The case of me, a plain office worker, being approached by my beautiful boss and the company idol for some reason

“Phew… Finally, it’s lunchtime.

What to do?

I’m really tired.

Should I eat early and go to sleep immediately?

That should allow me to sleep for about 30 minutes…

Once I’ve made up my mind…

“Yuma, you seem sleepy today. Are you okay?”

“Sho, thank you. I’m a bit sleep-deprived.”

“Ah, you said yesterday was the release date. Did you stay up late for that?”

“Well, something like that. I’m sorry, but I’m going to have a light meal and take a nap today, so go ahead on your own.”

“Sure thing. Unlike you, I have a lot of friends, so I’ll be fine.”

“Leave me alone. I wonder what you’re doing at the company…”

Later, in the cafeteria, I order beef udon.

Udon dishes are quickly prepared, which is helpful in times like this.

It’s filling, and I can finish eating quickly.

“Here you go.”

“Thank you.”

I sit down at a random seat and start to eat when…

“Mr. Mito, is this seat okay?”

“Huh? Ms. Morishima?”

In front of me was Ms. Kei Morishima, who is known as the company’s idol.

Just like a modern girl, she has light brown hair and loose, wavy curls.

She’s short and seems to be referred to as a small animal-like girl… according to Sho’s information.

“You’re alone today, aren’t you?”

She says this as she’s already sitting down.

“Yeah, but… why are you here?”

There must be tons of people who want to have lunch with her.

I can even feel the stares… filled with murderous intent.

I hurriedly slurp my udon…!

I need to get out of here before things get complicated…!

“Eh, what’s wrong with that? I want to be friends with you, Mr. Mito.”

“Well… sorry, but I have to go. See you.”

“Huh? Wait!? Mr. Mito!?”

I quickly leave the scene!

I’m sorry, but I don’t want to stand out…

“Phew… what was that all about? She usually doesn’t approach me like this.”

Between the section chief and Ms. Morishima… what’s going on?

“…now, the problem is where to sleep.”

It’s just turned April and it’s warm…

The wind is strong, so outside benches are out, and I’d be in the way in the break room.

Then, I hear a voice from behind.

“Hey, Mr. Mito. What are you doing standing here where there’s nothing?”

This man is Chief Tamura.

He’s the head of my department.

A man in his fifties who seems like he could be anywhere. He’s also referred to as the eternal chief because he never gets promoted.

From my point of view, it’s impressive enough just to have been promoted to chief…

And he’s also a pitiful boss who can’t stand up to Ms. Matsuura.

Or perhaps her lover.

Of course, I don’t think that way.

He’s been kind since I joined the company, and I’ve learned a lot from him.

“Oh, Chief Tamura. Thank you for your hard work. Well, I was just thinking.”

“Hmm… you don’t look well today. Did you stay up late playing games? Mahjong? My guess is the new Monhan game? I’m sorry, I wish I could take such a holiday too.”

“Actually, I haven’t bought it yet. But it’s nice to have that kind of thing. I had some personal matters yesterday… maybe because of that, I had a hard time falling asleep.”

I can’t tell him that I was drinking with Ms. Matsuura.

“Oh? It’s unusual for you to be tired from something other than that…”

“I… there are times when I feel that way, too. I’m sorry, I’ll make sure it doesn’t affect my work… I’ll be careful from now on.”

“No, no, you tend to push yourself too hard. I don’t mind about such things. Anyway, it’s cruel to keep you talking. Oh, I’ve been bothering you already. Ah, that’s right… you can use this key.”

“This key?”

“It’s to a room specifically for management. I often take naps there. Of course, I have the company’s permission. When you’re in management, there’s a lot to deal with… such as stress.”

“I can only imagine how hard it is for you. You’re always working hard.”

“No, it’s okay. I have excellent subordinates like you. Go ahead and take a nap there. Even if you oversleep, I’ll sort it out.”

“Thank you for your kind words. But… isn’t that not quite right?”

“I don’t think you would slack off, so it’s okay. Besides, it would be more troublesome if you worked in your current state, right?”

“…You’re right. I’m sorry, I’ll gratefully use it then.”

“Good, that’s what I wanted to hear. See you later then.”

After thanking the Section Manager, I headed to the place he mentioned.

There was a locked door there.

“I see, I think I heard about this before.”

There’s a floor specifically for management, I remember hearing.

So it was about this place.

I went inside, using the key he gave me.

“It’s quiet here, nice. The key number is… this room.”

When I opened the door and went in…

“Wow…! A large sofa to lie down on, comfortable chairs, soothing houseplants… It makes me want to climb the corporate ladder a little bit.”

I didn’t have much time, so I quickly took off my suit and sat on the sofa.

“I’m honestly relieved… It would have been dangerous to continue as I was.”

Yesterday was really tough.

The Section Manager’s charm was incredible.

She was soft and smelled good…

“Am I imagining things, or does she like me? Sigh… why does she have to be my boss?”

If it weren’t for that… I would… oh… suddenly…

I surrender myself to the sensation… and let go of consciousness…