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In a quiet meeting room after lunch, an office worker approaches the manager with a new idea for the team.
Office Worker
課長、少しお時間よろしいでしょうか。新しいアイデアがあるんですが。
Manager, do you have a moment? I have a new idea I'd like to share.
Manager
ああ、いいよ。どんなアイデア?
Sure, go ahead. What kind of idea is it?
Office Worker
会議の資料を紙じゃなくてタブレットで共有したらどうかと思いまして。
I was thinking, what if we shared meeting materials on tablets instead of paper?
Manager
なるほどね。でも、みんながタブレットに慣れていなかったら、逆に時間がかかるかもしれないよ。
I see. But if everyone isn't used to tablets, it might actually take more time.
Office Worker
そうですね。でも、最初に簡単な説明会をしたら、みんなすぐ慣れると思います。
That's true, but if we hold a simple orientation session first, I think everyone will get used to it quickly.
Manager
コストはどうなの?タブレットを全員分買ったら、結構な金額になるんじゃない?
What about the cost? If we buy tablets for everyone, wouldn't that be quite expensive?
Office Worker
実は、紙の印刷代を計算したんですが、一年続けたら、タブレットの初期費用より安くなるんです。
Actually, I calculated the paper printing costs — if we continue for a year, it would actually be cheaper than the initial tablet costs.
Manager
へえ、そこまで調べたんだ。じゃあ、その資料を見せてくれる?
Wow, you looked into it that much? Then could you show me that data?
Office Worker
はい、こちらです。もし数字を見ていただけたら、もっとイメージしやすいかと思います。
Yes, here it is. If you take a look at the numbers, I think it will be easier to picture.
Manager
うん、これはよくまとまってるね。来週の会議で提案したら、みんなも賛成してくれそうだ。
Yes, this is well put together. If you propose this at next week's meeting, I think everyone will likely agree.
Office Worker
ありがとうございます!では、会議までにもう少し資料を整理しておきます。
Thank you so much! Then I'll organize the materials a bit more before the meeting.
Manager
うん、頼んだよ。何か困ったことがあったら、いつでも相談してね。
Okay, I'm counting on you. If anything troubles you, feel free to consult me anytime.
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