Otherworld Company Chapter 49.2: Even If People Envy You, They Don’t Realize How Hard It Is For You

“Keep that in mind. And I don’t intend to get away with such a half-hearted attempt at middle management aptitude. That’s where you lose the most points. You’re forgetting how to be ambitious.” (Evia)

“…” (Jiro)

For a moment, I couldn’t understand the meaning of those words.

I know she was expecting something from me.

The instructor, no, from the Demon King Army’s point of view, they put two generals in charge of teaching to keep the connection.

Furthermore, I was promoted pretty early, which, if you think about it calmly, is extraordinary.

As my head began to spin, all I could say was.

“I will devote myself to it.” (Jiro)

“That’s all I could say. I’ll send you an email later with the details of the date. Don’t forget to send a confirmation.” (Evia)

“I will.” (Jiro)

I could only reply with a single word, my eyes glowing with motivation.

The supervisor only nodded in response. From her point of view, my actions were probably a matter of course.

She shifted her gaze to her desk and went into work mode, and when she asked me to leave the room, I had no choice but to leave.

Oh, when was the last time I was expected to do something right?

I had heard it from Suela often, but it was in response to my growth.

It’s been a long time since I’ve had my accomplishments evaluated and some expectations come my way.

“This feels good.” (Jiro)

In a society where people are expected to be good at what they do and to produce more results, I feel as if a clear stream of water, strong but clear, has been flowing through me.

It’s strange that it has the explosive power of gasoline, but I’ll call it good for now.

It’s good for me, as long as it motivates me.

I take out my cigarette in a good mood and smoke.

It seems that time passes quickly when I’m in a good mood, and by the time I finish one cigarette, I’m in the usual party room.

“Senior, I’m exhausted~” (Kaido)

“Oh, Kaido, you haven’t gone home yet?” (Jiro)

“I can’t go home because I’m aching all over… Minami is resting in the back too, you know?” (Kaido)

“Pathetic.” (Jiro)

“Senior you weirdo~” (Kaido)

“Trrrrrruuuuueee, thaaat yooouuu aaaaare!” (Minami)

“Oh, Minami, what’s the matter? Even a ghost wouldn’t make such a horrifying voice, you know?” (Kaido)

“I stayed behind to blast the regrets retraining, that I do!” (Minami)

“So, you want more training?” (Kaido)

“It was a joke! I don’t want Leader to take such things seriously, that I do!” (Minami)

“You switch so fast, that you do! A moment ago, you looked like you were about to bring out a cursed nail, didn’t you?” (Kaido)

“That’s not true, that it isn’t, that it isn’t!” (Minami)

“You’re still the same.” (Jiro)

The training program was set up to be quite rigorous, but it looks like there’s plenty of time to spare.

My body seems tired, but I don’t feel the exhaustion because I’m mentally toughened.

I was worried about leaving immediately after the training, but looking at these guys, I don’t think I need to be that worried.

“Kaido.” (Jiro)

“Yesss?” (Kaido)

I called Kaido, who was grappling with Minami like two cats playing with each other, or rather, like close siblings.

“I’m going to leave the party for a while again, so take care of the rest, will you?” (Jiro)

“Okay, but where are you going this time?” (Kaido)

“Unfortunately, I’ll be away from the company for a while on an out-of-town business trip.” (Jiro)

“I didn’t know that the company had an “out-of-town” business trip… Where is it by the way?” (Kaido)

“Ithar.” (Jiro)

“”Huh?”” (Kaido & Minami)

That’s the kind of reaction I get.

I sat down on a chair and lit a cigarette while laughing at the two people who, like me, showed their dumb faces as soon as I told them where I was going.

“The term is three months. You’ll have to do without me during that time.” (Jiro)

“”You’re so unfair, (That it is!)”” (Kaido & Minami)

Wait a minute! Minami just threw Kaido away with a force that almost made me see sound effects.

I look at Minami, who is crowding me, thinking that she is now able to strengthen her body more efficiently compared to the first time.

“I want to go too, that I do!” (Minami)

“Ah, it’s not a sightseeing trip. How can you just say that?” (Jiro)

“Why is it only Leader!” (Minami)

“I’m a full-time employee and the leader of the group, and you are a part-time college student. Do you understand?” (Jiro)

No company would normally allow a part-time worker to go on a business trip without knowing when he or she would quit.

“Then I’ll become a full-time employee, that I will!” (Minami)

“You should wait until after you graduate from college. Either way, I can’t take you with me on this business trip. I don’t have the authority to do that.” (Jiro)

It is often said that emotion is the fuel for action, and Minami is a typical example.

“Poo-No, no, no, I want to go! I want to interact with the beast-eared people, that I do! I want to join the guild, that I do! I want to go to the fantasy world, that I do!” (Minami)

If logic fails, then the emotion will do, without even thinking about what to do with Minami.

“Hey, Masaru, please do something about that person.” (Jiro)

“I’m sorry, but I’m cooking right now and I can’t help you, leader. I’m sure she’ll run out of breath and quiet down in a little while.” (Masaru)

I called for a professional Minami-wrangler, but he was working a heavy-looking wok so gracefully that I couldn’t seem to take my eyes off him.

After a while, I think that she will not run out of energy for the time being because she has strengthened herself.

“You are annoying! I can’t sleep!” (Karen)

“Fugya!?” (Minami)

“Good job, Kitamiya.” (Jiro)

However, she was subdued sooner than expected.

A pillow, released like a fastball that could make even a strong-shouldered pitcher turn blue, hit Minami in the face and she collapsed to the floor in slow motion.

“Well, what’s all the fuss about? Isn’t it too early for dinner?” (Karen)

“Next time, make sure you check before you throw.” (Masaru)

“If that’s the case, please make the menu a little lighter. I’m sore all over. If someone makes a fuss while you’re resting, subdue them, that’s the golden rule.” (Karen)

“You are starting to fit in, aren’t you?” (Jiro)

“I’m grateful. I feel more at ease here than in the past. Masaru, please make mine less meaty.” (Karen)

Kitamiya slowly sat in the seat opposite me, ignoring the collapsed Minami. I hope you should at least confirm her current situation.

I don’t think it’s bad, I think she’s feeling less closed-off, then once, I tell her I’m going on a business trip and where I’m going.

“Bring back some souvenir.” (Karen)

“That’s quite simple.” (Jiro)

“I just don’t want to waste my energy if I know I can’t go.” (Karen)

“So, you’re also interested.” (Jiro)

“I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t, because I am. You have a chance to see a world that has a different history from ours, it doesn’t mean you would have a chance to see it.” (Karen)

“There is also that perspective.” (Jiro)

Minami wants to see the fantasy world in games and novels! But in Kitamiya’s case, it is probably a sense of wanting to look at it from both historical and academic interests.

“But if I can do that, I should have applied for a full-time job instead of a part-time one.” (Karen)

“I’m not going to stop you, but at least wait until after you graduate before you apply. Your common sense might change, you know?” (Jiro)

“I know, and it’s not going to change, it’s going to increase.” (Karen)

“Well, that’s my advice from as your senior.” (Jiro)

Common sense is not something that can be changed quickly.

It’s not something you can also just change.

Maybe it’s because I work for a company like this, but I hope she’ll take my advice to heart.

“You’ve done it. We improved a lot so I hope the leader is good to go.” (Karen)

“Thanks. Oh, shrimp chili?” (Jiro)

“Well, technically, it’s just something similar to shrimp.” (Masaru)

“… It’s delicious, but I’m not sure how to deal with the fact that every time I see it, I get nervous.” (Karen)

“Isn’t it good enough if it’s delicious?” (Kaido)

“It’s not as simple as you.” (Karen)

“Simple!?” (Kaido)

“I’ll have some, that I will!” (Minami)

“Okay, everyone, sit down!” (Masaru)

“Ugh~, Masaru is mean, that he is.” (Minami)

Well, maybe these guys don’t need this advice.

After finishing the dinner, which was as good as shrimp chili, despite the fact that we used ingredients that were not shrimp, you know, I left the room because I had to go to let the others know.

“What’s going on?” (Jiro)

As I try to open the door to that room, I hear an explosion from behind it. It shouldn’t be urgent since the alarm didn’t go off, but I feel anxious about it as I open the door.

“I’ll go with you, Kaley, and take care of all the rest of the work!” (Suela)

“I won’t allow it! All hands on deck! Overtime hours will decrease with this one fight!　I’m going to stop Suela with all my might!” (Kaley)

This world was in an age of great magic, and the sight of a magical battle in the office made me ponder the possibility that I might need to persuade Kaido and the others differently.

Jiro Tanaka: 28 years old – Has Girlfriends

Girlfriend(s): Suela Handelberg (Dark Elf) & Memoria Tris (Vampire)

Occupation: Dungeon Tester (Regular Employee)

Magical Aptitude: Eight (General Class)

Job Title: Warrior

Note for the Day

Valuable experience is important, but the anxiety still remains.

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