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Chapter 113 - 恩師

# After the Holiday Break

"I'm exhausted even though it's just after the holiday break..."

That last bit really did it. While I'm not physically tired, the mental fatigue is significant. But as a working adult, I can't afford to mope around.

At least I've asked the Mutual Aid Society to handle everything related to Saku-chan, so that's one less worry.

"Good morning, Division Chief."

"Ah, good morning. Did everyone enjoy their summer break?"

"I met up with some old friends from my hometown."

"I went to a hot spring and feel completely refreshed, both mentally and physically!"

Good, good. We chatted amicably until the start of work, then the chime rang and it was time to get down to business. I'd love to leisurely do desk work in the air-conditioned office, but unfortunately, that's not possible today. There are several matters that require division chiefs to handle personally. While none of them are negative issues, looking outside... my motivation is rapidly draining...

"Well then, shall we go?"

"Yes, sir!"

I head to the battlefield with three subordinates in tow. From there, it's non-stop. Busy doesn't even begin to describe it. While I'm grateful for the work, before I know it, it's past 3 PM and we haven't even had lunch. I might be fine, but my subordinates are exhausted.

"Boss... can't we just head back to the office?"

"Let's grab lunch first. We've been staying hydrated, but none of us have eaten anything."

"I've lost my appetite..."

"It's so damn hot..."

All that's left is desk work back at the office. I understand they want to head back quickly, but I'm worried about them working on empty stomachs. Better to sit down somewhere and eat properly than just buying something on the way back.

"Come on now. This old man will treat you. How about it?"

"Well, if you're treating..."

"In that case, I want to eat eel!"

"Oh, that sounds good. Boss, I want eel too!"

"Alright, alright."

I search for nearby eel restaurants and get a hit. It looks like quite an upscale place, so they should be satisfied. I lead my subordinates to the restaurant.

"Ahhh... I'm coming back to life..."

From wiping their faces with the hot towels to gulping down cold water in the air-conditioned restaurant, I could practically see my subordinates' HP gauges recovering.

[Continued in next part due to length...]