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Mao SSR

A New Friendship

Part 1

Ito: (Reports really reveal the personality of the person who wrote them...)

As I was sorting the submitted data into folders by month…. There was a knocking sound.

Mao: Good work. I bought some cookies, so feel free to have some.

Ito: Really? Thank you.

Then, I will... Ah, but I think I'll read the report first. All that's left is those from Simulation Dept.

Mao: Sure. I'll go brew some coffee. You want some, Ito?

Ito: Um, well...

I hesitated, thinking it would be rude to ask him to go that far, but Mao-san continued as if it was nothing.

Mao: Since I’m going to get mine done anyway, don’t worry about it.

Ito: Then, I'll take you up on that offer.

Mao: That's too much of an exaggeration.

Mao-san smiled at me before I saw him off and get back to looking at the report.

Ito: (Ah, it’s a request for Mao-san. The client is... I think I've seen this name before...?)

(Ah, I knew it. She's Mao-san’s regular.)

The request this time was, "I have an appointment with an important friend, and I would like him to accompany me to check out a cafe I'm interested in. Please coordinate the day."

Ito: (I heard about this cafe from Mika-san before, "It seems to be popular recently, so let's go and inspect our competitor", he said.)

(Oh, there's also a boutique nearby. Considering its location, it does pique my interest.)

Mao: .….Sorry to keep you waiting. It's still hot, so be careful.

Ito: Thank you. Oh, I was just reading your report.

Mao: Was the information enough?

Ito: As far as I see, I spotted no flaw at all.

The information provided but Mao-san’s report is really precise, I think I learned a few things from you.

Mao: Buttering me up won’t get you anywhere…… Or so I thought.

Mao-san suddenly remembered something and searched his pocket, before placing something that resembles ticket on the table.

Ito: This logo... is it from the boutique that was in the report?

Mao: They're holding a pre-sale soon, and I got an invitation. If you're interested, do you want to come with me?

Ito: Really? If you’re fine with me, I’d love to.

Actually, I have been interested in it when I saw this shop in the report.

Mao: That would be perfect. But... since this is not about work, let’s go on our day off.

Ito: That’s totally fine.

Mao: ...Then let's make plans right away

Ito: (Mao-san seems to be curious about something...)

(But I guess it’s nothing I should be concerned about.)

Part 2

The following week, Mao-san and I went to the boutique with the invitation in hands.

Mao: I think Ito would look great in this dress. Wearing it casually could work as well. Highly recommend.

This one... With this material, you probably can wear it for one season. If you’re fine with that, I'd suggest putting it on the list. You can wear it alone without adding anything and it will still complement you.

Ito: (In the blink of an eye, the number of the try-on list is growing...!)

Now that we’re here I'd like to try on some clothes with a different style than usual…. Not only did Mao-san respond to my whimsical remark, but he also continued to pick out items for me, and giving me advice while imagining how I would wear them.

Ito: (It's no wonder he has such a high rate of repeat customers with this perfect escort.)

Mao: I think we’ve browsed through the whole store now. How about trying them on in order?

Ito: Sure. First off...

(Hmm, was this one here earlier?)

Mao: What's wrong?

Ah, that sheer shirt. Not too shabby, I like the design too.

Ito: I think it really suits you, Mao-san.

Mao: And I think it would look good on you, Ito. It would go well with the skirt you saw in a magazine before.

Ito: ...You really watched me closely.

(Mao-san got a good memory, observation skills, and fashion sense.)

(They say nobody is perfect and we all have our own shortcomings…. But didn’t God grant him too many talents?)

Mao: I just remembered it because I thought it would make a great topic of conversation.

Ito: (Ah, he was also given communication skills...)

Mao: So, should I put this shirt on the list?

Ito: Oh, no. I've had plenty enough. Instead, I'd like to put this in Mao-san’s basket.

Mao: Really? Then I'll try it on. Let’s see what bottoms go well with this...

Mao-san looked around the store happily.

Ito: (I’m glad.)

I felt a little relieved seeing that I wasn’t the only one enjoying this.

Part 3

Mao: We really bought a lot.

Ito: Yeah. But it’s the weight of happiness.

Since then, we'd been to a few shops, and the number of our stuff got so big that we had to hold them in both hands.

Ito: By the way, there’s a cosmetics shop near the cafe. Shall we stop by there on the way home?

Mao: Let’s save that for another time. It would be bad to drag you along with that number of shopping bags.

Ito: I'll be fine. Shinkai-san and others have trained me. I've gained some strength as a result.

Mao: I know, Soyogu even praised you for having good muscles. Although I cut the conversation with him short because I thought it would be quite troublesome.

Ito: What do you mean...?

Mao: I had a bad feeling that he’s going to ask, “Mao-san, how about joining us?”

Well, I know he means well.

Ito: ……..

Mao: What's wrong?

Ito: Ah, sorry for being quiet all of a sudden.

I think I understand why people want to request Mao-san again.

Mao: Does that have something to do with what I said earlier?

Mao-san shrugged his shoulders and reached for the teacup.

Ito: I just feel like you’re really observant of people, and I've learned a lot from that.

Mao-san looked a little surprised by what I said.

Mao: ……..

Ito: Mao-san?

Mao: Oh, yeah.

I was having a good time today just like any other day, so I was a bit surprised to hear that.

Nevertheless, I'm glad Ito had fun too.

Ito: Yes, I really have a great time today.

Mao: I guess it was worth it to ask you to make some time for me on your day off.

Mao-san's cool expression was painted with a smile that seemed somewhat amused.

Ito: (Make some time on my day off, huh.....)

Mao: since this is not about work, let’s go on our day off.

Ito: (I see. So he was worried about the fact that it was a day off.)

I actually love the idea of spending my day off with you like this.

Mao: In that case, Ito-san, I shall look forward to your request of me once again.

Mao-san raised his teacup as if toasting. I also picked up mine and shook it gently in response.

Ito: Yes. I’ll be in your care.

#break my case #buremai #joseimuke #Ukyo Mao

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