What's Wrong with Adding One More Genius to Omni-Anime?

"Is that alright? Thank you!"

"It's alright, this is the result of our Lisa efforts."

"Haha... Can this really be considered a collaborative achievement...? They'll laugh at us, won't they?"

"No~ No~ Then I'll speed up."

Wow! Wow! That's fast!

"..."

After no longer spending time teaching her step by step, he finally revealed his full strength, and the blanks of pastries quickly took shape in his hands.

In roughly the same amount of time as before, they produced several times the quantity.

"Miss Ogura, you are simply the Queen of the confectionery world..."

Amidst Imai Risa's stunned reaction, the two first arrived at Roselia's private lounge.

"Long time no see, everyone! How have you been?"

Imai Risa pushed open the door to the lounge, he shouted loudly from behind.

"It's Miss Ogura, long time no see."

Long time no see... Thanks to you.

"Hello."

"I am Ako, the Fallen Angel who has officially embarked on her professional career! It's been so long... Hmm? What's that scent?!"

With her arm half-twisted to block her view, the purple-clad Ako stopped halfway through her pose, ending her chuunibyou phase, and stared intently at the results in the hands of the two.

"It really is! It has a very strong fragrance..."

"Lisa, what's that?"

"Ms. Imai, could that be...?"

"Yes! It's something that Miss Ogura and I did together!"

Meeting the expectant and envious gazes of her four teammates, Imai Risa proudly held up what she was holding, "Well~ I was just helping out..."

"Sister Lisa! Can I eat this?"

"Sure, I made this specifically for you Ako."

"That's great! Thank you, Lisa!"

"You should also thank Miss Ogura, right?"

"Yes, thank you, Miss Ogura!"

"I don't mind being called Sister Asahi."

Ogura Asahi raised his lips, revealing a familiar, meaningful, mischievous smile.

Udagawa Ako is a second-year student at Haneoka, in the same class as Toyama Kasumi's younger sister, Toyama Asuka, and RAS guitarist Asahi Rokka (LOCK). Before her true identity is exposed, she can still pretend to be a third-year senior at Haneoka.

You think I'm a private company CEO who's been in the workforce for years? Actually, I'm just a student.

You think I'm a third-year student or a university student? Actually, I'm just a first-year student from Hanasakigawa.

You think I'm a first-year female student? Actually, I'm a male designer who's just one day away from becoming a second-year high school student...

This wave... it's in the atmosphere!

"Yes! Sister Asahi!"

Udagawa Ako readily agreed without any guile, and then jogged over to take the takeout box from Imai Risa.

"It looks so delicious~ RinRin! Come quick!"

"Ah, really! The appearance and aroma are both impeccable."

Wearing a white shirt, Shirabe Rinko, whose dark aura had slightly softened, approached her, smiling and nodding in agreement.

"It tastes delicious! Sayo -san and Yukina -san, you should try some too!"

"That's impolite, Udagawa-kun."

Hikawa Sayo frowned slightly and began to lecture him.

"Don't worry about it, just relax during your break."

He walked over to the leather sofa where the group was sitting, put his things down, and gestured with his hand.

Looking around at the five still youthful and beautiful people, he began his work of comforting and consoling them as their boss!

Chapter 455 Cats, Dogs, and Dolls.

"Although it's only been a short time, how well have you all gotten to know each other? Are you satisfied with our support, compensation, and salary?"

"Is there anything you'd like to say? If so, please feel free to bring it up now."

He took in the five women's reactions. If he were a more cynical boss, after they offered their opinions, he would have said, "Holy crap, you guys actually dared to bring it up?", then dealt with it coldly, and afterwards, he would have made things difficult for them by lowering their treatment again and again...

Kuku, society is really complex and cruel.

"No, everything is great. Our agents, on-site staff, and other supportive people are all very enthusiastic!"

Imai Risa had already become familiar with him, was the first to reply, but her smile seemed somewhat dry.

"Especially regarding the compensation, hahaha..."

"Imai- kun is right, the compensation is so high that we feel completely unworthy of it."

Hikawa Sayo spoke for her, saying what she was too embarrassed to say herself, her Hidemi and intellectual face still displaying a cool expression.

Although she's very capable, this extremely serious personality might make it difficult to succeed in a typical workplace...

"We've made a lot of money recently, especially from the copyright of the music."

Hikawa Sayo's clear, beautiful eyes deepened and became ethereal. "Eh, you really made a lot of money..."

Hmm? Ogura Asahi was a little curious, but he could roughly guess why, as he had seen the report as well.

"Ako, I've really made so much money lately! I've never seen so much in my life!"

Udagawa Ako gestured a large circle with her hand and said excitedly.

Have you seen RinRin before?

"I've seen it before, but this is the first time I've earned so much on my own."

Shirabe Rinko replied in a weak voice.

"As expected of RinRin! But so this is what a professional is like~ She's really amazing!"

Udagawa Ako, blushing with delight, exclaimed, "Ako is now far wealthier than her older sister!"

"It's just that our previous efforts have yielded concentrated results; it shouldn't be taken for granted."

Minato Yukina cold water on her enthusiasm, saying, "From now on, we must keep striving—until we reach the top."

If Hikawa Sayo is just cold-hearted, then Minato Yukina is... wow! Such strong pressure!

He looked at Minato Yukina's beautiful eyes, which were half-open and half-awake, and blinked. "Yukina, have you been to a cat cafe lately?"

"Huh?"

"I've been quite busy lately, so I haven't been there yet. I wonder how your trip has been?"

"Hoo hoo hoo~ Yukina has been going there almost every day lately~ except when she's too exhausted to go because of work."

Imai Risa looked at her teasingly.

"Lisa ~!"

Minato Yukina blushed and adorably puffed out her cheeks.

"It's not like you dislike it there..."

"We do like them, and the cats are really cute, but we won't go there every day like you do Yukina."

"Indeed! This is the first time Ako has ever seen so many different kinds of kittens! It feels like cats from all over the world have been gathered together!"

"What does it matter? They gave us membership cards anyway, it would be a waste not to use them..."

"Hey~ I'm glad you like it. Let's go together next time!"

"Lisa..."

"???"

Looking at the mysterious aura that had inexplicably risen between the two, Ogura Asahi looked completely bewildered.

No, what are you two childhood sweethearts doing in public? Flirt on your way home!

"Well, while cats are cute, if I had to choose, I'd say I prefer puppies, even though they're both so soft and cuddly..."

Hikawa Sayo coughed lightly and awkwardly joined the conversation.

"Oh, I get that! Me too!"

As if he had found a kindred spirit, Ogura Asahi shifted his attention from the two women, stepped forward, and grasped her Hands, his eyes sparkling.

"Huh?"

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"... But Miss Ogura, you own the cat cafe, right?"

Minato Yukina hesitated.

"That's true, but you've only heard of cat cafes, not dog cafes, right? Because dogs are more active, so they're not suitable for shops."

He knew exactly what she was thinking as soon as he heard her voice, and replied casually, but his gaze remained fixed on Hikawa Sayo.

Hikawa Sayo felt uncomfortable under his direct gaze and shyly looked away, her skin flushing pink.

The other person's enthusiasm seemed completely different from my own sister's...

"I see."

Minato Yukina nodded in understanding.

"Speaking of which, you guys have been recording some old songs lately, right?"

"Sigh~ We haven't stopped since Golden Week, recording demos, CDs, and tracks for online release every day..."

In closing, she added, "This is the first time I've realized that recording songs is so tiring."

Udagawa Ako and the others next to her nodded in agreement.

"Seriously~ I never thought that a song I thought I knew so well would require so many repetitions to pass~ I can Ako lift my hand anymore..."

Recalling the hardships of the past few days, her eyes dimmed.

"Well, well, we've also received a lot of royalties because of this, haven't we? We're even considering whether to buy a car so it'll be more convenient to come to the company each time."

Imai Risa patted her back reassuringly.

Compared to complete newcomers, they still have some advantages, at least they have a lot of original songs.

If they immediately produce these on CDs and sell the digital rights, they can immediately make a large sum of money.

These days, they've been doing this almost all the time, and their wallets have gotten fuller as a result.

Conversely, [Sakura Rain] finally saw its first round of revenue – although it was still far from covering costs.

But at least it's a good start.

A mobility scooter?

Ogura Asahi finally shifted her gaze from Hikawa Sayo's face and turned towards her, "Do you have driver's licenses?"

"If we decide to buy it, we'll take the test later, since all four of us are adults."

"Four people... Lisa, are you including Yukina too?"

"Well..."

"Please, I'm begging you, don't let her touch the steering wheel. That's my only request."

"Receive!"

"What do you mean?!"