Chapter 1

It was like any other day at the Emerald department. They had just finished hell week, and are now restarting the cycle feeling refreshed after being tortured by their demon of a boss, with his office supplies of destruction, and trying to get authors to hand in their manuscripts.

Everyone starts off the beginning of the cycle with a smile on their faces. That won't last long as they get closer to hell week, however… Right now, everyone is diligently working, some wanting to go outside in the nice weather. The sun shining, the wind blowing slightly, and cherry blossoms in bloom. To sum it up, it was a nice day to be outside.

It's lunchtime. "I'm going to the vending machines." Ritsu gets up. "Oh, Ri-chan! Can you get some coffee for me? Please?" Kisa pleads his co-worker. "Sure." Ritsu leaves after Kisa hands him his money for the coffee.

What he doesn't know, is that Takano had followed him to the vending machines. As Ritsu pressed the button for his drink, someone takes it before he even gets the chance to. He looks to see who the drink thief is none other than is boss, Takano-san. "Thanks." Takano says with a smirk. "Hey! Get your own, Takano-san!" He paid good money for that! "Hmm… I will," Takano says with a smirk, "if you tell me you love me again." Ritsu should look at his own face. He's as red as a tomato! From his chin to his hair. Takano inwardly chuckles at how cute he is. "N-no way in hell is that going to happen!" Oh well. It was worth a shot.

Ritsu turns back to the machine and takes out some more money. Just as he's about to push the button, he feels something touch his shoulder. He looks to see what's wrong, only to be met with Takano-san's lips on his. Ritsu starts to push him away, only to fail, seeing as how he doesn't have any strength whatsoever, even though he's a man. "T-Takano-san! S-stop… Someone's going to c-come in!" Ritsu desperately pleas once they part for air. Takano smirks. He already planned for this to happen when he chose to follow his subordinate here. "No they won't. I locked the door." He can't believe it. He was in for a long, and painful day.

Meanwhile

Is this the place? As people walk in and out of Marukawa Publishing, one person just stands outside while looking at a piece of paper. "Who are you?" I look up as I hear a gruff voice directed at me. "What?" "Who are you? Do you have some business here?" Yokazawa had seen this girl standing outside while on his way to Marimo Books. The girl frowns at the man. "None of your business." Came her rude reply. Yokazawa's eyes widen. Just as he's about to say something, she walks away, into Marukawa.

I walk up to the receptionist's desk. "Does Onodera Ritsu work here?" The lady looks at me with surprise. I guess they don't see many foreigners here, I guess… "Um… Is he expecting you?" I guess he does work here then. "What floor is he on?" The woman is clearly surprised. That's understandable. Anyone would have the same reaction if I just ignored their questions and acted like I didn't hear them. "I'm sorry, I can't allow you to do that without some identification." She is clearly annoyed. Argh! I just want to see Ritsu…

I sigh as I take out my student ID and show it to the lady. "Oh! I'm sorry, but miners aren't allowed up. But I can contact Onodera-san and tell him he has a visitor?" She says with a smile on his face. I just stare with a frown on my face. "No. I'm here to surprise him. I… I'm his daughter!" The lady looks at me with dismay. "I-I didn't know he had a daughter…" She mumbles to herself. "Umm… I guess if you want to surprise your…dad…then I guess I could let you in…" She shows me what floor and where to go once I get there. I'm coming, Ritsu.