All the Heroines are my Ex-girlfriends

Chapter 70: Hello, Ms. Yukinoshita Yukino

"You're asking for leave again! Don't you care about anyone? Do you even look like a student anymore?"

"What's the excuse this time? Tell me! It really pisses me off!"

The voice on the other end was Kirisu Mafuyu, scolding in anger.

Just recently, Yukima Azuma had sent a message requesting a leave of absence via Line.

It hadn't been long since school started.

Yukima Azuma's time off had already exceeded the time spent in school.

Although Yukima Azuma was a genius who didn't need to worry about anything, Kirisu Mafuyu could no longer hold back.

So, that morning, Kirisu Mafuyu directly called Yukima Azuma.

"Kirisu-sensei, I'm taking a sick day."

Yukima Azuma weakly spoke.

There was silence on the other end for a moment.

Then, Kirisu Mafuyu's tone clearly softened.

"Are you really sick? If you're lying, I'll be really mad."

"Honestly, I'll just scold you a little, but I'll still let you have the day off."

When Yukima Azuma heard Kirisu Mafuyu softer tone, she couldn't help but smile lightly.

"I'm really injured, how could I lie to Kirisu-sensei?"

"Yesterday, I attended a senior book signing event, and there was a little accident."

"Although I just applied some simple bandages yesterday, it's better to go to the hospital for a check-up."

The sound of phone keys clicking could be heard.

It was clear that Kirisu Mafuyu was searching for information.

Fujikawa Publishing had spent a lot of money building their reputation.

The accident at the book signing didn't turn into a scandal.

In fact, it became an opportunity for The Metronome in Love to become famous.

So, after Yukima Azuma agreed, Fujikawa Publishing released the surveillance footage from the store.

This news was still hot on search engines and was receiving a lot of attention.

Kirisu Mafuyu quickly found the related article.

And saw the accident that Yukima Azuma had mentioned.

"Do you... need help? I can take the day off to go with you to the hospital."

At first, Kirisu Mafuyu clearly wanted to scold Yukima Azuma a few more words.

Like, why do something so dangerous?

But after a brief pause, she didn't say it.

Instead, concern for Yukima Azuma surfaced.

Despite the unexpected situation, Yukima Azuma's actions, though a little dangerous, were very sensible.

She also knew Kasumigaoka Utaha, a student at Toyosaki.

Without Yukima Azuma, Kasumigaoka's life would likely have faced serious problems.

Therefore, despite her frustrations, she couldn't bring herself to scold.

But she still couldn't help feeling uneasy about her student.

Thus, she asked Yukima Azuma if she needed help.

"Kirisu-sensei really is a good teacher."

Yukima Azuma responded, not quite on point.

Hearing that, Kirisu Mafuyu on the other end of the phone couldn't help but subconsciously lower her head.

Then she realized that she was talking on the phone.

Even if her expression didn't match the image of a teacher, she didn't have to worry about being seen.

What teacher would be shy about being praised by a student like that!

"Hey, you troublesome student!"

Kirisu Mafuyu tried to make her voice sound colder.

"Kirisu-sensei, I'm fine, after all, I'm a professional," Yukima Azuma hurriedly replied seriously.

Hearing this, Kirisu Mafuyu couldn't help but huff.

"Professional, huh? You're still a student!"

At this point, she paused slightly.

"Well then, after class, I'll visit you to check on you. Send me your address."

This time, Yukima Azuma was a bit stunned.

Kirisu Mafuyu was going to visit he house?

Yukima Azuma thought for a moment before replying.

As a result, Kirisu Mafuyu noticed Yukima Azuma's silence.

"What's wrong? Do you have a problem? You don't want me to visit?"

"No, I'll send you the address, I'm really looking forward to your visit, Kirisu-sensei."

Yukima Azuma could only agree.

After hanging up the phone, Yukima Azuma opened the hallway door.

It seemed that the bandage on he forehead couldn't be removed today.

In fact, the injury hadn't been serious for a long time.

The real reason he asked for leave today was to go to an interview.

No, to be more precise, it was a recruitment session.

"How could I lie to Kirisu-sensei?"

The interview with Yukinoshita Yukino was scheduled for today.

Yukima Azuma set off and headed to the coffee shop where they had arranged to meet.

...

Yukinoshita Yukino had woken up very early.

She washed her face, applied makeup.

Wore a fitted white shirt and a black skirt.

She chose black stockings for her legs.

She had to fully prepare for the interview today.

This was her last chance to live freely.

Standing in front of the mirror in her cheap rented room.

Yukinoshita Yukino looked at the dark circles under her eyes, feeling utterly helpless.

She was born beautiful.

Even without skincare, her skin remained soft and enviable.

But no matter how good the genetics, there are limits.

The tough times, the poor living environment, inadequate nutrition, and the worries in her heart.

Eventually left small marks on her beautiful face.

If this life of poverty ended here.

In just three days, her condition would quickly recover.

But if it continued like this.

It might cause permanent damage that could never be restored.

She patted her cheek.

She pushed all the other thoughts out of her mind.

Yukinoshita Yukino grabbed her handbag and stepped out of the rented room.

Under the morning sunlight, she still walked with her back straight and her head held high.

At least, until today, she was still Yukinoshita Yukino, the one who always pursued freedom for herself!

...

At the coffee shop.

Yukinoshita Yukino had arrived early.

She sat in a secluded spot.

Her mind was wandering.

Suddenly, doubts arose.

Why did the other party choose a coffee shop like this for the interview?

It wasn't a small company or a small workshop.

Laplace Corporation was a company with a registered capital of over 1.5 billion yen.

No matter how crowded the company was, they surely must have a dedicated room for interviews.

A scam?

No, the recruitment software verification process was quite strict.

So, what was going on?

Yukinoshita Yukino thought of another possibility.

The company's staff, due to her appearance, had developed dirty and vile thoughts.

They wanted to take advantage of their position to carry out "unspoken rules" with her.

This wasn't Yukinoshita Yukino being arrogant or overthinking.

She had really encountered such situations in her job search.

The other party had once asked her to meet at a restaurant for couples, subtly implying that she would have to accept the "unspoken rules" if she agreed to the job.

Yukinoshita Yukino slapped the person across the face and angrily walked away.

Of course, that interview had been a complete failure.

Thinking about all this, Yukinoshita Yukino's mood plummeted.

She had thought this was the last hope she had grasped, but in the end, it was just a meaningless illusion.

The feeling of falling down to that level made one feel like going mad.

Just as Yukinoshita Yukino was sinking into her despair,

"Hello, are you Yukinoshita Yukino-san?"

Hearing the question, Yukinoshita Yukino looked up.

She saw a handsome young man, as refreshing as a cool breeze.

He had a well-balanced face, particularly his eyes and eyebrows, which were so striking that one couldn't take their eyes off him, sharp like a sword, bright like a star.

Although he had a bandage on his forehead, slightly affecting his overall appearance, it gave him a different kind of charm.

The simple white shirt he wore looked incredibly attractive on him, almost like a hot item.

Just by looking at him, one might think he was frequently bothered by talent scouts from entertainment companies...

Even though Yukinoshita Yukino herself was an extraordinary beauty.

And she wasn't one to be swayed by looks.

She couldn't help but be momentarily stunned when she saw the young man.

After regaining her composure, Yukinoshita Yukino calmly asked:

"That's me, may I ask what's the matter?"

When the young man heard Yukinoshita Yukino confirm, he smiled.

His smile felt like a gentle breeze passing through.

It made people instinctively feel at ease and pleased.

He sat down across from Yukinoshita Yukino.

As Yukinoshita Yukino was thinking that this young man was being too bold and preparing to frown, he extended his hand toward her.

"Hello, nice to meet you for the first time. I'm Yukima Azuma, a representative of Laplace Corporation, in charge of today's interview."

Yukima Azuma's words made Yukinoshita Yukino immediately throw all her preconceived notions out the window.

She quickly reached out and shook his hand.

If this young man was the one conducting the interview,

Then excessive behavior was no longer a concern.

If he was here for the interview,

It certainly wouldn't be about "unspoken rules."

Someone like him could just wave his hand, and countless women would willingly approach him.

Considering the allure of the "younger-than-me" dynamic,

If something were to happen...

Yukinoshita Yukino herself wasn't sure who would benefit in that situation. (lol)

"Hello, nice to meet you. I apologize for any inconvenience, I'm Yukinoshita Yukino, a graduate in finance from the University of Tokyo."

Yukinoshita Yukino introduced herself again.

But Yukima Azuma waved his hand.

"It's fine, Yukinoshita-san, you don't have to be too formal, I've already reviewed your resume."

"Honestly, when I saw your resume, I even wondered if the developers of the recruitment software had missed something."

At first, Yukinoshita Yukino was a bit nervous.

But now, after hearing just a few words from Yukima Azuma, she felt her mood calming down.

She looked at the young man in front of her in surprise.

He seemed much younger than her.

But in every word and action of his, there was a kind of charm that made others feel reassured.

Such communication skills, she had only ever seen in her older sister.

If she could do the same, perhaps she wouldn't have been constantly fired.

Maybe that's why this young man was the representative of Laplace Corporation, while she was just a failure sitting here for an interview.

Realizing this, the look in Yukinoshita Yukino's eyes toward Yukima Azuma grew complicated.

For the first time, she felt the excellence of someone else in such a way that a feeling of distance arose within her.

She had always been the genius in others' eyes.

But now, this young man, not only in terms of status but also in ability, had proven that he was superior to her.

Yukinoshita Yukino suddenly understood the complex feelings in the eyes of others when they looked at her throughout her academic career.

"Yukinoshita-san? Is there a problem?"

Noticing the complexity in Yukinoshita Yukino's gaze, Yukima Azuma asked.

Yukinoshita Yukino shook her head.

"Well then, let's begin the official interview."

Yukima Azuma said.

Yukinoshita Yukino sat up straight, waiting for Yukima Azuma's question.

"May I ask, Yukinoshita-san, what position are you hoping to take on, and what is your target salary?"

Yukima Azuma asked the common important question in interviews.

Yukinoshita Yukino took a deep breath and then said:

"As I understand, Laplace Corporation is a newly established venture capital company."

"My major is finance, and I'm good at analyzing economic models, so I'm hoping for a position as an Investment Manager or a Risk Assessment Specialist."

"As for the target salary..."

Yukinoshita Yukino's words faltered.

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