Episode 1

**Induction as President** (*Shachō Shūnin*, 社長就任) is the 1st episode of the Shachou, Battle no Jikan Desu! anime.

## Summary

Minato is abdicated responsibilities for his father's company by his father and his childhood friend and secretary, Yutoria helps him get prepared for the position.

### Plot

Minato reads a letter left to him by his father stating his father's company has been abdicated to him. He then heads into Gatepia to meet with his childhood friend, Yutoria who waits for him by a tree in a field of flowers. From there Yutoria confesses to Minato that she believes he'll be a good president for the Kibou Company. On the other hand, Minato is astounded by this as he thought the meeting was a love confession.

Pulled through the town by Yutoria, Minato learns from her that she too received a letter from his father about his departure. She notes her concern about how without a president to lead it, the company would ultimately go bankrupt. Already aware of that scenario, Minato then notes how Yutoria's attitude has changed. To that statement, claims that she needs to act in a professional manner as his acting secretary. Soon, the two make it to the Kibou Company office and look around inside of it. Still hesitant to take on the mantle left by his father, Yutoria states how Minato is currently a Neet. Although Minato argues that he's trying to "recharge" himself, Yutaria declares that if he went on a job hunt he'd end up in a black company. Giving no rebuttal, Minato concurs with that statement.

Wasting no more time, Yutoria gives Minato the document to sign that gives him full ownership of his father's company. Hesitant to sign it as Yutoria would be a better candidate, she claims she's more of a supporter than anything else. Furthermore, the other three employees there are not fit for the role of being the president of the company. Understanding that Minato then asks states that he doesn't know the responsibilities involved for a president. In light of this, Yutoria prepares a film that elaborates said responsibilities. As the film plays, a lady who is known as Guide gives a full elaboration on what an adventurer company does and the responsibilities that entail for running it. When the film is over, Minato has trouble getting up as his legs have fallen asleep. Just then the other employees, Guide, Akari, and Makoto arrive in the office. Yutoria then introduces everyone to one another and without further adieu, Yutoria proclaims they should go on their first dungeon exploration adventure. This is not only a test to give Minato experience with dungeon exploration and clearing, but also have him gain the approval of the shareholders.

At the dungeon gate, Minato is given a sword with a sheath with a stamp at the end. The stamp is for the boss Manju that they beat so it can be claimed for a reward by the Agency. Impulsively, Akari grabs Minato's hand and pulls him through the dungeon gate with him. Inside the dungeon, the party learns that Minato's star level is 2, which disconcerting as the max level is 7. They're then ambushed by a few monsters and before Minato could give an order, Akari swiftly deals with them. Continuing forth, the party runs into a boy named Thomas who gives the party a quest to retrieve the Sialme Flower from a high up location. Akari volunteers to retrieve it, contrary to how she reacted earlier wanting to have nothing to do with the job and Minato joins her. When asked by Minato about Akari's change of heart, she reveals the flower's meaning and that her brother Makoto once gave her that flower as a present.

Once they get close enough to retrieve the flower, the two fall from a great length, but still manage to get the flower. However, the party is then accosted by a Volf which is a Boss Maju. Alone, Akari goes on the offensive against the Volf, but doesn't manage to land a hit on it, and Maju callled Slaby arrive. Minato tries to help defeat one, but fails to kill it, prompting Akari to slay it for him leaving her open for an attack by the Volf. Her left arm now injured, she's healed by Makoto. Feeling guilty that he caused Akari to become injured, Minato then notices that the Volf's tail acts as a sensor. So, Minato orders his party to throw the Slaby remains onto the Volf's tail to throw its sensor off-track. This plan works and Akari slays it, while then Minato stamps it. Thomas then thanks the party for their help and shows the group a special item is in the forest. The special item is a letter declaring that Minato sucessfully passed the test.

Back at the Kibou Company officer, the employees hold a modest celebratation for a sucessful mission. Afterward, Minato sits on top of the roof and reflects on his new position as president of the company and is soon joined by Yutoria. The following day, Minato learns that his company has gone bankrupt.

## Characters

* Minato
* Yutoria
* Guide
* Akari
* Makoto
* Thomas
* Rivar
* Valmi