Daily Comics: Mystery Begins from Everyday Life

"She probably hasn't arrived yet. I'll contact her." As he said that, Luotian called Nanjo Fumika.

"Beep-beep-beep-"

After three blind tones, the call was connected, but this time it was a bit noisy.

“Beep! Beep! Beep!!”

Along with the noisy honking of various horns, Nanjo Fumika's apologetic voice came: "Hey, Luotian classmate, I'm sorry, I'm stuck in traffic here, I may be late."

"So that's how it is." Luo Tian teased, "I was wondering why Nanjo, the reporter who is most particular about time, would be late. It turns out that he couldn't stand the traffic jam!"

“Uh, hehe…” Nanjo Fumika said with a wry smile: “Yes, that’s right. I’m really sorry. I will rush to the restaurant as soon as possible!”

"It's okay, safety is the most important thing. We just arrived, there's no need to rush." ​​Luotian comforted.

"Okay, thank you so much for your understanding, Boss!" Nanjo Fumika expressed her gratitude in a thankful tone.

"You're welcome. I'll wait for you on the second floor of the restaurant." Luo Tian said gently.

"OK, ah, the traffic is finally open, I'll hang up first." Nanjo Fumika replied.

"Okay." After saying that, Luotian hung up the phone, and then contacted Sakurajima Mariko, and the answer he got was that she would be there soon.

"Xiaotian, are we here too early?" asked Ichika Nakano.

"It's okay, let's order some food first. What does Yihua want to eat?" Luotian asked while reaching out to call the waiter.

"Hmm..." Nakano Ichika thought for a moment and said, "In summer, we still have to eat ice cream. After all, this is an Italian restaurant. It would be nice to eat some special lasagna... or candied fruit cream rolls or something..."

"Then order them all." As he was speaking, a pretty female waitress came over.

"Welcome." After the formal politeness, the waiter handed a menu to Luotian and Nakano Ichika respectively, and skillfully took out paper and pen from his pocket, ready to take notes.

"Xiaotian, there are so many desserts!" As a girl, Ichika Nakano has almost no resistance to desserts, especially when she saw the various beautifully presented desserts on the menu, she became even more hesitant.

"There are quite a few varieties." Luo Tian flipped through the menu and said with a smile, "Yihua, order whatever you like."

Hearing Luotian's words with a hint of doting, the waitress beside him couldn't help but cast her eyes towards Luotian.

After all, the desserts here are not cheap. If you listen often, you can tell whether the customers are pretending to be rich or not from their tone.

This is still a high school student, she is so pretty, is this cute and pretty girl his girlfriend? How lucky she is...

The waitress envied him in her heart, and then she recommended as she was skilled at her job: "My beautiful lady, I recommend one of our signature desserts in Huapuyuan Restaurant, the Italian honey balls and the new tiramisu ice cream~"

"It sounds great! I want two!" said Nakano Ichika with a smile.

"Okay," the waitress noted.

"Sir, what do you need?" the waitress asked with a smile.

Hearing the waitress's words, Luo Tian subconsciously looked up. When the waitress appeared in his sight, a moment of surprise flashed across Luo Tian's dark eyes.

Then, as if to confirm something, his eyes moved slightly and his gaze rested on the name tag on the waitress's chest.

"Okudera..." Luotian looked at the name tag on the waitress' chest and read it out.

"Um...do you know me?" The waitress named Okudera saw something from Luotian's expression.

"No, I just think the name is familiar to me." Luo Tian retracted his gaze and ordered, "One thousand-layer cake, candied fruit cream roll, and three glasses of freshly squeezed watermelon juice without sugar."

"Okay, please wait a moment." The waitress named Okudera left.

"Xiaotian, do you know her?" asked Ichika Nakano.

"No, I've only heard of the name Okudera, so it felt a bit coincidental when I saw it." Luotian said truthfully.

"Really? That's so suspicious..." Nakano Ichika muttered while pinching Luotian's face.

"Hmm, suspicious, suspicious." Luotian followed what Nakano Ichika said, and smiled as he let the other party ravage him, enjoying her smooth little hands.

At the same time, a beautiful woman wearing a professional suit, a narrow skirt, and high heels, looking mature, capable, and cool, walked into the restaurant.

The beautiful woman didn't stop and went straight to the second floor.

"Aunt Mariko, here." A familiar voice sounded, and the coldness on the beautiful woman's face melted away. She walked over with sparkling eyes.

"Sorry, Xiaotian, I'm late." Sakurajima Mariko apologized gently, without any of the indifference of their first meeting.

"We just arrived too." Luotian looked at Sakurajima Mariko with admiration. Her beautiful and mature look was still so attractive. He then stood up and pulled open the chair next to him. "Aunt Mariko, please."

"Thank you..." Sakurajima Mariko seemed to have gotten used to Luotian's gaze. She walked over and sat down with a smile.

"Is she the newcomer you mentioned, Nakano Ichika?" asked Sakurajima Mariko.

"That's right." Luo Tian nodded slightly.

"Sakurajima-senpai, nice to meet you!" Nakano Ichika stood up and bowed politely, seeming a little nervous.

"Hello, I heard Xiaotian often mention you." Sakurajima Mariko said softly.

Chapter 223 Conversation after the meeting

Both sides introduced themselves and had a basic understanding of each other.

"Ms. Ichika, are you participating in the filming now?" asked Mariko Sakurajima.

"Yes, there is." Nakano Ichika answered seriously.

"Then can you please tell me?" Sakurajima Mariko asked again.

"Sure." Nakano Ichika smiled and said, "I have participated in four movies so far. In three of them, I played ordinary passing roles, which lasted only three seasons. The fourth one was better. I played a female supporting role with more scenes. I could basically participate in the entire movie, although I died in the end."

"Yeah, not bad." Sakurajima Mariko nodded in surprise. "As a newcomer, I can get the filming of four movies. It's really surprising."

"Really?!" Nakano Ichika thanked with some surprise: "Thank you, senior!"

"I've heard a lot about you from Xiaotian. You've achieved this without any training, which shows that you've really worked hard. And I haven't seen a newcomer like you who has no background or connections and can still get a role in a long time." Sakurajima Mariko smiled and said, "It can be seen that Xiaotian's high regard for you is not entirely based on your relationship, but because you are excellent enough."

"Oh, haha... Sakurajima-senpai, you're too kind... I know my own level. I'm not as flattering as Xiaotian said." Nakano Ichika blushed and glanced at the smiling boy next to her, seeming a little too nervous.

Looking at the boy next to him, Luotian did not interrupt the conversation between the two, but just listened quietly to Sakurajima Mariko's understanding of the situation.

Just then, a waiter named Okudera came over with desserts and juice.

Looking at her mature and beautiful face, Luotian finally confirmed that she was Miki Okudera.

And with the appearance of Miki Okudera, Luotian has figured out a large number of people who might appear later.

"excuse me."

Miki Okudera came over politely, and after putting down the desserts and juices one by one, Luotian said, "Miss Okudera, please give me a glass of iced mocha."

"Okay, please wait a moment." Miki Okudera smiled politely and left.

A minute later, Miki Okudera came back with coffee.

"Thank you." Luotian nodded politely.

"Please enjoy your meal." Miki Okudera replied with a smile, glanced at Luotian and left.

Luo Tian pushed the iced mocha and watermelon juice in front of Sakurajima Mariko, "Auntie Mariko, iced coffee or milkshake watermelon juice?"

"Coffee, please." Mariko Sakurajima took the coffee and took a sip, revealing a look of satisfaction.

"It turns out that adults prefer to drink coffee." Luotian said.

"Really?" Sakurajima Mariko looked at the milky white coffee and replied, "I think it's because I'm used to the taste. After all, coffee can help me stay awake when I'm tired."

"Aunt Mariko, as a manager, does she also need to work overtime?" Luotian asked as he placed milk shake watermelon juice, Italian honey balls and tiramisu ice cream in front of Nakano Ichika.

"Of course." Sakurajima Mariko said gently, "Training, filming, advertising, interviews, rest, schedule, and contact with the crew, etc., all need to be arranged in advance every day. It is common to be busy making plans until midnight."

"It feels so hard..." Nakano Ichika complained while eating her ice cream.

"This is work after all. If something goes wrong, the subsequent work will be disrupted." Mariko Sakurajima sighed, as if explaining the difficulties of being an adult. But at the same time, this is also the norm in Japan, with a fast pace of life, busy and heavy work, high consumption, long-term mental tension, and so on.

"It is indeed very hard..." Luotian agreed.

"Okay, I've understood the basics, now let's talk business." Sakurajima Mariko wiped the coffee foam from the corners of her mouth and asked, "Xiaotian called me over. Are you ready to set up the office?"

"Yes." Luo Tian smiled and said, "Aunt Mariko, I plan to let you handle all the matters related to setting up the firm."

"Leave it to me?" Sakurajima Mariko was slightly stunned. She thought that she was just here to assist Luotian, or to consult her about some matters in this regard, but she didn't expect that he wanted to be a hands-off boss.

"That's right." Luo Tian nodded slightly, and then said: "Aunt Mariko knows this industry better than I do, and you are the president of the firm, so of course everything will be left to you to handle."

"This..." Sakurajima Mariko hesitated.

"Aunt Mariko, I have no choice but to do this." Luo Tian pretended to sigh and explained, "I am only sixteen years old now, not yet an adult. I can't even register the business of the firm, and no one will sign a lease contract with me."

In Neon, although sixteen-year-olds can work part-time, that’s all. It’s basically impossible to participate in the work.

However, after hearing Luo Tian reveal his age, Sakurajima Mariko was stunned for a moment, then her expression became abnormal and she asked excitedly: "You...you are only sixteen years old!?"

"Yes, what's wrong? Is it strange?" Luotian asked puzzledly.

"I thought you were the same age as Mai!" Sakurajima Mariko panicked, covering her face and whispering, "I'm actually dating a sixteen-year-old..."

"Sakurajima-senpai, are you okay?" Nakano Ichika asked doubtfully.

"Eh? No...it's okay..." Sakurajima Mariko patted her hot face and said vaguely: "I'm just a little surprised that Xiao...Xiaotian is only...sixteen years old..."

"What's wrong with me being sixteen years old? I'm still well developed!" Luotian deliberately patted his chest, as if conveying some message to Sakurajima Mariko.

"...I understand." Sakurajima Mariko glanced at Luotian. Her smiling face made her feel a little weaker in an instant. She said, "Leave the establishment of the office to me."

"Then please." Luo Tian rested his chin on his hand and smiled, "I will definitely repay Aunt Mariko, I will~"

“...No...No need..." Faced with Luotian’s emphasized words, Sakurajima Mariko felt her whole body tremble.

However, what made Sakurajima Mariko even more embarrassed was Nakano Ichika's advice.

"Sakurajima-senpai, I have to trouble you with such a tedious matter, so please don't refuse Xiaotian's reward!"

How can this be called a reward? This is clearly a ulterior motive!

How much do you trust him? He's so gullible, isn't he?

After complaining in her heart, Sakurajima Mariko gave a forced smile and responded, "It's okay... It's okay... After all, this is where I will work in the future."

"Aunt Mariko is so polite~" Luotian said with a smile.

"......" Sakurajima Mariko ignored Luotian's teasing and got straight to the point, saying: "Although I can help with the registration of the firm, Xiaotian needs to make his own judgment on other matters concerning the firm. If these are not completed, it will affect the registration of the firm."

"What's the matter?" Luo Tian did not tease excessively, but asked seriously about other matters.

"Although Xiaotian has decided to set up an office, we still face several directly related problems!" Sakurajima Mariko continued: "First, setting up an office requires an actual office space, so we still have to rent a place."

“Secondly, the name of the firm is also required, otherwise the business registration cannot be carried out.”

"Third, it is best to choose a location with convenient transportation and safe and secure locations for leasing. Only when these three basic conditions are met can the firm be registered and established."

"It turns out there are so many conditions for setting up an office. Sakurajima-senpai knows so much!" Nakano Ichika's face was full of admiration.

"Indeed, thanks to Aunt Mariko's reminder." Luo Tian nodded in agreement, and then asked: "Regarding the leasing of the office space, does Aunt Mariko have any recommendations?"

"Well..." Sakurajima Mariko did not refuse and thought: "I have roughly paid attention to several places in Tokyo, namely the financial district, the commercial district, the entrepreneurial economic zone, the development zone and the city center."

"Then there are still many areas to choose from." Luo Tian pondered for a moment and said, "Aunt Mariko, I still have to ask you for help in choosing a location. After all, you are a professional. Can you give me a detailed analysis?"

"Well, give me some time." Mariko Sakurajima did not refuse, but agreed very seriously.

"Then I'll leave it to Aunt Mariko. I'll also pay attention to the surroundings." Luotian also thought that the location of the office was very important, especially the safety and transportation mentioned by Sakurajima Mariko, which must be achieved.

"Okay, by the way, there is one more thing..." Just as Sakurajima Mariko was about to say something, an apologetic voice suddenly sounded: "Sorry, I'm late!"

Hearing the panting figure, the three of them couldn't help but look up.

"Reporter Nanjo, you're here pretty quickly. Please take a seat." The person who came was none other than Nanjo Fumika who was stuck in traffic before. Seeing her chest heaving, Luotian motioned for her to sit down and rest.

"I'm really sorry, Luotian, I'm late..." Nanjo Fumika apologized again.

"It's okay. I'm a good boss who understands my employees." Luo Tian boasted proudly, and then pushed the extra glass of milkshake watermelon juice in front of Nanjo Fumika, "Drink some to replenish the water you've consumed in this hot summer."

"Thank you...thank you!" Nanjo Fumika picked up the slightly cool watermelon juice, took out a straw and drank a few gulps, which relieved her thirst from running all the way.

"Aunt Mariko, she is the agent I found for Ichika, Nanjo Fumika." Luotian introduced.

"I know her." Mariko Sakurajima raised her head slightly, looking a little surprised.

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“Know him?” Several question marks popped up above Luo Tian’s head.

"Yes, we know each other." Nanjo Fumika put down the glass with most of the watermelon juice in it and explained, "I have interviewed Miss Sakurajima many times about the popular actress Sakurajima Mai, so we are semi-acquaintances."