Chapter 94: Business Trip
Author: Geraint
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- One week later -
In the workshop, Ichika looks very tired while working on a design of his new inventions. Since La Brava shut herself in her room with Roboco taking care of her, he has to work three times by himself.
"Finish!" he stretched his arms and yawned after finishing his work.
The door opened and La Brava came inside together with Roboco. She went towards him and apologized while slightly bowing her head.
"Boss... I'm sorry for leaving the work!"
"Have you recovered?"
"Not yet, but I can manage to work now."
"I see."
Ichika stood up from his seat and turned off his computer.
"We have a business trip tomorrow. We opened up a new business in Yokohama and it's a boxing gym. I want to see the facility myself. Go and ask everyone if they wanted to come with us."
"Another business? You're getting more richer again?"
"Yeah, Hecker. I need more money to solve the hunger crisis in Africa. It's the job of rich people to solve the bigger problems. Did you just think us rich people splurges our money on anything luxurious and show it off in the public? We don't! Those are fake rich people or children spoiled by their rich parents. Real rich people reinvest their money and use their profit to reinvest again. That is why, we rich people are getting richer. That's the harsh truth."
"Ugh! I'm really doubting of your real age."
"Forget about that. You girls should go clean up our office before we left tomorrow. I'm going to rest for a while because I haven't had enough sleep this passed few days." Ichika yawned again then he walked out of the workshop to sleep in his room.
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A day later,
Outside Might Tower, only La Brava, Roboco and Belfast appeared before him.
"Huh? Where are the others?"
"Toru, Momo and Himiko have to prepare for the exam while you just skip school without care. Nejire has her own hero practical exam at UA." La Brava responded.
"We're gonna stay and relax on resort for few days. They don't want it?"
"You never told them!"
"I guess I'll just invite someone who will fill the slot. The reservation will be wasted and I already paid for it."
"Why don't you invite your rabbit girlfriend?"
"I'll try."
Ichika opened up his phone and he tried to call Mirko. Few seconds later, his call was finally answered by her.
"Hey, Rumi!"
*I-Ichika? Why did you call me all of sudden?*
"I just wanted to hear your voice."
*...If you have nothing important to say, I'm dropping the call--*
"Wait! I would like to invite you on a vacation!"
*Ichika... you should be aware of my condition. I can't meet or see you.*
"Just this once, Rumi. It's been a long time since we hang out together. Don't worry, we have companions in this trip. I have my secretary and programmer with me. I even brought my maid."
Mirko was silent for a moment then she finally agreed,
*Fine... I'll come with you but no touching, okay?*
"Eh..." Ichika sounds disappointed.
*Then just holding hands! I may able to endure it for few minutes for you! Satisfied?!*
"Yay!"
*I'll see you in front of station. I'll just go prepare my things. Wait for us over there.*
"Okay."
Ichika happily ended the call and he felt excited.
"Yes! Finally!" he raised up both of his arm in celebration while the girls behind was clapping their hands.
He suddenly remembered her last sentence,
"Huh? Us?" he was confused, slightly tilting his head.
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After waiting at the station, Ichika's cheek twitched when Mirko showed up with some familiar people with her. All of them are female Pro Heroes who are in vacation mode.
Midnight immediately greet Ichika with a smile,
"Hello, Mr. President! It's been a while. I'm looking forward for this vacation! Thank you very much for inviting me!" she shook his hand.
Ichika doesn't remember inviting her.
"Aren't you a teacher at UA? Are you going to be okay?"
"Ara? I'm currently on vacation leave. I don't have anything to do at home."
"Okay..."
Ichika didn't mind it so, she let her come with them. He glanced at Mt. Lady who's whistling with her mouth, trying not to be suspicious.
"Mt. Lady, don't you have patrol duty with Kamui Woods tomorrow?"
"Ugh! You really memorized everyone's schedule."
"It's my job as acting president of Hero Commission. Nobody is allowed to slack off with their job."
"Uuuu..."
Mt. Lady immediately kneeled in front of him and begged,
"Please, Mr. President! At least, let me come with you just this once. I'm begging you, please! I will do anything you want! I also want to go on vacation but I have no money!"
"Oi! Don't you have any pride? Also, was the increase in your salary not enough?"
"Waaaahh! I transferred my Hero Agency to a better location and I bought a car with the remaining money! There's nothing left anymore!" she cried.
Ichika became disappointed of her. She used her money to buy luxuries until nothing left in her pocket. Now, she has to pay for higher cost of rent and maintenance cost of her car. This was the great example while poor people keep getting poorer regardless if you increase their salary by twice of the amount.
He sighed and gave up,
"Fine, you can come with us. Just stop causing a commotion."
"Yay! Thank you, Mr. President!"
Mt. Lady suddenly tried to hug him but he keep pushing her away from him.
When Ichika turned towards Ryukyu, there was awkward atmosphere between them.
"You came, Ryuko."
Ryukyu seems to be nervous when Ichika spoke to her and she was fidgeting with her hands which made Midnight and Mt. Lady looks at them suspiciously.
"Sorry, Falcon... Mirko forced me to come."
Sweats appeared all over her face.
"It's fine. I was about to invite you myself. I would like apologize on Rumi's behalf for troubling you a lot."
"I don't mind. She and I are friends."
Ichika smiled at her,
"Thank you for coming. Let's have a fun vacation."
Hearing that, Midnight and Mt. Lady complained.
"Hey! What's with the difference in treatment?!"
"That's right! The president should treat your people equally!"
"Tell that to President Mera. I'm nothing but a vice-president of Commission. In the first place, you two skip your work just to come on vacation with us." Ichika responded.
"What about Lady Nagant? She rarely appears on any patrol duty or hero work!" Mt. Lady pointed at Lady Nagant who looks already excited about the vacation just by her outfit.
"Huh?" Lady Nagant glanced at them when she heard her name.
"Just like those veteran Heroes like All Might and Gran Torino, Lady Nagant is one of them--"
"Ugh!"
Lady Nagant took an emotional damage when she was grouped together with the old Pro Heroes. Being called Veteran means the same as being called old. Hearing that, she fell on her knees and became dispirited.
"Kaina, are you okay?" Ichika quickly went to check on her.
His face was too close to her which made her felt embarrassed. She can even feel her heart beating unsteadily faster the moment their eyes met.
"I don't feel so good. I want to disappear." she covered her face which is beet red.
"I haven't collected all the stones yet and snapped my fingers. Why do you feel disappearing now?"
"...I'm not a shotacon."
(To be continued.)
(A/N: I'll fix my mistakes later.)
(Edit: Fixed)
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