Ep 2 when Takano ask if Ritsu remembered him.
'' You haven't changed at all.''
''Sorry? '' said Ritsu, not catching on to what's his new boss is saying. He was drifting again, thinking about the weird dream he had in the morning. Why did he ever had such a weird dream where he had such a desire towards his boss like that ?
Takano takes another drag at his cigarette, resting his head on his arm. '' You still as direct as ever. ''
Confusion washes over Ritsu, bringing him to awareness as he tries to make sense of the situation. Isn't this only the 2nd time they've met? ''I'm sorry, but do we know each other?'' the brunette asked, ready to apologise if they did, since he couldn't remember the editor in chief.
Taken aback, his new boss's face contoured in surprise as his eyes widen for a fraction of a second. Amber eyes shifts to a shade of cool brown in the dark, fixed accusingly on Onodera. '' Guess you don't remember me then? ''
The newbie shifts in his seat, looking at Takano. Ritsu doesn't want to give an instant reply, incase he does remember him from somewhere. Staring at Takano, Ritsu asked for his name again.
''Takano Masamune, '' his boss answers. The new manga editor takes a sip of his coffee, trying to recall the name, unaware that his new boss was ready to pounce.
''Takano Masamune…'' echos Ritsu. Nails tap against the cold metal can of the drink as he filters through his memories. Since he always addressed people by their family name, the name should be floating somewhere but 'Takano' doesn't ring a bell anywhere at all. Watching the space blankly, the newbie blinks-the name brings nothing up in his head.
While Takano sits and waits, Ritsu looks towards the ceiling as he struggles to recall meeting this person anywhere but here.
''Were you-'' Ritsu turns to Takano '' perhaps someone I know from high school ? ''
Before the editor in chief could answer, Ritsu adds on hurriedly '' because I don't remember anyone from before uni, so I'm sorry if I forgot you. '' Well, the brunette does indeed feel bad, if that was the case. Imagine someone you didn't know from so long back remembering you for whatever reason but you couldn't remember them back!
''You don't remember anything from high school ? '' stated the raven, rubbing the stub of the cigarette down, growing increasingly disgruntled.
''No'' The brunette confirms.
'' Not even Saga Masamune ? '' asked Takano as he pushes Ritsu down the couch and attacks him.
The brunette head snaps up, jolted by a flash of recognition. Memories came rushing as Takano's lips crushes into his. Musty smell of books . Slotted library cards. A particular senior at the seat by the window. Ritsu remembers.
He slaps the raven, feeling not so sorry after all.
''How dare you do that to me, '' rages the brunette, getting ready to throw the can of coffee at his boss. ''After what you did in high school, how dare you do that to me again.''
''Huh?'' says Takano, massaging the stinging red spot. '' What are you talking about ? You were the one who kicked me in the head and left ''
''You-, '' starts Onodera, outraged. '' You were the one who played with my feelings. You laughed when I asked if we were going out.''
''So that's it? '' Takano says in disbelief, grabbing his bag. '' The reason you left was because of that? Because of a misunderstanding. ''
Onodera raises his eyebrows, doubtful. ''Misunderstanding ? '' he spats. The newbie was seriously contemplating punching Takano in the face, new boss or not. '' My emotions aren't a misunderstanding. ''
''So that's it ? '' Turning around to look at his former junior back in high school, a look of firm resolution sets on Takano's face. '' I'm gonna make you say you love me again. '' Declaring that, the editor in chief heads for the lift.
''What the hell ? '' screams Ritsu inwardly at the absurdity of it. He gets up and walks towards Takano.
Standing in front of him, Ritsu makes his stand, determine to carry out his own promise. ''You can dream on. Because that will never happen again. ''
Hi lovelies, I know this should be the first chapter but I've only got the idea for it now. Poor Takano. I don't know which is worse- getting a quick reply of ' I don't remember you' in the anime/manga to show your insignificance or having to wait as Ritsu goes through slowly everyone he knows in his head and still not remembering him :/