A youth story of a passerby at the end of the world

Chapter 184: Too Serious

Because, Uesugi Genshin still needs to think about what he wants.

This is not a good place to talk. He still has matters to discuss and hand over with Shuchiin High School. Even if he reaches an agreement with Advanced Education Middle School, that needs to be postponed.

The two sides ended this unexpected meeting and drove off in opposite directions.

Looking back at the three fishing boats that had almost disappeared from sight, Horikita Manabu sighed inwardly.

...Can Uesugi Genshin, this man, be trusted?

"President..." someone nearby said.

"what?"

"Is that Mai Sakurajima?"

"Right! I think so!" another person exclaimed excitedly before Horikita Manabu could even speak.

"Me too!" another person chimed in. It's incredible that such simple agreement could bring such joy.

"..." Horikita Manabu adjusted his glasses, his expression unchanged. "Who is Sakurajima Mai?"

"......" Are you serious? Are you really serious?!

This statement silenced everyone around, even though they knew that Chairman Horikita was a very serious person.

But doesn't he watch TV dramas?!

His usual entertainment consists of reading and exercising; Horikita Manabu genuinely doesn't know who Sakurajima Mai is.

"She's Ting, a very famous young actress. She started as a child star, has acted in morning dramas, has zero scandals, and is exceptionally talented." He briefly explained the situation to the chairman.

Morning dramas air around 8 or 9 a.m., and people's moods in the morning can affect their overall state of mind throughout the day, so the subject matter should not be too dark or depressing.

The themes are usually very heartwarming, and the main audience for this time slot is mainly housewives. This has also made morning dramas a female-dominated genre, which has made many actresses famous. Most of the national goddesses have emerged from morning dramas.

"Who is this?" Horikita asked.

After all, there were two girls present at the time, both of whom were very beautiful, and they both seemed to be actresses.

"It's that black-haired girl from earlier, the one with the bigger breasts."

The ominous sign is indeed a very obvious physical characteristic, although it sounds a bit subtle when said by a boy.

Horikita Manabu immediately realized who it was. Come to think of it, the girl named Sakurajima Mai also had a knife at her waist.

Is he really just a simple actor?

A woman with the air of a female warrior... If only Suzune had half of her.

For some reason, he thought of his good-for-nothing younger sister.

No, there's a reason for that too.

"Ah..." After reflecting seriously, he sighed softly.

"What's wrong, President?"

"It's nothing, let's hurry up, we'll catch one more net and then head back."

"Yes."

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"Please steer the boat carefully." Uesugi Genshin patted Tobe Sho's shoulder solemnly, increasing the pressure on his hand to make him feel the weight on his shoulders.

"Oh!" Tobe Sho removed his hand from the ship's wheel and placed it on his forehead, making a salute gesture.

"Look ahead!" Uesugi Genshin pointed helplessly ahead. "Ha..."

I was originally thinking of not letting him and Yeshan down, but anyway, once we get back, he'll be dismissed and won't be able to sail anymore.

Even if the boat were to sail, he would not ride it again.

"Hahaha..." Hayama Hayato laughed without any hesitation.

It can only be said that the two sides really lacked coordination. The Ministry of Revenue had already slowed down the ship, and the other side had also slowed down, but both sides miscalculated the distance between them.

The result was a fierce collision, wasting both sides' enthusiastic waving at each other.

The three ships sped toward Mihama in Chiba. Uesugi Genshin did not go inside to sit, but stood outside leaning against the railing.

The midday sun illuminated the sea with extraordinary brilliance, making it sparkle, and flocks of migratory birds flew overhead. They were probably migratory birds, since most of the birds that fly over Japan are summer migratory birds.

She originally wanted to hold Mai's hand and imitate Jack and Rose's pose, but was rejected because it was too embarrassing.

Is this still considered acting?

Seeing her squint, I couldn't help but feel the temperature around me drop by about two degrees, even the midday sun couldn't help.

Therefore, Uesugi Genshin never uttered those words.

Hayasaka Ai looked somewhat dazed. Even when she saw Kaguya and Shirogane engaging in ambiguous interactions at Shuchiin, she hadn't been this speechless.

Ah, probably because those two aren't really dating.

She deeply understood the difference between "I really want to worry you to death" and "I can't bear to watch".

"Hayasaka, I'll leave the operation report to you after we get back."

"Understood." Hayasaka Ai's lips twitched, but she used the polite language often used by servants in the Shinomiya family.

"...Is there anything you want?" Uesugi Genshin looked away and whispered something to the person next to him.

"...What?" Hayasaka Ai asked in surprise, whether she had heard or understood.

"You've worked hard too, so is there anything you want?" It was a little embarrassing to say this, but Uesugi Genshin knew that she sometimes even brought unfinished work back to her apartment at night, just like Yukinoshita.

Consider it a reward; if Hayasaka has any wishes, he can grant them.

"Anything is fine?" Hayasaka Ai asked incredulously.

Ah, she had never heard those words before at the Shinomiya family, and she was slightly touched because Kaguya-sama had implicitly agreed that if she had anything to say, she should just say it.

But she wasn't that capricious. Even her own family required her to report every day, so how could she possibly have the opportunity to ask for a day off?

"Of course..." No. At the very least, he would never agree to go back to Shuchiin.

"On vacation," she said, raising her hand.

"Hmm." Uesugi Genshin nodded firmly, then shook his head. "Not today."

"...Liar!" I almost swore out loud. Didn't they say you could say anything?

"I'm sorry, I have to go out this afternoon." Uesugi Genshin smiled apologetically and tugged at his collar to block the wind. "I really can't help you with your work today."

"......" Wasn't the work assigned to her by him? Why is it being described as helping her handle it?

Hayasaka Ai blinked, still confused.

Ah, this person...

"Pfft..." Seeing Hayasaka Ai's strikingly different expression, Sakurajima Mai let out a light laugh.

Both she and Kasumigaoka Utaha found joy in Hayasaka Ai; could it be said that they shared the same perverse sense of humor?

"What else?" Uesugi Genshin spread his hands.

“I need to think about it some more.” Hayasaka Ai rolled her eyes at her employer. “We’ll talk about it next time.”

“Okay, I’ll wait.” He shrugged, indicating that he was ready to serve at any time.

Chapter 185: Criticism

Chiba's Inage Coast is almost here; I'm finally back.

The anchor was lowered, and the boat was secured to the side of the pier.

Once my feet touched the wooden boardwalk, I instantly felt much more at ease.

"There are no missions this afternoon, so get some rest," Uesugi Genshin announced to his subordinates.

"Long live the Minister!" The people below sang loudly, with the people from the Ministry of Revenue shouting the loudest. Could the group members have picked up some of the group leader's personality?

Ignoring them, Uesugi Genshin stepped onto the beach first and headed towards Sobu High School. Sakurajima Mai and Hayasaka Ai followed behind him, because the three of them just wanted to get back as soon as possible so they could truly relax.

Meanwhile, the members of Hayama's team strolled leisurely to the back, discussing their afternoon plans, speculating about what to have for lunch, chatting about trivial matters, and walking along the beach.

With his hands in his pockets, Hayato Hayama listened to their conversation, occasionally chuckling in agreement—a relaxing act for him, perhaps.

When they arrived at the apartment building, Mai Sakurajima and Ai Hayasaka wanted to go upstairs to take a shower first.

Uesugi Genshin handed his coat to Mai and told her to take it upstairs. There might be some bloodstains on it that needed to be cleaned, but they weren't very noticeable because it was black.

As for other places, they should be relatively clean, so he decided to eat in the cafeteria by himself.

Today's lunch was Japanese-style cream-braised chicken. The chicken was from a can, and the seasoning was too bland, so I decided to process it further. Although it's called cream, it actually uses milk.

The main issue is that some of the milk we brought back was about to expire, so the kitchen staff decided to make use of it.

Adding noodles would make it a fine name for white sauce pasta, though it's a Japanese-style seasoning.

Uesugi Genshin saw Yumiko working. At this time, someone who wasn't a regular member of the cooking club should be resting.

Just then, Yumiko Miura looked in their direction, so he reached out and waved his hand to let her see him.

Then you can vaguely hear Yumiko saying, "I need to rest."

So you're planning to take a break, huh?

The people in the cooking club usually eat last. If there's nothing left, they'll use the club's funds to add extra food. And at least the seasonings aren't included in the cost. They can add whatever they want, and it always tastes delicious.

I moved the plate to the table and sat down with him.

Shoulder to shoulder, her fragrance was pleasant and reassuring.

The same Japanese-style cream-braised chicken, plus a small portion of noodles.

"Has Uncle left?" Yumiko Miura asked while twirling noodles with a fork.

"Actually, it's not a big deal if you call him Dad."

"Cough cough cough..." Choking on her breath, she covered her mouth, her face flushed, and tried to say in a hesitant tone, "Then, then... Dad, Daddy..., well, he's really too shy."

"Hahaha..." Uesugi Genshin laughed the next second as he watched Yumiko try to change her words but failed.

"Are you kidding me?" Miura Yumiko snorted in annoyance, looking like she was about to stab him with a fork.

"Why would you think that?" Uesugi Genshin blinked, holding up his fork with his index finger. "Maybe when I meet my parents next time, I can show them my half-grown grandson."

"Grandson!!!" Miura Yumiko exclaimed in surprise.

"Shh." Okay, he regretted it. He shouldn't have teased her, which made her voice a little too loud.

He quickly changed the subject, "Speaking of which, where's Yui?"

"I asked for leave for her." After calming down, Miura Yumiko continued eating her lunch.

Uesugi Genshin helped her gather the two gorgeous diamond hairpins on either side and draped them behind her back. "Don't you need to rest?"

"Me? I'm not that kind of delicate girl." She said this with a rather proud air, raising her head.

"...You spoil her too much." That was all Uesugi Genshin could say.

"Hmph~" As if to say she was happy, her fair neck moved with the food she swallowed, and Miura Yumiko brushed her side hair, which was also hanging down, behind her ear.

"Then you can ask for her to take the afternoon off as well," Uesugi Genshin said.

"I understand." Without asking why, Miura Yumiko nodded gently.

"Speaking of which, have you seen that guy Hachiman? I need to talk to him."

By now, he should have already eaten, right?

If Yumiko works in the cafeteria, she should have seen her.

“Hikiya?” Miura Yumiko thought for a moment. “Ah, it seems he had something to discuss with Ebina.”

As she spoke, she looked at Hina Ebina who was working over there, "But Hina Ebina still has work to do, so she'll be leaving now."

"I see." It should still be at the school; we should be able to find it if we look for it.