Isekai Office Worker: The Other World's Books Depend on the Bean Counter (異世界の沙汰は社畜次第)

This is the third time Commander Indolark has managed my lunch.

On top of that, he takes me out to the courtyard after eating

and won't let me go until the very end of my lunch break.

It's the same for dinner.

He picks me up after work to take me out for a delicious meal and a leisurely time.

Have this, too.

It's a flavor you like.

Thank you very much...

This man is supposedly a distinguished personage,

so why is he being so attentive to me?

Nevertheless, at this rate, I won't be able to finish all the work I've planned.

Which leaves me with only one choice...

I've already got Helmut-san's permission.

I'll just take my work home!

Thank you for today.

What are you scheming?

Nothing in particular.

I simply don't waste my energy on pointless struggles.

THE OTHER WORLD'S BOOKS DEPEND ON THE BEAN COUNTER

I GOT A MANAGER

Um, so...

I'd like to repay you properly for saving my life the other day.

You want to treat me like a male prostitute?

No, that's not my intention...

I don't need anything.

So he says, but I need to do something about this soon...

Tomorrow is your day off. Spend it sleeping.

I can't.

What? Do you have something to do?

I want to learn more about this world, so I'm going to the library.

What you need most isn't knowledge, but rest.

I understand, but...

Let me remind you that any kind of nutritional tonic is absolutely forbidden.

You aren't planning to rely on those, are you?

Of course not. I completely understand.

I almost died from that medicine, so I won't take it again.

I see.

When he smiles like that,

it somewhat alleviates the aura of exhaustion about him.

Oh, welcome in.

Good evening.

I know what I told him, but I'm really feeling the fatigue.

Here.

That tonic was probably just too strong. I could use a slightly weaker one...

These aren't as strong as the usual.

I knew this would happen!

Commander Indolark?! Why are you here?

Come with me.

Um, I thought you went home...

It was obvious you were planning to come here just by looking at you.

Didn't I tell you not to drink those tonics?

You did, which is why I wanted an alternative...

That's sophistry.

I'll order that store not to sell you anything from now on.

What?! No way!

Isn't this an abuse of power?!

Shut up!

Do you even understand your own constitution?!

I do, but I can't forget that feeling of liberation...

What's bothering you?

Huh?

A headache...

Good grief.

How's that?

Oh, the pain has subsided.

But I thought magical energy was poisonous to my body...

That should be enough to take care of it.

I've had my share of romantic experiences.

Which is how I know our relationship is strange, even for another world.

At first, I thought he was just the kind of man

who couldn't abandon something after picking it up.

But yesterday...

The damage from the demon forest's miasma is progressing slowly but steadily.

They won't be able to dispatch the holy maiden for some time.

Is purification even something that can be done in a single attempt?

I need to gather more information.

A budget request from the third royal order...

Again?

Denied.

Next.

I need to hurry.

I want to start gathering information, but I'm not even halfway done with work...

Assistant Manager Kondu of accounting!

The prime minister would like to see you.

Come with me.

Sorry for calling you here in the middle of work.

Why won't the important people of this kingdom make appointments in advance?!

Not a problem.

Now, I wanted to ask you

about the budget proposal you created the other day.

All right.

Where did he go?

Well...

the prime minister called him to his office.

The prime minister...

I see.

As I thought, the way your mind works is very interesting.

While I cannot deny your lack of knowledge

concerning various aspects of budgeting,

that is to be expected.

By the way, I noticed that you haven't asked about the holy maiden at all.

When you came to this world together,

you were worried enough to give her advice.

Don't you want to hear how she's doing?

I knew it. He's informed about our conversation.

Prime Minister, what would you do if, against your will,

you were forced to go to an unfamiliar land

where you met a child from your hometown you'd never seen before?

If I had the means, I might try to protect them.

I would do the same.

Provided I had the resources, of course.

But she's more valuable to the kingdom than I am, and under extensive protection.

Perhaps I spoke too plainly.

Yes, you're right.

I like that rational and cunning side of you.

Kondu, what was your first name?

Seiichirou.

Sei... chiro...?

The names of your world are hard to pronounce.

May I call you Seichiro?

Yes.

Conversations with you are truly meaningful.

I will call for you again if anything comes up.

Telling me to prepare myself, is he?

No need for lunch at this point.

I drank some tea, so I should be fine.

Hey, if you're back...

You're not fine at all!

Magicules are incorporated into tea leaves upon production.

They also use magic.

From now on, don't drink anything that I don't specify.

I can't even drink tea freely?

Got it?

Give me a break...

What's that look for?

Oh, nothing.

How are you feeling?

Thanks to you, I got off work on time again, so I'm doing quite well.

Seems you have enough energy for sarcasm.

Sarcasm? Not at all.

That said, I don't understand what's considered commonplace in this kingdom.

I want to learn more,

but there isn't enough time during my work hours.

Why are you trying to do everything yourself?

You're in a managerial position,

so delegate tasks you don't understand to your subordinates.

Shouldn't I understand everything going on precisely because I'm a manager?

I leave all the order's miscellaneous tasks

to my vice commander, and we've had no problems.

I see...

So that's why their budget has never come up, despite how often we meet.

I understand now.

Wait.

What's this resignation?

What do you mean, you see?

Only that I've just been reminded of the difference in our positions and values.

Our positions may differ, but what do you mean by our difference in values?

I don't think the noble Commander Indolark

could understand the values of a lowly commoner from another world.

Speak, then.

Why do you have such an obsession with working?

Obsession?

It's an obsession.

Why do you try to do everything alone,

even if it means taking tonics that threaten your life?

"Why"?

It's not about the money, right?

I work because there's work to be done.

No, there isn't!

I hear you always come up with work that doesn't exist and readily take it on!

It must have been him...

Yup!

Still, I can't overlook this thing about me creating nonexistent work.

Say what you will, but this kingdom's finances are in dire straits.

There's a need to fundamentally review and improve the current system.

Financial difficulties?

This is the first I've heard of it.

Isn't that just because you're indifferent to financial matters, Commander Indolark?

What did you say?

My apologies. I overstepped.

You listen here. Your work attitude has a negative impact on those around you.

A negative impact?