Chapter 247

"Who is the other person? Does Little Mū have any other friends?"

"Sōse, what's wrong?"

The girl from Tsukinomori who was with her asked in confusion.

"Ah, no! It's nothing!"

Nagasaki Sōse shook her head, turning her attention back to the topic. "We were talking about that, right? The recently released..."

While echoing her companions' words, she unconsciously glanced in the direction where the figure had disappeared.

"Arrive!"

After arriving at a certain location by taxi, facing the building in front of him, Ogura Asahi proudly put his hands on his hips and looked up.

Wakaba Mū Kokoro stepped out of the taxi, looked up at the buildings in front of her, and asked in confusion, "What's this?"

The building in front of us is about 10 stories high and several tens of meters tall. Its facade is new and smooth, so it should not have been used for very long. The design adopts a modern style, and the modular building blocks have a dynamic aesthetic.

The transparent glass gives it a refreshing feel, and because it is located on a street corner, the left and right facades in the design make it seem as if the two buildings are stuck together.

The most eye-catching feature is the huge open-air staircase that extends from the first floor to the entrance of the second floor, as if pointing the way for first-time visitors.

The striking external beauty of architecture inspires a desire for design and work in people from other fields.

Ogura Asahi chuckled. Although Okura Iyo had given him the Ten no Yashiro directly at the beginning, he clearly remembered that around the same time as the Ten no Yashiro, there was also a small office building that was completed.

So when he was being housed at the Ten no Yashiro, he also took the opportunity to act cute and ask for this too!

[Note: In the original game, when they first met, Okura Iyo gave him a building costing 2.5 billion yen to use as a clothing studio. Later, knowing he was going to study at Filia, he gave him the Ten no Yashiro. Although this amount of money wouldn't build anything particularly impressive in Tokyo, and even disregarding land costs, it probably wouldn't even build the building shown in the picture, the writers have really lost their sense of money in many places lately. For example, the Ten no Yashiro is so tall and has a dome, yet it only cost 55 billion yen, and the key location is in Aoyama. In reality, it would probably cost less than a quarter of that... Therefore, the level of this place is also raised. Let's forget about the numbers.]

Originally, he just wanted to have multiple buildings for multiple uses, and get them first. After all, buying a building or rebuilding is quite troublesome, and he doesn't have the connections or experience for that right now.

Compared to that, it's much easier to ask your parents directly; it only takes a few words, right?

Although Okura Iyo suggested using it as his own clothing studio and establishing his own brand, he doesn't want to do that right now.

He can worry about being a workaholic in a few years; right now, he just wants to relax and enjoy life.

There's no need for him to create his own clothing brand; he can simply take over the family business later. He doesn't have the typical second-generation rich kid mentality of trying to prove himself by building a career on his own.

Chapter 297 The Studio and the Gift for Wakaba Mū.

If it's just a studio, the rooms in the apartment and the basement of the mansion are more than enough. Anyway, he only does some design work and paper drawings now, and only occasionally does he make clothes himself.

So, he was indeed troubled for a while about what to do with the building after he got his hands on it.

But a month ago, he suddenly had an answer, so he spent a lot of money to have some parts of the building renovated and some rooms repurposed.

Especially in the last two days, after being ambushed by Kawaragi Momoka, this idea became even more firmly established in him.

The answer is --

"This space is planned to become an entertainment company's studio, responsible for record production and sales, copyright negotiations, band support, rehearsals, recording, and other related work."

"In addition, the training of singers and musicians is also conducted here. Each team will have its own spacious dressing room, and we may add some Entertainment Industry business in the future."

"If needed, we might also be involved in the development of games, novels, and comics..."

Ogura Asahi pointed to the newly completed, practically brand-new building and explained to Wakaba Mū.

That's right, he plans to turn this place into a support company for Kawaragi Momoka and Hoshino Ai.

Although he hasn't established a relationship with them yet and doesn't know what the Mirai holds, he wants to at least provide them with the support he can while he's acting as their Band Manager and friend.

Speaking of which, if I became the boss, would it count as a potential relationship when I have more in-depth conversations with Kawaragi Momoka...?

Sigh! You're overthinking it.

The building has a total of 9 floors above ground and some underground space. The blocks are clearly separated, so there should not be much interference between them.

Not only could it accommodate them, it could easily hold ten more bands—well, there probably won't be that opportunity, right?

Forehead...

Shaking his silvery-white head to dismiss the terrifying thought, he led Wakaba Mū inside. "Come with me."

Ascend the massive open staircase with escalators to the second-floor entrance. Inside, you'll find a spacious lobby that also serves as a business waiting area, housing a reception desk and a business area.

He nodded slightly to the few receptionists and security guards who were looking at him with amazement, then waved his purple-gold exclusive work badge from a distance before walking to the inside.

I stopped at the entrance checkpoint of the bulletproof glass door (though it seemed unnecessary), scanned my face in front of the camera, and the glass gate opened automatically.

The photo and iris information were entered based on Sakurakoji Talent's image, so the question is, in the eyes of the camera, is he male or female now... Just kidding.

After they went inside, the staff outside immediately started making a fuss.

"What's going on?! Those two unbelievably beautiful girls!!"

"Could it be a celebrity? They must be a celebrity! Why would they be here?!"

"Idiot! This is a law firm!"

"Oh, right? So, they're artists under our company?"

"I don't know! This place has only been open for a short time, right? I just started working here, and this is the first time I've seen them!"

"Are all the standards here this high? This company has a bright future!"

"But they're wearing school uniforms, so they're still students, right?"

"What's wrong with the students? Let me tell you, lately..."

"..."

They took the elevator directly to the ninth floor, arriving at the quietest spot in the building.

If the dance rehearsal areas on the first floor and in the basement will be the noisiest places in the Mirai, then the executive offices on the top floor will be the quietest areas in the entire building, with the best views as well.

Wakaba Mū's eyes were blank; even now, she still didn't know why he had brought her here. She simply looked around with a hint of curiosity at the novel decor and furnishings.

"Arrive."

Stopping in front of a door at the end of the corridor, Ogura Asahi turned back and smiled faintly at Wakaba Mū.

After saying that, he used the key to open the door to the room, and the interior space of several tens of square meters suddenly unfolded.

Wakaba Mū focused her gaze, she could see that in addition to the rather high-end sofas and tea tables, there were several speakers and audio equipment, bookshelves without a single book, and desks and chairs... In addition, there were flower stands filled with various orchids and potted plants.

"..."

The room has six sides in total, with two sides being glass curtain walls that offer a clear view of the bustling city traffic and the Japan that are gradually being turned on, even from the doorway.

The floors and walls looked quite heavy, with sound-absorbing blankets covering the floor and the walls having a high-quality feel, suggesting some kind of treatment had been done.

This room was nothing to her, perhaps even smaller than her own bedroom, but for some reason, she felt a peaceful warmth within it.

"The area isn't large, but this is just an office building after all, so let's not expect too much."

"Well, at least it's not exactly small, right?"

He went in first and turned on all the lights. Ogura Asahi, still puzzled, placed the key in her hand and smiled as he continued, "This is the gift I wanted to give you. From now on, this will be your private lounge."

"Um?"

Subconsciously reaching out to take the keys, Wakaba Mū looked up at him, confused, "... What does this mean?"

"It means exactly what it says~ From now on, this place belongs to you."

He stretched out his arms in the center of the room, indicating, "Everything in this room, including its ownership, will be yours from now on."

"You can use it however you want! You can even play around here until dawn the next day, it's no problem!"

"Ah..."

Wakaba Mū's body trembled, and a hint of surprise appeared in her large eyes. "No matter what, it's okay?"

"Can!"

Ogura Asahi nodded emphatically, confirming her idea.

"May I?"

"Can!"

Wakaba Mū said, "Is it alright to just give me this room?"

"No problem! I've taken care of everything!"

"..."

She was still somewhat hesitant, "Why are you giving me something so valuable?"

Even though she was a pampered young lady who never lifted a finger, she knew the value of this place; for ordinary people, it was a very large sum of money.

Even among the young ladies of the Tsukinomori, very few could afford to buy this place with their pocket money.

"Because I like you very much, that's enough."

He walked around the room with his eyes closed. "To be honest, I really struggled for a while trying to come up with a gift for you, Mutsuko-chan."

"After much thought, I think the best thing for you right now is still this kind of independent space!"

"..."

"How do you like the gift I gave you?"

Ogura Asahi asked with a smile, "Do you still like it?"

Without answering immediately, Wakaba Mū held the heavy, metallic key in her hand, a strange glint in her eyes.

The cold props were quickly warmed by the body heat.

A few seconds later, she flashed the warmest smile she had ever given, "... Yes, thank you!"

Hmm... Ogura Asahi's facial expression softened helplessly. Well, although it was very faint, he did feel it.

He wasn't lying; he had indeed been racking his brains these past few days trying to figure out what gift to give her.

She lacks nothing materially, and besides, she doesn't have many things she likes.

He was powerless to address emotional matters in the short term.

The only thing she truly desires, yet finds so hard to obtain, is a private space where she can be undisturbed by outsiders and has complete control over her own life.

Neither at home nor at school did she have a place that truly belonged to her. The only place that could be considered her home was the basement, which only she would use. Sometimes she would sit there with her guitar for the entire night.

Unfortunately, that place will also be destroyed later...

I had considered giving her a room at the Ten no Yashiro, but that would be too dangerous, so I decided against it. The Sakura Mansion is, after all, my own home, and it wouldn't be very convenient...

Just then, he suddenly thought of this place and brought her over.

He gazed at the beautiful scenery outside the windows on both sides, feeling slightly gratified. Although this place was not in the central area and was relatively remote, the surrounding environment was also quite quiet and serene, making it very suitable for artistic creation.

After all, it was originally intended as a gift from Da Okura Iyo to him as a studio, so his choice of location was naturally excellent.

Although it didn't ultimately become the clothing studio he envisioned, it became an entertainment and music studio... isn't that the same thing?

At the very least, the number of talented individuals gathering here in the future will surely make him feel gratified and that it's worth every penny.

Excellent! Great!

Isn't this much better than that dark, sunless basement? Especially since this kid doesn't like having the lights on!

Hopefully, the scenery and atmosphere here can soothe the child's heart and have a positive influence.

"From now on, this will be our secret space. I won't tell anyone. Not even me. I can't come here without your permission. Don't worry."

"Secret..."

Wakaba Mū gripped the key tightly against her chest, her delicate, doll-like face showing a hint of emotion.

"Come with me later to register your facial information, so you can come anytime in the future."

"In addition, there are also some flowers and plants in the rooftop gardens on both sides and the outdoor terrace sandwiched in the middle of the building. If you like, you can also have a planting space."

"Oh, right..."

Finally, he remembered what was still hanging on him, took it off and leaned it against the wall. "Here, take this guitar. You can play it anyway, and it's not good to be without an instrument around here."

Wakaba Mū's gaze was fixed on the wooden guitar covered in a protective case, her long eyelashes fluttering gently like butterflies.