After confirming that everyone was present, Hasumi Kanoko talked about the incident.

"...Anyway, I have visited An Yi at his home, interviewed him personally, and conveyed our intentions."

"Although it's a bit regretful, it's a pity that An Yi-san still doesn't intend to change his mind. He made it clear to me that he won't come back here again. No matter how much I try to persuade him, he can't do anything about it."

"I'm sorry to disappoint everyone——"

As soon as she finished speaking, she bowed slightly to the people very regretfully, and then sat down next to Kato Yusuke.

The conference room was shrouded in silence.

Everyone who heard these words looked at me and I looked at you. They were a little embarrassed for a moment and didn't know how to react.

Sagara Mayu's eyes were darting around, and the expression on her face was as if she had been reincarnated into a different world and turned into a hippopotamus. Obviously, she did not expect to hear such a heavy topic.

Yoshida scratched the back of his head in embarrassment and yawned uncontrollably without making any sign.

Hui tilted her head slightly and focused her eyes on the ceiling diagonally above, as if she was thinking about something.

Without saying a word, Ying Lili held her chin with one hand, put the weight of her upper body on the table, and half-closed her eyes as if she was bored.

As for Shiyu, he said something coldly.

"It's not Kano-chan's fault. What do you have to apologize for?"

"Well...ahaha..."

Hasumi Kanoko smiled bitterly and explained:

"Having said that, I originally thought I could handle this matter smoothly, but it turned out to be more difficult than I imagined. I really didn't live up to everyone's expectations."

"No, you did the right thing. I actually think it's better this way. If that classmate An Yi is really willing to kneel down in order to come back, then even the basic dignity of a human being is gone~?"

"Uh... Xiaoshi, you seem to have misunderstood? I just went to talk to classmate An Yi, so I won't make such an excessive request as "kneel down", which will only intensify the conflict, right?"

"Huh? Don't kneel down?"

Shiyu twitched his brows in displeasure, crossed his arms over his chest and crossed his legs, leaning on the back of the chair like a queen.

"It means that he was quite arrogant when he overturned the table. If he wanted to come back without doing anything, wouldn't he be taking us too seriously?"

The cold voice made the atmosphere heavier, and invisibly put pressure on everyone present.

Hasumi Kanoko observed everyone's expressions and spoke with some embarrassment.

"...How should I say this? In fact, classmate An Yi also asked me to pass on a sentence. I have been hesitating whether to say it..."

As soon as this statement came out, everyone's eyes gathered.

Shiyu even asked unceremoniously: "What did that otaku say?"

Hasumi Kanoko hesitated and glanced at the young man beside her, and sighed helplessly.

"...it's Aki-kun. He seems to be planning to set up a club of his own. He asked me to tell Kato-kun that he will definitely make the world's strongest game that far surpasses ours. Let Kato-kun wait and see...

…”

"laugh."

Shiyu sneered: "I see, this is the so-called afternoon letter, right? This kind of self-righteous arrogance is indeed very characteristic of that person."

After saying this, she turned to look at Yinglili on the right.

"So, six years ago... oh, to be precise, seven years ago, Sawamura, what do you think of your childhood sweetheart's words?"

"Huh? What do you think?"

"Because~ since everyone has declared a challenge to us, then everyone will be the enemy from now on, so we must defeat him. Can you do it?"

Yinglili was stunned for a moment, then expressed with a straight face:

"You don't need to deliberately test me with such words, I know what to do!"

"oh……?"

Shiyu blinked his eyes in surprise and said in surprise: "This is really surprising, you actually stopped swaying..."

"I'm just discussing the matter! What's more, the target is Lun Ye. Don't you think it's a bit of a fuss if you put him in the same position as us with such great efforts?"

"Haha~ It seems that you are also serious here? Sawamura-kun~"

"Don't call my name in that nasal tone, it's disgusting!"

"Speaking of which, Kano-chan."

Kato Yusuke asked: "Did you leave him what I said last time?"

The person who asked did not explain who "he" was in the words, and the people who listened did not ask.

"Yes, I have some."

Seeing Kanoko, Ren nodded gently in affirmation and started talking to herself.

"Classmate An Yi didn't really want to accept the two million you asked me to give him, but I still kept the money as you asked. As for whether he will accept it, I don't know.

Already."

"knew."

Kato Yusuke nodded calmly and announced to everyone: "...Then let's end this matter. Thank you for your hard work, the meeting can be dismissed."

That's what he said and that's what he thought.

Regardless of whether An Yilun accepts the money or not, the matter should end here.

Their game has not yet been completed, and there is still a lot of work to do. They should not worry about a departed "former member" for too long, but should focus on the present.

Everyone also heard the meaning of his words, nodded in approval, and then left.

Kato Yusuke originally planned to go back to work, but was stopped by Hasumi Kanoko.

"Ah, Kato-kun, I have one more thing I want to discuss with you. Can you wait a moment?"

"Any questions?"

"Yes, I have a proposal for a studio and would like to ask for your opinion."

"Whatever it is, you can just say it doesn't matter."

"Well, I'm actually wondering if we can arrange a group sleepover, which will last for about two to three days, and go around Tokyo."

"A sleepover activity...?"

"Ah, don't you think this is not good...?"

"No, it's not not good, it just feels a bit sudden. Can you ask me the reason?"

"Hmm~ Because haven't we all been worried about An Yi-san for a long time? So I thought if we could organize a sleepover to boost morale."

"That's it..."

Kato Yusuke immediately understood her intention and began to ponder.

Even though he had just made a statement, Kanoko Hasumi had a very thoughtful idea.

Leaving aside the impact caused by An Yilun, it would be a good thing if we could take this opportunity to relax and adjust ourselves to work.

Considering that the trip lasted only three days, the delay in work was basically harmless... He gradually made a decision in his heart.

"Well, I think this is good, but there aren't many places to play this season, right?"

"What do you think of the hot springs?"

"Oh, it turns out to be a hot spring."

"Hey, don't you like it?"

"No, let's just settle it. Can I trouble you about this?"

"Hmm~ That's what I thought. Then if you agree, I will inform everyone?"

"Okay, thank you for your hard work."

"No~"

Seeing Kanoko, Hassan smiled brightly and walked out of the conference room.

after awhile……

"Hey, is this true!? That's great——!!"

——Sagara Mayu’s excited cheers suddenly sounded outside.

Kato Yusuke thought for a moment, then took out his mobile phone, found "Shinjoka"'s number in the contacts, and called it.

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That evening.

Asahikawa City, Hokkaido, the Ogihara family's small Western-style house.

The refill of the mechanical pencil snapped, and Sayu looked up from the reference book.

"Hmm~~~..."
To be continued...