Part IV — The First Day
©︎IMARINKINGDOM
©︎Usinomics
When visitors climbed the staircase inside the newly completed THE MOO66, they expected to arrive on the second floor.
Instead, the staircase continued upward.
It led directly to the third floor.
Usinomics walked quietly through the corridor, a tablet resting comfortably in one hand as he reviewed the day’s schedule.
The double doors opened automatically whenever they were unlocked, allowing guests to move naturally throughout the building while maintaining security whenever privacy was required.
To the left of the entrance stood a large aquarium.
Rare tropical fish glided peacefully through crystal-clear water, creating a calm atmosphere before anyone even entered the offices.
Natural surroundings had become an important part of THE MOO66.
At the end of the hallway, large windows overlooked the surrounding landscape.
Soft daylight filled the corridor, while a carefully placed indoor tree brought another touch of nature into the workspace.
Two office doors stood side by side.
Behind them were the executive offices.
Although similar in design, each room served a different purpose.
The front office was compact and practical.
A clothing rack, wardrobe, desk, comfortable chair, workstation, storage cabinet, chest, and a small side table displaying decorative artwork created an efficient environment for focused work.
The second office offered additional space while maintaining the same design philosophy.
Rather than emphasizing luxury, every piece of furniture had been selected for comfort, productivity, and simplicity.
Nothing inside the offices existed merely for decoration.
Everything had a purpose.
THE MOO66 had not yet hired its official employees.
For now, these offices welcomed visiting friends, collaborators, and future business partners.
Looking around the rooms, Usinomics smiled quietly.
The offices almost resembled a workplace waiting patiently for its first team to arrive.
Before leaving, he placed several hardcover editions of original IMABURAI publications on the side tables.
Visitors could browse them freely.
Each publication also included a digital evaluation system, allowing readers to leave feedback before deciding whether to purchase their own copy.
The books were available for 8,000 Donguri, helping support future creative projects while encouraging new readers to discover the growing world of IMABURAI.
The offices themselves were offered as Free Business Rooms.
Entrepreneurs, designers, writers, artists, engineers, educators, and researchers were all welcome to exchange ideas, collaborate on projects, and build new opportunities together.
Business at THE MOO66 was never measured solely by profit.
It was measured by the value created for people.
As the IMABURAI product line continued to expand, sustainable development became one of its core principles.
New apparel collections were designed with durability, long-term usability, and responsible production in mind.
Rather than encouraging disposable consumption, each product was intended to remain useful for years through timeless design and dependable quality.
Strengthening brand recognition was not achieved through aggressive advertising alone.
It grew through consistent craftsmanship, positive customer experiences, and trust built one visitor at a time.
Usinomics believed that every satisfied guest became another ambassador for the Moo66 brand.
Future recruitment would follow the same philosophy.
Professional knowledge could be taught.
Integrity, curiosity, kindness, and a willingness to learn were qualities that mattered even more.
New employees would participate in structured development programs covering customer service, creative collaboration, product knowledge, sustainable business practices, workplace safety, digital communication, and leadership development.
Learning would never truly end.
Neither would improvement.
Employee well-being remained equally important.
Comfortable workspaces, quiet rest areas, flexible collaboration spaces, and an atmosphere of mutual respect formed the foundation of daily operations.
A healthy workplace produced healthier ideas.
Visitors received the same level of consideration.
Wide walkways, barrier-free access, clear signage, comfortable seating, peaceful interior landscaping, and welcoming meeting spaces ensured that every guest—whether a longtime friend or a first-time visitor—felt comfortable inside THE MOO66.
The building had become more than a headquarters.
It had become a place where creativity, business, friendship, and sustainability could exist under the same roof.
Standing beside the windows, Usinomics looked across the peaceful landscape beyond the glass.
He imagined the conversations that would one day fill these offices.
Ideas becoming products.
Products becoming trusted brands.
Brands becoming lasting communities.
He smiled.
Every successful company begins with a single vision.
THE MOO66 had already taken its first step.
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引きこもりのおじさんと真面目な女子高生という組み合わせがユニーク。コンテストテーマである「タイムカプセル」が、世代の違う二人をつなぎ、物語を進めるアイテムとして存在感を発揮しています。<br />登場人物が自分の過去と向き合い、未来に向かって成長していく過程が丁寧な構成で描かれていました。