... Eighteen ... (Action)

[serverofshota]

[So Mori's job is to motivate 500 people, and with Seychells and Honey's help, he has composed a speech! So this fine day, at 5 p.m., outside of the factory, as everyone begins to leave, they'll see a fine yang man, standing behind a hand-made podium

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[best_papa_evar]

[Excuse Hughes while he stares in awe for a moment. He thought you were going to say far more than that. And then he laughs; if he weren't one-handed at the moment, he'd probably applaud a job well done.]

Perfect! I feel motivated already!

[serverofshota]

[Ticks off a number on his paper.]

[best_papa_evar]

[And like a ninja he's at your side, leaning over to look at said paper.]

So your job is... to motivate people?

[serverofshota]

[Nods.

He has written down 500.

Then a checkmark, then 499.]

[best_papa_evar]

[He looks quizzically at Mori.]

If I may ask, what were the exact words they told you? About what you're to do, that is.

[serverofshota]

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Motivate 500 Factory Workers.

[best_papa_evar]

Well, it doesn't say you have to hear them say they're motivated! Just now, you motivated at least 100 people in one go, right?

[serverofshota]

[eyebrow raise.]

...

[nodding.]

[best_papa_evar]

And who's to say the lovely workers inside doing their shift didn't hear that wonderful message of yours? They have strong, communist hearing! Surely that makes at least 300 people all together to add to your list!

[With his remaining hand he makes a fist of determination.]

Therefore, you are doing excellently for the glory of our town, right?

[serverofshota]

[Hint of a smile.

Raising up a hand to match yours, in a fist.]

[best_papa_evar]

Damn straight. Don't give up--never give up! You're almost there. All you have to do is say that speech again for the next shift of people and you'll meet your quota, no sweat!

[serverofshota]

[Nodding.]

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Thanks.

[best_papa_evar]

No problem! Keep yourself safe.

[He bows his head faintly at the gratitude, adjusting his jacket for the cold.]

Time to get to work.

[best_papa_evar]

[And he pauses.]

Ah--what's your name?

[serverofshota]

Takashi Morinozuka.

[Slight bow of respect.]

[best_papa_evar]

Well, Takashi--

[He smiles, and puts his fist up again.]

Good luck.