"Good morning, Ms. Mizunashi."
"Morning!"
"Ms. Mizunashi looks great today."
"Hehe, maybe something good happened."
"What good thing? Can you tell us so we can be happy together?"
"Sorry, it's a secret."
"..."
The radiant Rena arrived at her workplace early the next morning.
Many staff members at Nichibei TV greeted her. Seeing Rena looking relaxed and even more capable than usual, they were all surprised.
"What good thing happened to Ms. Mizunashi? She always comes to work smiling, but it's usually that kind of professional smile."
"Based on my years of dating experience, Ms. Mizunashi might be in love."
"Stop joking. Ms. Mizunashi hasn't had any dating experience for years. How could she be in love? Some people even say she actually likes women."
"Heh, you're still a virgin, so of course you don't get it. The blush still on her face clearly shows she went out to have some fun with her boyfriend last night."
The male employee who claimed to have years of dating experience spoke with a smug smile.
"Why didn't I notice?"
"I told you, you haven't even held a girl's hand. Where would you get experience in this?"
"No way! My goddess actually… last night…"
Another employee held his head and cried out in despair.
That experienced employee was quite handsome and was nicknamed the "Sea King" in the company. People tended to believe what he said about these matters.
"Director, how was yesterday's exclusive interview?"
After putting down her bag, Rena walked into the studio and asked.
"Yesterday's interview has already been posted online. It reached two million views in a short time, and the results are excellent. Didn't you check?"
"I had a lot going on yesterday, so I didn't pay attention to work."
Rena replied with a smile.
She and Toru had been going at it in the car and outdoors almost the entire night. Even with her stamina, she felt a bit tired today, but not enough to affect her work.
"I just checked again, and it's already over three million views. The station manager must be thrilled."
Rena took out her phone, glanced at the updated view count, and her smile grew even brighter.
This exclusive interview was mainly aimed at the Japanese audience. With Japan's population, reaching over three million views overnight was definitely top-tier.
"Haha, this actually has nothing to do with our station. It's all thanks to Fujiwara-kun. Mizunashi, you should stay in contact with him more often."
"No problem."
Rena responded.
Just like last time, the opportunity to interview Toru exclusively was something Rena secured personally, making it the biggest achievement of this project.
As for how she managed to get him to agree, and what she might have given in private, the station executives did not ask.
As long as the mission was completed and the station's performance improved, that was enough.
Some of the executives also backed off.
As Japan's popular reporter and program host, and a well-known YouTube personality, Rena had attracted attention from many executives.
Some older men in their fifties or sixties had even hinted that if she became their mistress, they would give her better resources.
However, Rena rejected all of them, leaving the executives helpless.
Unlike ordinary hosts who relied on promotion, Rena's current status came largely from her own ability.
She did not need additional resources to maintain her position.
On the contrary, the station needed her. If they pushed too hard and she left for a rival station, it would be a huge loss.
Now that she seemed to have found a new backer, the Fujiwara heir, those executives did not dare to think about her anymore.
In the end, money and power were not everything. For a woman like Rena, appearance and ability mattered more.
The executives could only swallow their frustration.
Rena spent the entire day in a relaxed and pleasant mood.
Having just completed a special interview, she did not have much work today and treated it almost like a day off.
In the afternoon, near the end of work, she went to the restroom at the agreed time and dialed a one-time number.
"Rum-sama, the mission you assigned has been completed."
"Oh? Kir, you're quite fast. What was the result?"
Rum's voice, distorted by a voice changer, came through the phone. There was a hint of anticipation in his tone.
"Fujiwara Toru is very interested in joining the Organization, but he still has concerns."
"That's normal. He used to be CIA after all."
"Fujiwara Toru said that if he is to join the Organization, he has conditions."
"First, when he assassinates Spencer, the Organization must provide maximum support. Second, he will not work full-time for the Organization like other members."
Rena conveyed Toru's demands exactly as he had instructed, perfectly matching his personality and raising no suspicion.
"Heh, he really hates Spencer. That's within my expectations."
"Rum-sama, you truly see everything."
"Kir, no need for flattery. I only care about your ability and loyalty."
After a pause, Rum continued.
"...Reply to Adam and tell him I agree to his conditions. When he prepares to assassinate Spencer, I will provide full support."
"I also agree that he can act freely, but he must complete three missions for the Organization each year, and he cannot refuse."
"At the same time, tell him that if he wants to enter politics in Japan, the Organization has many peripheral members who can assist with his campaign."
Rena carefully noted each condition. Comparing them, she found that everything was within Toru's expectations.
This made her admire him even more.
"However, the Organization does not give without return. He must prove himself. Adam needs to complete a test mission to join."
"Kir, tell him that if he kills Akai Shuichi, that traitor, I will grant him special status. He will not be subject to anyone's orders and will only report directly to me."
There was barely concealed excitement in Rum's voice.
This was a completely risk-free deal.
Even Gin had difficulty dealing with Shuichi.
If Toru succeeded, the Organization would gain greatly. If he failed, they would lose nothing. Rum clearly enjoyed such deals.
"Yes, I will relay your message."
"Very good, Kir. You've done well. I'm very satisfied. Enjoy your holiday."
After that, Rum ended the call, and the number became inactive.
Rena lowered the phone and sent a message to Toru through Line.
Toru, who was still participating in the second day of the preliminary competition, was in the players' lounge when he received it.
"Haha, just as I expected. Rum always thinks he's the smartest one and everyone else is an idiot. Does he really think no one can see through this risk-free deal?"
Toru scoffed.
The Organization asking him to kill Shuichi was already within his expectations.
"Shuichi... good. I can use this opportunity to make contact with him. Although he's arrogant and difficult to control, his bottom line is lower than Rei's, which makes him more useful to me."
"Once I uncover all the Organization's operations and connections, I might as well call myself Rum."
A faint smile appeared on his lips.
At a sushi restaurant in Tokyo, Rum was in high spirits.
Although Gin followed his orders, Gin was ultimately more loyal to That Person, making him unreliable.
But Adam, was different. He had no reverence for That Person. He could become Rum's most trusted subordinate.
"You can't just keep taking. To make subordinates loyal, you have to give something. Besides revenge, I need to know what Fujiwara Toru wants so I can use the right approach."
Rum was in a very good mood.
If Toru could really eliminate Shuichi, he would give him full marks. He would be one step closer to fully controlling the Organization and removing That Person.
(To be continued.)
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