Taking Stock of Shareholder Perks: How FIRE (The Izakaya King) Became a 'Bento Runner' (Low-Level Laborer)

I was made to go pick up bento boxes again today.

When you hold stocks, some companies provide cash vouchers like meal tickets as a 'shareholder perk.' This time, I'm talking about those vouchers (perk tickets) that can mainly be used at izakaya pubs.
Clutching my perk tickets, I went to pick up bento boxes again today. The instructions from my family are simple.
“They're going to expire, so go get them today.”
Before I knew it, the expiration dates of my perks were being completely managed by my family, and I had become nothing more than a “bento collection drone.” Originally, these perks were for me to go out drinking once a week. Now, they are running at full capacity as a
“household infrastructure” that lets us eat out without actually going out.

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Originally, my reason for buying izakaya-related stocks was simple.

I wanted to ease the guilt of going out to drink alone in the middle of the day. And I wanted to pretend that I was forced to go out drinking because the perk vouchers were about to expire. That was all.
However, lately, it has become standard to be able to buy 'takeout' bento boxes at izakayas, and the meaning of the perk vouchers in our household has quietly changed.
Izakaya perk vouchers = tickets to go out drinking has become Izakaya perk vouchers = tickets to not have to cook dinner. Moreover, izakaya bento boxes are cheap and delicious. You can eat out without going out. Even
Torikizoku's yakitori, Marugen Ramen, and Komeda's katsu bread can be taken out. My family is happy. There is no element for me to win.And before I knew it, a
“bento collection mission” automatically triggers as the expiration date approaches. I, who was supposed to be the Izakaya King, am completely a “bento runner (low-level laborer).”

My plan was not like this.

The original plan was an “Izakaya King life” of going out to drink once a week for 3,000 yen. However, due to pressure from my family, the plan collapsed easily. Let me take stock of the perks once more and look at the reality.

The original plan is here↓↓↓

Perk vouchers that turned into 'takeout' (with number of shares held and realistic usage)

Yossix (300 shares)
20,000 yen per year.
Since it can be used in combination with a 20% discount coupon, it can be calculated as 25,000 yen worth.
I often buy takeout sushi (Yatai Sushi) and squid tempura. The cost performance is excellent.

Daisho (100 shares)
6,000 yen per year (can be increased to 24,000 yen).
The seafood bowl series from Daisho and Marudai (Japanese cuisine) is fresh and delicious. It's a “seafood assault” you can buy with perks.

Eternal (Torikizoku) (500 shares)
10,000 yen per year.
Surprisingly, you can take out yakitori. Think about it, Torikizoku's yakitori appears at home. My family's excitement goes through the roof.

Tempos (100 shares)
11,000 yen per year.
The hamburger steak from Steak Asakuma is exquisite.The steak sauce is seriously delicious. I was surprised at how delicious it was. It's crazy. There are other shops where you can take out seafood bowls.

Monogatari Corporation (100 shares)
7,000 yen per year.
You can take out Marugen Ramen's ramen (container fee required) and gyoza. My family, who doesn't usually eat out for ramen, is extremely happy.


APHD (300 shares) 20,000 yen per year.
It's Tsukada Nojo, but I order side dishes as gifts.

Innovation (500 shares)
10,000 yen per year.
Since it's a J-F Gourmet Card, how you use it depends on your way of thinking.
I'm sure my family will use their wisdom and turn it into bento boxes.

Marugame Seimen (200 shares)
14,000 yen per year.
You can take out Udon Bento, but if you take home a large amount of tempura, that alone makes dinner a happy occasion. The chicken tempura is especially good.

Komeda Coffee (100 shares)
2,500 yen per year (assuming voting rights are exercised).
The Katsu-pan is the only choice. I will not accept any objections.

Others
Digital gifts, Quo cards, etc., could be used for bento depending on how you use them, but I have excluded them from this inventory.

Result: Let's tally up the 'takeout' perk vouchers

The total came to 105,500 yen.
And, assuming 4,000 yen per dinner, that calculates to 26 times a year = more than twice a month of pleasing the family. You can enjoy restaurant food without going out. Dinner appears without having to cook. Before I knew it, the perk lifestyle had become an infrastructure supporting 'family dining' rather than 'drinking'.

The hope left for 'drinking'

Ten Allied (Tengu)
60,000 yen per year. God. Lord. Allah. Buddha. Yahweh. Shiva.
For me, it's Tengu Sakaba all the way (even though there are various types of stores).
Surprisingly, you can start drinking from 14:00 on weekdays. (From 12:00 on holidays, including Saturdays.)

In the end, the only place I can purely use for 'drinking' is Tengu.
Even just with the Tengu perks, I can splurge 5,000 yen every month.

Conclusion: I was the 'Izakaya King.' But at some point, I had become the 'Bento Guy (Underling)'!

As long as I keep holding the stocks and the perks aren't downgraded,
I can go out drinking for 5,000 yen every month for the rest of my life.

And if I pour other perk vouchers into 'takeout,' I can order izakaya 'takeout' bento, etc., more than twice a month.
This allows me to bask in the mysterious sense of happiness of pleasing my family

I was supposed to be the Izakaya King, but I'm the 'Bento Guy (Underling).' Well, that's not bad either.
This, too, is the reality of FIRE.

This is a series on perk vouchers (ramen)↓↓↓ They are listed in chronological order. Please read them.

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