Progressive science and tech for handy devices to support your daily life. New discoveries and miraculous inventions for the world's tomorrows! Welcome to the Tennoji Lab!

Pleased to meet you. I'm Eli Ayase, a writer for the science magazine, “Science μ”. Thank you very much for affording me some time to interview you and visit your lab today.

Not at all! I look forward to having you here! I'm Chika Takami, a researcher here at this lab.

Yes, I know you through mentions in other magazine and online articles. You have developed a device that turns regular tap water into natural hot spring water, correct?

Yup! Now you can experience hot springs from all around Japan without using special bath salts. *Giggle* I guess I'm famous now!

Please do tell me more about that device as well. Also, where might I find the lab chief, Rina Tennoji?

I'm the acting lab chief today!

The acting lab chief? Oh, so she's out? I mean, is she absent today?

It's okay, you don't have to be so formal! Rina—The lab chief was supposed to be here today, but she's off on an impromptu business trip overseas right now.

Perhaps it's best if we reschedule the interview and visit for another day, then.

What? You're leaving?! You came all this way, so at least have a look around the lab. All of us researchers are here, so you can talk to us. We've also got snacks!

*Giggle* Snacks, huh? It's like I've dropped by to hang out at a friend's place.

Actually, yeah. Maybe there are some things you can only tell me now while the lab chief is away. Okay, I think I will stay.

Yay! All right, come with me! I'll show you around the Tennoji Lab, our secret base where dreams are researched and realized!

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If we're going to talk, maybe we should use the reception room? But the chief's office is really cool, so I want you to see that as well. Or maybe the cafeteria so we can eat?

You must really be talented since you've not only developed the hot spring device, but you've also been appointed to represent the chief.

R-Really? Do you really think so?

I mean, it may be only temporary, but you're representing the lab right now. You have the biggest responsibility. Someone of average skills wouldn't be given that task.

*Giggle* You're right! This is a big deal! Everyone in the lab was worried about me, but I really am—

AHA! There you are!

Bwah?! R-Riko!

Look at you abandoning your work and flaking out again! I know organizing the paperwork's a pain, but I need you to get your act together as the chief right now!

But it just never ends no matter how much I do! I feel like I'll go nuts if I don't take a break!

Still! Taking a break every five minutes is excessive. Argh, fine. I'll give you a reward once you finish half, no, a third of the remaining paperwork.

A reward?!

Yup. I'll give you whatever you want. Anything. So why don't you put in a little more effort?

Okay! I'll do just that!

Great. Let's head back to the chief's office, then.

Got it!

Y-You all sure seem to have fun at this lab…