Yeah, so I'm sorry I was late. As an apology, there are about 100 more words this chapter.


The first day at a new workplace is always so much fun. There're these three guys in my office that I think I'm going to just love so much. We'll be best friends forever. Onichi-san, Mugen-san, and their ringleader, Mu-nan-san. Especially Mu-nan-san, his name's fun to say, don'tcha agree?

At least, I'm done with my shift; I couldn't take another second with those guys. Wonder what's for dinner below my place? I'm starving. Mu-nan-san stole my lunch. …I only put up with it today because it was my first time there… Can't get in trouble on day one. Oh, something smells good. Mmm, chow mein. Yum. By the way, never drink lemonade while eating that stuff. …Not good, not good at all…

My boss is great though. He's an older gentleman, all grandpa-ish and he gave me some candy because I didn't have a lunch. Nice Mr. Kin Sohma-san. … why am I sounding like a five-year-old girl describing her first day at school? Come to think of it, what kind of boss gives an employee candy? Especially a male employee? Aww, fuck. Do I have a pervy boss now? …whatever, that butterscotch candy was delicious.

Myo-san gives me my order. "Hey, Myo-san, you're lookin` good today. Did you get a haircut or something?"

Her rack is right in my face. Super yay! Er… No, not yay. That would be absolutely sexist and wrong of me. So, no. I did not just think 'Yay!' Not at all. Except they are rather large… and soft looking… Great, now I'm the perv! …Which reminds me… I need milk.

Oh, milk. I love it. Nothing better in the world to pour on your cereal, drink with Oreo cookies, and to accompany cake… pancakes… No! Walfles… Wallflos… Waffles, that's it! With syrup, and butter, and peanut butter… Okay, let's stop now.

"Thank-you for noticing. That stupid boyfriend of mine hasn't even said a word about it. Mmn, I think it's a whole lot different, but does he notice? No. Just continues playing that stupid computer game of his and asks for a beer." If he's so terrible, why don't you come over and hang out with me? I'll make you feel better. I have Uno.

"Why, that's too bad. A pretty thing like you oughtta be complimented every day."

"Hehe, Tsuba, you're too nice. I wish my boyfriend was more like you." Then why don't you make your boyfriend more… like me? No, that would be the worst pick-up line ever. And, one should never date someone that handles their food… Unless they like it dropped on the floor.

I laugh with her a minute before she goes to check on some other customers. I glance around the room and spot… … …Oh, no! It's that chick. She's coming in… looking, rather lost… Damn me and my inability to not help a girl in need!

I stand up and walk over to her. "Hey, sweetheart. You look rather lost, do you need some help?"

She looks up at me with big eyes, those same, pained eyes. My chest hurts. "I-I'm s-sorry. I, um, I need directions. I've g-gotten lost, I'm so useless… P-please forgive me."

"Hey, last time I bothered you and you apologized. It's only fair you let me make up for it. Come on, have dinner with me. You look hungry. After, I'll help you find the right direction." I offer. Anything to stop that look, even for a minute.

"N-no, I-I c-couldn't. I'm not w-worth the b-bother. I…" She bites her lip. I shake my head.

"Please, I insist. It's getting late and there could be weirdos out. It wouldn't be right to let someone as pretty as you be out by yourself after dark. Come on." I gently take her hand and lead her back to my table. "Come on, now. Don't be scared, I don't bite."

I wave Myo-san back over. "Oh, Tsuba. You made a friend. Why, she's pretty – Even more than me."

Say nothing, say nothing, it's a trap. Danger, Will Robinson, danger! "Hehe, we met at the store a couple days ago. Myo-san this is…"

"I-I'm sorry." Uh, oh, right I never got her name. "M-my name is Ritsu."

…Small world…


So, Akiri - So close! It was actually Tohru, not Kagura. Remember the first time Ayaa visited he took Tohru out? Nice guess though. Anyway, I hope you enjoyed this chapter. Next one will be up soon.