Chapter 7

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Chapter 7 – Negotiation (Business Talk)

「I didn't expect to see you here. Long time no see, Ginjo-san.」

「Yes… it's been a while」

A player named ryo is talking to Ginjo-san in an unusually friendly manner. But Ginjo-san responded in a rather indifferent manner. I don't know what kind of relationship they have.

But despite this, the guy doesn't seem to be discouraged. He continues to talk to Ginjo-san.

「Since you took the trouble to show up at such a minor event, does that mean you'll accept my proposal?」

「...... Are you talking about signing a sponsorship contract with our company? If so, I'm sorry, but I can't accept that at the moment.」

Was this guy coming to talk with Ginjo-san is because he want to talk about that?

It would certainly be reassuring to have the Ginjo Corporation as a backer. But with the way she's responded I don't think there's much hope.

「That's too bad. It's a shame, but I think it's time for you to take this into serious consideration. I can't believe I'm saying this, but...... I think my popularity and ability are perfect.」

That's really not something you should say about yourself.

Please share that confidence with me.

「Your company has not signed anyone yet, I believe. If you haven't yet found a player you plan to sign, then by all means, hire me. You won't regret it.」

Re-sports players and companies often sign contracts. If a character with a company's logo wins a tournament, the advertising effect is quite high, and a good-looking player becomes a billboard in itself.

If the players sign a contract with a company, they will be allowed to use the latest equipment and above all, they will receive a regular income even if they don't perform well in competitions. There are other means of earning money, such as Spacha1, but I guess a steady income is attractive.

「Our company, Ginjo Corporation, carefully selects the players we sign. We analyze the players from various aspects, but so far we haven't found any players that we would want to sign.」

「That's tough. May I ask what kind of players you are looking for in particular?」

「That's easy. What I want most is a skilled player. I don't simply want a skilled player, I want a player with overwhelming strength who can compete on the world stage. I'm looking for a player who can lead the current era, a player whose mere presence will bring the team together and raise their morale.」

「A world class player who can lead the current era...... It's a wonderful condition, but isn't it a bit too dreamy?」

Player ryo chuckled. What is this young lady talking about?

It's true that her words could be laughed off as a pipedream. In the past few years, Japan hasn't even made it to the main event of the world championships. It's not that easy to find world-class players when you want them.

However, it annoys me when the players themselves say that she's 『dreaming too much.』. It's as if he himself is saying, 『I don't have the ability to compete in the world.』. How pathetic.

I sensed a hint of annoyance underneath her cool expression, as if Ginjo-san was feeling the same way as I am.

「With all due respect, ryo-san, I don't think what I just said is a pipe dream. In fact, I've already found someone who is a candidate.」

Oh, is that so?

There was such a guy...... I'm starting to get a bad feeling about this.

「...... That's interesting. May I ask who is it for reference?」

...... Stop, don't probe any more into the story because I really have a bad feeling about this.

But my wish was unfulfilled, and Ginjo-san pointed to the person.

「He's right in front of you.」

At the tip of her finger is a person...... wearing a blue ninja mask, me.

Oh, please spare me, not only the ryo guy, but the other spectators looking at me as well....

This is the guy!? I can clearly tell the reaction from them.

Well, but it was a natural reaction. I'm not angry about this, I'm a very forgiving guy.

「Your jokes are too good, Ginjo-san. Are you saying that a cosplayer wearing a weird mask like this is a world class player?」

「Wait, what did you just say!」

「Huh!」

This is unforgivable. He just said something he shouldn't have said. I don't mind if you think I'm suspicious, because I am. But I can't forgive him for that line.

「Hey, whose mask is 'weird'? It's the coolest mask in the world, no matter how you look at it! You better correct that!」

I don't care how many times people make fun of me. But I can't stand it when people make fun of Shadow Blue, whom I respect the most in the world.

「What's wrong with calling something 'weird' weird? I'm just saying this out of kindness, but that mask doesn't look good on you, so you might as well take it off.」

「You've got some nerve. You want to fight huh......!?」

Words for words. Normally, I wouldn't start a fight like this, but perhaps because I was wearing a mask, I couldn't help but use stronger words.

But I really can't fight in such a public place. I'm not proud of it, but I've never been in a fist fight before, and I'm definitely weak.

I wondered if there was anything I could do to make this matter resolved. As I was thinking this, the guy called ryo looked at Ginjo-san and suggested something outrageous to her.

「What do you think, Ginjo-san? He seems to be willing to do so. How about we have an exhibition match where he and I battle each other? In Re-sports, of course.」

…. Wha?

This is ridiculous! Why do I have to do that in public?

Just turn down this proposal with a straight face, Ginjo-san!

「That's a good suggestion. I'll allow it with my authority.」

I knew it was coming, damn it!

ryo smiles happily at the fact that Ginjo-san's permission has been obtained.

「Fuu, thank you. I'll show you who you should really make the contract with.」

「Hey, hey! You guys can't just go ahead and proceed without asking me!」

I tried to stop the match from starting, but it was already too late. The exhibition match was going on at a rapid pace, leaving me behind.

The start of the exhibition match was announced in the hall, and the spectators who had started to leave started to return to their seats one after another.

「H-hey! What have you done, Ginjo-san! Just for the record, I've never played Re-sports properly!」

「Oh, the 'Blue Gale' is running back with his tail between his legs?」

「Ugh, that's not very nice of you to say that.......」

「Don't worry, I’ll keep your personal information from being revealed. All you have to do is go out there as a mysterious Re-sports player who suddenly appears.」

「That's easy for you to say.......」

I sighed in submission and walked up the stairs to the ring.

I feel grumpy, but it's an undeniable fact that I'm mad at him for making fun of my mask. I should make up for this grudge......

「I'll give you credit for not running away and coming to the ring. But I can't go easy on you in front of my adorable fans.」

He smiled sarcastically and waved his hand to the audience. Then a number of high-pitched cheers came from the audience. What a jerk.

「Tch. I'm going to beat that grin off your face so you can't do it again, be prepared.」

As we stared at each other, we put on our i-VIS eyeglass-type information terminals. That was the signal for the start of the Re-sports, and the crowd cheered enthusiastically in anticipation of the battle to come. I'm sure no one here is thinking or hoping for me to win.

Interesting. I'll show you my ninja fighting skills that I've developed through my hero career.

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TL Note:

1: Super Chat is a feature that allows users to purchase the rights to make their messages stand out in the chat section when they publish a live chat or video on YouTube. It is a type of gifting feature that is used to give money to people, and is abbreviated as "Spacha/スパチャ". wiki. <- back