Does gravity make me stronger?

No, Hachiman isn't an insult. It's all Komachi's fault!

"Oh, right, I forgot to say hello. I'm Jun Otani from Class C, Year 1. I'm best friends with Hitori-kun for life." Jun Otani greeted the other two girls.

【Wait, who are you? Trying to steal my friend list? Upgrade to Admiral first.】

Wait a minute, who said you're friends?

That's right!

I'm talking about you, System!

【...Baka! Murusaka! Hachiman!】

"Hitoriya... Ah, hello, I'm Toyokawa Shoko from Class 1-B."

Although she was a little confused about Otani Jun's way of addressing Hachiman, Toyokawa Shoko still greeted him in a friendly manner.

Ochako Hana nodded indifferently, seemingly uninterested in the three of them.

While waiting for the elevator, Jun Otani put his arm around Hachiman's shoulder, pulled him aside, and whispered something in his ear.

"Bitchutani, which of those two is your girlfriend?"

"...None of them."

"So which one do you like? Confess and you'll be treated leniently; resist and you'll be punished severely!"

"...I don't like any of them."

"You said it yourself, I've got my eye on that girl named Ochako, so don't interfere!"

Otani Jun glanced back furtively, then gave Ochako Hana, who was standing next to Toyokawa Shoko, a smile as if to say that he had already decided on this girl.

[So confident, you must be Crazy Little Tree?]

[So you're the loan champion, huh? We'll send you to the bottom eight.]

Que's.

And this is one of the few times that Yawata acknowledged the system's words.

"...casual."

Seeing Hachiman's cold attitude, Otani Jun didn't press the matter further.

However, after getting on the elevator, the group realized that they were not on the same floor.

"Oh, so you weren't here for an internship at the advertising company?"

Jun Otani stared blankly as Hachiman stepped out of the elevator on the third floor.

"We didn't say that, did we?"

"Wait a minute, isn't this the famous Berry Pro? Bitchey, you little brat, don't try to sneak away!"

"..."

As the elevator doors slowly closed, Toyokawa Shoko, standing nearby, asked curiously, "Hachigaya-kun, what did Yamauchi-kun just say about you?"

"It's nothing, let's go, we're going to be late."

Hachiman urged the two to go inside, while also observing Ochako Hana's reaction.

However, it was clear that Jun Otani had not made any impression on this seemingly dull girl.

...

Outside the president's office of Strawberry Brokerage Company, Toyokawa Shoko took a deep breath and knocked on the door somewhat nervously.

"Please come in."

"Sorry to bother you."

Pushing open the door, you enter an extremely spacious room, possibly over a hundred square meters in size, complete with a bathroom and a huge floor-to-ceiling mirror.

However, the office was decorated in a very girly style, filled with all kinds of pink decorations and small dolls, which is not what you would expect from an office of a well-known company.

As Hachiman looked around in confusion, a beautiful woman approached him with a beaming smile.

"Welcome, Toyokawa-kun. It's a pleasure to meet you."

"It's an honor to meet you, Ms. Saito. I'm afraid I'll be causing your company trouble these next few days."

Kyoko Saito, the vice president of Strawberry Talent Agency, manages the agency together with her husband, Ichigo Saito.

However, it is said that Kyoko Saito is the actual manager of the company, while Ichigo Saito is just a mascot who occasionally makes an appearance at important occasions to make his presence known.

Therefore, Kyoko Saito is a strong woman.

After mentally labeling Saito Kyoko with this tag, Hachiman greeted her reservedly.

"Hello, Chairman Saito."

"Oh, it's a fresh high school boy, hello, hello."

After shaking hands with Toyokawa Shoko, Saito Kyoko took small steps forward and cupped Hachiman's face in her hands.

"Hmm, good bone structure, and great skin, but your eyes look a bit fierce. Young man, I suggest you get some glasses."

It smells so good!

Kyoko Saito possesses a fragrance completely different from that of Shoko Toyokawa and Akari Takamatsu. The latter are more subtle and simple, while the former is a naked scent that can arouse male hormones.

Hachiman immediately broke free from Saito Kyoko's fair hand, composed himself, and casually said, "I think it's fine as it is now."

"Hmph, whatever you want."

“Ms. Saito, it’s getting late, and we’d like to get to know the company’s business in practice as soon as possible.”

At this point, Toyokawa Shoko stepped in to smooth things over.

Kyoko Saito glanced at Hachiman, then at Shoko Toyokawa, before flashing the mischievous smile typical of an older sister.

"Okay, sure."

She pressed the butler's bell, and soon a girl dressed as a maid walked into the office.

Hey, is this some kind of medieval noble castle? Why are there maids here?

Let me translate: Give me one.

Get out of here!

"Don't be surprised, this is just my personal hobby. After all, I can't invite handsome high school boys, my girlfriend would be angry."

Kyoko Saito explained with a smile, and then had a maid lead Hachiman and the others to her workplace.

To Hachiman's surprise, the three of them were assigned to two different locations.

"Did Toyokawa-kun go somewhere else?"

Feeling a little uncomfortable being stared at by Ochako Hana, Hachiman gave a dry "Oh".

Since it was a workplace internship, Kyoko Saito didn't assign Hachiman and the others any formal work.

Ochako Hana was assigned the task of sorting out discarded documents, while Hachiman was assigned to stand next to the printer and become its gatekeeper.

Whenever someone comes to print a document, they will tease Hachiman a few times, as if they treat him as a toy to amuse them.

[But Hachiman, you're really enjoying yourself, aren't you? How does it feel to be hugged and killed by an older sister?]

Honestly, it's... no, it's... shameful.

[This is a thought process; lying won't work.]

"..."

Although the three of them worked separately, they would meet up again at noon because the office building's cafeterias were all on the basement level.

How was your morning?

Like a caring older sister, Toyokawa Shoko asked the two about their morning.

"Yes, I'm fine."

Ochako Hana's gaze darted back and forth between Hachiman and Toyokawa Shoko before she silently began to eat her rice.

Young man, I'm handing the stage over to you.

What are you going to give me?

What's there to report about a mere gatekeeper like me?

Despite thinking this, Hachiman still reluctantly replied, "I'm quite free."

"Are you very free? Would you like Ms. Saito to help you find another job?"

No, does having a relaxed job sound bad to you?

Juan Wangxiang!

"No need, this is fine."

"Oh, that's good."

"Do you know Ms. Saito?" Hachiman asked curiously.

In his view, it was somewhat of a magical realism that Toyokawa Shoko, who was burdened with debt, could still chat and laugh with big shots like Ichigo PRO.

"Ah, um, I had some contact with Ms. Saito before because of family reasons, but not much."

At this point, Toyokawa Shoko lowered her head somewhat dejectedly.

As expected, family was Toyokawa Shoko's weak point, and Hachiman confirmed this point again through this conversation.

"That's good, it'll be helpful after graduation," Hachiman changed the subject.

"Is Toyokawa-kun planning to work in the entertainment industry?"

Ochako Hana put down her spoon and asked a question.

"I probably won't go into the entertainment industry, I think..."

"Oh, that's good."

"Does Ochako-san dislike the entertainment industry?"

Ochako Hana placed the spoon in the bowl and played with it like she was on a seesaw.

"It seems quite chaotic over there."

"That's true to some extent."

Shoko Toyokawa had heard some news about strange people in the entertainment industry in the past, and her impression of this strange circle was not very good.

While they were eating, another group from Class C also arrived at the cafeteria.

Hachiman glanced at the three of them, then buried his head in his noodles and began to slurp them silently.

Upon seeing this, Toyokawa Shoko suddenly picked up the plate.

"Hachiman, I'm done eating. Why don't you two chat?"

Then she winked at Ochako Hana, who was still eating.

Ah, I haven't finished eating yet...

Ochako Hana looked helplessly at the little bit of noodles left in her bowl, quickly slurped up a big mouthful, and then left with Toyokawa Shoko.

No, is this some kind of punishment game?

Hachiman is very sad.

"Hey, Hitori, wanna have dinner together?"

Jun Otani and two others sat down opposite Hachiman.

[I want to have dinner with a beautiful girl]

This is the first time Hachiman has wanted to give the system a thumbs up.

[Damn it, isn't that what you really think?]

Please make yourself at home.

Hachiman slurped up his noodles.

Jun Otani looked around excitedly and said in a low voice, "We really hit the jackpot this time. Our internship is right near Berry Pro, so we can see lots of beautiful female celebrities."