Passed my deadline, but if I upload this in two hours, I won't pass the second one. I hope this doesn't turn into complete bullshit. This starts 3 weeks after the last chapter.
"Ne, ne, Masamune-san, can you help me with this one bit? I can't tell if having a snake in a tree is supposed to fit with the rest of his manga. I mean, he drew a beach scene, but I don't think there's a jungle that close to the beach." I lifted my head to look at the guy who had asked.
"Hm? Ah, just tell him to change it. If you don't tell him what's wrong with his manuscript, it'll turn out horrible. It's an editor's job to edit; don't be afraid to tell him what's wrong." I knew the kid; he was Haitani's lover or whatever.
"U-um, Takano-san, Haitani wanted to know if you'd like to go for drinks with us when we get off? I-If you can't, it's fine, but-"
"Sure, we haven't gone out in a while." I gave him my best work smile and looked back down at the manuscript. Yep, gonna have to call Nishiya-sensei and tell him Oji-sensei wouldn't appreciate Nitori riding Sousuke. THAT was NOT in High Speed!
After correcting that, I took a look at Nakamura-sensei's finished manuscript since it was early for once. Usagi and Misaki were making wishes on candy. After reading it, I called sensei saying it was great and sent it to be published.
Time Skip To 4 hours c.
Ikitori! That was his name. Ikitori-san texted me telling me to go to The Tap for a drink. When I got there, I looked around for them. "Takano-san!" I looked to my left and saw Ikitori... and nope. No Haitani-san in sight. I approached. "Hi, Shin had to stay for extra hours because a mangaka has a deadline coming up and he's trying to make sure they get it done on time. Sorry about that, but we can have fun and drink in his honor."
"Okay, then. Well, I'll have scotch. As full as possible."
As the night continues, Ikitori kept cuddling against my side. I kept pulling my arm away from him. I knew he had a boyfriend and I didn't see him in that way. I have... Ritsu in my heart. As we walked out, he hung off my arm, refusing to let go. He kept insisting that I take him to my house, but his and Haitani's was closer.
When we got there, I rang the doorbell to see if Haitani had gone home after staying for so long at work. When the door opened, I was met with a very pissed Haitani.
"Where have you been?"
"We went to The Tap. Ikitori-san told me that you had invited me out for drinks but couldn't make it."
"Whatever, just hand him here." I nodded, passing him on as I said my goodbyes.
"Seeya tomorrow." I waved as I headed to the bus station.
When I got home, I curled up in bed, not caring for my dressed state.
I was standing outside my room once more. I opened the door to see Future groping my desk as if looking for something. "Um...what?"
"The door is over there?! Damn it! I thought I was getting close, but you sound like you're on the other side of the room."
"I am. Hey, you said you couldn't leave this room ,but when Past was here, you weren't. What happened?"
"I found a door and stepped into it without thinking and fell into your closet. The door closed behind me and I couldn't find a way out. I guess it's like, you can't find a way to change your fate, huh?" I nodded, getting his logic a little.
"I guess, sometimes you get a little lost."
"Oh, Past helped me out before Present picked him up. I've been waiting ever since."
"So, no words of wisdom or anything?"
"Ah, yes. I've something to tell you. In the VERY near future, there will be an incident which will drive you away, but you'll meet very new people. You'll become a success and even meet a lost one. Do not lose face for you will rekindle the world's greatest first love. Just watch out for..."
I didn't hear the rest of what he was saying as I was ripped back into reality. I awoke in sweat, fear settling in my stomach for what was to come.
So. I didn't make my deadline, but I had tried. I'm only a couple minutes late. Hope it suits your taste.