C: The Money of Soul and Possibility Control

Heisei University of Economics

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Dammit. This won't work either?

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Welcome!

PIN code?

What is your PIN code?

Confirmed.

Do you wish to make a deal?

Yes.

Would you like to choose an opponent?

Yes.

Where would you like to go?

To the Financial District.

Right away.

Look.

The people here,

how…

aware are they?

Are they not?

How many people have doubts?

How many people don't care about it?

Money is just money?

Or

something more?

Or...

Something less?

Q!

What about you?

I just want to get my fill.

Simple but good.

What about you?

Is it not simple for you?

It's not simple, but it's not complicated either.

If your point of view changes, you see things differently.

Money is strange.

But to put it simply,

I see it as a way to connect the world.

The one and only.

It is supposed to be like that for everyone, but hardly anyone realizes that.

Even few of those who come to this world realize that.

Sir Mikuni,

I am sorry to disturb you, but it is time.

Masakaki,

the deal was supposed to be tomorrow.

It has been moved up a bit on my account.

I had a date with her today.

What's done is done–– sir.

Who is the opponent?

Shall we go?

Your opponent is over there.

Is this your first time?

Yeah.

I'm not a beginner, you know.

There is such a thing as beginner's luck!

Are you serious?

Foolish.

Direct.

Just a matter of chance!

Open deal.

If you want to gamble, this is not the place.

Gambling isn't enough! I need money!

As much as possible!

What a coincidence.

Me too.

Direct.

Let there be A and B, for example.

Now, if the person with A wants B and wants to exchange,

the person who owns B does not necessarily want A.

They cannot explicitly agree on a price for A and B.

This is called the problem of conflicting interests.

Can you keep up? OK? OK?

The question is how do you resolve that problem?

Kimimaro!

Hanabi!

Why are you already studying for the public employee exam? We haven't even started regular classes yet.

I won't make it if I don't start now.

The important thing is practical knowledge. Practical knowledge.

But if you can't graduate, you won't have a chance to begin with.

Hey, Yoga!

We're going drinking tomorrow. Wanna come?

Sorry, tomorrow's bad.

What about you, Hanabi?

Well...

I dunno...

If money's the problem, I can pay for you.

I couldn't!

He's rolling in it these days.

Not really.

I hear his dad's company is doing well.

I'm off. My shift starts soon.

Hey, you...

Wait, just...

The notes for tomorrow's… exam…

He's no fun.

Seriously.

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Please be careful not to forget anything.

How could I

go drinking?

A train will be passing the third platform.

For your safety, please stand behind the yellow line.

Someone jumped!

What should I do? I'll be late!

Public sector jobs are really competitive though, aren't they?

Do you really think I could get a private sector job in this economy?

But public jobs aren't that secure either, nowadays.

That's true too, but...

The odds are better.

I wonder.

It's my dream to have a fixed income with a fixed lifestyle.

All I want is to live a modest life with my wife and kids.

That's pretty down to earth.

I'd hate having to worry about every little thing.

Damn, I gotta get going soon.

Just go, I'll do it.

Thanks!

Later then!

I'm leaving!

See you.

Multiple jobs? You're working so hard.

I can't get any more shifts at the other store.

It's good to be young.

I'm nothing compared to those who risk their lives working hard for their families.

Hey, Yoga...

Hanabi...

Did you know we have a test tomorrow?

Huh?!

No, I didn't hear about it!

Is it a pop quiz?

I wrote down the important parts for you.

I think you can make it if you pull an all-nighter.

Sorry, and thanks a lot! Really!

You should really get a phone! It'd have taken a second to text you.

As if I could. I don't have any money.

More like you won't use it even though you have it.

I want to make it on my own.

Do you hold it against us for going to college on our parents' dime?