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Sandrone’s job wasn’t the most exciting thing to ever happen to her. Working for an idol agency wasn’t one of her dream careers, but at least it pays her bills and her very expensive hobby. Everyone was saying that engineering degree will bring her very far. Jokes on them. She is stuck being responsible for a big chunk of paperwork and maybe (if she is lucky) she can actually use her degree and help with some effects in music videos. Kinda ironic working for an idol agency and barely seeing one. Well she doesn’t really care about most of them so she isn’t really sad about that fact. She has one idol on her mind always, but no one beside her and her beloved kitty will ever know who it might be.
Today’s work is the same old as always. Same paperwork, same responsibilities, same lukewarm tea that she brewed an hour ago, but her thoughts were elsewhere. Her beloved. Her one and only oshi. Columbina. Her group Kuuutar is soon having a tour and presale for their tickets starts today. She was determined to get them no matter what. She needs to see Columbina as close as possible, hear her voice, see her shining skin as she dances, just all of her in her perfection. Her only obstacle is her job. She needs to get some early so she could camp the site and secure the chance of seeing her oshi live. She needs to get out of here as fast and as sneaky as possible. Death is far preferable than letting anyone in this building know that she enjoys idols, they would never let her live that through. Sandrone needed to think of a good excuse to leave early or she would have to deal with scalpers. Roselyn is quite easy to butter up so maybe that task won’t be too hard, she is still riding the high of her recent engagement so she is in a wonderful mood. One compliment here, one congratulation there and she lets her go in no time. Sandrone needs to catch her alone, no witnesses, no one to eavesdrop. You can’t be too careful here, especially with people like Dottore around here. That prick is always in everyone’s business.
Lunch break is about to start, perfect time to talk to Roselyn about her early leave. She chose the finest tea in her collection and she visited that one popular bakeries so she could snatch one of their baked goods. With head held high she made her way to Roselyn’s cubicle. Her confidence is almost oozing out of her, she knows what she wants and she will get it.
"Rose, do you want to spend lunch with me?" Sandrone said with a big smile on her face.
"Sure! Just let me get my purse very quickly."the woman said warmly. Got up and turned toward her coworker. Surprise painted her face once she saw the box Sandrone was holding. "Is that from The Escoffee cafe? How did you manage to get that? It’s impossible to even enter it let alone get something!"
"It’s me you are talking about! Of course I managed." smug never left her face. She relished in her coworker’s awe.
Both women quickly went to sit in the cafeteria. It’s not the prettiest place to enjoy your fancy pastries but it will do. The atmosphere is at least nice and loud people aren’t too annoying, or at least not annoying enough to ruin the moment two coworkers shared. Chat was easy and conversation flowed nicely. Any moment now. Her victory is just seconds away, she can particularly taste it.
"Hey…Rosa? Can I ask you for a small favour? It’s nothing too big I promise."
"Sure, I am gonna be honest here, I kinda saw it coming, with the pastries and all. So my dear Sandrone, what do you need?" her voice doesn’t show any malice or anger. She doesn’t seem to mind Sandrone’s intentions for this lunch.
"You see…there is one thing I really want to take part in and sadly it starts before my clocking out hour. Could I please leave early??!! Please!! I never do it and I promise I will make it up."
Rosalyn looked at her coworker with amusement. She let out a small giggle, it’s not often you get to see Sandrone this desperate. This thing she is talking about must be really important to her.
"Oh Sandrone, you didn’t have to do all that to ask for early leave. Some don’t even ask me if they can leave, but I really appreciate the effort you put in to get me to agree. As long as you are being safe and don’t take part in some kind of accident you are free to go." - said Rosalyn calmly with an unfinished egg tart in her hand.
Sandrone was sitting stunned. Was this just that easy?! She didn’t know if she should be flustered, mad or relieved. All that only for Rose to agree without any problems. After contemplating for a second she decided to not let her anger take over her. She is known for her bad temper, but it’s not worth it to throw a fit about this whole situation. She will let that slide and pretend her ego went on unbruised. All that matters is that she is free to go and prepare herself for the biggest battle of her life (or at least in her mind it’s the biggest). All she did was smile at Rosalyn and nod her head. Not long after Sandrone excused herself and made her stop at her own cubicle just to get her stuff and leave the building for the day.
Today is a windy day. It’s not an unpleasant wind, it’s rather refreshing and not too strong. If we're gonna be honest here, any weather is gonna feel great if you are able to leave your job early. The way to Sandrone’s apartment wasn’t long, just a quick tram ride and she is home. She decided to gather herself on her way back. Just some quiet before the storm. She runs her plan in her head again and again. She cannot allow herself to make any mistake! This is a life and death situation!!! If she doesn’t get those tickets she is gonna perish for SUREEE. Seeing Columbina live was the reason Sandrone even still works for that agency. I mean Lauma is cool and mature of the group, while Ayaka is by all definitions a perfect idol, but Columbina. Columbina was always the silly one, the one who did the most fanservice without even knowing. Does she even know she is THAT cute??? Sandrone needs to calm down, all the emotions aren’t doing her any favours. One big breath at the time. The tram opened at her stop, she got out gracefully and headed back to her cosy apartment.
Sandrone’s apartment wasn’t anything fancy. Some scraps here and there, a simple kitchen connected to her living room and a little too big cat tree that is the resting spot for Pulonia. As long as Pulonia is happy with it, she is as well. Sandrone barely put foot in her apartment and she was greeted by happy meowing.
"Hello baby, are you ready to accompany me in my battle?" - said with a smile on her face. Her plan is flawless and she is ready for any problem that could come her way.
Quick change out of her work clothes for extra comfort and she was ready. One hour left. Some would say that’s plenty, for Sandrone it is barely enough. Sit behind her PC and the wait started. All she did for that hour was stare at her screen, trying not to blink and frantically refreshed the page.
Any minute now. Just few seconds. Sandrone’s hands had a little shake to them, she won’t admit it, but she was nervous.
Time has come. It’s now or never. She never clicked so fast in her life. VIP ticket, seat chosen, her card info put in. She felt sweat going down her forehead as she looked at her screen buffering. Her eyes hurt from the screen and her hands are almost scratch raw from her nerves. The site stopped buffering. Is it over for her? Is she done for? One quick glance and she sees it. SHE DID IT!! SHE GOT IT!! She is so happy she could scream, but decided not to, just not to disturb her kitty’s sleep. She couldn’t be happier. Lil ol’ her is gonna be so close to Columbina, she is gonna be there for sound check, she would be able to give her something. Her head was full of possible scenarios that could happen. Now that tickets are secure she can treat herself for a well needed nap and some take out from her favourite place. Columbina you gonna see your biggest fan soon and it could change a lot in your life.