第１２９４堀：幽霊雇用問題 (Part1)
Chapter 1294: The Ghost Employment Issue
The Ghost Employment Issue
Side: Tori
Today, under the direction of Ratz and Eris, we are busily preparing for the arrival of the exchange students.
The equipment has already been set up, and the faculty are working on curriculum preparation and practicing lectures with Aslin and the others.
Honestly, I believe we can handle their arrival, but practicing is never a bad thing, and we're making progress day by day.
We need to establish a proper rotation for security.
As we were working, Yuki-san arrived at the school.
"What's wrong?"
"Ah, Yuki-san! Yo!"
"...It's unusual for Yuki to come here," Kaya remarked.
As Kaya said, it was rare for Yuki to visit the school for exchange students.
She was usually too busy with other matters.
"I need to ask you about some paperwork."
"Paperwork?"
I wondered if I had submitted anything, and as I took the document Yuki-san handed me and reviewed it, it was about the night security for ghosts.
"Ah, that's the one I submitted."
"...Ah, yes, I remember something like that."
That's right, Riel had submitted this document.
She was on good terms with the ghosts.
Well, it's not that we're on bad terms, but Riel is more hands-on...
I wish she would do more paperwork.
"We need to decide the ratio of ghosts to our night security force. Therefore, I'd like to ask Yuki-san to mediate."
Technically, the ghosts are subordinates under Noriko-san, who is under Yuki-san's command.
This means we couldn't deploy them without going through Yuki-san, nor could we summon them without proper preparation.
"Ah, I understand. So, specifically, how many personnel are you expecting? Well, I know more is better, but..."
"Indeed. But it's not that simple, is it?"
We both said that with a wry smile.
Everyone was short-staffed.
Ghosts, in particular, who are suited for stealth, are surprisingly in high demand. The intelligence department, including Kirika's, wants many of them, and requests are coming in from various departments for them to be assigned to night security.
"That's true. And I don't think this is the best place to discuss it, so shall we move somewhere else?"
"Yes. Then, this way."
It felt wrong to discuss it in a classroom where cleaning and equipment setup were still in progress, so we decided to head to the principal's office.
We didn't want to use the new facilities; we wanted the new students to use them properly.
"Excuse me for intruding."
"Oh, Riel, what brings you here? And you brought your older brothers too. Welcome."
"Ratz. Is this place not open for business? Yuki-san, welcome."
"Haha, you still can't help yourself, can you? Please, have a seat on the sofa."
As soon as she said that, Ratz and Eris began preparing tea.
Then, Fiora and the others, who had accompanied Yuki-san, also started preparing.
They've really settled into their roles as secretaries.
They might even be better than us. Well, they were guards, so perhaps that's understandable.
As I was thinking this, Yuki-san spoke.
"So, regarding the ghosts needed for security, how many are you anticipating?"
"Let's see. We need at least one for patrols, one on standby, and enough to form a rotation so these two can rest, so three to four would be ideal. Also, to prevent accidents in restrooms and water areas, it would be helpful to have daytime surveillance personnel."
"I see. So, two for the day and two for the night, and personnel to allow those surveillance staff to rest. That would mean around six people?"
"Hmm. With that number, two can rest every three days."
"You need to rest the day after working all night, you know."
Kaya and Riel agreed with Yuki-san's proposal.
Yes, I think that would be fine too.
"Yes. With that number, we can feel secure. Do you have anyone suitable in mind?"
"Hmm. Well, I have one person in mind, but for the others... I'll ask for now."
Yuki-san said that, opened a call screen, and initiated a summons.
"Will it take long?"
"No, not really."
Just as Yuki-san replied, suddenly...
"Lieutenant Yamamoto, I have arrived!"
A loud voice came from beyond the door.
Yamamoto... Ah, him.
"Please, come in."
As she said that, the door opened, and standing there was a semi-transparent soldier in the same uniform as Taizou-san.
"Excuse me. Once again, I have answered the summons of General Yuki-sama and have arrived! And..."
"Um, I'm Hanako."
Mimicking Yamamoto-san, Hanako-chan gave a clumsy salute.
"Oh, it's Hanako-chan! Yo, how are you?"
"Weren't you supposed to be at school today?"
"Riel-san, I'm fine. Kaya-san, today work comes first."
Hanako-chan is a small ghost girl who is friendly with Aslin and the others and has been working to ensure the safety of Weed's school.
I see, she is indeed suitable.
However...
"We appreciate it, but if we call her here, what about Weed's school?"
"We already have a rotation set up there, so it's not a problem. Also, Hanako is the optimal choice for water areas."
"Hehe."
Hanako-chan, receiving Yuki-san's approval, is cute, but...
"Isn't that precisely the problem? If Hanako-chan is no longer at Weed's school..."
"Ah, that's not an issue. Hanako-san is a being more akin to a yokai associated with toilets and water areas. She can appear in any water area and is perceivable. Therefore, her work will be at both the exchange student school and Weed's school."
"V!"
Hanako-chan gave a peace sign.
I think it's amazing, but...
"Isn't that going to be difficult for Hanako-chan?"
"There are other water yokai and ghosts at the other school, so it won't be too much of a burden for Hanako-chan."
"Ah, I see. In that case, Hanako-chan, please take care of it."
"Okay. Leave it to me. Well then, I'll go take a look right away."
With that, she vanished with a *swish*.
It seems she went to check the school's toilets and water areas.
As always, her method of movement is incredible.
Completely imperceptible.
"That leaves five more people. Lieutenant Yamamoto, are there any available personnel?"
Oh, right.
We still need to interview five more people.
Hanako-chan is someone I know, and I understand her abilities, so there was no problem, but what about the others?
"Unfortunately, or fortunately, I should say, they are all currently engaged in labor."
"In that case, who are the people who can be assigned to this job?"
"Yes. We have about ten people gathered. Of course, we have considered replacements for those who leave, so you are free to recruit them as you see fit."