Chapter 50: Chapter 50 – Photo Session [3]

Having said that, the siblings walked into the café without complaining. Mr. Taka smiled brightly as his plan was coming together nicely. The dark circles around his eyes faded slightly, but it was still apparent.

Just four more people to wait, then he could rest. If this program succeeded, then as a marketing team leader, his job would be limited to ordering his subordinates around.

'A little bit more.'

His smile widened as he saw two more people entering the HQ. They were a pair that unexpectedly blended together very well, Breeze and Flexy.

If one asked him the best decision he made for the last year, he would answer it without hesitation. It was to find the unique and unexpected newbie streamer called Breeze.

Not only was he young and had potential, but he also gave Mr. Taka a good impression as a polite boy in their first meeting.

Also...

'If I can rope him in to become Biozone Entertainment's affiliated streamer... Just a little bit more...'

A thought flashed in Mr. Taka's mind. He could imagine that Breeze would definitely rise. His intuition as a senior corporate worker was telling him.

'... And I can get a promotion! He's the golden goose that can lead me to a good rest. I can't let the others take him! I will be the one who sign him with Biozone Entertainment.'

Naturally, his treatment toward Breeze would be slightly different from StoneSword's from earlier, as he was his favorite streamer in this program. He spread his arms wide and welcomed them.

"Welcome! We've been waiting for you!"

***

A few minutes ago, in Sky Rail station right across the Biozone Entertainment HQ.

Max stepped out of the Sky Rail with a perfect poker face. He learned how to create one on his way here by watching a tutorial.

But it was soon ruined as his lips curled up into a smirk.

'Learning everything is so easy now. To think that even a poker face tutorial will be that detailed. There is even a hologram model that I can use to synchronize my face with it perfectly to make a poker face.'

He was in a good mood and exited the station with a smile.

However, Max immediately put up his poker face again when he saw someone unexpectedly standing with open arms as if trying to embrace him standing right outside the entrance.

"Hahaha! We finally met, my friend! It's me, Flexy!"

Many people looked at them with strange gazes. They walked away from them and whispered something to their companions.

Standing beside Flexy was an elegant woman in a suit wearing an apologetic expression. She seemed to be embarrassed just to be seen standing next to Flexy.

'I am really thankful I watched that tutorial. If not, I would definitely have that expression too.' Max thought as he heaved a sigh.

As much as he wanted to push Flexy away for being an embarrassment in public, he couldn't do that because his destination was right in front of him. Besides, he owed Flexy a lot to ignore him too, so he greeted him back.

"Good morning, Flexy. It's nice to meet you IRL for the first time." He shook Flexy's hand expressionlessly while observing him.

"Oh?" Flexy looked to his right at the girl who stared at him dangerously, "Sorry! I didn't know that you hate loud noise. Anyway, I will talk normally now. Nice to meet you, StoneSword sister. My handle name is Flexy! Feel free to call me anything you want."

"... Lily. And don't talk to me." Lily answered shortly and stood up, walking away from the two of them.

Flexy's smile froze as he looked at his hand, which stayed in the air. Another hand grabbed and shook it; it was StoneSword.

"I told you she hated noises. Also, I never saw her talk to a boy before, so don't mind it too much."

"Yeah... Well, it can't be helped." Flexy shrugged his shoulders, "Anyway, I want to introduce you to my new pal. He's standing over there."

He turned around and pointed at Max. But once again, he froze as he saw him talking to the girl who had just left him alone.

'Huh? What is this difference in treatment between me and Breeze?' Flexy thought, confused. 'Is it because I am loud? No, rather... How is that guy talking to that girl smoothly like that? He's unexpectedly good.'

StoneSword looked surprised when he saw his sister talking to a boy.

"Oh? It's rare to see her smiling like that. Who is that guy?"

"He's Breeze." Flexy answered as he let out a sigh, "Well, you must've heard about him if you played Knight's Journey lately. He's that wall run guy."

"I watched his video before." StoneSword nodded. A smile appeared on his face, "So that was why she always seemed to be so out of it and suddenly able to do a wall run. I see..."

Looking at StoneSword's expression, Flexy couldn't help but shudder and took a step back.

"Hey hey, you look so scary right now. Are you that kind of guy? Dude, keep your expression in check! Malicious rumors will spread if someone misunderstands the situation."

"I know. I am not mad, just a little bit jealous."

"Seriously?"

Flexy didn't believe what StoneSword had said. The expression he showed earlier was more than a little jealous.

But... it seemed interesting.'

'I never thought this rock-like guy would have this kind of personality.'

Flexy looked at his friend, Max, who went to the machine to order something with Lily. An amused smile appeared on his face.

'My friend, it seems like you will have a bit of difficulty in the future. Good luck!'

He never expected this kind of situation to unfold. It was interesting.

Oblivious to the conversation between the two veteran streamers, Max felt cold sent down his spine.

'Did someone curse me? It must be that Bloodsucker... He must've cursed me for baiting him to donate a huge amount of money.'

"Are you okay?" Lily asked worriedly as she peered into him.

Smiling, Max answered, "I am okay. Just feeling a little cold."

"I see..."