Nyanta & Pomeko

Chapter 30: Gal

"This place......, is huge."

"Wow, all those people are in suits!"

　Anri and I were standing in front of a large building.

　We were standing in front of a large building, which was a major publishing company called KADOWA. This is where my meeting with Saeko-san is scheduled to take place.

　Today was a day off from school, so Anri and I walked through the office district in our casual clothes.

　I had never been down an office block before. There was a strange sense of tension in the city.

"Do I have to say my name at the reception?　Ugh, I'm starting to get nervous. ......"

"You've been to a publishing company before, haven't you, Pomeko?　You have more experience than me."

"But, the person in charge is my sister.　And I'm worried about you, ......."

"Don't worry. I'm not going to do anything crazy. ...... Saeko-san is also very serious about her work, right?　...... It will be fine. –Let's go."

　I pulled my hand that was connected to Anri.

　...... Before we knew it, we were naturally holding hands. It's like we've always known each other. It's so natural, it's like it's a part of you.

　There was no embarrassment at all.

　We walked into a large building.

　I told the lady at the reception desk my name, and she called Saeko-san on the phone.

　Not long after, Saeko-san came to the reception desk.

　Despite her crisp suit, her hair was shaggy and she wore almost no makeup.

　She had dark circles in her eyes, ruining her beauty.

"Oh, sis, are you fine? ......"

"Oh, good morning, Saeko-san. ......"

"Good morning, ....... Wow, sorry it's been so long since I've been this early ....... Alright!　Let's go then!　To my editorial department!　......, how long are you guys going to hold hands?　Don't you dare flirt with me here, ......, you're so blinding. –So, are you guys dating already?

"No, we're not dating!　bakayaro!" – "Oh, we're not in a relationship."

　Saeko-san fluttered her hands and lightly laughed through her nose.

"'Pfft, you're so cute. It's so nice to be young. ...... We're not really dating and that distance, yada yada ....... I'm going to go quickly, don't be silly!

　Anri and I looked at each other.

　We laughed because it was kind of funny. Saeko-san really has her own pace.

　I followed Saeko-san as she walked slowly.

"Welcome, this is the editorial department, although it's early now so there's no one here at all."

　The editorial department was covered with posters of novels and manga. Some were famous works that everyone knew, some were works that were about to be published.

　I've never been in a place like this before in my life. It was obvious, but I was getting excited.

"You look happy, Makoto.　The first time I went to the editorial department, I was excited too."

"Oh, this is–this is great. It's filled with dreams. ......"

　Saeko-san checked the whiteboard in the editing department.