He had decent social skills and thinking ability. Simply put, unlike Sudo, he wasn't dead set on becoming a basketball player, with a determination no force on earth could shake.
Besides, he'd just emphasized that he wanted a stable job with good pay. As long as the salary was right, this guy would grow into a perfectly capable wage slave as soon as he entered society.
That was exactly what Kamio Tatsuya needed. After all, he and Horikita Manabu had agreed to start a business together, and someone like Kiriyama would be very useful in the early stages.
Besides, Kiriyama was easy to read. He'd submit to someone stronger than him, and both Kamio Tatsuya and Horikita Manabu could easily keep him in line. There was no need to worry about him causing trouble.
That was one way he differed from Nagumo. At least, Kamio Tatsuya wouldn't bring Nagumo into their little group.
He had decent abilities and no particular preference for what kind of job he wanted. Kamio Tatsuya didn't know Kiriyama very well, but he trusted Horikita Manabu's judgment.
Since Horikita Manabu thought well of Kiriyama, Kamio Tatsuya decided to give him a chance, too.
"So you don't have any clear goals. Is that right?"
"You could say that. I still have several years before college." Kiriyama nodded, not ashamed of having no clear goal.
To be honest, they were all only seventeen or eighteen. It was perfectly normal not to have any goals yet.
So there was no need to underestimate Kiriyama for that. His track record might look pretty bad, but he was far stronger than the average person.
"Would you consider working for me?"
Kamio Tatsuya rubbed his chin and looked at Kiriyama.
"Y-you mean what?"
"I'm planning to start a business with Horikita-senpai. Do