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Chapter 31 -

The Awakening Youth

"..."
"Oh my, what's wrong with you all? Your teacher has arrived. You should be applauding to liven things up."

Let me clarify from the start: I'm not joking around here.
I tell them I'm being serious, but the three of them remain perplexed.
I shrug my shoulders and say with a sigh:

"What's the most important skill in sales? It's being a smooth talker... in other words, communication skills, right?"
"W-well, that's true, but..."
"You lost confidence after seeing how your seniors work when you accompanied them, didn't you?"
"...Yes."

I think they had confidence in their communication skills.
But after seeing their seniors in action, they probably thought, "Can I really secure contracts like that?"
Paperwork has clear methods, so it's manageable, but sales is different.
There are manuals, but you can't rely on them alone. It's largely about intuition.

"That's why we have the Cabaret Girl Teachers."

The Cabaret Girl Teachers I've gathered this time are top performers or second and third-best from this club and other affiliated ones.
In other words, they're pros at talking. Oh, I see that look on your face... You don't get it, do you?

"Don't underestimate these night butterflies, you know? Only second and third-rate clubs rely on erotic sales tactics.
If you want to make it in a first-class club, looks alone won't cut it. You need the appropriate conversation skills."

There are those who can trick foolish men into spending ridiculous amounts in one night.
But that's third-rate. That kind of extortion can make men snap and cause incidents.
You see such cases in the news, right? There are risks involved, serious risks.
It takes considerable skill to ensure that even after sobering up, a customer feels they had a good time and doesn't regret spending money.

"Hey, even if you guys were drop-dead gorgeous, could you earn a million yen in one night?"
"Well..."
"But the girls here can do that. And they can do it without making the customer regret spending the money."

Why is that? It's because their communication skills are off the charts, of course.

"So today, you're going to study the art of communication to the fullest."

Meanwhile, I'll be drinking.
The reason all the Teachers brought their own champagne is for this purpose.
We're asking them to do something slightly different from their usual job, after all.
I'll be spending money more lavishly than usual, while the Teachers take care of the newcomers.

"Come on, introduce yourselves!"
"N-nice to meet you!"
"Oh, how cute~"
"I love how fresh the kids are at this time of year."
"It really gives you energy, doesn't it?"
"No need to be so tense, relax, take it easy."

The newcomers straightened their backs when I explained the intention, but... to be honest, this is just a pretext.
It's true that the cream of the crop in the nightlife industry has amazing communication skills.
But will listening to them make those skills your own? You might gain something small, but it's just that - small.
Will it lead to dramatic growth? Not really.
So does this session have no meaning? That's not true either.

(Humans are simple creatures, after all.)

I've instructed the Teachers to make it seem like they've learned something and had a breakthrough while talking about relevant topics.
My goal is to adjust their negative thought patterns to be more positive and help them relax.
They're underestimating themselves, but the fact that they passed the company entrance exam and are here means they have potential.
But if they lean towards negativity, it's a waste of talent. If left unchecked and they make a mistake somewhere, they'll undoubtedly fall into a vicious cycle.
So I'm switching their mindset before that happens.
If they do that, even if they fail in the future, they'll be able to reflect properly and apply it to the next opportunity with a more positive mental state.
You might ask, "Is it necessary to use cabaret girls as teachers?" Well, they're men, after all.
If they're going to be taught various things anyway, it's more pleasant if it's by beautiful women. If they were girls, we'd use handsome hosts.

(But... what's with those outfits?)

I came up with the idea of this cabaret club classroom when I first became an education supervisor and started instructing newcomers.
It's been over ten years since then, I guess?
Of course, the faces have changed since the beginning, and I think I've been working with the current Teachers for about three years.
I'm sure these girls wore normal dresses in their first and second years...
Why are they wearing such blatant male fantasy teacher outfits now? Dresses would be covered by expenses, but these probably wouldn't be.
Out of pocket? Are they paying for this themselves?

"Ah, don't worry. These are covered by expenses."

As if sensing my doubt, one of the Teachers, Aria-chan, chuckles and adds an explanation.

"...They're covered?"
"Well, at first we were planning to pay for them ourselves. We thought Mr. Sato would bring newcomers this year too."
"You were planning to pay out of pocket?"
"We're always indebted to Mr. Sato, and we enjoy this too."
"That's nice, but why did it end up being covered by expenses?"
"After the club closed, we were discussing it among those likely to be called, and the owner overheard us."

Apparently, the owner said he'd cover it as an expense.

"Seriously? What's the owner thinking?"

Even if the suits themselves are good, they wouldn't be used in cabaret work.
What? Are they starting a female teacher day or something? ...If so, I'd like to know in advance.

"Actually, there are quite a few girls who want to be teachers in this cabaret classroom."
"Really?"

Well, I do spend a lot of money on this day, so it does contribute to their performance... but isn't it troublesome?
Oh, well, it's only once a year, so maybe not. I guess it's like a slightly unusual event that helps boost numbers.

"Yes. But only those who are performing well get called."
"So it's motivating them?"
"Yes. It's become one of the factors for positive competition, so the owner thinks this much is fine."
"Hm..."
"And just between us, the owner has a thing for female teacher outfits."

That's just a fetish, isn't it?
But... I see. I've been coming here for a long time, but this is the first I've heard of it.
The owner is quite shy... I'd like to set up a proper opportunity to discuss this sometime.

"Still, that's pretty generous. Even for cosplay, those are pretty nice suits, right?"
"If we're talking about generosity, aren't you the same, Mr. Sato? You spend quite a bit every year for the sake of the newcomers, don't you?"
"Well, I make money from side jobs, so..."

Our company allows side jobs, so I declare part of my underground income as money earned from side jobs.
Underground money is tax-free and doesn't need to be declared, but since I'm a big spender, it's better for me to declare it.
Think about it. If I'm clearly spending beyond my apparent income, it would look suspicious, right?
I'm using the excuse of investment profits so I can spend money without worries.
The government is happy to process everything since they're getting extra tax money anyway.

"Even so, the fact that you don't hesitate to spend a lot of money for others, not yourself... that's really cool, Mr. Sato."
"You're saying such nice things. Maybe I should order another bottle of champagne?"
"Thank you very much. But I'm a bit worried about you drinking too much."
"Don't worry, don't worry. I pass my annual health check every year."

And so, a few hours later.
Look at the faces of the newcomers. Don't they look completely different from when they first entered the club, all bright and shining?

"It was worthwhile, wasn't it?"
"Yes!!"

Excellent, excellent. It seems this year's cabaret classroom was a success too.
However, there's a risk of getting new employees hooked on cabaret clubs and such.
One of the first students was exactly like that.
I noticed and taught him how to enjoy it in moderation, getting him back on track, but if left alone, he might have lost his way.
That guy is now working hard at a branch office. It's not a demotion. He's in a management position because his abilities were recognized.
You might think I'm not one to talk about moderation given how much money I throw around, but that's different.

(I use it freely when I have it, but I can manage well enough when I don't.)

Even if I were told to live only on my salary as a company employee, I'd be fine.
Sure, I'd be able to buy fewer things physically, but I don't dislike that kind of inconvenience either.
There's a different kind of fun in managing with limited funds.
But putting that aside, about these guys.
From my perspective as someone who keeps leveling up as a player instead of switching to a sage class, Sudo-kun seems suspicious.

(Saying anything now would only dampen the mood, but I'll keep an eye on him from time to time.)

Switching gears, I smile at the three of them.

"Alright, from here on out, let's just have pure fun! On to the second round!!"
"We'll follow you anywhere!!"