The matter of viewing the building went very smoothly.
Although this office building had slightly more floors than the five-story one Ichin originally had in mind, it wasn't much of a difference.
With Haruno acting as the middle-person, the price also wasn't unreasonable — well within what Ichin could afford.
After the initial inspection, Ichin called Hazuki over as well — the former head of Eagle Jump — to take another detailed look together.
Standing inside an office on the sixth floor and gazing out at the city view, Hazuki nodded in satisfaction.
"This place is really nice. If this becomes our future headquarters, I think everyone will be delighted. But… are you sure our company's finances can handle buying it?"
"Don't worry, it's just a small issue." Ichin replied confidently. "Hazuki, you know how our company's revenue looks. At most we'll be a bit tight for a month or two, but paying salaries won't be a problem. Worst case, I'll just be a freeloader for a couple months and let Utaha feed me."
Hearing that, both Haruno and Hazuki couldn't help but laugh.
After a short round of laughter, Hazuki composed herself and said, "Since you've decided, go ahead with it. Once you tell everyone back at the office, I bet they'll all be thrilled."
"Yeah, I think so too."
Having made up his mind, Ichin signed the contract and began the paperwork.
Thanks to Haruno's help, everything proceeded smoothly, and within just three days all the formalities were done.
Once the payment was completed, the six-story office building would, after renovation, become their new Tokyo headquarters.
With the building secured, it was time to plan for the interior design.
Since Haruno's family owned a construction firm, that part was also easy to handle — no need to worry about being overcharged.
When Ichin arrived at the Yukinoshita family's Tokyo office, he went straight to Haruno's room to discuss renovation plans.
"For the interior, I don't want anything overly flashy or high-tech," Ichin explained. "Keep things simple.
For the relaxation areas, the design should make people feel comfortable and unwind — the color palette will be important there.
And the cafeteria on the second floor — that's also something I'm counting on you to handle properly, Haruno-san."
He laid out a rough concept for the entire building's layout, then passed his ideas to Haruno's in-house designers so they could draw up detailed plans.
After listening to Ichin's outline, one of the designers smiled and said,
"Please rest assured, Mr. Ichin. We've done interior designs for several IT companies before — you'll definitely be satisfied. Well then, President, we'll get started on the meeting and draft work."
"Mm, go ahead." Haruno nodded.
When the designers left, she stretched lazily against her chair and smiled.
"It won't take long. Based on their usual schedule, they'll have a preliminary design ready within a week. If there's anything you want changed, revisions are easy. Once the New Year holidays are over, construction can begin. Oh right — once you move in, you'll need office furniture and equipment. Want me to handle that too?"
"You know someone?" Ichin asked.
"Of course — and at a friendly price." Haruno snapped her fingers proudly.
"There's a furniture manufacturer run by a friend's family — the president's daughter, actually. I helped her deal with a persistent admirer once, so she owes me one. She'll definitely give us a good deal."
"If you've got connections like that, all the better. As expected of you, Haruno-san — reliable as ever."
After settling the details, Ichin checked the time and got ready to leave.
"I still have to pick up Utaha from the publishing house. Oh, and Haruno-san — remember to heat up the lunch box I brought you, and don't forget to drink the soup. I started simmering that chicken soup early this morning."
Indeed, Ichin had brought along a home-cooked bento and a thermos of chicken soup for Haruno, both sitting neatly on her desk.
His words instantly lifted Haruno's mood — she'd been wondering what to eat for lunch, and here came Ichin delivering food right to her office.
This little brother really did know how to take care of people.
"Of course I'll eat it all. Now go pick up Utaha and have lunch together back at your office," Haruno said with a bright smile.
After Ichin left, she returned to finishing up her pre-lunch tasks.
News of the new office building had already spread through the company in the past two days, so everyone's morale was through the roof. Even during breaks, people kept chatting excitedly about what their new workplace next year might look like.
At lunchtime, a few of the girls went to a nearby restaurant, eating while gossiping cheerfully.
"Six floors, huh? Then our meeting room must be huge! The one we have now's already too cramped with all the new hires."
"All you think about is meeting rooms. Can't you focus on something else?"
"Yeah! I heard we'll even have our own cafeteria — and the company's actually hiring chefs! Remember, our boss likes eating good food. You know what that means — we're totally getting some cuisines!"
"Ohhh, now you've got me drooling already!"
A girl from the art team swallowed hard and looked at Kō Yagami.
"Yagami-senpai, you said the boss's cooking is amazing, right? So when he hires chefs, he won't pick bad ones, will he?"
"Of course not," Kō laughed, taking a bite of rice. "Knowing Ichin, he'll personally interview them himself.
I asked him once — he plans to hire at least two chefs trained in authentic cuisine. You girls are in for a treat next year."
While Rin Toyama could already make some decent dishes, having an in-house cafeteria would make daily meals much easier for everyone.
And just as Kō said, Ichin definitely took food seriously — whoever he hired would surely have real skills.
By the time they moved next year, most employees would probably stop bringing bentos or eating out — the company cafeteria would become everyone's favorite spot.
"But renovations are going to take months. I can't wait that long!"
"I know, right? Still, even without the cafeteria, imagine it — an entire six-story office building all to ourselves! Doesn't that make us a big company already?"
"We're not small anymore anyway. Don't forget, we've also got an office in Shanghai! Titanfall is selling and trending really well lately!"
"Hehe, I know! I'm so glad I switched jobs and came here."
Listening to their lively chatter, Yagami Kō and Rin Toyama exchanged smiles — both equally eager to see their company take its next big step forward in the coming year.
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