Iseboshi 1

Chapter 1 Listening to My Boss’s Complaints is Also a Duty of a Subordinate

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Edited by: Kanaa-senpai

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 ”See, Obu-kun! I really didn’t want to marry that guy!”

 After finishing some urgent work overtime, I’m drinking at our usual izakaya with my boss, Miura Kazumi.

 When she gets drunk, she starts talking about her complaints about her husband. This has been happening for the past few months, and I’ve heard the same story many times.

 ”First of all, my parents decided this without asking me! Just because my cousin and I happened to be late in getting married, they forced us together!”

 ”That sounds tough…”

 ”Well, I didn’t know he was such a terrible guy… I thought he was a nice older brother from the family…”

 Yeah, I know. I attended their wedding this spring, and I can’t forget the ‘grumpy face’ he showed for a moment at the head table.

 I thought, “Huh?” at that time, but after hearing this story so many times while drinking, it all makes sense now.

 ”And… I couldn’t go against my parents… My dad was really into it…”

 Saying this, Chief Miura pours down her beer in one go.

 ”…I guess I’m done for… I had dreams of having a wonderful family…”

 She lays her head on the table.

 (Despite both of them working, all the housework is left to Miura. Considering the finances, she has to keep working. Since they know each other well as cousins, her husband told her, ‘I don’t feel attracted to you,’ and they only have s*x once a month for making a baby. That’s hardly a wonderful family…)

 I sip my lime chuhai while looking down at my boss, who is slumped over.

 (She’s a really cute person in many ways, but she ended up in an unhappy marriage…)

 ”Just get a divorce──it’s not that simple, right? Since it’s a marriage between relatives.”

 I reply with a line I’ve said many times before.

 Then, Chief Miura suddenly looked up from the table and stared at my face.

 [Illustration]

 ”Yeah. I guess I have no choice but to get a divorce!”

 ”Huh?”

 Oh. This reaction is different from before. Usually, she would sigh and say, “I know, right…” in a defeated tone.

 ”You’re really going to get a divorce?”

 ”Yes! I’m ready to leave my family behind and get a divorce!”

 ”…But since you’re relatives, getting a divorce seems like it would be really complicated…”

 (Oh no… has she been pushed this far in just a month?)

 I remember hearing her complaints at the izakaya a month ago. Since then, it seemed like Chief Miura was getting more and more down every day at work.

 No, she was still doing her job well as always, but──

 Sometimes, when she had a moment to spare, Chief Miura looked so exhausted, like her mind was elsewhere──

 It was painful to watch, so I invited her out for drinks after work when I saw her sitting at her desk, resting her chin on her hand, lost in thought.

 (I thought she was feeling down, but this is pretty serious.)

 I took a sip of my lime chuhai and gently patted Chief Miura’s head.

 ”Meow~♪.”

 Seeing her squint her eyes and smile happily made me think,

 (Ah, she really is cute.)

 I thought to myself.

* * *

 I had always had a good impression of Chief Miura.

 She took care of me well as my mentor when I was a new employee, and now she treats me kindly as her subordinate.

 She seems reliable, but she often makes little mistakes. Well, they’re mistakes that don’t really affect her work. Like forgetting her wallet, accidentally drinking my coffee that’s right next to her, or not being able to get through the ticket gate because she forgot to charge her card.

 She’s 6 years older than me, but there’s something about her that makes me want to take care of her.

 I’ve tried to keep my distance from women since my school days, but… being with Chief Miura, I started to feel drawn to her.

 So when I heard she was getting married to her cousin 6 months after I joined the company, I was a bit shocked.

 And then 6 months later, she got married. Now, it’s been 4 months since her wedding.

 ”Normally, this is the lovey-dovey newlywed phase, right?”

 ”There’s nothing like that! Not even a little!”

 Oh, I said that out loud. Chief Miura grabbed my hand that was patting her head and glared at me.

 ”Uh… I’m sorry.”

 ”Oh, Obu-kun, it’s not your fault… It’s all my fault for letting my family and relatives get involved…”

 Saying that, she let go of my hand and started messing up her beautiful black hair with her fingers.

 ”Ah, I took it out on you… Sorry.”

 ”No, it’s fine. Listening to my boss’s complaints is part of my job as a subordinate.”

 ”…You’re a good kid. You always cover for my little mistakes, and you invite me out for drinks and listen to my complaints. Such a kind, good kid.”

 Saying that, she patted my head this time.

 ”Meow~♪.”

 I squinted my eyes and returned a happy face.

* * *

 ”See, I’ll carry you again today.”

 After leaving the shop, I crouched down to carry Chief Miura, who was unsteady on her feet from drinking.

 ”Thanks as always~♪.”

 She said cheerfully and leaned against me. Ah, it feels nice as always.

 ”I’ll grab a taxi, so just to the main street in front of the station.”

 ”Got it~! Until then, I’ll enjoy this back!”

 ”Go right ahead.”

 No, actually, I’m the one who’s enjoying the feel of your big breasts and soft body.”

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 ”Hiroya-kun… you know…”

 ”What’s up? Why are you calling me by my first name?”

 ”After the divorce, do you not plan on getting me?”

 ”Haha!”

 Why is this person saying this so seriously?

 ”You know, you’re from a good family, right?”

 ”My family is from an old lineage that fell apart after the post-war zaibatsu dissolution. My dad is from the main family line, but he’s just the president of a small trading company.”

 ”My relatives are particular about such family backgrounds. If you and I were to get together, the divorce might go more smoothly.”

 ”Please don’t propose to me with such calculations.”

 My reply was a bit angry. I tried to respond jokingly, but it was a bit sad.

 ”…well, it’s not just that…”

 The chief mumbled in a small voice and clung to me a little harder.

 ”I want to be… you know, in a good relationship with you.”

 At the traffic light, the chief whispered in my ear. I… what does it mean to be in a good relationship?

 ”Okay, okay. I’ll consider it once the divorce is finalized. I think you’re a cute person, too.”

 ”Really? … Promise?”

 Chief Miura, who was leaning against my back, suddenly sat up.

 ”We’re approaching the main street in front of the station. Do you want to get off and walk?”

 ”No, I won’t get off until we find a taxi.”

 Chief Miura, who was pouting on my back, shook her head cutely. And she pressed her body against me even more. This person is really drunk tonight.

 ”Alright, just don’t throw up on my back until then.”

 I laughed and replied, and suddenly looked to the left front… the dazzling headlights of a truck shining behind a woman crossing the pedestrian crossing with a green light.

 (That’s not good! She’ll get run over!) “Be careful!”

 Miura shouted from behind me.

 The woman noticed the truck and stretched both hands toward it.

 Then, the truck, which was just about to reach the woman, suddenly changed direction as if it had been pushed. That movement was definitely not from turning the steering wheel. It clearly followed a strange path, and instead of heading toward the woman, the truck was now charging toward us. I was completely caught off guard.

 ”Why is it coming this way?!”

 I tried to jump to the side while still carrying Chief Miura on my back, but I was illuminated by the headlights of the truck in slow motion, squinting against the brightness──

 (I have to protect Chief Miura at all costs!)

 Thinking that, I desperately twisted my body and covered Miura, who was thrown off my back…

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