Extra: Admittedly, everyone's definition of success is different

As a graduate student at the University of Tokyo from Chiba University, I was able to occasionally enjoy a government-funded "trip" from the university. Pen & Fun & Pavilion www.biquge.info

Generally speaking, it is not always necessary for a monk to stay in school, and it is not uncommon for him to follow his instructor along the map in the name of research. So, after finishing the previous project, I quickly moved from Tokyo to Osaka with the flat-faced uncle, and as for why Osaka and what to do in Osaka, it was completely out of my mind, so I got on the plane in a daze, and then landed at the airport in half a sleep.

After settling down in the hotel, I was given a whole day of free time, and I said that I could take this opportunity to get acquainted with the surrounding environment, and from the next day I would go to a nearby university to conduct research projects. Hawkers,Actually, the truth is that the person was forcibly pulled out by a bunch of people who seemed to be in a high position as soon as he arrived at the hotel.,I really can't spare time...

Anyway, it's nice to have free time.

-- That said, but when I was walking aimlessly down the street, I was suddenly called by my name, and at first I wondered if I had heard it wrong. But then I screamed a few more times, and finally the owner of the voice ran straight in front of me, and then, whether I wanted it or not, he pulled me into an Internet café that had not yet opened.

Now, I, Nogawa, and Takeru were sitting around a low table in a large hall, full of fruit and drinks, and the cash register and cold drink area next to it, although they had been renovated, did not seem to be in use, and there were only three of us in this huge Internet café.

[Whew...] Hah...]

After Nogawa drank the Coke in the paper cup in one gulp, he let out a long sigh, leaned back slightly, supported himself with his hands, looked around, and said with a satisfied smile

[How's it going?I'm not bad here, right?]

[Ah, that's pretty good...] It's better to say.. Isn't it going to be a little too good?]

This internet café .. Although it has not yet opened for business, it has surpassed any Internet café I have been to before in terms of scale, and in addition to the ultra-high-level equipment, there are also novel areas, video game areas, leisure areas, and even a separate small theater.

[Well, that's how it works.] ]

It was Wu Liu who took over the topic, and after sending a piece of watermelon to his mouth, he continued

[I've put everything on this.] If you can compare with other competitors in all aspects, these investments are still worth it, and you are ready to make a profit in two years to ensure that you break even. ]

[So, you guys came straight here right after graduating from college to prepare for this?]

Graduation was two years ago. There will also be intermittent contact during the period.,At that time, the two of them also said that they wanted to start their own business and didn't plan to inherit the small factory at home.,It turned out to be here.. However, this alone is already quite remarkable...

[This Internet café must have cost a lot of money.] ]

Hearing my meaningless question, Nogawa and Takeru looked at each other, and a faint sense of pride rose on their faces

[It's true that Wu Liu and I didn't have so much money at first, but ah.] I'm the same as him, and I've put everything on top of this. ]

[Well, now, Nogawa and I are probably one of those people whose banks would never want us to die at this time.] ]

[It turned out to be a loan...]

But yes, this is the only way to meet the conditions for providing such a large amount of start-up capital at once, but I heard that it is difficult to apply for a loan from a bank. And it's this amount, I don't know how they did it... At least, I don't think the bank would lend me a loan of this amount...

Perhaps, it was the confusion on my face that was perceived, and Nogawa specially explained it

[It's the people in the family who take out the loan with the real estate as security.,Well,Even though that's the case.,But the interest and principal and the various expenses after that are the things of me and Wuliu.,Ah.... When I think about it, I feel quite stressed in an instant..]

I vaguely heard the contradiction between helplessness and happiness from Nogawa's words.

Indeed, if a recent graduate suddenly has such a huge amount of debt, anyone will be stressed... But happy, I think, this is from this place now.

With your own Internet café and a place to play, no matter who you are, as long as you are doing what you love, you will definitely be happy. Even I feel more comfortable when I sleep.

Perhaps, I was also exaggerated by their contradictory atmosphere, and began to imagine the way out after studying as a monk, but this imagination was already over at the beginning... There is no choice at all. Isn't that enough of a headache just under the snow, and it's very likely that the words "unpaid overtime" will be written into the code in the future. Aha...

Hopeless. It's true... If I want to say why I chose to study as a monk after graduating from university, this is probably part of the reason... I don't want to work, and I don't want to work overtime...

After a brief silence, Wu Liu suddenly asked

[Biqi Tani-kun, you're still studying, right?]

[Hmm, ah.] Studying for a monk..]

Then, slowly, he held his chin and looked at me thoughtfully

[Have you ever wondered where you will go after graduation?]

[It's still early to graduate.] But I didn't think much of it..]

Actually, I don't dare to think about it.. I really hope to continue to immerse myself in my time on campus...

After hearing my answer, Nogawa and Takeryu looked at each other again, nodded lightly at each other, and then looked at me again

[So..]

[Do you want to join us?]

[Huh?]

[If it's Biqi Gu-kun, it's completely okay to want to join the house.] ]

Nogawa's eyes were shining with a smile, and a hope appeared on his chubby face that had nothing to do with what he said.

[... No, I'll forget it anyway.]

[Don't worry about money, if you agree, you can take care of the personnel management part]

[Thanks.] But I really don't have this intention on my side... Sorry]

To be honest, I was really intimidated by this offer from these two people... Various aspects

[It's okay, we don't force it either.] But such an invitation is also sincere, after all... We all believe in your abilities. ]

[Ah, yes, if our Internet café hasn't collapsed in the future, you are welcome to join at any time]

Saying this, as if to celebrate something, the two of them each lifted another glass of juice from the table, and I was influenced by them, and I involuntarily lifted the coffee.

They all took a sip, put down their glasses at the same speed, and looked at each other and smiled.

[We... Can it succeed?]

[You've made it.]

In the face of Wu Liu's slightly apprehensive casual question, I gave a very positive answer.

For the definition of success, I would like to... Everyone will have different standards, such as... When it comes to testing, some people define success as a perfect score, while a slightly worse student will define it as a passing mark, and a worse student will probably define it as not having to take a make-up exam, etc. So, what counts as success?

My answer is to achieve the goal I set at the beginning. can be counted as a success. Regardless of whether there will be a new goal, a new starting point, a good line after reaching the passing point, and an excellent line and a perfect score above it, these are all based on the achievement of the first goal. Then, no matter how difficult the future goal is, you should enjoy the joy of success first.

And so -- they've succeeded.