A Mid-level (Middle-aged) Office Worker’s Laid-Back Industrial Revolution in Another World

"Dear Takeo, I was curious.

"Smith boy, what is it?

Smith asks Takeo a question.

"I've been calling Mia's name for a while now, but... why?

"Hmm?... Oh, I was obviously... curious.

"Yes."

"I learn this in psychology.

"Psychology???

"It's an object that makes the movement of the mind and habits academic.

So, I was doing something called a cocktail party effect.

"Cocktail party effects?

"This was conceived by a great scholar... who defined it.

People hear a lot of sounds on a daily basis, but they actually adjust automatically to only hear the sounds they want to hear with their heads.

"Really?

"For example, when you're walking down the road, you're not listening to everyone's conversation, even if you hear it, are you?

It's just a sound.

"I see."

"So, a cocktail party effect is the idea that conversations and names of people you're interested in, even if they're talking about clutter around, can be heard naturally.

"Oh, sure. You hear people talking, but you feel like the others are just noisy.

"That's right.

So, what I did was take advantage of it.

"Usage?

"I mean, right?

Simply calling the person's name as much as possible in a conversation has the effect of unconsciously impressing the person's attention toward this one.

Mia, what did you think when you were talking to me earlier?

"Um... I thought this guy was interested in me.

"Right.

He calls me frequently, he's interested in me, let's listen to this guy.

And I made sure you thought so.

Well, it's definitely not.

"Heh, you are.

"It's just... it must be the drinker woman who uses this best.

"Huh?"

"Beautiful women call me by my name, and they tell me... it's not enough no matter how much money I have.

Takeo laughs bitterly.

"I thought it was an M.O. I heard somewhere... but isn't it a technique?

Grandpa Elvis and Frederick also laugh bitterly.

"Especially when booze comes in, it makes you less thinking.

You're more gullible.

Well, they usually tell you that putting your name in the conversation will deepen your relationship.

"Really?

"Personally, you recognize that it feels better to make an impression.

... Right...

'Mr. Smith, take that.' and 'Take it.'... what do you say?

"You have a completely different impression.

"So I think it's easier for Smith Boy to put his name in the conversation to build a good relationship in the boarding house, too, right?

"Okay.

"I hope you can be as natural as you can be.

Because being too obvious can make your heart certificate worse.

"It seems difficult.

"You're used to it. It's okay, Smith Boy can do it.

"Okay, I'll try.

Smith nodded.

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The carriage is running well.

"You're free..."

"You'll be even more free at night.

With King Azpar and William sparing time, Leila is writing.

"... yes.

Layla comes out with three envelopes.

"Hmm? Leila, what's this?

"Mr. Takeo has deposited a separate letter for me personally.

The three wore glasses, opened an envelope addressed to them and looked inside and it seemed to contain two or three letters.

The three read with a serious look on their face.

"... again, you can see Takeo is knowledgeable.

King Azpar laughs bitterly.

"What's your stepfather's?

"That's a proposal for the endorsement or disapproval of various political systems and a logistics network.

What's Leila's?

"I am a recipe for butter sandwiches, mayonnaise and egg sandwiches.

"That's good! It's good to be able to eat that one in Wang Du!

King Azpar nods with a full grin.

"What did William say?

"I'm about alcohol and how to keep couples company, right?

Well, it feels more like exchanging opinions than knowledge.

"Couples? Mr. Takeo is worrying, isn't he?

You're worried about getting married because we're seniors in our age, but also in our marriage length?

Layla laughs bitterly.

"Looks like Mr. Takeo wants some knowledge over here, too.

William puts the letter back in the envelope, saying so, and nostalgic.

"I have to let you say it's knowledge that Mr. Takeo doesn't know.

Leila nods pleasantly.

By the way, the letter to Leila contained an overview of pages 1, 2 and 5 of "Health" in addition to the recipe for the dish.

And at the end of the letter...

"Pages 3 and 4 of Health are enclosed with Mr. William's letter.

Good luck, Mr. Leila!

A message of support from Takeo.

Leila said in her heart, "Boulder! Mr. Takeo, I know. I was impressed and thankful.