Chapter 1: First day at the new company
It was morning. I was still heavily sleeping but thanks to my alarm clock I unwillingly had to wake up. I sat up on the bed and reached out for my mobile phone. I checked the time and turned off the alarm clock. It was 6 am. It was the highest time to get my fat as out of the bed and get ready for the work.
I put the mobile back on the nightstand and stretched out my hands which followed a loud yawn. For me it was unusually early to wake up. But this was my first day at my new company.
After my previous company had to close down due to the economic crisis and other yet unknown reasons, I had to look for another job. But the situation wasn't bright at first and I was thinking about giving up the search. But then one day, I was browsing through the newspaper when I found an advertisement. Firstly I wasn't sure if I should give it a try but after some time of thinking I decided to give it a try. I cannot lose anything if I try, I told myself.
And so I send an email including my CV and other stuff which they were demanding from me. After sending it, the only thing which was left was waiting for their reply.
For my surprise the reply came quite quickly. I firstly hesitated to open the mail, because I thought that my application was more than obviously rejected. After twenty minutes of hesitation I couldn't take it and so just opened the mail. For my big surprise it didn't contain a single word about rejection. It was the complete opposite of what I was expecting. The e-mail contained that they have accepted my application and that they are looking forward to work with me and also some basic info and instructions which I have to follow.
Literally for almost twenty minutes I was just gazing at the computer monitor like I have seen I ghost or something. It was quite a shock for me. On the other hand, I felt really happy inside that I have finally found a job.
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It was 7 am and I already was standing in front of the company building. I was getting really nervous. But I couldn't let the nervousness to take control over me. And so after taking some deep breaths I stepped in.
When I stepped in the lobby was quite empty. There was nobody except for the receptionist. I came closer to her.
"Hello. How can I help you?" She asked me with a friendly voice.
"My name is Ritsu Onodera. I am the new employee here, so..."
"Ah... you are the new employee?"
"Yes."
"Then please follow me."
I did as she told me. We came up to the elevators and when we were inside she pushed the button on the left side of the cabin.
The elevator stopped on the third floor. The doors have opened and we stepped out. The girl was walking in front of me. I just closely followed her until we reached the door. She knocked.
"Come in."
She opened the door.
"Sorry for my intrusion Sir, but our new employee has just arrived." And she stepped one step back next to me. I felt really nervous. I could clearly feel a lump was stuck in my throat and my heart was beating as a locomotive.
A black haired guy was sitting behind the desk going through some documents. But then he lifted his head and put the papers down on the desk.
"So... you must be Ritsu Onodera, am I right?"
"Yes."
"My name is Takano Masamunem. I am the president of this company." He stood up came up to me and reached out his hands.
"I hope we will get along well."
"I hope that too."
He smiled at me. I don´t really know why, but when he came closer to me I felt my heart starting beating faster and my face was burning up with blush. I tried to keep my poker face and the indifference facade as long as I could but it was almost impossible. And Takano just worsened the situation.
He looked at the receptionist and with a gently gesture he indicated her to leave.
"Now that we are alone, let´s look around here. I will show you the office and introduce you to your new colleagues."
I didn't say anything just bowed my head. He took me around the floor where I will be working and introduce me to my new colleagues. My first impression was quite good. Everybody was friendly and that what I was missing at my previous company. At the end of my little journey around the office Takano demand me to join him for a coffee. I firstly kindly refused it arguing that someone will badmouthing and gossips that I am here just for a day and I already become the president´s favourite. But Takano ensure me that no one will do it because if someone dare to do that he would be heavily punished.
So in the end, I gave in. We went back to his office. Takano went behind his desk, picked up the receiver and push the correct number which connected him directly to the receptionist. "Two cups of coffee, please." "Yes Sir." was the immediate reply. He put down the receiver.
Then he sat down on his chair, leaning against the black, smooth leather material, which was extremely expensive but at the same time really comfortable. I sat down on the chair which was on the opposite side of the desk. I was so nervous that I could clearly feel lump stuck in my throat. My stomach was full of butterflies.
And Takano clearly see that and couldn't help just grinned and chuckled.
"You don´t have to be nervous, Ritsu. I am not going to hurt you or harm you."
"I am not nervous it is just... that this is my first day here and I ... and I..." I began to bumble like I was a total idiot.
"I see. It is normal to be nervous on the first day at a new workplace. I was the same when I begin working here so rest assure Ritsu."
I sign in relief and take a deep breath. In that moment someone was knocking on the door. "Come in" Takano said.
It was the receptionist with our coffees. She put down the platter with the cups and the sugar on the desk and stepped back. "Is there anything else I can do for you?"
"No and thank you. If there will something I will inform you."
"Yes Sir." She bowed and made her leave.
"Now let´s focus on the job, shall we?" He asked. I just nodded while reaching out for my cup of coffee and took a sip of it.
"I was thinking about your working position and I came to a conclusion that maybe the role of my personal secretary would you fit really well."
I almost spill out my coffee when he said that. "What your personal secretary?" I almost unwillingly yelled at him. "This is some kind of trap, isn't it? He cannot be serious". These were my first thoughts going through my mind.
"Yes, I was thinking about hiring one anyway. You know, being the company president isn't that easy and great as it looks like on the surface. Everybody thinks that anyone can be the president. But that is not true. Being the head of a well-known and successful company is a huge commitment and responsibility. You are the one who are dealing with your other partners, you are the one who represents the company´s best interests and also you are the one who are responsible for the success and also for the fail of the company. If something goes wrong than the president is the first person in the line who needs to be questioned."
I just quietly sat there, sipping from my coffee. I wouldn't have thought that the status of being the company president will come with such a huge load of responsibility and commitments. In that moment I just realised how amazing Takano was. This company has a huge name in the field of business. And that is all thanks to him. This man, who is sitting on the opposite side of the desk, glaring at me with those black eyes of his, is just amazing. He managed to bring this company to the top level without failing even once.
I drunk my coffee and put the cup back on the plate. Takano did the same.
"That is why a president like me needs to have someone by his side, who will arrange the things so that the things will go accordingly as they were planned. You will be working with me in this office. Your job will consist of planning and arranging meetings with my partners and other companies. Also, you will accompany me during important meetings and business trips. You will become literally my shadow. I know that is will be all new for it. Don´t worry about it. I will show and teach you everything what you will need to know to become a perfect personal secretary."
I was speechless. I was just gazing at him like an idiot. I clearly understand every word which has left his mouth but still, it was something I would not have thought about, not even in my wildest dream. If someone would have thought me that this would happen, I would literally laugh him out, seriously.
I bowed my head. I didn't know what I the heck I should say on this. But for sure, rejecting such a chance would really be a giant and stupid mistake which I cannot afford. Nowadays is really hard to find a normal and really good-paid job. So this opportunity is a golden chance which I cannot let to miss.
"So, what do you think, Ritsu? Are you willing to become my personal secretary and be willing to tolerate someone like me?"
"Yes. I am ready for it. I want to prove to those, who were underestimating me and looking down on me all the time that I am also capable to become someone useful and hard- working like the others."
Takano smiled. "That is the mentality I like to hear and see. I assume then there is just one thing to say. Welcome on the board, Ritsu. I am really looking forward to work with you from now on."
And he stood up and reached out his hand. I automatically stood up as well and shook hands with him. "I am really happy to join this company and I am also looking forward to work with you from now on and of course with the other people here as well."
After shaking our hands as proof of our deal, Takano told me some basic information about tomorrow. I was really looking forward to start working here. Even I know that this work will come up with lot of challenges and obstacles but I hope that I will be able to get through them and do my best.
I was about to leave, when he offered that he will see me off, which was kind of unexpected but I didn't refuse it. It was some kind of nice and felt like a honour to be seen off by the president himself.
And so my first day at my new workplace ended.
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A/N : HI guys. Here I go again. This time with a story based on Takano and Ritsu. This story wasn't planned but I just had to write it down. I hope you will like this story as much as I do already. The best part of it is just awaiting us. Also there will be some characters which are just made-up by me and also have some English names. That is for now. And please do not flame me :D