noveldepot Chapter 93 Staffing Adjustments in the Financing Department [3 Updates, Requesting Monthly Tickets]
Chapter 93 Staffing Adjustments in the Financing Department [3 Updates, Requesting Monthly Tickets]
Chapter 93 Staff Adjustments in the Financing Department [Thirteenth Update, Requesting Monthly Tickets]
[Bifurcation 2 has been selected]
[Funds transferred into bank account: 30,000 yen]
Current account balance: 1,331,200 yen
The next morning, at 11:40.
Under the arched canopy of Shinsaibashi shopping street, the crowds were denser than usual.
Kiryu Yaya stood next to the lion statue at the entrance of Daimaru South Building, wearing a light blue shirt with a dark gray light jacket over it.
It felt more relaxed than usual at the bank, but without being too casual.
He hesitated for five minutes in front of the apartment mirror before deciding to wear this outfit.
Too formal, and it feels like a blind date; too casual, and it seems disrespectful. Finding the right balance is harder for him than writing a loan approval report.
At 11:50, Chihaya Yuri arrived.
She wasn't wearing a suit today.
She wore a cream-colored short-sleeved knit top with the collarbone slightly visible at the neckline, paired with dark blue wide-leg pants and beige low-heeled leather shoes.
Her hair wasn't tied up as usual, but loosely draped over her shoulders with slightly curled ends, giving off a relaxed, homey vibe.
Kiryu Yaya watched her walk over and suddenly felt a little unfamiliar with her.
Compared to the cold-blooded department head I usually see at the bank, who always wears a dark suit, has impeccably styled hair, and has little expression on his face...
Standing in the crowd in Shinsaibashi, she seemed like a completely different person.
"Have you been waiting long?"
Chihaya Yuri walked up to him, her tone no different from her usual one in the office.
"No, I just arrived too."
"Let's go then."
There was no unnecessary small talk.
The two walked into Daimaru Department Store side by side and took the elevator to the seventh floor.
The Italian restaurant was located on the seventh floor by the window. It had a small storefront but was very tastefully decorated.
White tablecloths, dark wooden chairs, and a small glass vase with a white daisy on each table.
The window seats offer a panoramic view of the Shinsaibashi shopping street.
The staff led them to a two-person table by the window.
After Chihaya Yuri sat down, she picked up the menu, glanced at it, and quickly put it down again.
"You order, this is my first time here."
Kiryu Yaya took the menu and flipped through it.
Are there any dietary restrictions?
"no."
"Where's the wine?"
Chihaya Yuri hesitated for a moment.
"You can have a little."
Kiryu Yaya looked up at her, and when he remembered how drunk she was at Takenoya last time, the corners of his mouth unconsciously curved into a smile.
"What are you laughing at?"
"No problem, just order a bottle of white wine, it's not very strong."
Chihaya Yuri gave a soft "hmm" and did not object.
After ordering, the table was quiet for a while.
Sunlight streamed through the window, falling on the white tablecloth and casting faint shadows of the two people.
The white wine was served quickly.
The staff poured half a glass for each of them; the chilled liquor swirled gently in the glass, revealing a faint amber hue.
Kiryu Yaya raised his wine glass and gestured towards Chihaya Yuri.
"Thank you for taking care of me during this time, senior."
Chihaya Yuri glanced at him and also picked up her wine glass.
"I wouldn't say I took care of you; at most, I didn't ruin you."
Kiryu Yaya smiled and said, "Then it's quite a success."
The two wine glasses touched lightly.
The sound was crisp and clear.
Chihaya Yuri took a small sip, her brow furrowing slightly, but she was much more accustomed to it than when she first drank beer.
"How is it?"
"A little better than beer."
"Of course, it's a bit more expensive after all."
Chihaya Yuri glanced at him, and couldn't help but smile again.
The dishes were served one after another.
The appetizers were a platter of prosciutto and roasted vegetables, while the main courses were seafood pasta and Margherita pizza. The portions were small, but each dish was exquisitely prepared.
Kiryu Yaya took a bite of pizza and nodded.
"tasty."
"real?"
"Really, you should give it a try, senior."
Chihaya Yuri picked up her fork, cut off a small piece, put it in her mouth, and chewed it slowly a couple of times.
"Yes, it's really good."
The two ate and chatted, the topic gradually shifting from food to work, and then to more everyday things.
Chihaya Yuri said she worked at the bank for six years, the first three in the business department, and the last three in the financing review department.
When I first transferred here, I didn't know anything and was scolded to tears by the then-section chief, Yamada, several times.
Kiryu Yaya was surprised that Chihaya Yuri had a similar experience to Yayoi Mizuna, so he asked curiously, "And then?"
Chihaya Yuri picked up her wine glass and took another sip.
The fruity aroma of the white wine spread across her lips and teeth, and she seemed more relaxed than before.
"Although Section Chief Yamada was very harsh back then, he would always explain the correct way to do things after he finished scolding me. I'm always grateful to him for that."
Kiryu Yaya nodded.
"Section Chief Yamada is indeed a good leader."
"A good leader?"
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Chihaya Yuri glanced at him: "He's just being patient with you. When I first came here, he wasn't this gentle."
"That's because the senior has high comprehension and doesn't need as much patience."
Chihaya Yuri was taken aback by his words, picked up her wine glass and took another sip, but didn't reply.
The sunlight outside the window gradually shifted westward, falling on her hair on her shoulders and dyeing the originally black hair a light chestnut color.
Kiryu Yaya suddenly noticed that she wasn't wearing her usual cool-toned lipstick today, but instead a lighter, more natural color.
I don't know if it was intentional or just because I was too lazy to put on makeup on the weekend.
After they finished the appetizers, the staff cleared away the empty plates and refilled their wine bottles.
Chihaya Yuri cut a piece of spaghetti, put it in her mouth, chewed it a couple of times, and then, as if remembering something, looked up at him.
"By the way, there will be some adjustments to the financing review department starting next week."
Kiryu Yaya raised his head.
"Adjustment?"
"Yes. After the Miyazawa case was resolved, the branch manager felt that the financing review department was short-staffed and planned to transfer a few new people from other departments."
"Whom should we transfer?"
"It's not decided yet. But from what Section Chief Yamada said, they might transfer one person from each of the International Finance and Logistics sections."
Two people immediately came to mind for Kiryu Yaya.
Arima Kishou and Sasaki Kenta.
"It can't be—"
"Just those two you're thinking of."
Chihaya Yuri seemed to see right through his thoughts.
"Arima Kishou is already going through the transfer procedures, and Sasaki Kenta is still confirming it. If all goes well, we should see them sitting at their desks in the financing review department the week after next."
Kiryu Yaya picked up his wine glass and slowly took a sip.
This news wasn't entirely unexpected.
During the Miyazawa case, Yamada Masakazu observed the behavior of Arima Kishou and Sasaki Kenta.
Especially Kenta Sasaki, although he was often scolded by the section chief in the logistics department, his ability to run errands, communicate, and coordinate was indeed quite good.
"Is anyone going to be transferred from the financing review department?"
Chihaya Yuri shook her head.
"Not at the moment. But one..."
She paused, lowering her voice slightly.
"Senior Hashimoto is retiring in July."
Kiryu Yaya's finger paused slightly on the wine glass.
Yusuke Hashimoto is the most senior member of the financing review department, and the one closest to retirement.
He was a veteran banker who joined the industry in the mid-Showa era. He experienced the most frenzied period of the bubble economy and also witnessed the most devastating wave of bankruptcies after the bubble burst.
He was not very prominent in the financing review department and didn't talk much, but whenever major cases were discussed, Masakazu Yamada would specifically ask for his opinion.
"After Hashimoto-senpai retires, a senior reviewer position will become available in the financing review department."
Chihaya Yuri spoke calmly.
"This position is being watched by quite a few people."
Looking at her profile, Kiryu Yaya suddenly realized that she wasn't just chatting idly.
In the Japanese banking system, a senior auditor is a permanent position that is higher than an acting temporary chief auditor, and usually corresponds to the level of acting section chief or division chief.
However, this position will definitely not fall to Kiryu Yaya.
Because seniority is highly valued in the Japanese workplace, even if someone is very capable, they will still be promoted based on seniority.
In Japanese workplaces, the most important thing is to "wait".
How many years does it take to become a department head, how many years does it take to become a section chief? These numbers have been written in his file since he first entered the profession, and not a single day less is acceptable. With his current qualifications, it is already a rare honor to have the title of acting department head.
However, it is expected that the title of acting director will be removed soon.
After all, the Miyazawa case is already over.
Chihaya Yuri seemed to notice his gaze and turned her head.
"What's wrong?"
"It's nothing. I just felt that you seemed to talk a lot about work today."
Chihaya Yuri paused for a moment, then looked away, picked up her glass, and took a sip.
"What else can we talk about besides work?"
Kiryu Yaya smiled and didn't press the matter.
The two ate quietly for a while.
There are two pizzas left, and the pasta is almost gone.
Chihaya Yuri put down her fork, picked up a napkin, and wiped her mouth.
"Are you full?"
"That's about it."
"Let's go then."
The two packed their things and left the restaurant.
Goodbye, senior.
""
See you Monday.
After watching Chihaya Yuri turn and leave at the intersection, Kiryu Yaya put his hands in his coat pockets and slowly walked south along Midosuji.
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