SHUFFLE x The Ring that Calls for the Sound of Bells: Prologue
“With that being the case… try to come up of ways to convince the higher-ups to allow your request while not jeopardizing the current job you’re assigned with.”
Big thanks to reimeltdown for EN proofreading!
Eichi: Hello there, Anzu-chan.
Oh, don’t worry about it. You actually came earlier than the appointed time.
The job I had earlier was cancelled, you see. I just arrived here a little early.
Situations like these are unavoidable, but I wonder if there's a better way to manage schedules. Some people working in this industry, I swear…
Sudden cancellations like this make me feel like I only wasted my time.
Back then, it was easy to get away with this. But now we’re living in the age where everything needs to be efficient. Don’t you think so too, Anzu-chan?
Ah, I apologize. It can be difficult to respond to complaints like this, right?
The busier I get with work, the more I get prone to complaining without realizing it.
Well then, I’ll get straight to the point.
I won’t waste any more of Anzu-chan’s time by talking about stuff in this manner.
Regarding Anzu-chan’s proposal… in conclusion, ES has decided not to go through with it.
Ah, you look dejected. I’ve been supporting your proposal from the start, but well, we can’t do anything about ES’s decision as a whole.
And if I may add, this decision was made for your own sake.
Hm? The reason for rejecting your proposal?
Aren’t you already busy as it is? You’ll end up having your hands full, considering your situation.
It’s not that I’m doubting your abilities, but… realistically speaking, there isn’t enough time.
If something goes wrong halfway with either jobs, the one who will get hurt the most is you.
Hm, I knew you’d say “it’s okay.” But just because you said so doesn’t mean everything will turn out okay.
You know I can’t bear to discourage you, Anzu-chan, but we have decided to push through with the safer option.
This is just my personal opinion but, you don’t have to do everything this year.
You’ll have plenty of opportunities from here on out, and surely you’ll be able to work on the proposal at a favourable time.
Hm… I see you already have thought this through.
Although… for now we can’t overrule ES’s decision yet.
With that being the case… try to come up of ways to convince the higher-ups to allow your request while not jeopardizing the current job you’re assigned with.
If you pull it off then perhaps the situation will change for the better.
Ah, don’t mention it.
Ever since our days at Yumenosaki up until the present here at ES, Anzu-chan have been devotedly supporting me, and it pains me to turn down your proposal.
Mm-hmm, that’s right. Please think it through one more time.
If you can convince me and the higher-ups then I promise I’ll lend you my assistance. This isn’t something to be trifled with; I suppose we can call it a contract between us.
Fufu… you suddenly seem motivated.
I admit I don’t quite understand why you would go this far to insist on this request, but if this is what you really want then I trust your judgement.
Oh, I suppose it’s already time for you to leave ES. I’m certain you have to look after a TV recording today.
That program’s pretty strict about time so it’s better if you leave earlier than usual.
I’ll see you later, Anzu-chan.
Hmm… I didn’t think she was serious about it. With the way things are looking right now, I’m sure she’ll come around once again.
Dear me… Even so, I wonder why women are drawn to the idea of “marriage”?