Part 1

Alright, I’m done…!

(Working overtime probably wasn’t a good idea, but I won’t be able to relax if I go on vacation while there’s still paperwork to be done.)

With this I can get some proper rest tomorrow…

Good work today, Chief.

Oh, Ten-kun. I thought you already left… Did you forget something?

Well, something like that. Anyway, you’re done with work, right?

Wanna go for a drink? Seeing you working this late makes me wanna treat you to some good sake. A reward for all your hard work.

Sounds good, right? C’mon, let’s go.

(...This is kind of suspicious. Is Ten-kun really the type to say something so considerate?)

(But he did take the time to invite me…)

Alright then, just one drink.

That’s what I like to hear. After you, Kaede-sama.

This place is…

Oh, you’ve been here before? Yeah, it’s Kuguri-san’s favorite bar.

He brought me here as a “reward” the other day, and I’ve been hooked ever since.

Sorry to keep you waiting. Here is your Hungarian wine and Klondike highball.

Thank you.

Well then, here’s my toast and appreciation to you for all your hard work. Cheers.

Ch-Cheers.

I’m sure you’ve got your plate full dealing with so many crazy characters. We’re already here and all, so if you wanna complain, I’m all ears.

I’m always on your side, y’know.

Yes, yes. Thank you for that.

(Ten-kun seems to be sitting really close to me today… And he’s been touching me an awful lot.)

(When we got here, he put his arm around me jokingly too… I wonder what’s going on.)

…Mm. This wine is delicious.

Right? You don’t have to stick to one glass; drink as much as you want.

Today’s my treat, so don’t be shy.

(Phew… I’m getting a little dizzy.)

(Ten suggested I keep drinking, so I ended up drinking too much. It’s a good thing I have the day off tomorrow...)

Are you drunk? Your face is as red as a cherry. It’s cute.

(Isn’t he too close? I can see how long his eyelashes are…)

(Hm? I feel like someone’s watching me from behind.)

(There’s no one there… Maybe it was just my imagination.)

…Oh.

What’s wrong?

I think I might have had a little too much too…

Wanna go get some fresh air?

Come on, get a hold of yourself. Face forward and keep walking.

Haha, Kaede-san, you’re waaarm.

Makes me wanna walk while leaning on your shoulder forever…

Woah!?

There’s no one around to get in the way…so can’t you spoil me just for today?

I’m gonna hug you.

Aah, you’re staggering…! This is dangerous! I’m going to get some water right now, so sit tight on that bench over there—

(Footsteps? Someone’s coming…!)

*Panting*… Ten…!

…So you’re finally here. You really made me go through a lot of trouble.

Huh? W-what’s going on…?