Arriving at the pottery shop, the 4 of them enter the pottery workshop that is reserved for them. The instructor greeted his customer who is willing to pay so much just to learn pottery. "There are 2 creation techniques of pottery we offer, the spinning wheel, hand-building. We also offer a premade ceramic that only requires the customer to decorate."
Liam and the assistant chose the spinning wheel, Sora chose the hand-building while the CEO chose the premade one. As each of them went to their areas to do their handicraft, Sora and the CEO sat together, while the assistant went with Liam to the spinning wheel area.
After they are taught what they can do, they went to make their creativity shine.
They all had fun, while back at the company employees are facing the vice president's wrath.
While the CEO is painting her premade ceramic, Sora asked, "Are you also making a gift for your father?".
The CEO looked up at Sora who is molding his mug/cup for his father and thought for a moment and answered "Maybe. It's my first time giving a gift." Lowering her eyelids while looking at Sora.
Sora took a look at the CEO decoration and asked "What are you painting? It looks unique. Is that a message? What does it mean?".
The CEO looked at her art piece and said "Secret. Only the ones who understand will get to read." As she continues to decorate it with precision.
After a while, they all went to have lunch.
Back at the company, lunchtime has arrived. Ryuu went with his colleagues to have lunch at the company's canteen. It offered a variety of food, but limited. They have to select a meal ticket and pass it to the staff who will then pass them a food tray with a colour indicator. The employees do not have to pay for the meals as it was one of the benefits of a rich company. In the canteen, there is a huge banner that wrote "Enjoy your food! No wastage is allowed."
Ryuu looked at the message thinking that it sounds familiar. His co-worker said "Apparently, the CEO said this sentence when she buys her employees lunch or dinner when the company was still in its building stage. My senior who worked here for 10 years said the CEO wanted everyone to eat well. Healthy food, healthy mind. The fact that this healthy food is actually tasty is something, only the employees of the company can taste. If the food ever made out of the company, it has to be at least above Michelin standard." As he passes his food ticket to the staff. "So everyone in the company likes to dine here?" asked Ryuu.
As they collected their food, the co-worker said "It's free, delicious. Can't you see the entire floor is packed? There are areas for people who like to eat alone. But you can choose to eat out also." Then a staff who is disinfecting the area beside them spoke up "The excess food will be packed and given to the unfortunate. Also after finishing your meal, remember to clear your tray away." And continue to clean the next area.
"Right! It's a rule to clean up after yourself here." Said the male co-worker. The other co-worker and said, "The CEO sure has many rules for us, but it's just basic manners and responsibilities." Ryuu didn't know such things as back when he was a CEO at his company he never cared about such things. People come to work and go out for lunch and back to work. This company also has 2 days where everyone does some radio exercise. Maybe that is a bit of a stretch. It's a wonder how a busy company has time for such activity.
As everyone is having their lunch, Xyleria was busy reading reports, skipping her lunch. Suddenly her phone had a notification,
Drifting through time: I ordered your lunch! Remember to eat well. Enjoy your meal! Don't waste my effort!
Xyleria read the message that was sent by the CEO, her secretary knocked on the door and brought the food that the CEO ordered for her.
X: ＼(ﾟｰﾟ＼) thanks.
After lunch, everyone went back to work. The CEO and the rest went back to the shop to check on the artwork. The owner who saw them asked "Who did this painting?" as he picked up a ceramic that the CEO did. The CEO frowned and raised her hand "It's me. Is there a problem?". The owner of down the ceramic and kneeled down and said "Please sell this to me! The artwork is so detailed and exquisite." The assistant and the 2 kids looked that the ceramic piece and found it very well done. The CEO smiled and said, "I'm afraid that would not be possible."
The CEO's assistant continued "indeed it will not be possible even if you sell all your assets. Judging by my boss's work it will fetch at least half a billion." The shop owner was downcast. Then Sora also added, "It's a gift to her father."
The shop owner understands and got up and went to grow mushrooms in his office. The rest of them went to collect their artwork. The CEO decorated a Sakazuki cup along a message written at the edge. Sora made a coffee mug with a craved message.
Liam and the assistant made a vase each. Pottery takes a long time, but the firing and drying process is much faster with the improvement of technology. By the end of the day, they can bring back home their work. The CEO's assistant drove them back to Xyleria home when the CEO noticed that the two kids fell asleep after a tiring day. After sending them back home, the CEO made her way somewhere far away from the city.
The shop owner came out of his office after finish being gloomy, as he was cleaning up the tools. He saw pottery that was similar to the one he asked the customer to sell to him. The pattern was different but the quality was as good. Besides, it has a letter written, "Done growing mushroom? I made another one after the little ones saw you gloomy in your office ask me to make another. Be thankful to them. Have a nice day Mr. Mushroom." The shop owner was so happy and said "I will keep this as an heirloom!" and carefully packed away the pottery.