corner of his mouth, An Zeliang decisively pressed the delete button.

I was careless; I was ambushed by muscle memory!

Afterwards, An Zeliang thought for a moment and started searching on the computer.

A few minutes later, Anze Liang confirmed that TikTok did not exist in the world. (This is the largest in Japan.)

The two live streaming platforms are YouTube and Niconico.

Needless to say, the former is one of the world's top video platforms in An Zeliang's original world.

The latter is a veteran of a certain pink-themed software app, a gathering place for Japanese anime and manga fans, where many live streamers wear costumes.

It's time to give everyone a short video to wow you.

An Zeliang typed on the keyboard, registered the domain name for Douyin, and spent some money to find a reliable professional to help him go through the registration process and documents for the company.

Once I've prepared everything I need today, I can go to the Legal Affairs Bureau to register tomorrow.

Fortunately, the legal age of majority in Japan has changed from 20 to 18, otherwise we would have to find someone else to act as a legal representative... which would be too troublesome.

With these thoughts in mind, An Zeliang casually closed the domain website and, following the memory from the simulation, sent job offers to several email addresses. Then he opened the programming software.

I plan to write a set of unit tests for the programmers first, and then send them all out together to see the test results.

blah blah blah...

Soon, the office was filled with the continuous sound of keyboards clicking.

outside the office.

Hayano Hoshiko moved the coffee table and sofa to different positions.

The office coffee table and sofa were modern-style modular, and when separated, they were just enough for Hayano Hoshiko and Hoshimiya Rin to each have a seat.

Interviewing candidates separately is naturally more efficient.

only……

Most applicants would instinctively sit in front of Hayano Hoshiko as soon as they walked in. Only when there was someone else being interviewed in front of Hayano Hoshiko would the applicants hesitate to sit in front of Hoshimiya Rin.

"We will notify you of the results by Friday at the latest."

Having uttered those words fluently, Hayano Hoshiko put the resume in her hand aside. Seeing that there were no applicants for the time being, she turned to look at Hoshimiya Rin with that bright, almost arrogant smile on her face.

"One, two, three... Ouch!"

Hayano Hoshiko smiled and remarked as she counted the resumes left on her desk.

"What's going on? It seems like I didn't interview many people, so how come I have five suitable resumes?"

Rin Hoshimiya sat calmly at the table, looking down at her phone, ignoring Hoshiko Hayano.

Seeing this, Hayano Hoshiko stood up abruptly and walked briskly over to Hoshimiya Rin's side. She bent down and peeked out to examine Hoshimiya Rin's desk carefully.

With a raised eyebrow, Hayano Hoshiko asked with great confusion.

"Hoshimiya-kun, why haven't you received a single resume?"

"Is it in the coffee table drawer? Come on, don't be shy, let the teacher see..."

The meaning of showing off and being proud shouldn't be too obvious.

Rin Hoshimiya put down her phone, looking at Hoshiko Hayano with an indifferent expression, her tone still flat.

"Mr. Hayano, we are here to interview suitable candidates for Ryo-kun, not to compete."

"Could you please not act like a kindergarten child and do something so childish?"

Hayano Hoshiko's bright smile vanished instantly, and she pouted.

"...I was just asking, showing I cared about you!"

Saying this aloud, Hayano Hoshiko silently moved her feet and returned.

Sit down in your seat.

A few seconds later, another applicant walked in through the door.

Hayano Hoshiko smiled habitually and began to speak.

"Hello, may I ask..."

Before Hayano Hoshiko could finish speaking, the applicant didn't even glance at her and sat down directly in front of Hoshimiya Rin to begin the interview.

……Um?

Hayano Hoshiko was a little confused, but then another applicant walked in. Just as she was about to continue the interview, she watched as the other person glanced at her and Hoshimiya Rin, then walked over to Hoshimiya Rin and joined the queue.

Soon, third place, fourth place...

One interviewee after another came in, and after glancing at them, they all went to Hoshimiya Rin's side.

Only a few people occasionally sat down for an interview with Hayano Hoshiko.

……Um???

Hayano Hoshiko couldn't sit still any longer and craned her neck to look towards Hoshimiya Rin.

After interviewing one unsuccessful candidate, Hoshimiya Rin reached into her wallet, handed over five 1,000-yen bills, and saw the interviewee off.

"Next person."

Rin Hoshimiya continued calmly.

Hayano Hoshiko was filled with doubt and couldn't help but interrupt Hoshimiya Rin's interview.

"Hoshimiya-kun, what were you doing just now? Why did you suddenly give someone 5,000 yen?"

"Ms. Hayano, I'm busy right now, please take care of your work."

Rin Hoshimiya gave a curt reply and continued the interview.

Seeing this, Hayano Hoshiko had no choice but to sit up straight and continue waiting.

But many of the interviewees, just like before, lined up with Hoshimiya Rin without even looking at her.

Hayano Hoshiko suddenly realized something and casually downloaded and opened a job recruitment app.

On the screen, a job posting was prominently displayed at the top of the app's promotion list, clearly showing Anzeliang Company's address and the job openings, etc.

However, at the very end, a message was clearly marked.

Please interview with the HR representative on the left. Regardless of whether you pass or not, all interviewees will receive a compensation of 5,000 yen.

Hayano Hoshiko's lips twitched instantly.

That guy, Hoshimiya Rin... actually dared to say that she cared too much about winning and losing, and that she acted too childishly...

Goodness, they're even using money to interview more job applicants.

Who's more childish here?