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.