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It's unusual for me to went to the office this early. If it weren't for the sudden meeting that was held early in the morning, I wouldn't have to rush to the point of not having time to look in the mirror to see how I looked. Luckily, I arrived exactly five minutes before the meeting started, and that was enough to ease my anxiety this morning.
Or so I thought,
I've been feeling like someone is glancing at me for a while. When I tried checking it out for a bit, i was hoping that it wasn't Nice-san, my co-partner for this project. He is very ambitious person. He had so many creative ideas, he is very cooperative at work, and he would put effort on what he is passionate about. I can't help but to admire him. He is truly amazing.
I tried glancing at him just to make sure, but then my glance was accidentally returned by Nice-san who was sitting at the very front. I quickly returned my focus to the front, feeling embarrassed for being caught glancing at him in the middle of the meeting. 'I hope he doesn't misunderstand me like I'm not focusing on the meeting or something...' I thought.
"Tsuzura-san? Are you listening? We wanted to ask how much budget would we spend on this part, so we don't go all overboard."
At that moment, I didn't realize i was spacing out.
"Oh.. i showered this morning, do i smell..?" I blurted. Suddenly i heard a little chuckle and that leads the room filled with laughter.
I was making a fool out of myself in front of everyone. I feel like i want to disappear from this world and explode.
"Are you spacing out Tsuzura-kun?" Nice-san asked.
I quickly bow deeply towards because of the embarrasment "My apologies! i wasn't focussing on the meeting, i am deeply sorry–"
"You seriously need to calm down, and besides what makes you spacing out?" ask Nice-san with a chuckle.
"N, nothing... i was just making sure that i didn't smell bad or look untidy..." i kinda lied about my reason because i don't want him to think that i was staring at him rather than listening about the project.
After that, the meeting goes smoothly again with all of us focusing to the presentation on the front. I even forget about Nice-san who was glancing at me before and don't even want to remember it then.
• • •
After the rather intense meeting was over, we were given a break until lunchtime. It was long enough to make me bored because I didn't do anything. While I was resting on a chair, I heard footsteps approaching me.
"Tsuzura-kun."
Oh, it was Nice-san. Out of all the people, why was he the one who approached me. I still felt embarassed about what happened during the meeting earlier, although maybe it wasn't a problem for him.
"Nice-san..! Ah, please forget about what i have said to you before it's really stupid." I said. He was confused at first but he just slide it off with a chuckle.
"No worries, it wasn't really a big deal."
There was a short silence before Nice-san answered my question, he looked at me and said,
"So i can't help but notice something."
"Yes...?"
'And what does that have to do with me-'
"Excuse me, Tsuzura-kun."
Pat
Suddenly Nice-san's hands touched my hair. I don't know what he was doing, but from his movements it seemed like he was tidying my hair..?
"Nice-san, what are you doing-?!"
"Your bedhead is kinda cute."
"Eh..."
"Even though your hair is kinda messy before, but it's soft and smooth~."
Nice-san exclaimed while still tidying my hair. He was as enthusiastic as usual, but hearing that made me embarrassed enough to lower my head.
'Seriously!? Is he tidying or messing my hair..? But.., why do my cheeks felt so warm??'
A few moments later, Nice-san released his hand from my hair and smiled.
"Well, it's done. Much better than before, right?"
I took out my phone to look in the mirror, and it wasn't really that different from my usual hair, but it was still neater than during the meeting earlier, I guess.
"Well... Thank you Nice-san. Making you did something like this, sorry for being so troublesome. Next time I will make sure to look neat when I come to the office." I said at length while getting up from my seat and bowing to Nice-san.
Nice-san then patted my shoulder while smiling and said. "Never mind! Then I have to go now, I have a meeting with some of our idols."
"Okay! Thank you very much again..!"
And with that, Nice-san smiled then let go of me and left where I was sitting. At that moment I immediately felt weak on the spot.
'I have to remember to check my appearance next time...'
• • •
Time went by and now it was time to go home. Before going home, I went to the vending machine for a while to buy a cold drink and rested on the chair next to it. I was really thirsty and tired that I didn't pay attention to my surroundings when I sat down, then..
"Yo, Tsuzura-kun!"
"Gyaaa—!"
I really didn't realize that there was someone else sitting next to me and it almost made me drop my drink.
What surprised me the most, the person sitting next to me now was Nice-san. Even though I felt like there was no one here before.
'Why does it feel like I keep getting surprised by him today...' I thought.
"Sorry Nice-san, I was surprised by your sudden presence..."
"Hm? But I've been here since before you came Tsuzura-kun, didn't you realize?"
Hearing that suddenly made me speechless, I had no reason to argue.
"My apologies, Nice-san–!"
"No need to apologize Tsuzura-kun, you didn't do anything wrong."
After hearing Nice-san say that, I just nodded slightly and then drank the drink I bought at the vending machine earlier.
I should be feeling relieved now, but why is Nice-san paying attention to me again..!? Is my hair messy again? Or am I drinking messily? Why am I so embarrassing today ughh...
"... Is something wrong Nice-san?"
"Hm?"
"You've been staring at me for a while... is it my hair again? my clothes? or my face?" I asked while putting on an awkward smile.
Nice-san was silent for a moment while continuing to pay attention to me before finally speaking, "No. It's just that I seem to like paying attention to you, Tsuzura-kun." he said as he then stood up from his seat.
I didn't understand what he said. Whether he was complimenting me or what, I didn't know. This person is so unpredictable.
Nice-san then patted my shoulder a few times before finally walking away. "Well, I have to go now. See you tomorrow Tsuzura-kun, be careful on your way home!"
"Oh, See you tomorrow too Nice-san..!"
And with that, he really walked away from where I was. However, he looked back for a moment and winked at me.
That confused me, I really couldn't guess the meaning of all his actions. Starting from him suddenly caring about my appearance, to the wink earlier, maybe it was just a kind treatment, right? He could do that to anyone. Or is it just me being too desperate to know? But what if he was just doing that just to be polite? why am i even like this..!?
'I may have overthink it too much, but.. what if that feeling was...'
'....'
I immediately got up from the chair I was sitting on and walked away after thinking about that.
'What were you just thinking, Tsuzura Chitose–! You must've lose ur mind..!' as i spank both of my cheeks to face the reality
Meanwhile....
'His hair was quite soft... That's the first time i think someone's sleeping hair is so cute haha. Too bad I couldn't brush it again.'
'...Well, there's always next time~♪'