Part IV — The First Day
©︎IMARINKINGDOM
©︎Usinomics
After completing the executive offices on the third floor, Usinomics climbed one more flight of stairs.
Above the business floor waited an entirely different world.
The Rooftop Community Plaza.
Unlike the offices below, the rooftop had no walls and no ceiling.
Only a low safety railing surrounded the open terrace, allowing visitors to enjoy a panoramic view of the sea, distant windmills, rolling hills, and rocky cliffs.
The fresh air moved gently across the rooftop.
It felt peaceful.
Near the center, Usinomics had prepared a special exhibition space for limited-event cuisine.
A circular display stood on a raised platform.
Four covered glass showcases surrounded a restaurant table arranged in the middle.
Inside were the finest seasonal dishes ever created during special events.
Visitors could admire every detail.
The glass protected each masterpiece, allowing everyone to appreciate the presentation without disturbing it.
Food could nourish the body.
Beautiful food could also inspire the imagination.
Beyond the exhibition area stretched the Community Plaza itself.
Rather than filling every corner with buildings, Usinomics intentionally left the rooftop open.
He wanted people to breathe.
To relax.
To enjoy the view.
Large aquariums displayed colorful fish.
An insect habitat introduced tiny creatures from nature.
A dessert-themed throne invited guests to take memorable photographs.
Nearby stood a railway-themed seating area complete with hanging train straps and a station route map.
Small lakes welcomed wild birds.
Snow sculpting tables waited for winter events.
Rhythm mats encouraged playful movement.
White decorative block trees added a modern artistic touch.
There were billiard tables.
Lightweight outdoor tables served snacks and refreshments.
Every attraction had been placed for one simple reason.
To bring people together.
Usinomics slowly walked across the plaza, checking each area with quiet satisfaction.
he whispered.
Or perhaps…
A larger attraction.
His thoughts drifted back many years.
As a child, he had often visited supermarkets with rooftop amusement areas.
Simple rides.
Open skies.
Children laughing while parents waited nearby.
Those memories had never disappeared.
Perhaps adults deserved places like that as well.
Places where they could forget work for a little while.
Places where imagination returned naturally.
His tablet chimed softly.
A video call appeared.
It was Leemai.
The manager of the LEEMAI Guest House smiled from the screen.
Usinomics turned the tablet toward the plaza.
Leemai studied the open space quietly.
Usinomics laughed softly.
Leemai nodded.
Usinomics looked around once more.
Leemai smiled.
Leemai's words lingered in Usinomics' mind.
Usinomics appreciated the advice.
Buildings were never truly complete.
They continued growing alongside the people who used them.
He looked across the rooftop once more.
Visitors could relax.
Friends could gather.
Future employees would one day be able to unwind after work.
Creative conversations could begin naturally beneath the open sky.
Business was important.
But community mattered just as much.
Leemai smiled through the screen.
Usinomics looked toward the distant horizon.
The wind crossed the rooftop once again.
Some places impressed people.
Others welcomed them.
THE MOO66 was quietly becoming both.
Usinomics smiled quietly.
He opened his tablet once again.
he said.
The tablet screen illuminated softly.
Usinomics nodded.
The AI continued.
Leemai smiled from the screen.
Usinomics looked across the rooftop.
The AI displayed one final report.
Visitor Performance Evaluation
Community Value: Excellent
Accessibility: Excellent
Brand Experience: Excellent
Sustainability Potential: High
Overall Performance
Outstanding.
Usinomics laughed quietly.
Leemai smiled.
The afternoon breeze crossed the rooftop.
Children laughed in the distance.
Visitors explored every corner.
Some admired the sea.
Others quietly watched the windmills turning in the distance.
Several friends relaxed around the community tables while others photographed the seasonal decorations.
Usinomics quietly looked around.
A company could sell products.
A building could welcome guests.
But a community...
A community could inspire people.
And perhaps...
That would become the greatest achievement of THE MOO66.
One visitor at a time.
















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