7 seconds behind the neck

Spread the cushions, take out the blanket that Guichuan helped bring, and wrap yourself up.

"That, that."

After hearing the voice, I realized that Okada was standing listlessly by the side.

"Aren't you going home yet?"

"Well, because I'm a little concerned. Can I stay here too?"

"……yes."

Since the air conditioner had stopped, the floor was starting to get cold, so Iori opened one side of the blanket.

"Come here if you don't mind."

Okada hesitated a bit, but finally came over.He was wearing a bright-colored suit, which seemed to suit him perfectly: I would never wear this color, and it didn't suit me either.

"Well, the onigiri just now was delicious."

"That's great, only that one will be praised every time."

"Praised..."

Maybe it's because I'm tired, and I feel like I'm talking more than usual.

"Ah. Other dishes can be made exactly according to the recipe, but for some reason, only rice balls are praised."

"..."

Okada's body froze.

"Well, I'm really sorry just now."

"Huh? What's the matter?"

Iori was almost falling asleep.

"I said very rude things to Director Sasaki..."

"Oh."

Iori laughed.

"I said Okada, you said that you don't want to be a gear or something, you are indeed a bit handsome, but I think it is very difficult to accomplish something with one person's strength."

A Christmas tree that didn't give off any lights.

"Even for this exhibition, one person cannot complete it. The special store of this department store achieved good results during the Christmas shopping season last year, and then negotiated with the toy company as far away as Germany, and Hayakawa Display Company Discussing in a meeting, and then negotiating with an advertising company... After these processes, it was finally completed. The term "gear" does have a negative feeling, but I really like to continue to work hard as a member of society."

"Yes……"

"Okada will inherit your father's company in the future, right? If so, then you will need to hold a lot of gears and find a way to make them rotate smoothly."

"Well, I'm really sorry today. I'm ignorant and immature. I can't help Director Sasaki at all, so I can only talk..."

No such thing.

"What are you talking about? Didn't you stop the glass beads there just now? That really helped a lot, you run really fast. Did you play any sports when you were a student?"

"Ah, yes, I played tennis."

"..."

Iori leaned out, held his arm, and confirmed the thickness of his left and right arms through the clothes.

"I see, the right hand is indeed thicker."

"Ah, yes."

Okada was a little nervous, and his ears turned red.

"Ah, sorry."

It must be uncomfortable to be held by a man's arm suddenly.If Okada was a woman, she might have called out sexual harassment.but--

"There is a gap in the middle, it's really cold, can I get closer?"

"Okay, okay, okay!"

Okada replied with an inexplicably high-pitched voice.

"It's embarrassing to stink of sweat."

"That's not the case at all!"

With about two hours left before the first car, Iori slowly fell into a deep sleep.

morning.

Iori was in the lounge, after wiping his body with a hot towel, he changed into the suit and shirt that your boat helped bring.

As the time for the tram's first run passed, people began to gather under the Christmas tree.Hayakawa display companies, event managers of department stores, advertising agencies, reporters, security companies, etc.The photographers of the advertising agency began to busy setting up equipment for the projection of the agency images on the large TV wall.

Hayakawa Display Company conducted a complete inspection again, dismantled the scaffolding, removed the domino anti-falling device, and the security personnel stationed on both sides of the Christmas tree and began to stand by.

Music announcing the opening of the store began to be broadcast in the store.Although the official exhibition started at noon, the crowds had already started to gather.Iori was standing in the middle of the monitoring system in the shadow of the Christmas tree watching this scene, and Hayakawa and Miura were also standing here to guard the progress of the event.

I think so every time.

The key to the success of an event is always how much effort has been put into it so far—up to the day of the event.

Well, no problem.

We did the research and discussed the conclusions that everyone can accept.A lot of time has been devoted to special important places, and Hayakawa Display Company has also done their work perfectly.

Unlike yesterday, Hayakawa, who was wearing a suit today, said worriedly:

"It would be great if we could succeed."

"It will definitely succeed!"

Iori replied confidently.

At twelve o'clock, the bell rang in the store.

Hayakawa gave the signal.From the third floor facing the exhaust shaft, there is a transparent pipeline directly below the star at the top of the Christmas tree.A silver bead rolled inside.With a click, the silver bead landed on Vic's track, and began to gallop on the wooden track.

Angels spread their pure white wings, nutcracker dolls tapped their chins, ballet dancers twirled on tiptoes, gift boxes were opened one after another, and all kinds of Christmas snacks flew out, simulating snowflakes popping out of the cotton wadding. Many snowmen.

The silver bead that fell to the bottom knocked over the front dominoes, and then rolled over the metal keyboard around the Christmas tree.The keyboard played the tune of Jingle Bells.During this period, the dominoes fell into a checkerboard pattern, and finally wrote "Sants Claus Is Coming To Town (Santa Claus Is Coming To Town)" and then stopped.The bead, which had circled the Christmas tree, fell with a thud into the small hole directly in front of it.Before the melody of JingleBells completely disappeared, bells began to appear in my ears.

"On top!"

The first one to notice was the little boy sitting in the front row.

"Look, there's another side!"

He was pointing at the top of the ventilation shaft.The reindeer sleigh carrying Santa Claus is galloping along the criss-crossing piano lines.

The rustling sound was getting closer and closer. Santa Claus approached while turning left and right, and finally stopped next to the Christmas tree, directly above the audience.

Both Santa Claus and reindeer are dolls, and their movements are made according to pre-written programs, but the movements are very smooth, and each reindeer does different movements.For the reindeer at the front, Rudolph's nose was indeed processed into red.

Santa looked down.

"Merry Christmas!"

With this blessing, various colorful ribbons flew out of Santa's bag; the ribbons floated slowly in the air, and many people reached out to catch the ribbons.

Santa Claus, who had been watching the scene, smiled contentedly.

Hayakawa who was standing beside Iori let out a long breath.

Miura, who was wearing a blue overalls, also made a vigorous victory move.

"The "Vic" Christmas special set, which includes an angel, a nutcracker doll and a keyboard instrument, is currently on sale at the toy section of our store!"

"There are also basic sets suitable for beginners, so please come and have a look!"

"You can try out the actual combination, this is our introduction!"

The staff of the department store's toy store and Iori's subordinates began to distribute "Vic" profiles everywhere.

The real product exhibition ended safely.

——Even if you do this kind of thing, it will end up as rubbish littering the floor.

I remember someone saying that at the meeting.

No, no, that's wrong.

Everyone is subconsciously happy to be able to usher in the Christmas season safely, which is to reshape this mind.

This year, many things happened to me.Divorced his wife, fell in love with Guichuan, got angry, tried to be brave, and hugged each other.It's been a really busy year.

Hayakawa beside him said:

"It's over."

"It's over, it's good that the dominoes didn't get stuck."

Iori stretched out his hand, Hayakawa quickly took out a handkerchief and wiped it, but his hand was still covered with sweat, indicating that he was really nervous.

"Thank you, Mr. Hayakawa."

"We have to thank you, this is very rewarding work."

The crowd still hasn't dissipated.They chatted, pointing at the Christmas tree, or photographing toys and wooden tracks on their phones.Okada was entangled by the children clamoring for a brief introduction, seeing him squatting on the ground to match the child's gaze, and then handing over the briefing, Iori smiled.

——Hey, Okada.

Iori spoke to him in his heart.

——The company is actually not bad.Occasionally, from the bottom of my heart, I feel that it is great to be able to work here, right?

Behind the Christmas tree, everyone is confirming the CM with photos and videos.

"It's really easier to check it on the spot."

The photographer of the advertising company said so while showing several videos for Iori to watch.

"How? I think most of them are well shot."

"Well, it seems that there is no problem, and the follow-up actions will be discussed at a later meeting."

The discussion came to an end, and everyone began to dismantle it.Originally, the cleaning after the event was not within the scope of my work, but I still wanted to help as much as possible. Even Okada, who would usually show dissatisfaction, picked up the trash seriously.

"It's gotten a lot cleaner."

Shimizu nodded.

"Yes. Because there are many people