Sowing Motivation, Fueling Competition, Frogs Peek Out Their Well

Yoshiko is currently seated cross-legged, eyes closed on the edge of the gardens.

"*haaaaa*" She exhales the breath she was holding and opens her eyes.

She decides to take a break for now and looks at the beautiful flowers, plants, and fruit trees in the view in front of her, her appreciation of their beauty making her dazed, her mind at peace.

"Who do we have here?"

"*gasp*!"

Suddenly, someone appears in front of her, startling her.

"Kichirou-san." She greets in recognition.

As she is about to stand up, "Keep seated.", Red stops her and sits down himself.

"I see that the two already helped you access your inner world." Red nods in approval.

"Y-yes…" Yoshiko simply nods, not knowing what to say.

"T-the reason you hired me… is it because I have what Fumio and Kotone call, 'potential'?" She asks.

"Yes." Red confirms.

"I am not going to apologize for lying to you." He adds.