189 Shipping Magnate

"It's so beautiful..." 

"Right?" 

The expansive scenery of Lake Biwa and the surroundings that they saw from the peak of the mountain were stunning. 

While the price of the gondola was rather expensive, Mizuto thought that it was worth the price. 

Yet, at the same time, he was thinking of acquiring this resort on the mountain. While there weren't any hotels, there were restaurants, a pool, and a variety of games, which made the visitors spend their days in this place. 

"...what are you doing?" 

While Mizuto was looking at the scenery, Yume suddenly moved so close that she stuck her head against his chest. 

"...I feel a bit scared." 

Mizuto stared at Yume, whose face was red and slightly lusty from embarrassment. 

Would a frightening person show such a perverted face?

Mizuto sighed helplessly and put his hand around her waist to reassure her, but he still didn't say anything as he was afraid that this woman might get ahead of herself. 

Yume smiled and thought that this guy could really read her mind. 

Still, there was something that she needed to say to him. "Thanks for bringing me here. I love it." 

Mizuto looked up at Yume, who looked up at him and said, "There are still a lot of nice places that we can see in the future. But you are too easy to please if you are just satisfied with this place." 

"It's fine, isn't it? Shouldn't you be happy that I am easy to manage?" 

"You are right." Mizuto kissed her beautiful long hair and strengthened the power of his arm to hug her tighter. "Thank you for always taking care of the house whenever I am busy. I am grateful." 

Yume was in a daze for a while, then said solemnly, "When my period is over, what kind of costumes do you want me to wear?" 

"..." Mizuto. 

"...let's talk that later." 

"Okay~!" 

Nevertheless, even if their conversation was rather weird, they enjoyed this trip. Holding each other's hands, they looked around the mountain and tried the mountain lift to move from one peak to another. 

Unfortunately, if there was something that made them unable to fully enjoy this place, it was because Yume was wearing a skirt, so they couldn't enjoy the attractions that existed in this place. 

Yet, Mizuto didn't feel that disappointed as he didn't have much interest in such attractions, but watching his nonchalant attitude, Yume smiled and linked their arms tighter. 

"Your breasts are touching me." 

Yume blinked her eyes and said, "Don't get hard. It will be dangerous." 

"....." Mizuto. 

Still, if there was something they enjoyed about this place, it was undoubtedly the food. 

Mizuto acquired this place. Naturally, the effect of the skills of his "Restaurateur " job worked and made all the foods more delicious. 

As Mizuto ordered Beef Stew with a White Bun and BCGA Ginger Ale Original, Yume ordered Macaroni with Bacon, Mushroom, Creamy Squash Sauce, and Apple Juice. 

"Is yours good, Onii-chan?" Yume asked. 

"It's quite nice." Mizuto took his spoon and fed Yume so she could taste his food. 

"Ahh..." Yume opened her lips before her eyes shone as the taste was delicious. "Try mine, too. It's delicious." 

"Ahh..." As Mizuto tried Yume's food, he looked at Yume, who showed a silly smile, and somehow, it made him think about the next business that he should acquire, which was the shipping and airline industry, as those businesses could make him become the "King of Logistics." 

Yet, he had to say that the shipping and airline industries were quite unique, as they had their own alliances. 

Alliances...

While it might be rare in other businesses, it was quite normal for the transportation company as it could help them control costs and give them various benefits. More importantly, those alliances could work together to monopolize the market, killing all the competitors. 

Still, as expected, an alliance was a group, so naturally, there should be a leader. 

Mizuto didn't want to become only a member without any authority, and could only do nothing when his company was bullied, so to solve this situation, there were three ways. 

First, to buy the company that became the leader of the alliance. 

Second, to buy one company that attracted him, then buy the shares of other companies. 

Third, to buy the entire companies that became members of the alliances. 

If Mizuto didn't have a system, he would choose the second method, which was like how banks, private equity, and many other financial institutions usually did. They didn't chase after to control the company but bought some shares of the company so they could partake in the business activity within that company. 

This was also how the financial institutions took control of the world. 

However, as Mizuto had the system, he chose the third method, which was to buy the entire company, which was part of the alliance. 

'Which is first?'

Shipping or airline?

Mizuto thought for a while and decided to choose the shipping company as it worked well with his "Logistic Company."

Now, why did he say so?

After all, unlike the airline, which had a weight limit, the amount of goods brought by the ships was much bigger. 

Mizuto had made his decision, so his first target was Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation, a shipping company in Taiwan; HMM Company Limited, a shipping company from South Korea; Ocean Network Express, a shipping company from Japan; and Hapag-Lloyd AG, a shipping company from Germany. 

Yes, his target was "THE Alliance," one of the largest shipping alliances in the world. 

Frankly, acquiring such a company was hard work, and it might even take several years to do it; those companies might not agree with this acquisition, but for Mizuto, whether they wished to be acquired or not, it didn't matter, and since he had decided to acquire them, no one could refuse him. 

Naturally, this wasn't the end since, in the future, he would acquire more as the shipping company he acquired was only a container shipping type of company. 

There are many types of shipping companies, such as dry cargo ships (bulk carriers), container ships, liquefied natural gas carriers, Ro-Ro ships, and tankers. 

Still, Mizuto could do it slowly, and at this moment, he decided to enjoy her date with Yume well. 

Holding her hand, they rode on the gondola to climb down as Yume asked, "So are we going to the Lake Biwa Museum after this?" 

Mizuto's lips twitched, feeling a bit awkward to bring Yume to the same date place as Yuu. "Do you want to see the museum?" 

"Yeah, I read on the website that there is a replica of an elephant there." Yume wanted to see the Japanese elephant.

"I see..." 

Then, why did you have to stare at my crotch?

While Mizuto was speechless and felt complicated, he agreed. "Okay, but let's pass the "Metasequoia Tree-lined Road" first." 

Hearing his words, Yume's eyes shone, and she said, "Let's take a picture there too." Naturally, she was familiar with one of the "Top 100 Tree-lined Streets of Japan," and she could imagine how beautiful the picture he took of that street later. 

"Okay, okay. We have a lot of time. There is no need to be in a hurry." 

"Yeah, we have a lot of time." Yume smiled sweetly as she started to imagine their future, from having family, children, and many others. Yes, they might fight, yet if it was with him, she loved it. 

While Mizuto wasn't sure what Yume was thinking, he couldn't help but say, "Yume, your face is a bit perverted." 

"I am not a pervert!" 

Nevertheless, with their photo at the beginning of "Metasequoia Tree-lined Road," Yume knew that she wouldn't forget this date with him. 

Still, as Mizuto prepared for his trip to Tokyo, he didn't expect the level of his "Gladiator" job to be maxed out.