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Zakishino! Is Akina-san around?

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Public Relations Yamagishi Yuusuke (First year at the company)

Would it kill you to be a little more professional?

And who's Akina-san?

That'd be me! Akina Chihiro.

Oh, Manager! Sorry about that.

Shinozaki-kun, is Katase-san around?

She just stepped out.

Oh, so you remember her name, huh?

I mean, she's my immediate senior!

Zakishino... were you aware that it's Tuesday, bro?

Yeah, I was.

It's still the weekend in my heart, though.

Tuesday

Weekend

I'm in the arms of Tuesday, while dreaming of the distant weekend...

It doesn't matter how you dress it up. It's still only Tuesday.

Stop being stupid and get to work.

Cool as ice, like always, Hayakawa-san.

Zakishino, this is gonna be a long week!

It's the same length as it was last week.

I'm talking experientially, bro!

Shinozaki-san!

Senpai?

What do you want to do for lunch today?

Sorry, I made plans to eat with Yamagishi-kun.

Such a cutie!

I see.

Next time, then!

Step, step, step...

I think I'm good with this being a long week.

Damn, man!

My Tiny Senpai

#03 Is This How I Look to You?

Shinozaki-kun!

Yes, sir?!

Care to join me for lunch?

The boss where I work...

is someone I truly don't understand.

So, how's work going?

Thanks to Senpai's help, it's been a lot of fun.

That's good to hear.

We have a hard time getting new personnel,

so when you were hired, Katase-san was so excited, she became a handful.

She was?

Indeed she was.

I remember it like it was yesterday...

I'm thinking of interviewing this one.

Is it a boy or a girl?

Interview's all done. He seems nice, so it's a done deal.

When's he coming? When are you expecting?

At the time I wondered, "Huh? Am I having a baby?"

My son.

I'm sorry, who?

Manager...

Could you not tell Shinozaki-san these weird stories?

Senpai?

Excuse me, could I get the tuna and mushroom Arrabbiata, and the shrimp...

Are you listening to me?!

Why, of course I am.

She's cute when she's mad, too, isn't she?

Er, uh, yes. She is—

Please don't make him say that!

Now, now.... Since you're here, Katase-san, why don't you join us?

O-Okay.

Have to say, it's nostalgic to think about.

Do you remember when Shinozaki-kun first joined up?

I mean, it wasn't really that long ago...

I suppose you're right! It was just a while back.

Are we still talking about this?! It's ancient news!

My name is Shinozaki Takuma, and I'll be working here starting today.

It's nice to meet all of you!

I'm Akina, your manager. Nice to meet you.

Yes, sir! Thanks in advance for your guidance!

It's a pleasure to be working for you!

This is Katase-san.

You'll be sitting next to her, so if you have questions, she'll help you.

I'm Katase. If you need to know anything, just ask.

So tiny! And cute!

A kohai! I got a kohai!

What is this fluttery, little creature?!

A kohai, a kohai!

I can't believe my seat gets such benefits...

Someone's excited!

Please, Manager, cut that out!

Heartwarming...

Let's start with getting your PC set up.

Right.

This company seems great.

I get a feeling this job will be fun.

She's staring a hole in me!

It's a gaze that won't let a single mistake slip by...

not of concern, but of oversight!

Wait...

Could that friendly act from earlier be a facade

to get my to lower my guard before they harshly evaluate me?!

I dunno about this one.

You don't, eh?

In that case, I better stay on my toes!

Maybe I can't make a good impression, but I can at least avoid a bad one!

Her gaze is getting even more intense!

Huh?

Log in

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Password

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A network password?

I don't think I mixed up the procedure...

And I've got all the paperwork I was given here.

Which leaves...

I should probably ask about this, but what if I get the timing wrong?

If I'm too fast...

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Too fast

Are you really asking without actually looking into the issue?

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Too Slow

If I take too long...

Why didn't you ask sooner? You wasted time.

Which is it?!

For now, I should check the guidelines again...

For the network password, it's your branch name and then your employee ID number.

Th-Thank you...

You were totally intimidated by Katase-san at first, weren't you?

It's more like... I was getting nervous and freaking out a bit.

It was the same for me.

Staaare...

Shinozaki-san.

Is there anything you don't understand?

You can ask me about it, y'know? I'm just waiting to be helpful!

Glance.

But I can't! Manager will make fun of me for making a fuss again...

Just stay focused and keep from grinning too much...

He seems to be having some trouble.

This looks like a job for his senpai!

For the network password, it's your branch name and then your employee ID number.

Th-Thank you...

Oh, sorry, I shouldn't impose.

No, it's okay. I should've been the one to ask.

But really, if you have questions, don't hesitate.

Sure!

She really was worried...

Thanks for your concern, Senpai.

Oh, should I not call you Senpai? Is it unprofessional? Too much like a student?

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Kohai Cuteness Meter

Senpai?

Yes!

Senpai?

Yes, right!

Senpai...?

Yes, that's me, your senpai!

Oh, sorry... it's just...

I'm really excited about having my first kohai....

And I've been trying to stay calm, but...

I guess I haven't been conducting myself like a senpai.

No! I'm glad if you're glad!

I was also excited about meeting my first work senpai, so...

I guess this is a first for both of us, huh?

Well, since we're both new at this, let's try our best!

R-Right!

Did I just pick up some lewd vibes...?

You did not!

Ah, that really takes me back!

Huh?

What's wrong, you two?

It's kind of embarrassing to think about...

Agreed.

I see.

Well, to make up for embarrassing you two...

Dessert will be my treat. What would you like?

Really?! Thank you so much!

What should I get...?

Senpai, you let him buy you off a little too easily.

Do you not want dessert, Shinozaki-san?

If you don't, I'd be glad to eat yours!

I'll take mine, thanks!

Oh, dear.

Are you ready for tomorrow's meeting?

All set!

Very good!

My Tiny Senpai.

Good work today!

I got super nervous having a meeting at another company...

You do, don't you?

It was a huge relief having you backing me up.

Was it a good reminder that I'm your senpai?

It was!

Well, let's head back to the office and get back to work!

R-Right!

So cute!

Is it some kind of mascot character?

A kitty with a bunny hoodie, and a doggy with a bear hoodie!

Y'know, this stuffed animal...

Something about this stuffed animal...

It reminds me of Senpai.

It reminds me of Shinozaki-san.

You think so...?

Is this how I look to you?

Well, when I say that, I mean...

You can say "You're that cute!" It's the perfect time to say it, me!

Y-You are kinda catlike, I'd say...

You really think so?

Extremely feline!

And is this how you see me, Senpai?

That's right.

There's something about his gaze,

and the unique look of a dog in a bear hoodie...

I dare say he's 90% Shinozaki-san.

Almost 100%?!

Well... would you like me to catch them?

Can you?!

I think so.

When I was in high school, I used to spend a lot of time at the arcade,

and I had a pretty decent collection of cute plushies like these.

You must like cute things, Shinozaki-san.

I do.

One of the reasons I applied to Sunpick was

because I wanted to be involved in making that sort of thing.

I like that.

Cute things, I mean!

I see! That makes sense... Got kind of worked up there.

Is something wrong?

Oh, no, nothing.

Our company's character, Meowtaro, is cute, too, isn't he?

We had plenty of Meowtaro merch at home, too.

My sister is six years older, and she loves him.

Me liking cute stuff might be her influence, come to think of it.

So you're a big sister's boy, Shinozaki-san?

I dunno if I'd say that.

It's cute.

Y-You're the cute one, Senpai!

Okay, here we go.

Okay. Good luck!

Oh, boy! Oh, boy! Oh, boy! Oh, boy...

Sulk...

That was a close one.

I got more than a 100 yen's worth of value, for sure.

I get the feeling I can manage on the next one.

Are you sure?

I want to protect this smile.

Dog

Cat

Oh, boy! Oh, boy! Oh, boy! Oh, boy...

Almost got 'em.

I could watch this all day.

Sorry about that, Senpai. But this time...

Don't worry about it, Shinozaki-san.

Even if you don't manage on the next one...

My budget is 30,000!

The height of a child with the purchasing power of an adult!

Is this gonna work...?

Do you think...?

It's caught on the bear.

Buck...

Buck-kaw!

All right!

S-Sorry...

It's fine.

Two at once! Nicely done!

Nah, that was a coincidence.

Maybe the other one was worried about being lonely and tagged along.

Th-That might be it.

And you said that one reminded you of me...

In that case, they should stay together, so they don't get lonely.

Together...!

She means the stuffed animals! That's all!

Now that we've got them, let's name them!

Since this one's a bear dog that looks like Shinozaki-san...

Takuma-kun!

That's kind of on the nose, isn't it?!

Shinozaki Takuma

Is that bad? I like how it has "kuma" like bear.

I didn't say no!

In that case, this one...

Should probably be "Shiori-san," right?

That's fine by me.

It is?!

They'd get along as senpai and kohai, then.

G-Good point...

Something about this is giving me butterflies in my tummy...

Shinozaki-san.

Thank you for getting these stuffed animals for me.

Were you really that glad about it?

Yes.

This one should probably be "Shiori-san", right?

Okay, let's head back to the office!

Right!

Product Development

Group 2

Hayakawa-san, Shinozaki-kun...

Could you come here for a sec?

40th Anniversary

A Meowtaro video game?

Yep. I volunteered to design it, and I wanted to get some opinions.

What kind of game is it?

A dating sim.

It's an otome game!

A Meowtaro...

Otome game?

I've got a start menu ready, so take a look

See?

Doki Doki Meowtaro ~Our Academy of Romance~

Start

Wh-What the...?

Say hello to the anthropomorphized hot version of Meowtaro!

The idea is to seize control of the latent otome game fan demographic!

Would that work?

I guess it could.

I see...

I'm not sure what fans of classic Meowtaro will think of this, though.

I thought you all had gone home. What are you doing?

Speaking of classic fans!

Katase-san, I'd love to hear your opinion.

Check out the Meowtaro video game!

A Meowtaro video game?!

Here it is!

What do you think, Katase-san?

It's an otome game featuring an anthropomorphized hot version of Meowtaro!

This is Meowtaro...?

Hot?

Anthropomorphized?

And this is Meowtaro...

What in the world...?

Senpai's neural circuits have shorted out!

Now, what I really wanted to ask you about are some romantic anecdotes.

Romantic anecdotes?

Remember, this is a Meowtaro dating sim.

So I was hoping to hear about all kinds of romantic stories, for reference!

R-Romantic anecdotes, huh...?

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Never had a boyfriend

Th-This is kind of sudden...

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Never had a girlfriend

Y-Yeah. It's hard to think of anything that'd help...

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Never had a boyfriend

Total Romantic Experience: Zero

Wait, have none of you been in a relationship before?

Bingo

C-Come to think of it, Hayakawa, when you were interviewing for Sunpick,

didn't you say you ran into Prince Charming?

You wanna talk about that now?!

What is that all about?! Spill the details!

Well... it wasn't that big of a deal.

Sunpick Ltd. Interview Venue

I can't believe this happened right before an important interview...

I really screwed up...

What now?

Are you all right?

You've got an interview, right?

Y-Yes...

One second.

There you go.

Thank you very much.

It'll be a while until it dries completely, but...

Try it on.

O-Okay.

Good luck with the interview.

R-Right...

Be seeing you.

Does he work at Sunpick...?

Could the next interviewee please come in?

Coming!

I wonder if I'll see him again if I get the job...

No, not now!

I need to focus on the interview!

Pardon me.

My name is Hayakawa Chinatsu. Thank you for your time today.

So the person who helped you was one of the people conducting the interview?

That feels an awful lot like fate!

Who was it, anyway? Did you see him again after getting the job?

W-Well, I did, but...

The thing about fireworks is...

they're pretty because you see them at a distance.

She got weirdly philosophical about it!

Never mind that! I told one, so you need to, too, Yamagishi-san!

Me?! I...

I mean, obviously I don't have any! That's the whole reason I'm asking!

The way you believe me is kind of depressing...

Romantic anecdotes...

Since this one's a bear dog that looks like Shinozaki-san...

Takuma-kun!

I can't believe I said that, much less that I'm thinking about it now.

I'm so embarrassed about what I said, in hindsight.

Still, it's just a stuffed animal. It has nothing to do with the real Shinozaki-san.

Wait, didn't I have a...

Ta-da!

I added a necktie.

Pretty good if I say so myself.

Why am I making the resemblance even stronger?!

I need to calm down.

It's just a stuffed animal.

Just a stuffed...

Stuffed animal! It's just a stuffed animal!

Maybe I should rearrange them so he's out of sight...

Shiori-san's on top of Takuma-kun!

Shiori-san...

Takuma-kun...

Shiori-san! You can't!

Shiori-san and Takuma-kun.

A senpai and a kohai who get along!