Hey everyone! I'm so sorry that it took me a while to update ;_; I've been busy and haven't had the motivation to write. Thanks for reading and I hope you enjoy this chapter! :D
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"Mino, can you look over this manuscript?" Hatori asked as he handed Mino a manuscript.
"Sure, I'm still waiting on Takano's comments over Mayumi's manuscript," Mino replied as he grabbed the stack of papers.
"How are things going with you and Yuu? Chiaki wanted me to ask."
"Ah, everything's better then it can be. Has Chiaki told you anything?"
"What do you mean?" Hatori asked a little confused.
"Oh, it's nothing. I'll let you know once I'm done looking over this."
"Thanks."
Hatori went back to sit in his seat while Mino began to look over the manuscript. So Chiaki, Yuu and him were the only ones who knew about the pregnancy from what he could tell. It wasn't a surprise that Yuu wanted to keep it from Hatori. He'd die of embarrassment if his ex-rival knew of his abnormal situation. Mino's phone beeped after a few minutes of marking the manuscript. He looked over and saw that it was a new message from Yuu.
Yuu: What time are you getting home?
Mino: I'm not sure yet. I still need to go through another manuscript and go to a meeting.
Yuu: I see. Well I'll be hanging out with Chiaki for dinner after work. Do you want me to take some food home for you?
Mino: That'd be great Yuu-chan. I'll see you at home! Make sure to eat a lot for you and the baby, okay? :D I love you.
Yuu: Love you too.
Mino couldn't help but smile. He knew Yuu must have been blushing red hot when he sent that. No one made Mino feel like Yuu did. He felt like the luckiest guy on Earth to have a lover like Yuu.
"Mino, I'm done going through Mayumi's manuscript," Takano said as he approached Mino. "There are a few things I want you to tell her to change. Other then those minor things, I think everything else is pretty good."
"I'll do it right away Takano-san."
"Hey Takano, I got a message reminding us that we're going to a social event tomorrow night." Kisa asked as he turned in his seat.
"That's right. It's supposed to be an event to celebrate Mayumi's manga series and Erika's popular series getting their own anime shows. As their editors and as the Emerald Department we have to attend no matter what," Takano replied.
Mino felt like smacking himself for forgetting something so important. He had been occupied with work and Yuu's baby news that the event had slipped his mind. Mino reached for the phone and dialed Mayumi's number. He needed to go through Takano's changes with her but he also wanted to see how she was feeling about tomorrow's event.
"Hello," Mayumi said.
"Hello Mayumi, its Mino from the Emerald Department. I wanted to talk to you about the few changes Takano-san suggested."
"Oh right! I almost forgot about that! I'm sorry Mino, I'm just so nervous about tomorrow! Can you believe I'm in the same league as Erika?!"
Mino laughed, "Well believe it Mayumi. You've worked really hard and your story is a big hit. It's going to do fine as an anime and bring you even more fans."
"That's what I hope for. I don't want to mess up on my speech tomorrow or give off the impression that I don't deserve this amazing opportunity."
"You'll do great, I'm sure of it. Now, should we go through the changes to get your mind off of tomorrow?"
"Of course!"
Mino started to go through the changes with Mayumi. All the while he wondered how Yuu was doing.
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"I knew Mino was going to take it well! You were worried for nothing!" Chiaki exclaimed. He took a sip of his drink while Yuu gave him a slight glare.
"If you were in my situation I'm sure you would have been scared to tell Hatori," Yuu replied back.
"That's true. I'd probably not tell him for a while, but knowing Tori, he'd make me tell him what I was hiding from him." The thought made Chiaki shiver which made Yuu not want to know how Hatori made Chiaki talk.
"You haven't told Hatori, right?"
"Of course not! I'm not going to tell him something like that! Besides, he wouldn't believe me in the first place!"
"Then make sure to keep it that way. I wouldn't be able to handle it if Hatori knew I was going to be a mom."
"He's going to find out eventually, along with everyone else. Are you going to tell your family?" Chiaki asked.
"Maybe when I'm about five months into my pregnancy. Man, it feels weird to say that."
"Say Yuu, are you going to go to the social event tomorrow?"
"Oh yeah, I almost forgot about that. Mayumi's going to have one of her stories made into an anime."
"Yeah, and Erika."
Yuu could hear the jealousy in Chiaki's voice and couldn't help but grin. "I see you still don't like Erika that much."
"I never will! She's still after Tori! At least you don't need to worry about Mayumi being after Mino!"
"Hmm, that's true. I wouldn't stand someone flirting with Mino, especially in front of me."
"I'm glad you understand! Now, can you go buy a shirt with me tomorrow afternoon? I want to look my best."
"Sure Chiaki. You can buy me desert as payment."
Both Chiaki and Yuu smiled at one another. They continued eating their food and talked about their favorite manga, the baby and their lovers.
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Time had gone faster then Mino had expected. He was finishing his last bit of work for the day. Everyone had already left and gone home. Mino wanted to stay a while longer so he could have time to spend with Yuu the day after next. Mino put his things into his bag and got up. He turned around and began to make his way out of the Emerald Department. To his surprise, he came across a young lady who looked to be around her late 20s. Mino quickly recognized her as one of Kisa's mangakas, Eren.
"Hi, you must be Mino! Kisa told me I could come leave my manuscript on his desk so he can go over it tomorrow."
"Ah, go ahead. I was just about to leave. I'm Kanade Mino. It's nice to meet you Miss Eren."
"Oh please just call me Eren," she replied as she went over to place her manuscript on Kisa's desk. She turned back around and faced Mino. "Now that that's taken care of, let's get out of here."
Mino laughed a little, "After you."
Eren laughed a little and made her way passed Mino. The two walked down the hall to the elevators together. They started to talk about Mayumi, Erika and the social event they would both attend. What Mino didn't realize was that Eren had become interested and attracted to him. That was definitely something Yuu wouldn't like to know.
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O_O Yes, another person has come to try and break Yuu and Mino apart :O Yuu's pregnant! He doesn't need any more problems o.o Haha, well any way thanks for reading. I'll try to update again soon :D
Until next time!
