Many asked me for a sequel to 'Net Lovers' but I decided against it and settled on another office setting with the inclusion of other supporting characters such as the rest of the F4 and Yuki. Expect more angst, romance and humour! In the office no less!
Prologue
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From: yuki doumyouji. com
Subject: OMG! Guess who's
Coming down today! The F4's coming down to be interns! I heard this from Sakaki-san earlier. I can't believe this! Is it my lucky day or what?
Yuki
P.S Are we still meeting for lunch?
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From: tsukushimakino doumyouji. com
Subject: I am not
Thrilled one bit.
Tsukushi
P.S No, I have work to clear. Sorry.
Makino Tsukushi massaged her temples gently as she deleted the last email from her friend. She was getting it. IT. Her major headache, which could only mean that trouble, was brewing.
Working as the Human Resource Manager exerted enormous pressure on Tsukushi. This was made worse by the fact that the F4 were coming down to be interns at the Doumyouji Corporation.
The F4. The mere mention of the name sent shivers down Tsukushi's spine. Well known for being tardy, untidy and flirtatious, Tsukushi would have gladly traded the world then to deal with them.
But as she promised Tsubaki-san earlier, she would do her best to try to get them to do something productive in their three-month stint.
Waiting for the F4 proved to be an hour-long affair and with no signs that they were going to appear as yet, Tsukushi decided on a coffee break. She filled her mug with freshly brewed coffee. She wondered how she was going to survive the 3 months with the F4.
As she stepped out of the pantry, concentrating on not letting the coffee spill, the overly cautious Tsukushi failed to realize that there was someone walking towards her and tripped suddenly.
The cup of coffee went sailing through the air and Tsukushi could only stare in horror as it finally landed on someone's shirt. She looked up to apologize only to realize that she was staring into the angry eyes of a guy with curly hair.
There was a prolonged silence. The air grew tense and was finally broken by someone yawning at the back.
"YOU BITCH! You dirtied my ARMANI shirt!"
"Why you…!" No one called Makino Tsukushi a BITCH! "It was not on purpose! And you have NO MANNERS AT ALL!"
"You say I have NO MANNERS!" The guy asked incredulously. "Do you have ANY idea who the hell I am!"
"Look Tsukasa, don't call a girl a bitch…" Another guy stepped in to intervene.
"Shut up Soujirou. This is none of your bloody business."
Just then, Tsubaki appeared. "Why Tsukushi, I was wondering where you went…TSUKASA!"
Tsukushi turned slowly to look at Tsubaki. "Are you saying that this guy's Doumyouji Tsukasa?" Oh no. You have to be kidding. What a great start.
Tsubaki frowned when she noticed the coffee stain on Tsukasa's shirt and the positions Tsukushi and Tsukasa were taking. Her eyes narrowed.
"Jiro, what was going on before I came?" Soujiro's eyes darted around. "JIRO…" She said threateningly.
"Er… Tsukasa called Tsukushi a bitch because she spilt coffee on him and she shouted at him and that's basically it."
"Well, TSUKASA, from today onwards, you'll have to listen to whatever Tsukushi says because she is your manager. Tsukushi, meet your team."
Tsukasa stared incredulously at his sister but she promptly ignored him as she introduced the rest.
"BUT…"
"No buts Tsukasa." Tsubaki said curtly. She flashed him a murderous look. "From now on, the four of you are expected to assist Tsukushi in every way she asks you to. Thanks Tsukushi." She smiled at Tsukushi who was feeling highly uncomfortable and shot Tsukasa another murderous look. Tsukasa shut up immediately.
"Well, you got him good." Akira laughed. "Makino Tsukushi right?" Tsukushi nodded.
"Well Tsukushi, how about you show us around?" Soujiro drawled. "Oh, that's Rui. He's a bit of a narcoleptic."
"I noticed." Tsukushi smiled. She was feeling more at ease with the easy-going boys. "Well, let's go then!"
"Is there a sofa anywhere?" Rui asked suddenly.
"Rui, Tsukushi is kind enough to take time off to show us around so do return the favour." Akira chided. "Tsukasa, stop sulking in the corner. Let's go."
"Before we start, let's shake hands, for a great working relationship ahead, shall we?" Soujirou suggested. Tsukushi nodded. When she reached Tsukasa, he gave her a murderous look and shook her hands very reluctantly. He pulled her near him and whispered into her ear, "You'll pay for this."
He pulled back and gave her a triumphant grin. Tsukushi felt like slapping him.
"Bite me." She mouthed and ignored him.
And with that, Tsukushi embarked on her little journey with the F4.
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From: yuki doumyouji. com
Subject: How was
Your little adventure with the F4? You've got to tell me more!
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From: tsubakidoumyouji doumyouji. com
Subject: Thanks dear
For being such a nice manager by showing my little brood around. If Tsukasa ever gets out of hand, tell me ok?
Tsubaki
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From: tsukasadoumyouji doumyouji. com
Subject: You're dead
Meat. You heard me right.
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From: soujirounishikado doumyouji. com
Subject: Ignore
Tsukasa's earlier email. He was just being childish, as always. But hey Tsukushi, was wondering if you're free tomorrow evening to chill out together? ;)
Soujiro
Reviews are highly appreciated! I'm so sorry but the email sign just can't come up.