Oden, or Something
A quiet room existed in the Main Office.
People call it “The Boss’ Room”. Within it, a man sat down in a stylish chair.
He may be old, but he was the symbol of the Organization he headed. Behind him were steel wings framed neatly.
He reviewed the documents presented before him.
The documents contained the records of his subordinates. He was scanning through the documents, dividing them left and right.
[Hou…]
The man stopped.
Komori Neito :
April 2213 – Entered the company as a volunteer. Assigned to the General Affairs Department.
August 2213 – Moved to the Second Sales Department.
October 2213 – Promoted to Core level 2
Business Ability: C | Battle Ability: D | Adaptability: Uninspected | Commanding Capability: C+ Special Skill Evaluation: E | Overall Score/Evaluation: D
In charge of Evaluation on Findings Section.
After experiencing a battle with the Hero Dylan, moved to the Second Sales Department. Had a great evaluation result within the Sales Department. Was in charge of planning an offence to capture the Harrison research facility with Ikeno. Took command of a unit and contributed with the destruction of Beatle. May be impulsive in certain times. Received high approval from the squad He led. Proves to have potential. Received high expectations from His superiors.
/*I know, I know… these things should be in bullet form. I’m just following the format of the author… and it’s not my job. */
Special Note: Has Anice Jairus as his assistant, as part of the inter-employee exchange program between Metallica and Crimson. Treat with caution.
[Ah… that brat from that time…]
The man put Neito’s document on his right, and scanned the next document.
Ikeno Reiji:
April 2113 – Entered the company through the American Selection Test Specialized in Management. Assigned to the Planning Department. Was experienced enough to be promoted to Core level 2.
September 2113 – Promoted to Core level 3.
Business Ability: A | Battle Ability: B | Adaptability: A | Commanding Capability: A | Special Skill /Evaluation: A | Overall Score/Evaluation: A.
/*Sigh… here we go again…*/
In charge of management.
Demonstrated proficiency in management ever since He entered the company. Has high battle management and decisive skill, and was in charge of multiple operations. Has high battle capabilities and can quickly adapt if sent to the front lines with high vitality. The Planning Department’s Ace. Gained honors in planning the offensive against Beatle.
Special Note: Had relations with Kagawa from General Affairs, Hirasawa from Accounting. In a relationship with Chelsea from R&D.
[Hmm. He is a well-made man. He’s someone who is fits the description of a Hero.]
The man set Ikeno’s document to his left.
[Let’s see whose next… HouHou- She quite a beauty…]
Mayuzumi Maki:
April 2113 – Entered the company through the American Selection Test Specializing in Development. Assigned to the General Affairs Department.
Business Ability: B| Battle Ability: E |Adaptability: C |Commanding Capability: D | Special Ability Evaluation: A
Assigned to the Management section.
Although assigned to the General Affairs (G.A) Department, She works hard either way. She is calm and gentle, and is popular within the company. She is young compared to her Co-workers, but is very sociable. Her Business Capabilities are on the passing mark. She hopes to be reassigned to the R&D Department, wanting to use her skills acquired in M.I.T as soon as possible.
Special Notes: She is Half Sapas (Mother’s Side). She plans to submit an entry on next year’s Remodeling Project Competition.
/*not sure what Sapas means when translated … I’ll just go with it*/
[Hm Hm… She goes… on my left. She is a beauty after all. It can’t be helped if she gets favored.]
After the Harrison Offensive, Neito passed out and was confined to bed for 2 days. He was very nervous on the day he would come back to the office.
/*Assume that the facility is named Harrison, it does manufacture and research Beatle’s “Harrison” armor after all*/
He nervously entered the Second Sales Department. Anice jumped at him.
[Nate! ! Are you feeling well now? I’ve been waiting for You!]
[Oh… yeah…]
Her smile was beautiful as usual.
He had a feeling the she was too inspired by the foul methods He used in defeating Beatle. He already had this feeling when she came to see him the other day.
Neito’s usual thoughts:
Oh shit… If the Crimson’s Boss hears anything about me…
Didn’t pop up today… He wouldn’t deny that he was happy by his accomplishment. But he wouldn’t express it in public. Because He thought he would look really creepy doing so.
Neito thought of apologizing to people he caused trouble by his absence. He started off to Izumi.
[Good Morning Chief. I- I may have caused you trouble by being absent. I’m sorry.]
[Oh, it’s fine since you’re fully recovered. You really did well. And as promised, You captured the Harrison facility, and brought down Beatle. You really are something. It was worth it promoting you. Thank you.]
Izumi was smiling, unlike the person he saw a while back during the meeting. It was if he was a different person.
[Tha- Thank you very much. It was because you supported me back then, that I was able to do this much.]
It was the truth. If Neito messed up, Izumi wouldn’t have gotten off the hook easily.
But He believed in Me and pushed me to my limits. This usual, humble man risked his career for me.
Neito felt the approval of his superiors for the first time.
[Everybody eyes here. Although the credit goes to the Planning Department, We can’t deny Komori-kun’s effort in bringing the plan to a success. Let us congratulate him]
[You did well, Komori.]
[That was a miracle.]
[I really thought that you were going to die!]
[You really showed them your willpower to rise up from the G.A Department.]
[Promoted to Level 2 huh? I guess I’ll be lining behind you huh?]
His coworkers gave out a round of applause and their own words towards his success.
[… … Thank you very much. I was able to do well because of Chief Izumi and your guidance. I’ll keep doing my best.]
It was the only thing he could say at that moment. He was about to cry from the joy.
Of course He knew. He knew that if he was defeated, He would be evicted out of the company. They would’ve put all the blame on Izumi, putting him into shame. Even though his actions /*of defeating Beatle*/were not accepted by society, He was just about to cry.
After that, he decided to finish some paperwork. The day dragged on to night.
[Good work today… aren’t you going to finish up?]
[Ah, well… I still haven’t finished my written report so…]
[Do you want help?]
[No… This is the last so…]
One by one, the staff left the office and went home. Neito remained working alone in the office.
After 3 working hours, he almost finished his report. He had no working experience in this field, so it was obvious, that he took 3 times longer to finish his work.
[Ah… I’m so tired. I can’t do it anymore….]
Neito was talking to himself, but as he locked the Sales Department’s door, He saw a figure outside.
[Woah… … You- you scared me…. Maki-san?]
Maki, whom he took the entrance exam together, was standing in front of him. It really was a long time since they met again. The only time they got to actually speak with each other was in the hospital room after Neito got hospitalized. Although he moved to the main office, he still caught a glimpse of her, but they never had the chance to talk to each other.
He thought of starting a conversation with her, but he thought that, maybe he would be a bother to her or yet, he might say some weird things. The other reason was, maybe she was too busy for him to enter her life.
[I-I’m sorry… U-Ummm… Good Work Today…] /*She definitely a shy-dere idk the exact word.*/
Maki noticed Neito, and displayed a sense of panic. She wore a white sweater and a skirt today. She was fondling her skirt as if she was bothered by something.
[? Good work too… Is something bothering you? Why are you here at the Sales Department…?]
[No, but… …]
[Ah, did you want something from me? Were there any defect in our goods?]
[That-That’s not it!] /*how do I make this part cute?*/
[?? It’s getting late and I really want to go home…]
[Umm…Wait!]
[Wha-What?]
[Neito-kun, it’s been a while since you moved to this department… It wouldn’t hurt to see me once in a while would it?]
She replied in an upset tone.
[I tried coming here multiple times, but you weren’t here.]
Maki showed a face of dissatisfaction.
[I-I’m sorry. A lot has happened ever since…]
Neito was bewildered. He never thought of it that way. As fellow coworkers who entered the company together, they always need to get in touch with each other?… Neito wasn’t familiar with such things.
[I really was worried about you…]
Maki stared Neito in the eyes. He was used to Anice doing it, but he still wasn’t used to speaking with other girls.
[Ah…I’m Sorry. Well, Let’s—Ummm…]
Neito was in a state of confusion. Maki, looking at him, laughed for a while.
Thank god she wasn’t mad at me for real…
[Ha ha ha. That’s enough. It’s just a joke… Anyway, will you join me for dinner?]
That escalated quickly.
[Wait… were you waiting for me the whole time?]
[… … Yes…. I rather not have you ask that question.]
[You could’ve called me out]
[… … but you looked so serious. I couldn’t just interrupt you. I didn’t know you could make that kind of face, Neito-kun]
Neito didn’t understand her one bit.
*stares at Neito
[Aa! I heard about it! You accomplished such a great feat! That’s the reason! We’ll go celebrate!]
[Aa—I see. Should we also invite Ikeno? Do you know his contact details?]
[Aa—well Ikeno… is with his department celebrating their victory.]
[I see…]
If he remembered, Izumi also told him that the credit for their victory went to the Planning Department. It can’t be helped either way. They were the ones who planned the assault anyway. It seems when Neito was resting, Ikeno’s achievements got spread throughout the company.
It figures. What did expect from that guy?
[I think you need to be recognized more.]
[Hm? No no no. There’s no need for that. Besides, I really don’t care about such things…]
[Well… that’s that. How about it? Do you want to celebrate with just the two of us?]
[…]
[Is it… not good enough?]
That wasn’t the case. He was just glad someone invited him. He was deeply moved by the invitation, that couldn’t give out a reply for a moment.
This girl is really kind. And as usual, she’s cute as ever. She’s so pure and innocent, you wouldn’t say that she’s from and Evil Organization. Just walking with her makes my nose bleed, Now what if we ate together? Would I be able to hold out? What’s so interesting about me anyway? Why does she always come to me?
Neito wasn’t stupid enough to refuse her offer.
[No No No. Let’s go! Thanks. I really appreciate the offer.]
Maki’s face brightened up as soon as Neito answered. She looked like a flower blooming in the spring.
Before He noticed, His heart rate was going up, and he began to sweat nervously.
[Yeah! Thank god. Shall we go? What do you want to eat Neito-kun?]
He thought for a while.
What does a girl even like to eat? Do we need to go to a fancy restaurant? Shit, This month’s salary is about to run out. My salary is too low even for a simply office worker…
Neito got lost in his thoughts for a while. His head began blanking out.
[… Oden… Or something…]
[Hmm… Oden?]
[Is it a bad idea?]
[That’s no such thing! I really like radishes!]
Wow, I also like radishes…
After hearing her words, Neito felt relieved.
Is this what it feels to be healed emotionally?
/*
End Chapter thoughts with Daikyun:
If tomato is a fruit, Ketchup must be a jam…
In your opinion, what Anime/Manga character interprets Anice & Maki’s attitude?
*/
Oden, or Something
A quiet room existed in the Main Office.
People call it “The Boss’ Room”. Within it, a man sat down in a stylish chair.
He may be old, but he was the symbol of the Organization he headed. Behind him were steel wings framed neatly.
He reviewed the documents presented before him.
The documents contained the records of his subordinates. He was scanning through the documents, dividing them left and right.
[Hou…]
The man stopped.
Komori Neito :
April 2213 – Entered the company as a volunteer. Assigned to the General Affairs Department.
August 2213 – Moved to the Second Sales Department.
October 2213 – Promoted to Core level 2
Business Ability: C | Battle Ability: D | Adaptability: Uninspected | Commanding Capability: C+ Special Skill Evaluation: E | Overall Score/Evaluation: D
In charge of Evaluation on Findings Section.
After experiencing a battle with the Hero Dylan, moved to the Second Sales Department. Had a great evaluation result within the Sales Department. Was in charge of planning an offence to capture the Harrison research facility with Ikeno. Took command of a unit and contributed with the destruction of Beatle. May be impulsive in certain times. Received high approval from the squad He led. Proves to have potential. Received high expectations from His superiors.
/*I know, I know… these things should be in bullet form. I’m just following the format of the author… and it’s not my job. */
Special Note: Has Anice Jairus as his assistant, as part of the inter-employee exchange program between Metallica and Crimson. Treat with caution.
[Ah… that brat from that time…]
The man put Neito’s document on his right, and scanned the next document.
Ikeno Reiji:
April 2113 – Entered the company through the American Selection Test Specialized in Management. Assigned to the Planning Department. Was experienced enough to be promoted to Core level 2.
September 2113 – Promoted to Core level 3.
Business Ability: A | Battle Ability: B | Adaptability: A | Commanding Capability: A | Special Skill /Evaluation: A | Overall Score/Evaluation: A.
/*Sigh… here we go again…*/
In charge of management.
Demonstrated proficiency in management ever since He entered the company. Has high battle management and decisive skill, and was in charge of multiple operations. Has high battle capabilities and can quickly adapt if sent to the front lines with high vitality. The Planning Department’s Ace. Gained honors in planning the offensive against Beatle.
Special Note: Had relations with Kagawa from General Affairs, Hirasawa from Accounting. In a relationship with Chelsea from R&D.
[Hmm. He is a well-made man. He’s someone who is fits the description of a Hero.]
The man set Ikeno’s document to his left.
[Let’s see whose next… HouHou- She quite a beauty…]
Mayuzumi Maki:
April 2113 – Entered the company through the American Selection Test Specializing in Development. Assigned to the General Affairs Department.
Business Ability: B| Battle Ability: E |Adaptability: C |Commanding Capability: D | Special Ability Evaluation: A
Assigned to the Management section.
Although assigned to the General Affairs (G.A) Department, She works hard either way. She is calm and gentle, and is popular within the company. She is young compared to her Co-workers, but is very sociable. Her Business Capabilities are on the passing mark. She hopes to be reassigned to the R&D Department, wanting to use her skills acquired in M.I.T as soon as possible.
Special Notes: She is Half Sapas (Mother’s Side). She plans to submit an entry on next year’s Remodeling Project Competition.
/*not sure what Sapas means when translated … I’ll just go with it*/
[Hm Hm… She goes… on my left. She is a beauty after all. It can’t be helped if she gets favored.]
After the Harrison Offensive, Neito passed out and was confined to bed for 2 days. He was very nervous on the day he would come back to the office.
/*Assume that the facility is named Harrison, it does manufacture and research Beatle’s “Harrison” armor after all*/
He nervously entered the Second Sales Department. Anice jumped at him.
[Nate! ! Are you feeling well now? I’ve been waiting for You!]
[Oh… yeah…]
Her smile was beautiful as usual.
He had a feeling the she was too inspired by the foul methods He used in defeating Beatle. He already had this feeling when she came to see him the other day.
Neito’s usual thoughts:
Oh shit… If the Crimson’s Boss hears anything about me…
Didn’t pop up today… He wouldn’t deny that he was happy by his accomplishment. But he wouldn’t express it in public. Because He thought he would look really creepy doing so.
Neito thought of apologizing to people he caused trouble by his absence. He started off to Izumi.
[Good Morning Chief. I- I may have caused you trouble by being absent. I’m sorry.]
[Oh, it’s fine since you’re fully recovered. You really did well. And as promised, You captured the Harrison facility, and brought down Beatle. You really are something. It was worth it promoting you. Thank you.]
Izumi was smiling, unlike the person he saw a while back during the meeting. It was if he was a different person.
[Tha- Thank you very much. It was because you supported me back then, that I was able to do this much.]
It was the truth. If Neito messed up, Izumi wouldn’t have gotten off the hook easily.
But He believed in Me and pushed me to my limits. This usual, humble man risked his career for me.
Neito felt the approval of his superiors for the first time.
[Everybody eyes here. Although the credit goes to the Planning Department, We can’t deny Komori-kun’s effort in bringing the plan to a success. Let us congratulate him]
[You did well, Komori.]
[That was a miracle.]
[I really thought that you were going to die!]
[You really showed them your willpower to rise up from the G.A Department.]
[Promoted to Level 2 huh? I guess I’ll be lining behind you huh?]
His coworkers gave out a round of applause and their own words towards his success.
[… … Thank you very much. I was able to do well because of Chief Izumi and your guidance. I’ll keep doing my best.]
It was the only thing he could say at that moment. He was about to cry from the joy.
Of course He knew. He knew that if he was defeated, He would be evicted out of the company. They would’ve put all the blame on Izumi, putting him into shame. Even though his actions /*of defeating Beatle*/were not accepted by society, He was just about to cry.
After that, he decided to finish some paperwork. The day dragged on to night.
[Good work today… aren’t you going to finish up?]
[Ah, well… I still haven’t finished my written report so…]
[Do you want help?]
[No… This is the last so…]
One by one, the staff left the office and went home. Neito remained working alone in the office.
After 3 working hours, he almost finished his report. He had no working experience in this field, so it was obvious, that he took 3 times longer to finish his work.
[Ah… I’m so tired. I can’t do it anymore….]
Neito was talking to himself, but as he locked the Sales Department’s door, He saw a figure outside.
[Woah… … You- you scared me…. Maki-san?]
Maki, whom he took the entrance exam together, was standing in front of him. It really was a long time since they met again. The only time they got to actually speak with each other was in the hospital room after Neito got hospitalized. Although he moved to the main office, he still caught a glimpse of her, but they never had the chance to talk to each other.
He thought of starting a conversation with her, but he thought that, maybe he would be a bother to her or yet, he might say some weird things. The other reason was, maybe she was too busy for him to enter her life.
[I-I’m sorry… U-Ummm… Good Work Today…] /*She definitely a shy-dere idk the exact word.*/
Maki noticed Neito, and displayed a sense of panic. She wore a white sweater and a skirt today. She was fondling her skirt as if she was bothered by something.
[? Good work too… Is something bothering you? Why are you here at the Sales Department…?]
[No, but… …]
[Ah, did you want something from me? Were there any defect in our goods?]
[That-That’s not it!] /*how do I make this part cute?*/
[?? It’s getting late and I really want to go home…]
[Umm…Wait!]
[Wha-What?]
[Neito-kun, it’s been a while since you moved to this department… It wouldn’t hurt to see me once in a while would it?]
She replied in an upset tone.
[I tried coming here multiple times, but you weren’t here.]
Maki showed a face of dissatisfaction.
[I-I’m sorry. A lot has happened ever since…]
Neito was bewildered. He never thought of it that way. As fellow coworkers who entered the company together, they always need to get in touch with each other?… Neito wasn’t familiar with such things.
[I really was worried about you…]
Maki stared Neito in the eyes. He was used to Anice doing it, but he still wasn’t used to speaking with other girls.
[Ah…I’m Sorry. Well, Let’s—Ummm…]
Neito was in a state of confusion. Maki, looking at him, laughed for a while.
Thank god she wasn’t mad at me for real…
[Ha ha ha. That’s enough. It’s just a joke… Anyway, will you join me for dinner?]
That escalated quickly.
[Wait… were you waiting for me the whole time?]
[… … Yes…. I rather not have you ask that question.]
[You could’ve called me out]
[… … but you looked so serious. I couldn’t just interrupt you. I didn’t know you could make that kind of face, Neito-kun]
Neito didn’t understand her one bit.
*stares at Neito
[Aa! I heard about it! You accomplished such a great feat! That’s the reason! We’ll go celebrate!]
[Aa—I see. Should we also invite Ikeno? Do you know his contact details?]
[Aa—well Ikeno… is with his department celebrating their victory.]
[I see…]
If he remembered, Izumi also told him that the credit for their victory went to the Planning Department. It can’t be helped either way. They were the ones who planned the assault anyway. It seems when Neito was resting, Ikeno’s achievements got spread throughout the company.
It figures. What did expect from that guy?
[I think you need to be recognized more.]
[Hm? No no no. There’s no need for that. Besides, I really don’t care about such things…]
[Well… that’s that. How about it? Do you want to celebrate with just the two of us?]
[…]
[Is it… not good enough?]
That wasn’t the case. He was just glad someone invited him. He was deeply moved by the invitation, that couldn’t give out a reply for a moment.
This girl is really kind. And as usual, she’s cute as ever. She’s so pure and innocent, you wouldn’t say that she’s from and Evil Organization. Just walking with her makes my nose bleed, Now what if we ate together? Would I be able to hold out? What’s so interesting about me anyway? Why does she always come to me?
Neito wasn’t stupid enough to refuse her offer.
[No No No. Let’s go! Thanks. I really appreciate the offer.]
Maki’s face brightened up as soon as Neito answered. She looked like a flower blooming in the spring.
Before He noticed, His heart rate was going up, and he began to sweat nervously.
[Yeah! Thank god. Shall we go? What do you want to eat Neito-kun?]
He thought for a while.
What does a girl even like to eat? Do we need to go to a fancy restaurant? Shit, This month’s salary is about to run out. My salary is too low even for a simply office worker…
Neito got lost in his thoughts for a while. His head began blanking out.
[… Oden… Or something…]
[Hmm… Oden?]
[Is it a bad idea?]
[That’s no such thing! I really like radishes!]
Wow, I also like radishes…
After hearing her words, Neito felt relieved.
Is this what it feels to be healed emotionally?
/*
End Chapter thoughts with Daikyun:
If tomato is a fruit, Ketchup must be a jam…
In your opinion, what Anime/Manga character interprets Anice & Maki’s attitude?
*/
