The Guy Who Messed Up Is Gradually Doing His Best - Chapter 13

“Hello everyone. Thank you for watching the Nohara Construction Channel.

Today, I, Gouda Taketo, will introduce to you the triangular housing exhibition in Marukaku City, the model house with a basement, ‘Nonoha.’

This seems to be a model house designed with the concept of ‘a relaxing home that men would want to visit,’ incorporating playful elements into both the exterior and interior.”

With the model house I was introducing in the background, I was putting on a mask of a smile.

Here, I was handed a document detailing the exterior, roof, floors, and interior, particularly the areas of special concern, so I’ll read it while looking at it.

At this time, I apparently wasn’t on camera, just my voice, so I spoke without being conscious of the camera, but I made sure not to misread anything.

It seems that edited images of the model house will be placed here.

After discussing with Nohara-san and MAIN, it was initially decided to create a commercial video for Nohara Construction. However, during a board meeting, it was mentioned that such opportunities are rare, and they also discussed the possibility of making a TV commercial if they were going to do it.

But I’ve already been involved in a scandal once. People who dislike me probably still do. If my appearance were to tarnish the image of Nohara Construction, I would feel terrible. So I declined immediately.

There were various other proposals, but in the end, it was decided to introduce the newly completed model house on the Nohara Construction Channel.

But you know, I was expecting more than just me being the only performer.

I thought there would be a facilitator, and I would just nod along, give a few casual comments, and leisurely look around the model house.

“I’ve never had the chance to tour a model house before, so I’m really looking forward to it. Let’s go inside.”

The video recording stops once I walk to the front door of my house.

“Okay, got it!”

Since it’s a major construction company, there was a proper filming crew. A woman who seemed to be the director gave the okay sign.

“Taketo-kun. You’re doing great, it’s awesome!”

This person with an unusually high energy level is Nohara Kaori-san, who took care of my house. During our exchanges on MAIN, we started calling each other by our names. After all, whether it’s the chairperson, the president, or the executive director, they’re all Nohara-san.

“I see. That’s good to hear. Unlike filming my own videos, this is somehow more nerve-wracking than I expected.”

“Really? You didn’t look like that at all.”

Today, Kaori-san is wearing a suit instead of work clothes. She has a slender model-like figure, so the suit looks great on her. She really gives off the vibe of a capable older sister.

“Taketo-san, next please start from the slope in front of the entrance and go to the entrance.”

“Yes. I’ll go right away.”

It seems the filming team is ready, so I’ll take a quick look inside the entrance, skim through the materials, and then we’ll continue with the shoot right away.

“It’s a barrier-free design with no steps up to the entrance, huh? Wait!? Why are you pushing the stroller? Oh, I see, yes, with this, you can take the baby in the stroller all the way to the entrance. And it’s great for after shopping too.”

I was suddenly handed a stroller and was confused, but is it okay? Okay, got it. Hmm, the person who handed me the stroller, doesn’t smirk. Kaori-san, why is your face so red?

For now, I’ll push the stroller and enter the front door.

“The entrance is spacious~, isn’t it? Oh, this is what they call indirect lighting, right? It’s stylish and has a gentle feel to it, very lovely. There seems to be plenty of storage at the entrance too, so I don’t think I’ll have trouble finding a place for everything. Um, wow, the step is low, and the stroller… oh, excuse me, it seems like you leave the stroller at the entrance. Huh? It’s not good if I forget the baby inside. Y-yeah, that’s right. It would be a big problem if I forgot the baby.”

I hold the baby doll that was placed in the stroller. When I think about why a baby, there are various times when people consider buying a house, such as when they get married, when they have a baby, or when they prepare for old age. These are often times when there is some change in their living environment.

Among them, this house is designed with the concept of being a “relaxing home that men want to visit,” targeting women who have children. I see. Even if they have children, they might not be living with a man (because of polygamy)…

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It’s over. It’s finally over. I never thought I would be carrying a baby doll until the end. I’m so tired.

“Taketo-kun. Thank you for today.”

“No, Kaori-san, I had a great time too.”

It was tough, but I won’t say so. Since the filming team and Kaori-san are smiling happily, I’ll assume the shoot went well.

“So…”

Yeah, it was tough even after that. Nohara Construction held a dinner party for us. They used their company cafeteria. There were so many employees, and the food was amazing. They didn’t have any alcohol since I can’t drink, but the employees were all friendly and nice people. The person who had previously turned me down over the phone? They got transferred to a branch office.

In the end, everyone took a commemorative photo together, and on the way back, for some reason, the Kaori family gave us a ride in their luxury car. It was on the way home, after all.

But as expected of a luxury car, the ride quality is top-notch. I was tired, so I dozed off a bit.

Then, I overheard the conversation between Kaori-san, Kaori-san’s grandmother, Kaori-san’s president’s mother, Kaori-san’s executive director’s aunt, and the managing director who is also the driver.

“Rather than becoming twisted after going through tough times, there are hardly any men who become humble and sincere. Kaori-san, you absolutely must not let him go.”

“That’s right. Most men are arrogant.”

“In that regard, there’s nothing more to say if it’s about Taketo-kun.”

“Yes. Grandmother, Mother, Aunt. I will do my best.”

“Mm.”

I was sitting next to Kaori-san in the passenger seat, so I could hear everything perfectly, but I wasn’t completely asleep. I just couldn’t open my eyes. Just when I was thinking that, I actually fell asleep, and Kaori-san had to wake me up.

I thanked everyone and said goodbye normally, but honestly, I was relieved that nothing happened.