When Su Yu came downstairs, Miura Yumiko and Ebina Hina were already waiting for him in the courtyard.
The two girls could head to the station on their own.
However, Ebina Hina knew very well that this short journey to the station was time Su Yu deliberately set aside for Miura Yumiko.
By accompanying her to the station, he reassured her, making her feel valued and cared for.
"Let's go." Su Yu naturally extended his hand.
Miura Yumiko blushed and placed her small hand into his.
Holding her hand, Su Yu walked out of Sakurasou.
Ebina Hina followed behind them, adjusting her glasses while maintaining some distance.
After they left Sakurasou—
"The student council's responsibilities aren't too heavy, so I'm planning to establish a school cafeteria to offer affordable meals. Additionally, I want to find a piece of land within the school for farming, set up a gardening club so students can grow their own vegetables, and even raise livestock. The culinary club can expand, and when the cultural festival arrives, it will serve as a great showcase." Su Yu spoke at a steady pace.
"This…" Miura Yumiko was stunned.
"The student council doesn't have much authority. Unless… Su Yu-kun invests his own money to help the school establish a cafeteria, such a plan would be nearly impossible," Ebina Hina analyzed seriously.
"That's exactly what I intend to do. Moreover, I see this as an advertising opportunity. It won't be me personally funding the cafeteria, but my company." Su Yu smiled.
"Future Manga Publishing?" Ebina Hina quickly caught on.
"Yes. Promoting Future Manga and its digital manga platform within the school is just the beginning. Sōbu High is only one target; you can use the student council's name to approach other schools as well. Besides promotion, Flash Animation and Hoshiyu Talent Agency will also be recruiting. The upcoming game company will need people too." Su Yu nodded.
Ebina Hina fell silent.
Recruiting among high school students was indeed a clever approach. As long as sponsorship was offered, few schools would refuse such a proposal.
Suddenly, she recalled something she had researched.
"Su Yu-kun, as far as I know, students in that region are also interested in animation production and voice acting. Why not explore that opportunity as well?" Ebina Hina suggested.
"I'm already planning to establish a company there, which will naturally recruit local talent. Flash Animation Academy will require a large number of animators to supply both Flash Animation and the newly formed Future Animation. Hoshiyu Talent Agency also has a long way to go before becoming a major voice acting firm." Su Yu cast a look of approval at Ebina Hina.
"Aren't you afraid that after training those animators, they'll return to their home country and become your competition?" Ebina Hina studied Su Yu's expression.
"I'm not worried about that. What actually concerns me is that even with the support of Flash Animation Academy, the animation industry over there might still fail to develop." Su Yu shook his head.
"Why?" Ebina Hina was taken aback.
"It's simple. Flash Animation and Future Manga Publishing need to grow. If that market flourishes, my businesses will have a stronger foothold there." Su Yu explained.
Ebina Hina pondered his words.
Su Yu didn't elaborate further, but he had his own private motives.
In his previous world, he loved several outstanding animations, but unfortunately, most of them had faded into obscurity over time.
If he could help establish a thriving anime market in this world, perhaps he could witness the creation of high-quality animations with that distinct style.
For example, fantasy and cultivation-themed animations—
Those were genres that only that region could truly bring to life.
This thought excited him.
Of course, while he was willing to help, he also knew that if the industry flourished, collaborations would naturally follow.
A thriving animation market would only benefit Flash Animation and Future Manga Publishing.
The Next Morning
When Su Yu arrived at school, he went straight to the principal's office.
He had already asked Yukinoshita Haruno to contact the principal in advance.
This was the first time the principal had heard of such a proposal.
However, a student offering sponsorship to build a cafeteria was undoubtedly a good thing.
After a brief discussion of about ten minutes, Su Yu and the principal finalized the cafeteria project.
Moreover, the principal's attitude toward Su Yu subtly changed.
He hadn't expected that one of his students owned a company worth billions.
Thus—
The principal reached out to the Yukinoshita family's construction company.
He also planned to arrange student visits to Flash Animation and Future Manga Publishing.
During P.E. Class
Su Yu was called away by the principal.
The representatives from Yukinoshita's construction company had arrived, and Yukinoshita Haruno had come along as well.
She was once a student at this school, and the principal had a deep impression of her. Now that she was in charge of the Yukinoshita family's construction firm, the principal treated her with great respect.
The construction team determined the cafeteria's location and its dimensions, providing an estimated cost.
The principal, who had apparently looked into the pricing beforehand, was surprised by the quote—
Because it was much lower than expected.
"I was once a student here, and Su Yu-kun met my sister at this school. They became a couple—Sōbu High is a special place," Yukinoshita Haruno smiled at the principal.
"I see… I didn't expect Su Yu-kun to be the fiancé of the second daughter of the Yukinoshita family. My apologies for any rudeness." The principal looked at Su Yu, his expression filled with astonishment.
If he was engaged to Yukinoshita Yukino, then he was essentially part of the Yukinoshita family.
Owning a company worth billions at this age, Su Yu's future was destined for the upper echelons of society.
The construction company presented the contract, stating that the costs would be split equally between the school and Su Yu.
Aside from the cafeteria, the school also needed an area for raising livestock, which the construction team considered a minor addition.
Su Yu called Hanada Yui to finalize the investment details for the cafeteria.
Once construction was completed, Sōbu High and Future Manga Publishing would share the costs evenly.
The principal was in a great mood. Remembering the gardening club, he took Su Yu to a previously cultivated vegetable field that had since been abandoned.
Since the crops were to supply the cafeteria, the area was quite large.
As for who would clear the overgrown land—
Su Yu made a suggestion to the principal.
After hearing it, the principal nodded and immediately summoned the students from the ongoing P.E. class.
"Ahem. The school is initiating a vegetable cultivation project. These vegetables will later be used in the cafeteria, and since you're all part of this school, you should contribute. Instead of wasting time in P.E. class, how about helping clear this land? As a reward, the school will provide you with a free bento and drinks." The principal spoke seriously.
The students exchanged glances.
For them, this wasn't a bad deal.
And so, they began to divide tasks.
Some went to fetch tools, while others started clearing the land.
Su Yu observed from the sidelines, casually chatting with the principal.
That was until he felt Yui Yuigahama's gaze on him—
Only then did he step forward to help.