"This is a new policy in the Land of Grass, a benefit for migrant workers. It's only being tested on a small scale, so the slots are limited!"
"I've seen how serious and responsible you are at work, and how you always step up when something happens. So, I'm planning to recommend you to the higher-ups!"
"Also, I recommended you for this year's Excellent Employee Award. The leaders have seen your work ethic. I believe you have a very high chance of being selected. Your daughter Ryukako is old enough to start school now, right? If she attends the Literacy Class and studies hard enough to get good grades, the factory should recommend her for school."
"But once she goes, she'll have to study seriously. She can't waste this slot. Going to class after work will be very tiring! So you need to think it over carefully!"
"Since you're a decent guy, I'll let you in on something else. I heard that if there are promotions in the future, employees who have gone to school will definitely be considered first."
"Even old-generation ninjas like us are studying now, learning the advanced new Spirit of Grass and development concepts!"
"Think it over. If you want to improve yourself, come find me after work tomorrow!"
"..."
"Kawaisuke, Kawaisuke, what's wrong? The food's getting cold. Why aren't you eating?"
Hearing his wife call him, Kawaisuke raised his head from his thoughts and blankly looked around.
After a while.
He seemed to come back to himself.
After Captain Yamato quietly told him about the arrangements from above, he patted Kawaisuke's shoulder and left.
And he... had left work alone, then come to eat with his wife and daughter.
Right now.
He was already in the cafeteria, their food had been collected, and his wife