Jobless Rising! ~I’ve Become a NEET. I Acquired Lewd Skills and Lived a Life of Sex in the Other World and in Japan. Before I Knew it, I Was Impregnating A Harem of Ladies?!~ - Chapter 88: First Day at Work: Meeting Minato’s Dad, President Kōei

Chapter 88: First Day at Work: Meeting Minato’s Dad, President Kōei

The next morning, I’m up bright and early, washing my face in the bathroom.

Back to society…! I’m nervous as hell…! Well, it’s not exactly a typical office job, so I’m not sure if “back to society” even fits!

I fix my hair, brush my teeth, and slip into a suit for the first time in ages.

This is my battle armor for stepping into the world…!

“Alright! Let’s do this!”

‘The stronghold of the Tényōshū, the clan that purges Oni energy… Rishinkan, huh. I’ll come along.’

With that, Cui perches on her usual spot—right on top of my head.

Walking around outside like this… I used to care about it, but not anymore. Kids pointing fingers? Doesn’t faze me.

“Dude, you can fly. Why don’t you go ahead!?”

‘Heh…’

“Don’t just ‘heh’ me!”

Whatever. Time’s tight, so let’s get moving.

With that thought, I grab the Japanese sword I took from that punk, sheathed in its scabbard bag, and head out.

“Nice weather…!”

It’s a holiday today. Families are probably heading out for some fun soon.

Back in the day, I’d curse the sun on holidays…! But now, I’m in such a great mood, I can look up at it with a smile.

“…So bright!”

*

And so, I make my way through Tokyo by train and taxi. I checked, and apparently, I can expense the taxi fare later.

So… white-collar…! At the car dealership, if the manager was in a bad mood, I couldn’t even expense stuff—had to pay out of pocket.

“Uh… this is the place… right?”

I’ve arrived at what I think is the destination.

A residential area a bit outside central Tokyo. Smack in the middle of it. No way there’s an office building here.

“This… looks like a legit mansion… The plot’s huge!?”

The address on my map app points to an absurdly massive estate. It’s surrounded by walls, with a moat in some spots. Beyond a bridge lies an imposing gate.

An old-school Japanese mansion… sounds nice, but this is straight-up yakuza vibes. Four tough-looking guys in black suits stand guard at the gate.

(I looked up Tényō Development’s HQ online, and it’s in the middle of the business district. Seems like Tényōshū is a completely separate entity…)

No point standing around. I stride confidently across the bridge toward the gate. The men notice me immediately.

“Stop.”

“A guy with a white bird on his head…? Oh, you’re…”

Looks like they were briefed on my… unique traits. The four men eye me up and down.

“I’m Kougou Touya. Minato told me to come here today…”

“We’ve been informed. Go on in.”

One of them opens a small side door next to the massive gate. …That’s the entrance!?

“Follow me. The Head and Minato-sama are waiting.”

I trail behind the guy. Man, this place is huge…! I spot a Japanese garden in the distance! That pond’s gotta have koi swimming in it…!

The old me would’ve never set foot in a place like this. I keep walking, taking in the scenery. …It’s so far!

“Uh… are we there yet?”

“Almost.”

“Haa…”

How big is this place!? They’ve gotta be zipping around the mansion on Segways!

The estate isn’t just one building. There are several, all traditional Japanese-style, some pretty massive. From one, I hear the clack of bamboo swords and spirited shouts.

Yup… that’s gotta be a dojo. Figures a group like this would have their own.

“That’s it.”

The guy points to a smaller building a bit away. Looks like a detached annex.

“The Head and Minato-sama are waiting there. Mind your manners.”

“Yeah, thanks.”

Guess this is where his job ends. With Cui still on my head, I walk toward the annex alone. As I reach it, the shoji screen slides open.

“You’re here, Touya.”

“Yo, Minato. This place is massive, huh…?”

Standing behind the open shoji is Minato herself. Seeing a familiar face in this unfamiliar place puts me at ease.

“Come on in.”

“Here?”

“Yes.”

I slip off my shoes and step into the annex. No need to go through the main entrance, huh…

“Sit and make yourself comfortable. My father… the Head of Tényōshū will be here soon.”

“Comfortable’s not happening…”

Well, I don’t have a choice. Gotta do what the boss says. I sit cross-legged on the tatami. Minato takes a seat slightly to the side of the head position.

She’s as poised as ever. Thinking about how I creampied this refined beauty’s womb the other day makes my lower half restless, even this early…!

“Hehe…”

“What’s up?”

“I’m looking forward to fulfilling our duties together starting today.”

“…Yeah.”

I still don’t fully know what I’m supposed to do, but that’s normal for a newbie. I’ll figure it out.

“By the way, you brought Mahara’s sword, right?”

“Yup. My ticket to some cash.”

“I’ve already spoken to the Mahara family about it.”

That’s a relief…! Now, will they pay in cash today…? And I need to know the exact buyback price!

“Hey, Minato—”

Right then, the fusuma slides open with a loud rattle. A stern-looking older man stands there, giving me a sharp look.

“Kougou Touya, right?”

“Y-Yes.”

“I’m the Head of Tényōshū and Minato’s father, Kokuryouin Kōei. Good of you to come.”

With that, Minato’s dad—Kōei-san—plops down heavily at the head seat.

*

We exchange brief greetings, and I start talking with Minato’s dad.

But Kōei… what a badass name. Is that his real name, not some stage name…? It’s less “Oni-purging swordsman” and more “ninja vibes.”

“Touya, I’ve heard about you from Minato. You can procure stones infused with special power, fought Harakara hand-to-hand, and a Hakuki-class Oni was no match for you. I’m grateful you’ve joined our clan.”

“Uh… haha, thanks…”

Mostly thanks to my contract with Cui! But fighting Oni isn’t my goal! All I want is to use Cui’s ero-skills for my fantasy sex life!

…Well, the pay’s good, and I get proper time off. Can’t complain about it..

“If not for you, Minato would’ve been killed by Harakara. And recently, you faced a Hakuki-class Oni and the sudden appearance of the legendary Kuukiha. Your actions ensured things turned out fine, from what I hear.”

Looks like I’ve got a high evaluation. Nice, nice…

Kōei-san lays out my general duties.

“You’ll primarily act as Minato’s attendant. When she’s on duty, you’ll accompany her and assist in purging Oni energy.”

So, basically, do what I did the other day.

Patrol the night streets with Minato, looking for people corrupted by Oni energy—not having sex. If we find them, weaken them—not have sex—then Minato purges the Oni energy.

(Oni encounters are supposed to be rare… but lately, I’ve been running into them a lot…)

Even with my enhanced physique, I’m no match for Kuukiha-chan. If I run into her again, what do I do? Might need to talk it over with Cui.

“Minato attends her academy on weekdays. During that time, Touya, I’ll train you at the dojo.”

“…Huh?”

“From what I’ve looked into, you’ve never practiced martial arts, right? You worked part-time jobs since high school, then late-night shifts at a bar from age 20.”

They’ve dug deep! At this rate, they probably know my whole family situation…!

“With that kind of potential and no martial training…! What a waste! From now on, I’ll teach you everything, starting with how to grip a sword…!”

“Uh… uh…”

No thanks! If I’ve got that kind of time, I’d rather chill at home scrolling for porn on my phone! Why do I have to sweat for this…!?

But Minato’s dad is my boss’s boss… basically the president. No way I can say no to him.

Ugh…! Fine…! If it’s for a 6 million yen salary…! I can endure…!

“You’re not from a clan-affiliated family, so we’ll need some special arrangements… Any questions?”

“Yes. What’s the usual clock-out time?”

“Hmm… Work hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. On days with nothing going on, you can go home at 6.”

“Oh…!”

So white-collar…!

“But when Minato’s on duty, you’ll work past 6. Even when she’s not, you stay until she says you can leave.”

“Guh!?”

B-Black…! No, compared to the car dealership, where I worked past midnight and left home at 7 a.m., this is better! I get to spend time with a beautiful girl, so it’s not bad! It’s part of the 6 million yen job…!

“An attendant is supposed to be at their master’s side 24/7. You’re getting special treatment because you can procure those special catalysts, so don’t forget that.”

“Y-Yes…”

Tényōshū seems to welcome my joining, but since they’re paying me, they expect me to work hard. Fair enough.

“Oh, and that sword you took from Mahara. We’ll buy it for 400,000 yen.”

“!!”

Yes…! That punk’s sword sold…! But! I’m basically broke right now…!

“Uh, about that. From my perspective, that… punk dragged me into an alley and came at me with a drawn blade.”

“I’ve heard.”

I tried to use his name, but I forgot it. Punk it is.

“That’s not normal, right? That punk was out to kill me. Said if I died, I was just a nobody.”

“…”

What’s with that punk’s upbringing!? President, don’t you bear some responsibility here?

I don’t say it, but I make it clear I was pissed off. Kōei-san seems to catch my drift.

“I see. You’re saying to add compensation to the sword’s price.”

“Bluntly, yeah. Not that 400,000 yen isn’t appreciated. I’m not saying it’s too low.”

Liar. I’m super dissatisfied! I don’t know sword prices, but this is a negotiation. If I can nudge it higher, that’s a win.

Kōei-san hears me out and smirks.

“That sword isn’t a particularly high-grade treasure among the Mahara family’s collection.”

“400,000 yen’s too high?”

“No. But letting it stay taken looks bad, right? The Mahara family has deep ties with the Kokuryouin. As the head of the Kokuryouin, I figured I’d step in.”

With that, Kōei-san stands.

“Touya. Let’s have a serious match in the dojo. If you can bring me to my knees, I’ll buy it for double—800,000 yen.”