"Look at Storage's stock falling again last month! Especially you, Haruki Natsukawa! That plan with the carrying Gomora rock last month was supposed to showcase the world's only monster-response mecha in front of the administrative vice-minister of the Earth Defense Force's American headquarters and secure our budget! You..." Director Kuriyama was gasping for breath with rage, pausing a moment before resuming his scolding.
Arno and Shota used folders to block Kuriyama's flying spit. Yuka also shielded her face with her tablet, and Yoko took a disgusted step back. Only Haruki stood stiffly at attention, his face contorted in agony as he bore the brunt of Kuriyama's fury.
"Look at how much Storage's stock has dropped this month! And you still want a budget for the development of Unit 2! Aren't you dreaming a little too big?"
Chapter 177