"What does it mean?"
Ren didn't understand what Ichika meant.
However, his understanding was limited, and what Ichika said was beyond his comprehension.
He didn't understand investment.
"Literal, or you can understand it as if we don't know each other and just met a few times, would you give me a contract like that?" Ichika exaggerated the prerequisites she set.
"I won't."
If he didn't know her, Ren would never give her such a contract.
"Just as I thought."
His answer made perfect sense, but it would be strange if he responded well to it.
"Then our relationship will remain the same. If you don't need to give me a gift, would you give me this contract?" Ichika asked.
"...I won't."
But because he wanted to give her a gift, Ren thought about giving her such a contract.
If he didn't need to give a gift himself, he wouldn't have to think too much about something like this.
"Meaning, excluding the interference of gift-giving, don't you think I'm worthy of your investment in me?" After hearing his answer, Ichika concluded.
"Yes."
Ren nodded.
According to the logic he expressed, his answer should be without fault.
"That's right."
Ichika wasn't surprised by his answer at all.
Moreover, Ren had only seen her acting ability once or twice, and it was just an ordinary performance while chatting. It was unlikely that an investor would choose to invest in her.
Furthermore, she was still a minor character with no fame at all, and her only advantage was her beauty.
But there were many beautiful people in the office.
Therefore, her only advantage was nothing.
"By the way, didn't you previously agree that you would support me as an actress? Why do you think I'm not worthy of this contract?" Ichika remembered what Ren had said to her.
"Because I don't think giving you this contract is support." Ren revealed his thoughts.
"So, what is your support for me?"
She was interested in the support he understood.
"When you encounter something, ask for my help, and then I'll help you solve it. That's my support." Ren replied honestly.
"No proactive behavior? Are you just waiting for me to ask for your help?"
Ichika understood what he was thinking and confirmed it.
"Yes." Ren admitted, "If you need any help, just tell me."
"Ren-kun, can I interpret your words as you prefer to be passive rather than active?" Ichika asked softly.
"I don't know, I can accept it."
Of course, it was fine for her to take the initiative, but it was not impossible for Ren to be passive.
"But judging from your ordinary appearance, it seems like you rarely take the initiative?"
"No, I often take the initiative to help others."
Ren denied her statement.
"Ren-kun, aren't you worried that you won't even be able to cover the cost of this investment in me?"
After staring at him for a moment, Ichika changed the topic again and continued the conversation about the contract.
"It doesn't matter, this..." Before Ren could finish speaking, he was interrupted by Ichika.
"This is relevant, very relevant. I don't want you to make a deal that loses money because of me."
Ichika took a pen and signed her name on the contract.
"If it's true as stated in this contract, that you will pay the agency to find resources for me and train me, then in this situation, if I still can't become a popular actress, it would be a pity for the contract."
"So, I will consider your investment in me as the most valuable investment in your future life."
"Let me tell you that investing in Nakano Ichika is the most cost-effective deal you've ever made in your life."
"Of course, please continue to support me in the future, and I may have more things to trouble you with in the future."
"Moreover, I have signed your contract. It can be said that I will be yours from now on."
"I will do it."
Ren answered very seriously.
"Thank you. I am very satisfied with your gift." Ichika took the contract, stood up, and thanked him, "But now I have to work hard for this contract. Goodbye."
"As for the gift I want to give you, I may have to postpone it for a while."
"I have to rethink what I want to give you."
"Okay, goodbye." Ren reminded, "Also, the contract is in two copies. You have to go to the office to sign another copy."
"I know this, don't worry, my Ren-kun."
With those words, Ichika left the cafe and went straight to the office.
"Ichika's gift has been delivered."
After finishing coffee, Ren sighed.
He still had five gifts to give.
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Evening.
After leaving the cafe, Ren continued to wander around all afternoon until it was almost dark, then walked to his apartment.
"Good day, Miharu."
Arriving on the second floor, Ren met Miharu carrying a trash bag and about to dispose of it.
"Good day, Ren-san."
Miharu blushed again at calling his name and answered softly.
After she clearly knew that Ren was not her sister's boyfriend, the actions she took to assault him came to mind again.
In short, she wanted to die.
It had reached the point where it was almost impossible to meet people.
Especially when he saw her naked.
"Miharu, what's wrong with you?"
Ren noticed the redness appearing on her face again and asked with a little worry.
"Nothing."
Seeing Ren approaching her, Miharu immediately retreated into her room and closed the door tightly.
"Oh, goodbye."
Seeing her reaction, Ren walked towards his house.
"Tomorrow is the time to go to heaven to deliver messages to Gabriel and Raphi."
After opening the door and returning to his home, Ren began to think about this issue while eating.
"Prepare the postman uniform and others tonight first, then go straight to heaven after lunch tomorrow."
Seeing two letters on the table, he made a decision.
"By the way, I finally managed to reach heaven. Would you like to take a walk all the way?"
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