Level Up, World Expands

By: Reyhan Arsyad Basori

The next morning, I arrived earlier than usual. My phone lit up with a massive notification:

[LEVEL UP!]

Rei Hoshikawa

Level: 3 → 4

EXP: 275/300 → 25/500

New Features Unlocked: Advanced Project Management, Partnership System, and National Opportunity Map

I swallowed hard.

"This isn't just about one café anymore…"

Suddenly, another notification appeared:

[Incoming Invitation]

From: Asuka Morikawa

Message: We're interested in expanding your program to other branches.

Locations: Osaka, Kyoto, Sapporo

Are you willing to be a traveling mentor for the next 30 days?

I froze. This… was a huge opportunity. But also a huge risk.

Leaving Komorebi meant placing my new team in charge for the first time—alone.

I stared at the list of their names on the screen.

[Activate Partnership System?]

You may select one partner to temporarily receive part of your system.

I thought for a while… and tapped Mina Takahashi's name.

[Partner Registered: Mina Takahashi]

Shared Skills: Quick Focus (Lv.1), Supportive (Lv.1)

Status: Temporary Co-Leader

Yukari patted my shoulder. "If you're ready… we'll keep this place running."

I looked at them all and gave a firm nod.

"I'll come back. And when I do, Komorebi... will be known across Japan."

[New Mission: Launch 3 New Branch Programs in 30 Days]

Reward: Massive EXP + Mentor Skill + Business System Access

The world… was finally starting to open up.