A Shady Business Plan

Hahaha! Really?

Yes! At the dessert shop at the end of the shopping district...

Hmph! Everyone around here is so carefree.

They must be the epitome of femininity.

Th-They look like they're glowing!

C-Can someone like me even be here?

Hahaha. Wouldn't it be fun to blow up a bomb right in the middle of this place?

*shakes head*

Not unless an order came in to blow up the middle of Trinity's streets.

Come on, Mutsuki. We came here on business today.

What business do we have in the Trinity district, Aru?

Heehee. I'll tell you, but don't be too surprised.

It's fine. I'm hardly ever surprised by anything you say.

All right.

I like surprises! I'm totally ready!

Oh wait...you don't want me to be surprised... Uh, then what should I do?

Ugh! It doesn't matter!

*clears throat* Anyway, I'll tell you why we came to Trinity today.

We are here for a new business presentation.

What?! A business presentation?

Why is something like that happening at Trinity?

Well, I heard about it from a connection I have...

A connection?

*pouts*

Why do you guys look so unhappy about this?!

This is solid information! The client I got to know through the last request said...

"There's a good business opportunity here. I won't tell this to anyone else but you, Aru. Got it?"

This is top-secret information, available only to the deepest inner circles of Kivotos!

It's a business secret shared among outlaws...

Isn't that amazing?!

Hmm... If Aru says so, then it must be true.

Yeah, it's amazing, Boss!

...Well?! Don't be shy! Compliment me more!

It was all thanks to my great business skills that I was able to score a valuable opportunity like this!

...I just hope this doesn't become too annoying.

Let's hurry and get to the presentation! We can't be late!

Wow, there are so many people.

So, are all these people here for the business presentation?

Some "rare" opportunity...

The businesspeople gathered here are said to be the best in their field... They're incredibly successful entrepreneurs!

If we can network and get our names out there, it'll definitely pay off for us.

And if we can secure some business investments, Problem Solver could grow even more.

Look, someone walked up to the podium...

First of all, I would like to thank all of the CEOs who are attending our business presentation today.

These kinds of opportunities don't come every day.

I can tell you, without hesitation...

...that you are the chosen ones!

Hmm... You don't say?

Really?

Oh! I knew it! I knew this was a special opportunity!

Now, allow me to introduce...

...our latest and greatest achievement!

It's the...

Eco-Pride Cashmere Battery!

Eco...

Cashmere...?

...Battery?

...?

Note that this item is no mere battery!

Created from natural materials extracted using the most efficient methods available with deep learning AI...

...we've made a stunning achievement in creating a product that is more efficient than any other battery in the world, and using eco-friendly materials at that!

Oh, Aru, I think this is...

...

No, wait! Let's listen a little longer!

The most successful businessperson I know assured me of this!

In addition, what we're offering here goes beyond just this item!

We want to maximize your profits using a well-established marketing system...

...with a business strategy that fully considers hedging risks...

*taking notes* System... Hedging risks...

...

We have laid the foundation to flexibly respond to any situation, while carefully monitoring the Kivotos economic curve and its large fluctuations...

Kivotos...curve?

*shake*

Hmm...

*shocked*

So, that's the explanation...

Now, let's talk about how you can invest in our business.

It's not hard at all. All you need to do is purchase a membership card to join our system.

Yes, you can become a part of the system simply by purchasing a membership card!

Here, if you purchase this 5-million-yen membership card, you'll immediately be promoted to the Sephiroth rank!

And lucky customers get an immediate bonus of one hundred angels!

Ugh! It's like a cult mixed with a pyramid scheme!

Haha! Now you can't deny it any longer, Aru!

You just admitted that this business is a pyramid scheme!

*sigh* ...Boss. That businessperson you mentioned...

...I know! I don't wanna talk about it!

Uh, do you want me to get rid of that acquaintance of yours?

*looking sad*

I was wondering what kind of a business presentation would take place near Trinity General School.

They targeted girls without any street smarts!

Haha! I can't believe you got tricked like that! *chuckles*

I really trusted them... I was told this was the highest level of info, reserved just for me...

How could they take advantage of my trust?!

Excuse me? What's all the commotion about?

We're here to share a sound business plan to those with an open mind...

Stop!

How dare you waste my precious time...

What's that? What are you talking about, dear customer? This is a very rare opportunity!

Grab this opportunity and make your dreams come...

Huh? I didn't mean you should literally grab my shoulder!

Haruka.

Yes!

Take care of it.

Heh heh heh!

Got it, boss! Anything you say, Aru!

Argh?! What are you doing?!

How dare you waste Aru's precious time?! Get lost, all of you!

...How dare you try to take advantage of Problem Solver! I'll never let that happen!

We could have lost all of our funds if we fell for their stupid scheme!

You almost got away with it, thanks to Aru.

Arrrgh! I've had enough! Mutsuki! Kayoko!

Hmm... Well, I still had fun. Okay, let's get started!

*sigh* I guess we have no choice.

Everyone! Get them!

I'm here from the Justice Task Force!

I've heard reports of an illegal business presentation going on here!

Well, I'm here!

...Wha? What's all this mess?

Hmm, Hasumi... There's no one here!

I didn't expect Trinity's Justice Task Force to get involved!

They can be just as annoying as the Prefect Team. Don't get involved.

Well, as long as we can piss off the head prefect, then I'm satisfied.

J-Just tell me what to do! I'll take care of everything...!

Argh! I hate when things get complicated!

Ugh...

We're done here today, but mark my words...this will never happen again!

I'll never trust some random acquaintance's vague business advice again!

I'm going to take matters into my own hands and make my business successful!

Ahaha! That's our Aru!

*sigh* ...I knew something like this was gonna happen.

Everyone... Retreat!

Y-Yeah!