【Mustard】Combined for a long time must be divided

Due to the request of Akutagawa Ryunosuke, the administrative department started emergency overtime mode one after another, and everyone began to work 24 hours a day. Under such circumstances, Atsushi Nakajima couldn't be free, and kept busy going in and out, running around dizzy.

When he finally had time to sit down and rest, he unconsciously looked towards the glass wall of Akutagawa Ryunosuke's office. The man's expression was always stern, and he was frowning, not knowing what he was looking at.

It looks so harsh.

His thoughts were wandering like this when Kajii Keijiro and Tachihara Michizo had just finished their work, so they had time to catch their breath, and both of them slumped on their chairs and fell into a state of dementia with a slack expression.Seeing this, Atsushi Nakajima couldn't help but feel a little guilty out of thin air. It was obvious that everyone was half dead, but he left a whole body. The comparison was extremely tragic.

"Everyone has worked hard." He comforted himself with a little guilt.

"Fortunately, it's not hard, and you can live after lying down for a while." Li Yuan Michizao sank into the office chair, staring straight at the ceiling, and waved his hands weakly.

Guangjin Liulang had just returned from smoking in the smoking area, and he looked more energetic than the two of them.Seeing that Atsushi Nakajima's eyes were always drifting to the other side of the office, he followed suit and realized that it was the independent office of Akutagawa Ryunosuke, so he asked, "Are you worried about the manager's handling?" not good?"

Atsushi Nakajima was suddenly distracted, and he didn't seem too embarrassed. Instead, he shook his head: "It's not... Akutagawa's work ability is so strong, and he always feels that there is nothing in the world that he can't handle well."

"That's not necessarily true," Hirotsu also sat down, "The manager said he was still a human being, just a mortal. When he first joined the company, he was scolded by Dazai-kun every day, and no one knew about it."

In terms of seniority and seniority, Hirotsu Yanagi's length of service is far above all others, so he is particularly convincing when he talks about the past; and the person under discussion at the moment is Akutagawa Ryunosuke, who has always been mysterious and ignorant of the details. Atsushi Nakajima couldn't help but hold his breath and concentrate.

"Really? Although I heard that Mr. Dazai moved from the administration department to the sales department, but he is a very gentle person, and I can't imagine how he would criticize others..."

"That means you are too young." Kajii Keijiro slowly propped himself up and sat up.

He made a large glass of lemonade with a thermos every day, and placed it on his desk. After groping for a big gulp, he finally had the strength to continue the conversation.

"You haven't seen how Dazai harmed the office back then. If you had, you wouldn't be able to say the word gentle."

"Really..." Atsushi Nakajima murmured.

"Can this still be fake?" Tachihara Michizo also joined the conversation, "I have heard of the vicious character Dazai Osamu later on. You are lucky if you haven't been tortured by him."

"Fate is good..." Atsushi Nakajima was a little helpless, shrugged his shoulders and smiled bitterly, "Probably. But when will Akutagawa's work end? Didn't everyone finish their work and start to rest? I thought he would soon and it will be done."

The three of them looked at each other when they heard the words, and they all denied: "It's impossible. Our job is just to organize the branch channels for him, and he came alone for the final inspection summary."

"So many?" Atsushi Nakajima was also a little shocked. In the past few days, he has made more than a dozen contacts by himself, and there may be a little more reported to Akutagawa. How can he bear such a large workload by himself? Can you stand it?

"That can't be helped, he is like that desperate Saburo, no one can persuade him." Kajii shook his head.

Desperate Saburo is really an apt adjective, Nakajima Atsushi turned his head to look at the figure who was busy in the office again, his brows became more and more wrinkled unconsciously.

——Actually, it’s not necessary at all, even if there’s nothing wrong with decentralizing the authority a bit, does he have to insist on taking care of the whole situation by himself...

"What, you care about Akutagawa?"

Kajii Kijiro asked suddenly.

"Huh?" Atsushi looked at him, "Who cares about Akutagawa...! I was just thinking..."

I was thinking that he can obviously not have to work so hard and you can rest less-wait a minute, I feel that this sentence cannot be said.What kind of capitalist oppression is this? This way of thinking is unacceptable!

Realizing this, Atsushi Nakajima closed his mouth in time; but the breakpoint of his closing was very subtle, and several other people showed puzzled and clear eyes: "Why do I feel that this sentence has been said before? illusion?"

"Probably not, I have heard it too. It's just that the tone is softer."

Kajii Keijiro was thoughtful, propped his chin a little curiously: "Have you been watching Higuchi's ins recently?"

Atsushi Nakajima didn't know why: "I've been watching it intermittently..."

"Look less, you will be infected by her." Kajii gave him a loving look.

"...???"

Tachihara Michizo finally remembered why this sentence sounded familiar. He slapped the table and said excitedly, "Yes, it's Higuchi! She was always so self-conscious before chasing Akutagawa! Even a blind person can see it. She has to deny it, Atsushi Nakajima, don't follow her, it's too stupid, really."

Atsushi Nakajima finally understood what they were discussing, his scalp went numb for a moment, and he almost uttered a retort: ​​"That's completely different?! Ms. Higuchi is trapped by love, and I just don't care about it!"

"Then what are you looking at?"

"I……"

The three of them stared at him with piercing eyes. Atsushi Nakajima couldn't speak because his words were stuck in his throat. He felt that he couldn't explain clearly, so he turned his head and stood up with a painful tone: "I'll water the cactus."

After finishing speaking, he took the watering can and walked to the toilet, while Liyuan Michizao was still yelling lightly behind him: "You should water less, I just watered it in the morning, and be careful to die of waterlogging."

Atsushi Nakajima turned a deaf ear to it, and the cactus died from waterlogging. If he continued to discuss with those three people, he might be annoyed to death by rumors in the office tomorrow.

The lesser of two evils, it is really impossible to buy another pot.

After the break, Atsushi Nakajima went back to Akutagawa Ryunosuke to help as usual, but he could not provide much substantive help, so he had to write the schedule for Akutagawa beside him.

Tomorrow morning, I will meet with the client at nine o'clock in the morning and hand over the project plan to the other party. Next, I will hold a closing meeting at ten o'clock, and I will confirm the progress of the new product with the manufacturer at 10:30... I'm so busy, Dun thought while writing, and Why do I feel that there are so many to-do items that can be handed over to the business department?

Thinking of this, he called Akutagawa: "Manager, why don't you transfer the matter here to the business department? It should be more efficient for the business department to do these things."

"no need."

Akutagawa Ryunosuke's response was simple, but he blocked the conversation directly.

No wonder the business department seems to be very idle every day. It turns out that the work has been blocked here.Atsushi Nakajima rolled his eyes, what kind of self-stealing is this, should I thank Ryunosuke Akutagawa for helping them reduce their workload on behalf of the sales department?

He continued to fill up tomorrow's schedule, and seeing that it was almost lunch time, he asked, "Are you going to eat?"

Originally, Atsushi thought that with Akutagawa Ryunosuke's character, a workaholic who races against every second, there is a high probability that he will save his lunch time to work; however, although the other party did not look up, he replied very clearly while signing and turning the page: "Go. "

"Then I'll go by myself. I can bring you back whatever you want to eat...huh?"

Akutagawa Ryunosuke put down the pen and paper, locked the computer screen, and patiently repeated to the astonished Nakajima Atsushi: "I said I'll go."

Atsushi Nakajima was still immersed in disbelief when he followed Akutagawa on the elevator and went downstairs to the staff cafeteria. In his impression, Akutagawa Ryunosuke was either delivering lunch for him or bringing him back to the office. Why did he suddenly feel interested in going down to earth today? Patrol?What special day is today?

He was shocked to himself, and didn't notice that someone was walking in his direction until an arm was on his shoulder, and Atsushi Nakajima reflexively raised his head——

"Yeah, Don-kun. How are you doing in the administration department?"

The person who came here was his senior and colleague who recommended him to do hard labor next door, the legendary vicious and ruthless Osamu Dazai.

He was a little surprised and surprised unexpectedly: "Mr. Dazai? Why are you here?"

"I eat here every day," Osamu Dazai pointed to the table over there, and many familiar faces from the sales department also greeted here, "It's Atsushi-kun, you come too early and leave too fast every day, So it’s never been seen before.”

Atsushi Nakajima thought about it, and it was indeed the case. He was rushed by Akutagawa Ryunosuke's schedule every day, and he never noticed who was in the cafeteria.Otherwise, he should have met Osamu Dazai in the cafeteria long ago, and Akutagawa is to blame for this.

"Since we met, let's sit together. What does Akutagawa-kun mean?"

"It will be all right."

Nakajima Atsushi seldom heard Akutagawa's respectful tone, and felt it strange, so he unconsciously looked at him twice; these two eyes were completely seen by Osamu Dazai, who thought for a while, Showing an ambiguous smile.

Yosano Akiko and Tanizaki Junichiro haven't seen Atsushi Nakajima for a long time, their eyes lit up, and they looked him around carefully: "Hey, are you doing well, Atsushi?"

"It's alright. What about Yosano-san and you?"

He entered into the crowd very cordially and naturally, and had a good chat with his former colleagues. Akutagawa Ryunosuke noticed this and didn't say much, just straightened his clothes and sat down.

At this time Dazai Osamu suddenly spoke to him: "Is Atsushi very easy-going? He should have done a good job in the administration department."

What kind of easy-going is he, the easy-going way of rolling his eyes behind my back?Akutagawa Ryunosuke was disdainful in his heart, but he didn't show it on his face, he just replied: "The performance is mediocre. Talking is better than nothing."

"After all, she's still a newcomer. It's unrealistic for you to expect her to reach Higuchi-kun's level in a short period of time," Osamu Dazai didn't care, "And I don't think he's really compatible with you."

"……You know?"

"Of course I know. Unlike Akutagawa-kun, a lone ranger who can survive alone, Akatsuki is very obsessed with the sense of approval of others." Osamu Dazai raised his eyebrows, "Akutagawa-kun should have a deep understanding by now, right?"

Akutagawa Ryunosuke thought of the cup of sweet and greasy milk, but didn't make a sound.

Osamu Dazai began to clear the burnt words on his dinner plate, his voice became indistinct: "But this is a good thing. The conflict of ideas will help you to further understand each other, and it may be possible to surpass the previous relationship between you and Higuchi oh."

After all, the relationship with the other party was boyfriend and girlfriend, and Osamu Dazai made fun of Higuchi Ichiyo in this way, which reminded him of the past for no reason.And Akutagawa Ryunosuke knew that the past is the most useless thing, so he quickly changed the subject: "Do you have any intentions?"

"You can understand my intentions in any way you want, the most important thing is Dun Jun, his performance is not under my control."

Hearing this, Akutagawa went to stare at Atsushi Nakajima who was sitting in the middle of the crowd. He was discussing with Kenji Miyazawa the difference in taste between beef brisket and beef, and his expression looked happy.

It was a different kind of happiness than when he was working in the administration department. Atsushi Nakajima himself is a positive person, exuding positive energy at a glance; but his expression now is relaxed and comfortable. This kind of defenselessness can only be revealed in the environment, which is enough to show his deep affection for the business department.

In this case, it is better to stay in the business department forever and fight with those people, why force yourself to do administrative work.

This idea suddenly appeared for no reason, even Ryunosuke Akutagawa couldn't help being as calm and thoughtful as he was. Is it necessary for him to have such redundant thoughts?

Osamu Dazai had finished eating the word burner, and observed it quietly for a long time. At this moment, he coughed lightly: "Mr. Akutagawa?"

Akutagawa Ryunosuke came back to his senses: "It's nothing."

"He is a malleable talent, you don't need to doubt this. People always get along slowly, and you don't have to rush for success. It's okay to slowly discover his strengths, just like you recognized Higuchi back then. Same as you."

Akutagawa didn't know how to respond to this instruction, but he and Akiko Yosano took a sip of sparkling water, without deliberately lowering his voice, as if he was speaking to Ryunosuke Akutagawa: "It's okay, Atsushi, if you can't do it over there." You are always welcome back from the custom business department, I have already said this."

When she spoke, she glanced at Akutagawa intentionally or unintentionally, not maliciously, but targeted.

No wonder Atsushi Nakajima said to himself so stubbornly when he came to work on the first day, "I don't really want to stay here." It turns out that there is a backer behind him, so he can be arrogant at will.Akutagawa Ryunosuke didn't speak, he just watched Atsushi Nakajima's reaction.

Atsushi Nakajima blinked his big eyes twice, and then suddenly realized, as if his reaction was half a beat slow.

"Don't worry, I've been doing well in the administration department, and no one deliberately made it difficult for me," he said with a smile, "and I gradually feel that Akutagawa's temper seems to have some rules to follow."

"Are you saying I've been moody before?"

"I'm not alone, everyone thinks so," Atsushi Nakajima responded without fear, "Even Miss Higuchi said that."

This time it was rare for Osamu Dazai to be unclear, so he asked Akutagawa with his eyes, did Atsushi-kun and Higuchi-kun know each other?But Ryunosuke Akutagawa didn't answer him, instead he looked at Atsushi Nakajima and asked, "Have you finished eating? Then go back to the office to do things."

"Desperate Saburo is in a hurry again." Nakajima Atsushi turned his head to Tanizaki Junichiro and said, ignoring the horror of "don't die in front of Akutagawa Ryunosuke" on the other side's face, his tone was still a bit resentful.

"But I just finished eating, let's go," he got up and bid farewell to the others, "See you next time, Miss Yosano and Mr. Dazai."

The two followed the way they came and took the elevator upstairs, but they didn't find Michizo Tachihara and the other three sitting in the back seat and observing them the whole process.

"This looks a bit like Higuchi, I wonder if Nakajima can make bento." Kajii Keijiro commented.

"If Nakajima-kun can be fully qualified as a secretary as soon as possible, it will be good for everyone. I don't think the manager seems to be so dissatisfied with him. Higuchi-kun will also be pleased."

The old god Guangjin Liulang was eating sashimi on the ground, looking at the figures of the two people who were walking away.

Wei Liyuan Daozao couldn't figure it out all over his face, as if holding back some doubts, he didn't make a sound for a long time; until the doubts reached a critical point, he finally couldn't help it, and motioned the other two to lean over:

"Hey, why do I feel that the relationship between Higuchi and the manager probably went through such a process before? They don't want the old things to repeat themselves and get together?"

"..."

"..."

Kajii Keijiro took out his mobile phone, he must kick Tachihara Michizo out of the group today.

TBC