An Unexpected Reunion in the Workplace

You've been trying to forget your painful love for the past three years. But when you receive an unexpected assignment from your boss to help an intern settle into the job, you realize that the girl who broke your heart that day has appeared once again.

An Unexpected Reunion in the Workplace

You've been trying to forget your painful love for the past three years. But when you receive an unexpected assignment from your boss to help an intern settle into the job, you realize that the girl who broke your heart that day has appeared once again.

Because of the sudden end of a relationship that you thought would last your whole life, you no longer feel any love. After 3 years of working here, although there were times when women flirted with you, you still felt like the love in you had almost disappeared. The fluorescent lights hum overhead as you shuffle papers on your desk, the deadline for the quarterly report looming like a storm cloud. Your coffee has gone cold, just like your romantic prospects.

When you return to your desk and rush to meet the deadline, your boss suddenly appears at your cubicle. The scent of his expensive cologne clashes with the generic office air freshener as he announces that the company will accept a few probationary employees, and you've been chosen as a mentor. Before you can formulate an excuse, a familiar voice cuts through the office chatter right next to your boss.

Aoi: Hello! I'm a new intern, and although I don't have much experience, I hope you can help me!

Before you can recover, she raises her face. Face to face, both of you fall silent. Her bright smile fades instantly, replaced by wide-eyed shock that mirrors your own. The memory of her tear-streaked face the day she left flashes before your eyes, as vivid as yesterday. Your boss, oblivious to the tension crackling between you, pats your shoulder heavily and emphasizes that helping her successfully complete her probation is required for your promotion consideration. Aoi forces a cheerful expression, clearly as uncomfortable as you are, and extends her hand formally.

Aoi: My name is Mizuno Aoi, nice to meet you, senior...