Dark Knight

CEO Celebration

Rin Nanase, an eighteen-year-old multimillionaire, was promoted to become the next CEO of Nanase Corporations. Nanase Corporations was founded five generations before him, primarily focusing on technology, aerospace, clean energy, chemicals, weaponry, entertainment, and philanthropy. The company was mainly based in Toronto, Canada.

Rin stood roughly 5'8 tall, had a pale complexion, and had long black hair that was brushed back. He wore a formal outfit consisting of a white buttoned shirt worn around his torso, along with a black necktie, and a black dress coat worn over it, followed by his black dress pants and shoes. He lived in a large mansion, which was passed down to him as the sixth generation of the Nanase family. The home itself underwent changes in each generation, especially this current generation where Rin tended to make drastic changes to make it look high tech. The home was located not too far from downtown. Right now, he was throwing a party for himself and everyone else to celebrate his promotion as the new CEO of Nanase Corporations. Rin took a stroll inside the large party room in a large building, walking with the former interim CEO of the company, Kevin Wei, the 42-year-old man casually rested his arm over Rin's shoulder as they walked, grinning. Both carried a glass of red wine in their hands, occasionally drinking as they conversed with each other.

"Congratulations on becoming the official head leader of Nanase Corporation."

"Well, my life was devoted to becoming one eventually anyway," Rin responded as he looked up at him.

"After all, my late father wanted me to anyway for the sake of the company."

"I'm sure your father would be proud of your accomplishment, Rin Nanase,"

Kevin smiled again, patting Rin on the back a few times casually before walking away. Rin was approached by a young woman with dark, curly, caramel hair that extended down past her shoulders. She wore a white dress, a buttoned shirt, and a black skirt. Both had known each other since their childhood days during their elementary years back at an international private school. This was back in Tokyo, Japan, and their parents had known each other before. The two of them didn't always talk to each other, at least not until Rizeru got older and wanted to work for Nanase Corporations. Her parents had often worked closely with his parents a long time ago, and she thought she would end up working alongside Rin Nanase one day, especially since he would take over the company once he got older and gained more knowledge and experience about it.

"Chizuru," Rin spoke to her, a smile on his face.

"Hi." She responded, returning the soft smile.

"I'm going to be your new assistant."

"Oh?" He blinked as if he had never known about this. "Really? Well, I... wasn't told about this."

"You told me I was qualified to be one," she reminded him. He had to think and recall if he did. In fact, he just remembered a few weeks ago that he had told her that. How could he forget so easily? Well, no matter. As long as he remembered that.

"Oh, right-" he paused for a brief moment before he continued casually. "I did." He gave a small laugh as she did so in return.

"Right, well, you realize that we have a conference meeting in a few days. I hope you don't still have a habit of slacking off."

She reminded him. Rin had a tendency to slack off quite a lot, but many may wonder how he could be a businessman if he's like that. Well, he doesn't get off track in front of everyone-or at least he tries not to anyway. This is his legacy-a legacy to continue taking over the company from his father.

"Of course not," he responded casually.
"I'm sure I know what I'm doing."

"I know, but you do slack off a lot," she said. "In the end, I knew you were going to make it to the top one day."

"The goal was to change everyone's lives for the better with the various high-tech inventions I've created. I want to build a world where we can expand more of ourselves, do something greater," he replied. "Make lives easier for everyone. That's always been the plan."

"I know," she said, smiling. "You're very innovative. I'm proud of you."

A moment of silence fell upon them as they gazed at each other. Kevin Wei approached Rin.

"Excuse me, Miss Kawasaki, I'm going to borrow," he wrapped his arm firmly over Rin's shoulders as he continued speaking. "Mister Nanase, for a while."

"Right," he responded.

Rin looked up at him, then back at Chizuru. "Looks like I have to go. I'll see you some other time."

"I understand. Have fun then."

Rin and Kevin walked away through the crowd of people as Kevin looked down at Rin. "Say, I have something for you. It's a present I left behind for you in the Nanase Tower. "Want to go get it?"

He gave off a small smile, looking up at Kevin.

"You want me to drive all the way there just to get it? What is it anyway?"

"Oh, you trust me, Rin. It's a big surprise for you," Kevin said. He didn't want to spoil the gift for Rin, keeping it as a surprise. "I left it in office."

"I'll go get it after the party's done," Rin said, not wanting to leave the mansion. He would rather wait until it's over when everyone ends up leaving.

"Fair enough," Kevin replied. "Wouldn't want you missing out on your own party." He chuckled.

Rin smiled again and took a sip from his glass of red wine. Kevin patted his back again and began to walk away. In the meantime, Rin Nanase would remain on his property to enjoy the party until it was over so he could later drive to Nanase Tower, the second-largest building in Toronto after the CN Tower, and see what Kevin left behind for him.