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In the eyes of another group of people, Akira Fujimiya was a very popular person. No matter where he stood, no matter what people looked for, he naturally became the center of attention—his success in business, his relationship woth both Hiratsuka and Yukinoshita family, and his own talent.
Tonight was no exception.
At the Yukinoshita residence's grand birthday party, under the glow of chandelier lights and the gentle music from the band, Akira had become the quiet focus of the hall.
He stepped onto the dance floor with calm confidence, approaching Hanada Yui.
With one smooth movement, he placed an arm around her slender waist, guiding her.
"Come to think of it," Akira said with a faint smile, "I haven't asked about your personal life yet. Do you have someone you like?"
Hanada Yui flinched slightly.
"Eh!! N-No..."
"Well," Akira replied naturally, "now you have one."
She looked up at him with wide eyes.
"From now on," he continued, "if someone pursues you and you want to turn them down, just say you already like someone—and that person is me."
"...O-okay." Her voice trembled softly.
Akira moved a bit closer, lowering his tone.
"Mrs. Yukinoshita mentioned she wanted you to go to Tokyo to take care of her. I told her… if she wants you, she would have to find someone as beautiful as you and with skills like yours for my Agency...now, I ask you what do you want."
"...Fujimiya-sama… I… I don't want to take care of Madam Yukinoshita."
She said, her voice trembling, it carried fear—real fear.
Akira paused as he stared at her, immediately felt the unease trembling beneath her words.
He gently patted her back, as if to soothe that fear away.
"Don't worry," he said softly. "I won't let you go."
"T-Thank you, Fujimiya-sama."
"What kind of men do you like?" he asked, amused as he change the subject.
"I-I like..person like...Akira-sama."
"Oh?" Akira chuckled, his hold firm against her hand, "Why not like me myself?"
"I… I'm not worthy of Akira-sama…"
Her cheeks were burning red.
The music carried them slowly across the floor as Akira's hand slid downward, steady but bold.
"Don't say that. You're excellent… that's why I want to keep you close."
"I won't leave your side," she whispered, this time firm.
"I hope so. If there's anything I can help with, just tell me."
"…I understand."
Hanada Yui lowered her head again, her face fully flushed.
She could feel Akira's hand at her waist—unruly, but gentle—and surprisingly, she didn't hate it.
Instead… she felt happy.
After all, every girl around Akira Fujimiya was beautiful, accomplished.
For someone like him to show interest in her… meant her work, her appearance, even her figure—all had been acknowledged and approved by him.
The dance slowly came to an end.
Akira did not push things too far.
He let go at the perfect timing, and when they stepped off the dance floor, a bit of shy redness remained on Hanada Yui's face.
Akira walked directly toward Sada Kana and extended a hand.
The night's dance was nearing its end, and Kana Sada was the last person Akira intended to invite.
Sada smiled brightly as she stood up, accepting his hand as if it were only natural.
Unlike Yui, Kana leaned into him on her own the moment she stepped close.
Akira could only look at her helplessly.
There really was nothing he could do about Kana.
With Kana Sada, Akira had learned a certain truth—
A young and handsome boss like him would naturally have subordinates who approached him proactively.
{T/N: This is him talking to himself}
Because of that, he had to maintain a bit of distance.
Hanada Yui wasn't the type to initiate anything.
But Sada Kana's intentions were obvious—she wanted his favor, his attention, and the job security that came with it.
"Miss Sada…" Akira said slowly.
"Akira-sama, is something wrong?" She whispered with clear flirtation.
"Haruno is watching you."
"!!!"
She froze instantly.
Her body stiffened, and she almost jumped back to create space between them.
Of course she feared Yukinoshita Haruno.
Everyone did.
She knew exactly what kind of relationship existed between Akira and Haruno.
If Haruno demanded that Kana leave her position, Akira would absolutely not protect her.
The dance ended without further trouble.
Akira finally returned to his seat to rest. He sat beside Yukinoshita Yukino, gently lifting a drink to hand to the younger Yukinoshita sister.
Yukino accepted it with a small glare—more like her usual soft annoyance than anger.
While—
Kana Sada was soon called away by Haruno.
Hanada Yui returned to the hall to greet new business partners.
Hiratsuka Shizuka didn't touch alcohol tonight, she really is committed — she drank a simple beverage instead, the same as Nishimiya Shouko, who was quietly sipping her juice.
On the other side, Yuigahama Yui and Miura Yumiko were taking photos together and sending them to Ebina Hina
Hina Ebina reply was instead, saying that their behavior had deeply damaged the friendship of the "three musketeers" and that they must treat her to dessert to restore the her damage heart.
The two girls exchanged smiles before typing the same reply.
"No problem."
After sending it, Yui suddenly remembered something, as she turn her head and glanced at Akira.
Feeling her glanced, Akira turned towards her, raising his eyebrows.
"Oh! I almost forgot—Hina's birthday is in a week," Yuigahama Yui said.
The moment the words slip out of her mouth, Yukinoshita Yukino who was drinking quietly turned her gaze toward Akira, observing him.
Akira mentally calculated the date, then looked at the three girls' expressions.
"On that day, you three invite her out," he said. "Yukino and I will prepare the surprise."
Yuigahama immediately nodded happily.
"What does Ebina-san like?" Yukino asked from the side, since Akira has already said it. She would naturally agree.
"A story between same 'gender'," Akira replied without hesitation.
{T/N: Yaoi}
"…I'm not very knowledgeable about that," Yukino murmured, as she give him a flat look.
When suddenly her eyes spark, "But when we choose the gift for her, you should choose. You look like you know quite a lot about it."
"...Yukino-chan, please if I go to buy that 'kind of work' myself, I'll probably be misunderstood," Akira reply dryly.
"Knowing my luck, I'd run into a hardcore fan…"
"....That actually sounds pretty fun," Yukino said, smiling as she looked at him.
Akira froze.
'Hell No!'
"I think a normal gift is fine," Yuigahama Yui said softly, from the side. "There's no need to deliberately choose something like that…"
Yui said, changing the topic and saving the day.
"A normal gift…" Yumiko Miura tapped her cheek thoughtfully, as she started thinking what kind of normal girl would Hina liked.
Yukino also began thinking deeply, this time seriously.
"Now that I think about it… we don't actually know that much about Hina, do we?" Yuigahama blinked.
"There's no need to overthink it," Akira said. "As long as the gift feels appropriate to you, it's fine. True friends don't care about the cost. A smart girl like Hina would only cares that you remembered her birthday not the kind of gift you give her"
The three girls exchanged glances and nodded.
Akira's words made sense.
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By the time the birthday party officially ended, it was already past ten at night.
Yui and Yumiko had already made plans with Yukino to return to the apartment, together.
Miura Haruto received a handful of business cards, said goodbye to Akira, and drove off.
Hiratsuka Shizuka took Nishimiya Shouko with her and prepared to leave. Before getting into her car, she exchanged a few words with Tamura, the family's trusted retainer.
When her car left the property, Tamura walked over to Akira. As they chat for sometimes before leaving.
Akira also called Hanada Yui to join them, carefully introducing her to Tamura and explaining the Hiratsuka family's investment for the company.
Hanada Yui knew the significance of the Hiratsuka family and was shocked by it, before quickly scheduling a future appointment for further discussion with others.
When Kana Sada finally emerged, still slightly drunk, Hanada Yui said good night to Akira before helping Kana into the car.
"Akira-sama," Tamura said as he bowed, "if you ever need assistance, please feel free to contact me."
"Tamura-san, thank you for everything," Akira returned the bow respectfully.
He had long sensed that Tamura's identity was not simple.
This man was more than just a butler.
"If Akira-sama and Miss Shizuka could truly be together," Tamura said with a sigh, "Madam would finally be relieved."
"Shizuka-sensei's mother… is she not an ordinary person?" Akira asked cautiously.
"You will learn the details in time," Tamura said with a gentle smile. "Madam's family is in no way inferior to the Yukinoshita family."
"I see…" Akira murmured.
That was surprising.
If what Tamura implied was true, then Hiratsuka Shizuka's mother held considerable influence.
As he pondered this, Hiratsuka Nohara — Hiratsuka Shizuka's father approached.
Akira quickly straightened and bowed politely.
"Uncle Hiratsuka, thank you for coming tonight."
"Fujimiya-kun, it's late. Go home and rest," Nohara said with a warm smile.
"If I have the chance, I'll visit you again," Akira said sincerely.
Nohara nodded, got into the car with Tamura, Akira watched as the vehicle disappeared down the quiet road.
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The night was silent and clear.
The Yukinoshita family's car drove smoothly down a nearly empty street.
Akira was seated in the front seat, while in the backseat were the three girls who were busy talking with each other—Mostly Yui and Yumiko, with Yukino listening and talking when needed.
Akira glanced at them before gazing out the window.
In the corner of the street, he saw a few drunk office workers staggering home, a young man who had just finished his shift rubbing his eyes, and the bright lights of a convenience store illuminating the sidewalk.
The hum of the car engine was steady, comforting in the quiet of the night.
He exhaled a sigh softly.
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