If I Forget To End The Livestream, The Scene Of My Childhood Friend’s Girlfriend And My Junior’s Aff

Chapter 2

Rival

Translated by GXYRU
Edited by GXYRU

―――― Before checking the video at the workplace.

It appeared that I had arrived at the office too early as no one was there in the department. I took my seat and started going through the materials for today’s sales visit when I felt a tap on my shoulder from behind.

“Hey! You’re here early today. Did something good happen?”

“Chief!”

“When it’s just the two of us, you can call me Natsumi.”

The person who called out to me was Natsumi Hiyu, the young chief of our department who quickly became the team leader. She had a distinctive mole under her left eye that added a touch of allure to her straight medium hair, and her makeup was flawlessly done, leaving no room for criticism.

“I’m not… particularly early, Chief.”

“I’m always here at this time, you know?”

She wore a fitted skirt that accentuated her beautiful legs covered in stockings. While she had a slightly no-nonsense aura, she was considered one of the most attractive women in the company. However, she was dedicated to her work, had no gossip surrounding her personal life, and remained a single career-driven woman in her late twenties.

Sitting next to me at Hime’s desk, our junior colleague, the chief, looked around suspiciously, taking advantage of the fact that no one else was around, and whispered in my ear.

“Um, Yuzuki… would you come with me, please?”

“Um, I’ve been quite busy lately…”

She was someone who could establish clear boundaries, but due to certain circumstances, our relationship had transcended the boss-subordinate dynamic in private, and the chief and I had become friends. I never imagined she could be so dependent and clingy until I got to know her personally.

“If it’s too much, we can even meet at midnight. That way, we can see each other without her knowing, right? Please, Yuzuki, I don’t know what to do without you.”

“Alright, I understand. Let’s go when things calm down.”

The chief’s eyes became teary, and her gaze, combined with the accentuated mole, gave off a sense of sadness. She firmly held my hand, and I returned the gesture as if shaking hands with a comrade.

“Really? I’m so happy… It’s amazing to have an airsoft buddy at the workplace.”

The chief and I had met privately at a regular airsoft gathering. Even now, I can’t help but laugh when I recall how surprised she was. I never expected the chief to participate in cosplay as a gal with a UMP45 submachine gun from Dolls’ Frontline.

Even now, if I were to mention it, she would jokingly say, “Damn it, my lifelong regret! I’ll commit seppuku,” and pretend to be a knight with a large handgun pressed against her temple.

I was the only one who knew these adorable aspects of her that she never displayed at work.

To an outsider, it might have seemed like the chief was making advances, but as the door to our department clicked, we quickly distanced ourselves with the agility of experienced airsoft players.

“Senpai! Good morning!”

Entering the room was Himeno, our junior colleague. Her bright hair color suited her youthful and friendly face. Although she stood at just under 150 cm tall, her bust and curves were remarkably developed. She greeted us with a lively and energetic voice.

“Good morning. Hime, you’re always full of energy.”

I exchanged the usual routine with Himeno.

“That’s not true, I also catch colds and feel down sometimes!”

Himeno denied being always energetic, but her denial was lively and spirited.

“Ah, watching Himeno makes me feel energized!”

“Really? I’m glad!”

“When Senpai is energetic, I become even more energetic too.”

Though petite, she was a hardworking girl who always wore a smile, and she was like a mascot for our department, with many fans. However, I had never heard any talk about her having a boyfriend.

After finishing her morning routine, Himeno, as if just realizing it, greeted the section chief who was sitting next to me.

“Oh, Chief, good morning. Were you here the whole time?”

“Yeah, good morning. I’ve been here from the beginning.”

The section chief returned Himeno’s greeting while coughing, but Himeno asked us a question, looking as if suspecting something.

“Chief and Senpai, were you talking to each other just now?”

“No, it was just work-related talk. Right, Yuzuki?”

“That’s right. It was just work-related talk.”

“Hmm, don’t you think you two are acting suspicious?”

Himeno looked at us with a suspicious gaze. While the section chief maintained a minimum level of politeness and decorum when dealing with clients, she had a cold attitude towards male employees, so it was not surprising that Himeno looked at us with suspicion.

“Don’t be ridiculous. I and Yuzuki are boss and subordinate. There’s no romance like what Himeno is thinking!”

“I never said anything about romance! Does the chief want to become Senpai’s lover? But I guess you’re a loner.”

“I’ve said it many times. I and Yuzuki are boss and subordinate. Nothing more, nothing less. Himeno being in a constant state of heat is troublesome.”

The section chief made a gesture as if mocking Himeno and laughed at her with a snort.

“Well then, Chief, it wouldn’t be a problem if I ask Senpai out on a date, right?”

“T-That’s for Yuzuki to decide. Well, I can’t imagine Yuzuki going out with a little girl like Himeno!”

Himeno leaned closer to the sitting section chief and spoke with her face right in front of her, momentarily causing the usually composed chief to falter in her words. But the section chief vehemently denied that Himeno’s invitation would be futile, speaking in a stronger tone.

But since Himeno seemed to be teasing me, I decided to confess to her, just to be safe.

“Himeno… I have a girlfriend.”

“Eh!?”

“Hey, Himeno? Himeno!”

“—“

Himeno, still standing, seemed to have stopped breathing and completely ignored our calls.

“She’s unconscious!”

I made Himeno sit back in her seat, and after a while, she rebooted and started discussing with the section chief. Feeling sorry for being nearby, I moved a little further away and sipped the coffee I poured into my mug, watching the two of them.

“Geez, you really don’t know anything… I knew.”

“If you knew, you should have told me earlier. Chief, you’re so mean!”

“I couldn’t just easily give information to my rival. I must admit, I even felt like my heart stopped when I found out that Yuzuki has a girlfriend.”

Both of them turned towards me and, with their shoulders close together, started muttering something.

“You two are like sisters, so close!”

“Where?!”

“That’s right, you’re in sync.”

Despite their earlier argument, it was heartwarming to see them quarreling and chatting like sisters. 

Their voices were like a refreshing remedy that swept away the drowsiness of the morning.

“Yo!”

It was the voice of my other junior, Kaganoyama Ren.