Gakken Holdings Co., Ltd.
This was the company where Nifuji worked and also had shares in.
While it was strange that he had to explain it again, he felt that it was necessary since some might forget what kind of company it was, since it had been a while since this company was mentioned by the author.
This company focuses on the fields of education, medical welfare, and nursing.
Nifuji couldn't say that this company was huge; it was in an area that was essential to humanity, and it wouldn't die since everyone needed education and medical care.
Still, it was the number one educational publisher in the country.
Yet, even so, while this company was quite huge, like any other publishing company, its sales also decreased, especially in terms of printed books.
To print a book wasn't cheap, as it took a chunk of money, whether it was promotion, paper, printing, and all other things, but even so, the profit was immense and delicious, which was why everyone didn't want to give it up.
On the other hand, the nursing industry was good, as it was stable, and as the meeting had said before, as the people in this country grew older, those who took the lead would make the most delicious profit. Yet, as expected, to build a facility, it needed a lot of money, and also, its profit could be predicted, which was why many were dissatisfied, as it wouldn't make a lot of money.
Yet, Nifuji also knew that the profit for the nursing industry didn't just come from the monthly fees, but also from the capital gains from the lands and buildings for the facility.
Still, once again, the profit was too low!
However, no one could make a decision since while the publishing business would generate a lot of profit, it was risky as no one could tell whether the books would be sold or not, but on the other hand, the nursing industry was stable and wouldn't make them lose money, yet once again, the profit was too low!
"Let me summarize everyone's troubles first."
Before Nifuji made his decision, he summarized everyone's troubles, and everyone could only sigh as they listened to his words, since they weren't stupid and knew the problem with their company.
Still, even so, as he said those words, it cleared up everyone's minds, as they knew that each of the plans had its own advantages and disadvantages.
Yet, without a doubt, the real problem of everything was money, since if they had money, would they stop growing?
Nifuji also understood that, so he didn't really want to get involved, as he had just joined the board of directors, and he knew that as long as he said something, he would be the one who led the project that everyone had agreed upon.
The facility for the building house or the start of the digital platform.
Each of them required a lot of capital, and it was impossible to build all of them, so which one should they choose?
Then again, each of them had its own advantages, since the digital represents the future, and the facility meant that they could even monopolize the market in the nursing area.
"So, what do you think, Hirotaka-kun?"
"...." Nifuji.
Nifuji wondered why they kept pressing him. "Hasn't the company made a suitable plan?"
"....."
As he looked around, everyone looked away, as if no one wanted to answer this question. He also looked at the chairman, but the guy seemed awkward and looked away.
"....." Nifuji.
What should he say in this situation?
He might as well say that they should focus on their other business, which was the toy area, especially the educational type, but he knew that saying that meant he was incompetent, as everyone in this group knew that the potential of the educational toys wasn't so high, and instead of toys, he might as well say that to venture to the game industry.
Still, no matter what kind of answer he would give, he was afraid that he would take the lead of the project, which, once again, was something that he wanted to avoid.
Being a leader might seem fun, especially when in this world, many people wanted to rise to the top, being the supreme one, but Nifuji was fine with having a so-so life, which gave him the most comfort.
"Have you not?"
"..." Everyone.
"Should we continue the meeting later?"
Everyone looked at each other for a moment before they looked at the chairman, since if there was no decision to be made, was there any reason for them to stay?
Yet—
"No, let's continue. Let's settle the decision as soon as possible since we haven't been making a decision for the past few months."
"..." Nifuji.
He looked up, feeling tired, since on his first day, he encountered this type of thing, but then again, he felt like whether it was either of the plans, they had their own chances to succeed, but naturally, neither of them would generate money so soon, as it would take time for them to make money with those plans.
'If only there was a way to make money in the fastest way...'
If there was a way to make money fast, which gave them cash to do all of their projects, it would be great, Nifuji thought, but he knew that the world wasn't that easy, and this company was different from a financial type of company that had a robust, ample cash to do many things that they wanted to do.
Nifuji also didn't have the ability to think about the best way to improve, especially when all of his days were spent on women instead of researching the best development.
Still, everyone continued to argue, and no one was able to convince the others to accept their decision.
'What makes the money?'
While everyone fought, Nifuji was silent, thinking for a while before he asked, "Have you thought about the personal care area?"
"...."
"Personal care?"
Everyone stopped fighting as they looked at Nifuji curiously.
"Like how we use books to facilitate our education business, there should be something that we can facilitate from the nursing and hospital business, right?"
The books gave them a lot of money, as students had to buy them from those schools and cram schools that worked with them, providing a stable yet substantial income.
Still, as they had the nursing home and the hospital, couldn't they do the same?
"Such as?" The chairman asked with a hint of expectation.
"Hmm... such as diapers? There are many babies, and even old people need them. We can also, in the future, develop feminine hygiene products and paper, which can also help our book industries."
Frankly, Nifuji wasn't sure how he could say all of that so smoothly without any hint of nervousness, and even confidently believed that this plan could succeed, but somehow, he was able to say everything, which included the future of this company, and because of that—
"Okay, that will be our next development. Can you take the lead of this project, Nifuji-kun?"
"..."
Nifuji was silent, thinking that his days would be even busier than yesterday.