DISCLAIMER: I don't own Kagerou Project DXXXXX so sad XD

My eyes were directed to the person who was slowly entering my office. It was Mikoto Hizashi. He approached me and handed me an envelope.

"I have here a few documents you have to sign. There are some businessmen who want to have a branch established at their cities. Some of the documents are with regards to our financial requirements. We have unpaid checks but we do have some receivables and I have computed it. You don't have to worry since we can pay those checks."

Unpaid checks? What did he mean? We did pay some transactions with checks but how come they were unpaid? I asked him about what he meant.

"Well, we sort of lacked the funds… but it's nothing to worry about. Just read my report and you'll see how I resolved it."

And that was his explanation. Short and… sweet? I don't know. I just nodded at him and smiled. I also thanked him for his good work, as always, and he exited my office. The moment he closed the door, I opened the envelope and started to read it thoroughly.

A few hours have passed and it was already lunch time. I had meetings and stuff before lunch and sighed at the fact that I have to meet up with someone about one of the restaurants after eating lunch. I regret working this early in my life. Even though I earn money, it was indeed tiring.

Mikoto knocked on my door as I was looking at my phone. Someone mailed me about the meeting and I was just confirming to him that we can meet at 2 o'clock in the afternoon. I told Mikoto to come in and he did. He had this smile plastered on his face, saying, "Let's grab lunch." or something like that. I know that smile too well since he would always to that… I mean that, literally.

I sighed happily and stood up, taking his hand as we waltzed out of my office. We are not a couple. When I said that I took his hand, it was just to help me stand. Not that I have any difficulty standing up, it's just that he's a gentleman.

Our co-workers knew about our relationship so it wasn't a surprise to them that we're grabbing lunch together. Usually, we eat with just the two of us so new employees would think that we're dating. We are not, okay? I can't help but be reminded of Kousuke. They're both gentle and kind, and the smiles on their faces are almost the same.

We went to a nearby restaurant to eat our lunch. It was so ironic that I own a chain of restaurants and here we are, eating someplace else. I can't help but laugh. But, it's good to experience something different. That was what Mikoto told me. Besides, paying for food at your own restaurants is like eating for free. I don't want that.

Normally, we would just have a light chat during lunch. Whether it's in the office cafeteria or outside, we'd always chat about menial things. How was your day? Have you watched that reality show where potato tomato blah blah? Those sorts of topics… I decided to talk to him about something else so I went ahead and asked him.

"You want to know how much you owe my family? Come on, Tsubomi. My family isn't asking for compensation. They treat you as their daughter so it's fine… but I, on the other hand, want to treat you as a woman."

I was dumbfounded. What did he say again? I didn't quite hear it. Really? Treat me as a woman? Wow. Just wow. My expression told him that I was confused… utterly confused.

"I'm serious. Kido Tsubomi, would you please be my girlfriend?"

What? WHAT?! That's too freaking fast! No way! But…. I guess it doesn't sound bad… I do like him…

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How nice.

"Really?"

He hugged me tightly and I started to feel embarrassed. We are still inside the restaurant after all. I blushed, and he broke the hug. He might've felt embarrassed too. We were both blushing then but we were both happy. I think I'll be more motivated to go to work now… or so I've thought… again.

Did I mention that after work, I went straight to my house, not feeling like celebrating my birthday? I went home after work, even after they all tried to convince me to treat them all somewhere. I just left money and told them to celebrate it without me but some people said that it wouldn't feel like the boss' birthday without the boss. We were all stubborn so the convincing lasted for almost half an hour. They finally gave up and just thanked me before consulting each other on where they'll spend the 10,000 yen I gave them. It wasn't enough for everybody, but I was expecting that they would at least contribute so I really didn't worry.

It was just 8 in the evening but I feel so tired. I was lying prone on my bed; I really don't have the strength to eat dinner. Just as I was about to close my beautiful eyes, I heard a knock. It was so damn annoying. I wanted to sleep, for heaven's sake! I groggily stood up, scratching my head vigorously.

I opened the door with an annoyed face and I really regret what I just displayed in front of my guest. Well, what do you know… It was Mikoto.

"Haha! You look horrible."

He laughed at my appearance, and even insulted me. I wanted to get angry and punch him in the gut but he wasn't Shuuya. Shuuya… Oh my goodness, how I miss him… What am I saying? I shook my head and got rid of my thoughts. I didn't realize that Mikoto walked passed me. I turned to him after clearing my thoughts and saw him removing his shoes. Note that he was also carrying what seems to be a box of cake. I wonder if it was my favorite cake. He sat down by the small table just a little ways from the kitchen. I didn't have a dining table like the houses in Western countries. Mine was like the usual coffee table-like. I sat down across him and asked him what he was doing. Before I forgot, I rushed to my room to look presentable. I wouldn't want to spend my time with him looking like a Medusa. No offense to Marry. I was referring the Medusa from Western books.

"I got you some Chocolate cake."

He opened the box lid and took the cake from the box. He laid it down on the table and stood up. He took some small plates and a couple of forks from my kitchen. When he came back, a knife was on his mouth. You have no idea how nervous I got. I didn't show him my expression… but I did try to hide it, which I think failed.

"Don't worry! It's your birthday so I'm willing to serve you… which of course, I always do since you're my boss. Haha!"

I was already blushing with a frown. I was embarrassed again. It's this guy's fault. Was that a joke? Tell me! Damn Shuuya! Oh wait. He's not Shuuya.

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I hate my life!

After I cursed a cetain person who probably didn't have any involvement with this, we finally ate the cake happily.

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Achoo!

"Am I going to catch a cold?"

So how was chapter 2? A little weird? HAHA XD

Please tell me about typos okay? My eyes sometimes don't see errors XD

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