Leaving Satou Yumiko's office, Su Yu mulled over the implications of the princess's recommendation.
If he looked at the positive side, that mysterious ojou-sama might simply be a fan of Yuuya.
If he considered the negative side, the fact that she could influence a princess to endorse a manga meant her status was extraordinarily high.
And if one day, she asked him to do something against his will…
Then this "favor" might not be goodwill at all—it could be a demonstration of power.
"Goodwill or malice… which is it?" Su Yu couldn't read her intentions.
He didn't bother asking Yukinoshita Haruno for insight.
It was all speculation for now.
No need to overthink it.
If the time came when he was qualified to meet that woman, he would naturally understand everything.
With that thought, Su Yu moved upstairs.
Future Manga Publishing – President's Office.
As soon as Hanada Yui's assistant saw Su Yu, she bowed politely.
"Su Yu-sama."
Su Yu nodded slightly in acknowledgment and walked toward Hanada Yui's office.
He didn't bother knocking—he simply pushed the door open and stepped inside.
Hanada Yui looked up and immediately stood, quickly pouring Su Yu a cup of tea.
Su Yu sat on the couch, making no hurry to discuss business.
Hanada Yui efficiently poured his tea, then grabbed her laptop, opening up the web version of the Future Manga platform.
"As per your suggestions, we've divided the webpage into multiple sections," she explained.
"Larger sections highlight popular manga, while smaller ones promote rising series and adaptations…"
She continued walking him through the website's structure—the homepage, various content pages, and limited ad placements.
This was only the first version of the platform. Further optimizations and updates would come later.
After reviewing it, Su Yu gave his assessment.
"Categories are crucial. Also, implement reader voting and comment sections properly."
"Should those be part of a ranking system too?" Hanada Yui asked, taking notes.
"Create a recommendation ranking where the number of votes depends on user level and spending tier. Also, categorize gifts into positive and negative types—let readers choose what they want to send."
Su Yu continued listing improvements.
Hanada Yui diligently recorded everything, growing increasingly impressed.
Su Yu's suggestions filled gaps she hadn't even noticed.
By the time he finished, half an hour had passed.
Hanada Yui refilled his tea, then opened the mobile app version of Future Manga.
The moment Su Yu saw it, he frowned deeply.
"Too many ads. Remove them."
"Understood."
"Avoid clutter. Mobile apps should be simple—readers will appreciate it more."
"Understood."
"Optimize the top-up system—add limited-time bonus manga points for special occasions and holidays."
"Understood."
"Offer profile frames, username colors, and custom backgrounds as VIP rewards for paid users."
"Understood."
Su Yu kept refining the system—drawing from modern digital platforms and even gaming monetization strategies.
Hanada Yui was in awe.
She had thought the platform was already perfect, yet Su Yu identified so many weaknesses and proposed so many improvements.
"You don't need to implement everything at once. Release new features gradually," Su Yu added.
"That makes sense," Hanada Yui nodded.
Too many features at once could overwhelm users. Rolling out updates step by step was the smarter approach.
"When the Future Manga platform launches, it'll be time for your next project," Su Yu said, glancing at her laptop.
"You mean Future Video?" Hanada Yui asked.
"Yeah. Future Anime as well," Su Yu nodded.
"Future Anime will be a joint venture between Future Manga Publishing and Flash Animation Studio. Once we own the anime rights, we can directly license them to streaming platforms."
"Producing anime is extremely expensive," Hanada Yui reminded him.
"As long as every series recoups its costs, there's no problem," Su Yu said calmly.
Hanada Yui hesitated.
"The future is video-based," Su Yu continued.
"Whether short-form or long-form content, if it's entertaining, people will watch.
"Imagine a single app where you can watch anime, stream TV shows, play games, and listen to music.
"Would you ever delete that app?" Su Yu asked, staring at her.
Hanada Yui's eyes widened.
"And then there's live streaming. The ultimate video platform should be integrated with daily life—so deeply that users can't let go of it."
"Your vision is… incredibly ambitious," Hanada Yui admitted after a moment of silence.
"Start with anime, then expand gradually," Su Yu said.
"As of now, only you and Haruno know my long-term plans.
"In the future… she might abandon the Yukinoshita family and join me, or she might collaborate with me on behalf of her family."
His tone carried deep meaning.
"Su Yu-sama has done so much for me—I will always stand by your side," Hanada Yui vowed.
Late Evening
Su Yu remained at Future Manga Publishing until 8 PM before leaving with Kawasaki Saki.
Both Satou Yumiko and Hanada Yui were amazed by his work efficiency.
His eidetic memory, strategic thinking, and insightful ideas—all of it made him worth several assistants combined.
Kawasaki Saki had also been working alongside Su Yu all afternoon, handling various tasks.
Before leaving, Hanada Yui's assistant drove them to the train station.
"She drives you here every night?" Su Yu asked, watching the car leave.
"Her house is nearby," Kawasaki Saki nodded.
Su Yu didn't respond—he simply walked into the station and sent Hanada Yui a message.
It wasn't "on the way."
He had looked into the assistant's background—her house was near Future Manga Publishing, not the station.
The only reason she was dropping Kawasaki Saki off was because Hanada Yui had instructed her to.
Instead of thanking Hanada Yui directly, Su Yu told her to give the assistant a bonus and to pick out a new car for herself.
Hanada Yui's reply was simple:
"I'll choose a new car. Also, when Kawasaki Saki reaches the legal age, I'll arrange for her driving lessons."
Su Yu saw the message and put away his phone.
The two boarded the train and found seats.
The carriage was filled with exhausted salarymen, probably just off work.
"Su Yu-kun, if you become a company president, it'll be a lot of pressure," Kawasaki Saki said.
"Work isn't bad, but I won't do it forever," Su Yu shook his head.
"Then let me handle it. I'll work on your behalf," Kawasaki Saki said, looking at him seriously.
"There are some things I need to do myself.
"But once my plans are fully realized… it'll be easy to manage.
"At that point, I'll leave it to you. You can even be the president if you want," Su Yu said softly.
"I'll do my best," Kawasaki Saki responded earnestly.
"The most important thing is earning my approval," Su Yu teased.
Kawasaki Saki blushed and gently leaned against his chest.
Su Yu wrapped an arm around her waist, holding her close.