Epilogue

It’s finally here… The air date for the “Es-S” True Clear reward commercial!

Production was completed without any issues, and I was told it would be broadcasted on time.

Just a bit over three minutes left… Hehe, wasn’t this exciting?

Although there were some difficulties, filming the commercial was a worthwhile experience.

I never thought even we would be asked to help out.

If you have a chance to sell yourself then it’s best to take it.

“If you go, the person you want to meet will be there.” That becomes a motivation for travelling…

Ah, the screen changed!

It’s starting…!

<Doo~ Doo~ HA~ MA~ ♪ HAAAA~ MAAAAA~ ♪　Oh~ Yeah~ ♪>

…Huh?

<Speaking of travel!>

<HAMA Tours!!>

<Everyone can depend on!>

<HAMA Tours!!>

<To the north, and to the south. Within Japan, and overseas. We promise to guide you on a pleasant journey. HAMA Tours. Yay, tomorrow will be a home run.>

<Yippee yay! It’s the start of a fun trip~!>

…What was that?

Um, well…that was quite…very…unique.

I agree. It’s unique, but interesting.

…Yachiyo?

YEEEEEEeees!

This was an alternate proposal, right? I thought I rejected it…

Y-Y-Yeeeaah, riiight??? Haha, hahaha……. This was supposed to be for kids from 4-to-12, so you axed it for being too unhinged……

IM SHOOO SHORRY!!!! I SENT THE WRONG FILE, I’M GONNA COMMIT SEPPUKU TO REPENT FOR MY SINS NOW!!!!!!!!

……

Well… I guess if the content is this eccentric, it’ll end up getting stuck in the viewer’s head…

What, huuuh!?

Kaede? What’s wrong?

I just got word from Sakujiro-san that he’s getting tons of inquiries. They’re all asking if we can take care of group trips for kids!

…Could this have been a blessing in disguise?

Could be. You never know how the cards will fall.

Alright then, I won’t question it! As for you, Yachiyo, I’ll be having you work on reporting, contacting, and consulting more often—

But for now, let’s get started with the after party as planned!

To winning the CM and the future of HAMA Tours…

Cheers!!

This grilled mackerel is super delicious! It’s fatty and piping hot…!

Right? I’ll take the spine out for you!

You should eat some too, Kafka. It would be best if you gained another 5 or 6 kilos to improve your stamina…

No, I’m good. Just forget about it already. I’ll also forget about how you carried me.

Actually, I want to forget it… Kaede was watching, but I ended up looking so lame… I can’t forgive myself…!

Big boss, l-l-l-l-l-l-l-let me pour you some. H-h-here, a glass…!

…No, I’m good. Stop. I’ll do it myself.

…I’m gonna head out for a smoke.

…...

Hah…

H-Hey, Ten.

What’s up, Renga-san? You’ll end up smelling like cigarettes out here.

I don’t mind. Um, actually…

I’ve been wanting to give you something for a while! Right. You dropped it in the alley that day…

Huh? Wait. It’s not here! But I put it in my pocket!?

(Oh…could it be he was keeping the puzzle-solving memo safe, thinking it was the loyalty card?)

(No, no, that can’t be it.)

(Well, it’s this guy, after all. I wouldn’t put it past him.)

Where did I put it…

More importantly, Renga-san, this.

Ah, the loyalty card!! How!? A magic trick!?!? That’s amazing!?

Keep it safe for me. Knowing me, I’ll end up losing it.

Ah, but, it’s yours…

I’m not a fan of hanging on to things that are bulky or heavy.

I wonder if my wallet will be okay holding two…

(That’s right. This is fine.)

(I always have to be the one that throws things away.)

Save some for me there too. What was it? Buri or nothing?

…Yeah!

…...

(Hah, cigarettes are the best…)