Arishin Across Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Suita City, Osaka Prefecture; Representative Director: Kenichi Harada; hereinafter referred to as "the Company"), which operates the child development support and after-school day service "With You" nationwide, held an "Owner Meeting" for franchise owners operating "With You" in the East Japan area on June 28, 2026 (Sun) in Shinjuku Ward, Tokyo. A total of 44 owners participated, and active information exchange took place in a consistently pleasant atmosphere. Background of the Event: "Horizontal Connections" and "Headquarters' Bonds" Supporting 420 Classrooms Nationwide The Company places the utmost importance on "deep bonds" that transcend the framework of headquarters and member stores, and "horizontal connections among member stores." The field of developmental support requires rapid responses to regional challenges and ever-changing needs. It is precisely because of a vibrant community where owners can share their success stories and concerns and support each other on an equal footing that the quality of individual classrooms has improved, leading to growth into one of Japan's leading networks with 420 classrooms nationwide. Part 1: Merging Headquarters Data with On-Site Expertise for Area-Wide Growth The meeting, held at the venue in Shinjuku Ward, began with an opening address by Representative Director Kenichi Harada. This was followed by a sharing of the numerical report for the first half of 2026 and a detailed analysis of inquiries. The report presented the latest market trends, such as consultations from "preschoolers (ages 3-6)" accounting for 49.8%, nearly half of the total inquiries, and the average sales trend in the East Japan area. *Period of aggregation: December 2025 - May 2026. This owner meeting also serves as a strategic conference to combine the meticulous marketing data held by the headquarters with the "live on-site knowledge" of the owners, aiming to achieve stable management at a high level for all c