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Good morning, Hiroko-senpai!

Good morning, Ayaka.

You look different today.

Good morning, Yuya-senpai.

I bought new clothes.

Oh, I see.

They look good.

Yeah, cute.

They suit you, Ayaka.

Thank you!

- Hiroko-senpai! - Yes?

Hey, Risa.

Is that really Ayaka?

Yes.

Speaking of Ayaka...

She used to be so serious.

She hated socializing.

- It's time, I'm going home. - She was called the Iron Mask

since she didn't care about love

or nonsensical stuff.

But what's with that smile?

Something nice must have happened.

- Here it is. - Thank you.

Ayaka, you look cuter.

Thanks.

What's with this outfit?

It's nothing.

Just felt like it.

Oh? Did you find someone you like?

No! This outfit is...

Hey.

You're being rude to Ayaka.

Hiroko-senpai.

Stop slacking and get back to work!

Sorry.

Thank you, Hiroko-senpai.

No problem.

But...

You look especially cute today, Ayaka.

Even I can't help but notice.

I...

wore this because I wanted

you to see it, Hiroko-senpai.

Huh?

Our office has a loose dress code.

Wearing what you like

makes you feel motivated.

See you later.

It didn't reach her.

That was close!

Oblivious straight people are scary!

"AYAKA is in LOVE with HIROKO"

"Episode 1: Don't fall in love with the straights"

That day,

I fell in love for the first time.

Hiroko-senpai!

What's going on, everyone?

Hiroko-senpai, I'm sorry.

Because of me...

Because of me the event...

Huh?

I don't know how

to take responsibility...

Huh?

Senpai?

- You're funny, Ayaka. - Ah.

It's okay! It's okay!

Because I'm in charge of this,

so leave it to me.

But it's my fault...

Calm down.

Hiroko-senpai.

I know you're serious and hardworking.

Everyone does, so do I.

So it's okay.

Leave it to me.

Why is she being so kind to me?

What kind of person

is Hiroko-senpai?

(Bar Kiyoko Women Only)

(Bar Kiyoko)

That straight girl is dangerous!

Haa...

Coming in looking so cute

in broad daylight...

Good morning, Hiroko-senpai!

- I bought new clothes. - An off-the-shoulder top?

She keeps saying things

that give me the wrong idea!

I...

I wore this because I wanted

you to see it, Hiroko-senpai.

Clothes she wants me to see?

I'll stare at them!

Haa...

I'm being led on by

an oblivious straight girl.

Isn't she a junior at your company?

10 years younger?

Not 10 years. 13 years apart.

So she's 23?

There are couples with age gaps,

you should just date her.

No way.

Hiroko has decided not to

get involved with straight girls.

Huh? Really?

- The 'Ace' Hiroko? - What's with the 'Ace'?

Well, when it comes to Hiroko-chan,

her first love started with an upperclassman in middle school.

Excuse me!

Oh, a high schooler?

As soon as she turned 18,

she barged into a lesbian bar.

Welcome!

She achieved conquests with a

100 women at lesbian events,

meeting women through apps

both domestically and internationally.

In sickness and in health,

she never stopped going after women.

Isn't she a hardcore lesbian?

You have nothing to worry

about with liking women.

- Hardcore indeed. - Shut up!

Well, you've been busy with work

these past few years,

so no time to play.

Exactly!

And that girl is definitely

only interested in men.

But if she's that flirtatious,

maybe even if she's a straight girl,

she might fall for you?

No way.

The fact that she likes to approach me

must have been a generational gap?

Yeah, kids of that generation

are more touchy-feely.

Exactly!

It's just how the youth play these days.

Eh? No. You have to keep yourself warm.

- It's okay, it's okay. - If she ever says,

'Oh... it was just skinship, '

If she ever says that

I'd die of embarrassment!

I don't want to die like that.

Ugh...

I don't want to be messed around with by

an oblivious straight girl again!

That outfit is just a makeover.

But how could she wear that?

With the shoulder part open,

if you pull it, it would pop!

Geez, Hiro-chan, you're too loud.

What should I wear tomorrow?

An off-the-shoulder top is a must!

Oh.

The next fashion event is for students?

Yeah.

Kids these days are so stylish.

It's great that they enjoy fashion.

But don't you think there are

(Number one hit) a lot of revealing clothes lately?

(This summer, let's show off your skin) a lot of revealing clothes lately?

(This summer, let's show off your skin) Look, I couldn't wear them.

Look, I couldn't wear them.

We might not wear them,

but they're cute.

I like clothes like that.

Huh?

Look at this one.

- Huh? Is this a skirt? - I don't know if this a skirt

or a top.

Which one is it?

These are the clothes senpai likes!

Okay, what else...

(A ranking of the items you want your girlfriend to wear in the summer)

(Can't help falling in love... Bare-legged mini skirts are a must)

Yeah...

Ah!

Bare legs!

Good morning, Risa.

Good morning, Ayaka.

You're wearing cute clothes again today.

- Good morning, everyone. - Ah.

- Good morning. - Good morning, Hiroko-senpai!

Ah! Wait!

I was just wearing this because

it's the product we're collaborating on.

Huh? Is it trending?

I like you, Hiroko-senpai,

so I tried copying you!

- What's with you?

- I got one too. - Huh?

I feel like I can work harder if

- I have the same one as Hiroko-senpai! - That's not true at all.

- I have it too! - Me too, me too!

- It can't be helped! - Me too, me too!

Stop it, what are you doing?

- Huh? Even Yuya? - I'll try my best.

- Seriously? - Even he's wearing it.

- Oh, that looks a bit strange. - As expected of Hiroko-senpai,

she's popular with both men and women.

As expected of

the ace of the sales department.

Huh?

Enough already.

What should I do?

It's so cool.

- It can do that? - Right!

- It's quite convenient. - I think it's great.

Whoa... What, what, what, what?

What, what, what?

Oh, Ayaka?

Senpai, I thought you might be tired.

Oh! Those puppy eyes...

Huh? Why?

You were rubbing your eyes this morning.

This morning?

Off-shoulder, mini skirt!

Oh!

Lately, I've been having

terrible eye strain.

What a relief!

I bought this for you, Hiroko-senpai.

A hot eye mask.

She subtly grabs my hand?

Oh, thank you.

Ayaka, you're very observant.

Yes, I'm always watching.

Only you, senpai.

Take this! Caring junior appeal!

Please, understand my feelings!

W-what does she mean?

I'm happy!

- I'll go see the eye doctor tomorrow. - Yes.

And this too!

Ah! Thank you!

Haa...

Love is so difficult.

Ah, dammit!

A straight girl made my heart race!

It's so easy to get hooked!

It doesn't even take a second!

Maybe you're her 'oshi'?

Oh, 'oshi' is a term

you hear a lot these days!

Misunderstanding that as love

is too embarrassing.

I would never like you,

not in a million years.

I don't want you either!

Well, firstly, Hiro-chan

keeps it a secret at work.

Oh, really?

Yeah, well.

How do you manage to keep it a secret

when you love women so much?

Well, a lot happened.

- Mama! Another round, please! - Sure.

Haa...

- I think I drank too much. - Hey, hey, sister.

She's got a good figure too.

- How annoying. - Beg first.

- So cute. - Can you please move?

- How about this? - Let's ask her the important question.

- What cup size are you? - Huh?

Hey, sister, what cup size are you?

- Stop it! I said cut it out! - Tell us!

Okay, that's enough.

Huh? What's with this old lady?

- I'm not an old lady! - Stop it!

It's not funny to point a camera

at someone who doesn't like it.

Don't you know what's right

and wrong yet?

- I'll remember this! - Huh?

What? You're nice guys.

Shoo, shoo, shoo!

Dammit.

- Haa... - Umm...

Thank you, Hiroko-senpai!

Ayaka?

Were you still out this late?

I was doing some shopping.

Huh?

- Thank you for walking me home. - No problem.

This is about all I can do for you.

You always help me, senpai.

Do I?

It makes me happy.

But...

Maybe dressing like this

isn't good after all...

You look cute.

- Huh? - It suits you really well.

It's not right that people say

those things just because

you dress how you like.

Senpai...

Ayaka, you're not doing anything wrong.

I...

- I really like you, senpai. - Huh?

I love that about you, senpai!

Thank you.

It means a lot to hear that.

As a senpai, being liked

by juniors is everything.

- Huh? - Yeah.

It's late. Get inside now.

Alright.

- Thank you for your hard work. - Thank you for your hard work.

That was close!

I almost mistook another straight girl's

misleading words as genuine!

(STOP)

I will embarrass myself to death again.

Senpai, you idiot!

Idiot, idiot!

(SAL Creative)

Hey, Ayaka.

Kumi-senpai and the others

are going to karaoke. Want to come?

No, thanks.

Right, you don't like karaoke.

Yeah.

Heading home?

Oh, Hiroko.

We're going to karaoke. Want to join?

Oh. Sounds good. It's been a while.

- Great, let's go! - Let's go!

- See you, Momo-chan! - Yes, good job.

- Wait. - Thank you for your hard work.

- Huh? I wonder if Ryo booked a room? - Risa.

- Risa, actually, I'll go too. - Huh?

♪ Why ♪

♪ Why can't I remember their smile? ♪

Seriously?

What's the deal with him?

Even though I said all that,

she's still unaware.

- I really like you, senpai. - Huh?

I love that about you, senpai!

She must not feel anything for me.

Oh, this song is great!

Yuya-senpai chose it?

Huh? No, not me.

Wait, Hiroko-senpai?

Alright, my turn to sing!

Oh!

♪ This ain't a song for the broken-hearted ♪

Unexpected! So cool!

- ♪ No silent prayer ♪ - She's really good!

- ♪ for the faith-departed ♪ - Amazing, right, Ayaka?

♪ It's my life ♪

Yay!

- So cool! - That was amazing!

That felt great! Bon Jovi!

It's amazing!

Hiroko-senpai, is that song

a past boyfriend's favorite?

- Huh? How is that related? - Huh? Bull's eyes?

- Tell us more! - No, it's not true!

- Come on, tell us! - Hey you.

Of course,

she must have had a boyfriend before...

Really?

Ayaka, you're not good with alcohol.

It must be related.

♪ Can I fall in love with you? ♪

♪ Am I not good enough? ♪

♪ I can't stop these feelings, ♪

♪ oh, if only we could be together forever ♪

♪ I'm serious, I'm really in love with you ♪

Please, let my feelings reach you!

♪ I love you because I love you ♪

It's nice to be young.

That Iron Mask girl is totally into it.

She must have a crush on some guy.

Probably.

♪ Every time I think about it ♪

♪ I can't look you in the face I'm afraid I'll annoy you ♪

♪ I must be hated already ♪

Oh? Ayaka! Are you okay?

Huh?

Huh? Huh? Huh? Huh?

Wait, what?

Oh!

Can I fall in love with you?

Can't it be me?

I'm serious!

I'm really in love with you!

(The Future of Aya, Hiro)

How to make our crush like us?

The important thing is to follow.

After that,

it's even more important to

observe them.

To make your senpai fall in love,

I need a plan.

Working outside of the office

with just Hiroko-senpai?

This is your first time

working outside, right?

Yes.

But I won't cause trouble to my senpai.

I'll try.

I want to follow senpai even further.

I'll do my best with everyone.

I insist on being beside my senpai.

Can we sleep holding hands?

Straights are really scary.

Ayaka is coming to the company event?

Think about what you want to do

or what you like and have fun doing it?

What I want to do...

Are you free on your day off?

I'll buy you a new outfit.

Eh, Hiroko-senpai

is going to buy me a new outfit?

Meeting Ayaka outside of work

feels very refreshing.

- Right. - So cute.

Just this, today can already be fun.

Yes.

(This is a work of fiction) How come it's like this? How?

I already did this much,

why am I not reaching her yet?

(She's too slow)