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

"It can't be.

Takeo hangs up with Bassari.

"Is that because His Highness William!? Or because it's me!?

How can you trust me so much!?

Erica comes to me in tears.

"What am I mistaken for?

Neither do I, but there's no way we don't put our trust in the executives we choose.

Besides, if I were in the position of Your Highness, I would ask you what would have happened if you looked as troubled as Erica is now until around the deputy director of each station.

That's not about evaluation, and all other executives have to share what makes executives in each specialised department anxious.

And because if we don't let it all be discussed and resolved, it could be a problem later.

"... but Your Highness won't listen.

"Well... I guess so.

Takeo returns it normally as he thinks.

"Why is that?

"I think... Lord William, you've never had a man, have you?

Are you anxious or thinking about it, or is it something different... or are you waiting for Erica to talk to you because you can't clearly determine what you're thinking?

"Huh?... can't you judge?

"Yep. It will be hard to tell which one you are roaring with wrinkles between your eyebrows from the side.

To someone who's thinking, 'What are you anxious about?' Cause you might find it objectionable to say so.

Besides, the report itself comes from Erica... but I'm thinking about it.

I guess you just said you were watching because you don't know what you're thinking.

"Is Mr. Takeo anxious or thinking... do you understand?

"You don't know.

That's why I ask, "What's wrong? 'And.

Takeo smiles.

"Ah..."

Erica sees Takeo.

"Erica, you should tell the three of us all about your current anxiety.

If the four of us can't fix this, we'll have to talk to the directors as well to get rid of Erica's anxiety.

"Yes..."

Erica nods.

"Erica, that anxiety...

Leave it to someone else, and it won't work out, will it? Move yourself, see and hear other people's opinions, and say...

I can't solve it until I convince myself.

Communicating your feelings to others is painful.

But Erica can't move on just because she's anxious.

Talk to me even if it's painful.

"Yes, I understand.

"Erica, my men, if the people upstairs will tell you to do it, all you have to do is do what you want.

Erica won't stick around that much.

Then all you have to do is sit down and wait for the report.

Others will be easier to move if you are as comfortable as that.

"Which one is Mr. Takeo sitting with?

"You're just looking at the beginning and the course and what you can do about what you're asking for.

My fantasy of what I showed you first is basement. The people who actually make things see more reality.

Material costs, working time, personnel costs... you will report to me with that in mind.

'This is all I can do with the current situation, so please change it'.

Then I think I should change my itinerary based on that delivery date and price.

Of course there can be the opposite, right?

Sometimes we have to say delivery time is the highest priority even if we lose quality, but the production side is basically not comfortable with lowering quality.

Then it is my job to maintain the quality as much as possible, but it is also my job to negotiate the criticality of making it delivered as originally planned. If delivery is delayed, it is also my job to convince customers to delay it.

I am the originator and coordinator.

Except for the producers and implementers.

"Hmm..."

Erica troubles herself with her arms together.

However, Takeo seemed a little soothed in the shadow that first appeared.

"I don't think my rep isn't competent enough because he talked to someone else, rather I think it should be appreciated that I can listen not only to my thoughts but also to the opinions of others, even if something I don't know doesn't make me look good.

'Asking is a temporary disgrace, not asking is a disgrace of a lifetime,' I would also say.

"Asking is a temporary disgrace..."

Erica thinks.

"Don't get acquainted. Let's be honest.

Well, shall I go back first?

Takeo lifts the reversi.

"Ah, me too.

"Perhaps Mr. Erica should stay here a little longer?

"Huh?"

"Face... should I wash it?

My eyes are a little swollen... my beauty is ruined.

"Ugh!... yes... ok.

Erica blushes.

"And even when you feel like it.

Takeo holds the reversal with one hand, sends a letter out of his pocket and gives it to Erica.

"?... what's this?

"No, I wrote what I thought, so use it if you can.

Takeo says so, but Erica alternates letters with Takeo.

"... a new business...?

"Come on? That's up to Mr. Erica to decide.

"Is it the same as the wholesale market..."

Erica is dismayed.

"It's not something I have to do, and it would be convenient if I could."

"It's important to give it to me, isn't it?

"Right... well, you'll stop by the way.

I don't know what to do with the size, what to do with the personnel, where to take...

Well, to be clear, it might be more troublesome than the wholesale market.

Takeo giggles.

"... I'll see you later.

"Yeah, it's good when you feel like it.

Then I'll go back first.

"Yes, I'll go back when I wash my face too.

Takeo left the office to make sure Erica nodded.