When I Ignored this Hottie at the Mixer, She Turns out She's My Boss at My New Workplace
When I Ignored this Hottie at the Mixer, She Turns out She's My Boss at My New Workplace
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00:00My name's Sho Nakamura, 25 years old.
00:03I ain't got no hobbies or ambitions, just trying to scrape by.
00:08But then, my old buddy, Charo, dragged me to this mixer.
00:11Man, I owe him big time for all the help he's given me, but I just want to bail.
00:17Oh, there she is!
00:19Sorry to keep you waiting!
00:22Thanks for always picking great spots to eat, Charo!
00:25Y-you think?
00:28Listen up, Sho. That girl there is Maria, the one I've been eyeing for ages!
00:34She's a real stunner, but nobody's managed to snag her yet.
00:37She's famous around these parts, you know?
00:40Uh, okay.
00:42But today's the day I'm gonna make my move and win her over!
00:47Alright, cheers!
00:50I heard rumors, but this is like a battlefield.
00:53Hey, Maria! Remember the other day?
00:56Gotta bail out of this front-line ASAP.
00:59But hey, gotta at least make up for the entrance fee.
01:03Oh!
01:04Oh.
01:06Sorry about that. Care for some?
01:10Man, she's even more gorgeous up close. We're in different leagues.
01:15Right. What's your name?
01:18It's Sho.
01:20Sho, huh? So?
01:23You're just here for me, aren't you?
01:25Oh, just kidding.
01:28Nah, just here for the food. Not interested.
01:31What?
01:32Oh, well.
01:34Leave this guy alone. Hey, why don't we hit karaoke for round two?
01:39Huh?
01:41Yeah, just leave me be.
01:43Even if I wanted to make a move, I'd just get laughed at.
01:47Wait, no more fried chicken left.
01:50And here I am, dragged to karaoke without a chance to refuse.
01:55Alrighty, let's go all night long!
01:58At this age, karaoke till dawn's like a test of endurance.
02:02Huh? Where's Maria?
02:04Hey.
02:05Sho? You're not gonna sing?
02:08Never seen someone this beautiful up close before.
02:13Oh, hey, maybe next time. Oh, it's already late?
02:18Huh?
02:19Well then, everyone, have a blast!
02:22Aw, man. Another night wasted. She always leaves on the last train.
02:28What was up with her? But now's not the time to get all distracted.
02:32I mean, in two days.
02:35And so, I finally made it to the final interview.
02:38The company? Koiwa Clean.
02:40Working on developing cleaning equipment and whatnot.
02:43With weekends off and the option for side gigs, it's the dream job.
02:47I gotta nail this one. Excuse me!
02:50Come on in.
02:53I'm Sho Nakamura. Nice to...
02:55Huh? Haven't I seen this person somewhere before?
02:59Is everything okay?
03:01Oh, um, nothing.
03:03I'm Maria Ogawa, head of the planning department. Nice to meet you.
03:08I see. Well then, let's move on to the next.
03:12But man, her vibe is totally different. Is she a whole different person?
03:17Anyway, gotta focus on this interview right now.
03:20Now for the final question.
03:22Three nights ago, tell me why you ignored me.
03:26Huh? Wait, you mean that mixer?
03:30I asked, but keep it on the down low at work, alright?
03:35My bad. Look, I wasn't ignoring you back there.
03:39It's just, uh, I'm not smooth with the ladies.
03:43I see.
03:44But man, I probably came off real bad.
03:48I was joking, but I didn't mean to offend you.
03:52Anyway, see you tomorrow, I guess.
03:55Wait, so I got the job?
03:58And just like that, I scored a job at Koiwa Clean.
04:02Maria Ogawa, the lady I unexpectedly bumped into, was the real deal at work.
04:07At just 28, she's already a department head and trusted with interviews.
04:12But being a hottie, she's got her secret admirers, it seems.
04:17That's about it for the company info. Any questions?
04:21Oh, uh...
04:23I can't afford to be ignored at work either.
04:27My bad. I'll do my best.
04:29Of course. If you need anything, just ask.
04:33She's, like, stone-faced.
04:36Phew. It took a few days, but I'm finally getting used to it.
04:41Chief still ain't cracking a smile.
04:43Huh?
04:45Yo! So tonight, there's this networking thing with folks from all sorts of industries. Come through!
04:51Wait, isn't that basically a mixer? Come on.
04:55Hey, Chief. How about we grab dinner tonight?
04:58Sorry. I already have plans tonight.
05:02No way. Really?
05:04It's gonna be pretty big, you know. But hey, no pressure if you can't make it.
05:09Nah, I'll go. Let me.
05:12Alright, cool!
05:14Maybe. Just maybe.
05:17Cheers!
05:19Oh, snap! There she is!
05:21She's like a whole different person from work, but I ain't got the guts to approach her here.
05:26After that, I just kept to myself and grubbed in the corner.
05:31This place is huge. I got lost for a sec.
05:34This way!
05:36Huh?
05:38Nice running into you again.
05:40Um, hey. Look, I won't spill the beans at work.
05:44Appreciate it.
05:47But showing up to these kind of events again, is it because...
05:53Oh, maybe?
05:56You're here for me this time, right?
06:01Whoa, can't really say that's the case.
06:04Just kidding.
06:08Um, why are you here in the first place, Chief?
06:12A grown woman's got layers, you know.
06:15And hey, no chief here. Just call me Maria.
06:19What's with her confidence?
06:22I've been keeping my eyes on Maria since then.
06:25She's been flitting around different tables, all popular and stuff.
06:29But seems like she's dodging everyone.
06:32Maybe she's not looking for a relationship?
06:35Oh, so.
06:37So, found your favorite yet?
06:40Huh? Favorite?
06:42You came here with that intention too, didn't you?
06:45Did you find yours, Maria?
06:48You bet.
06:50Already thinking about takeout too.
06:53What?
06:54If you find someone you like, you can have it too, you know.
06:57Well, see you around.
06:59She was totally here for a relationship!
07:02Is this how adults play?
07:05But hey, I'm seriously interested in Maria!
07:09I got used to the work pretty quickly, but Maria's dual personality still threw me off.
07:15Can't meet her at Mixers, so I gotta focus on work to get closer.
07:19To stand out, I started a side gig using my weekends.
07:23Part-time cleaning gig pays well and might help with the main job.
07:27If Maria acknowledges me for this.
07:30Wait, am I this kind of guy?
07:32Uh, excuse me, I got your cleaning service here.
07:36Just gotta focus on this first job.
07:38Yes?
07:41Whoa, Maria!
07:43Surprised you less, huh? Come on in.
07:46Oh, okay.
07:48What are the odds of this happening?
07:50But maybe Maria also hired a cleaning service for her main job.
07:56Huh?
07:57Oops, my bad.
07:59Your boss's office is a mess.
08:02I always sucked at cleaning.
08:05It's like you have multiple personalities.
08:07How many sides do you have?
08:09Well, it's been my personality since forever.
08:14Since I became a chief, stopped being able to clean,
08:19started going to parties.
08:21Is it because of stress or pressure?
08:24Probably.
08:26And when I take off my suit, I feel... liberated.
08:31Of course I find fulfillment in my work, too.
08:34But it's kinda awkward talking about all this suddenly, right?
08:38Plus it's hard to deal with.
08:41Nah, I get it.
08:43Huh?
08:44I use super handsome avatars in games, too.
08:47Plus, seeing this room, I feel a bit relieved.
08:50It shows you're human, too, Maria.
08:53Wow, to hear that from you.
08:56Sorry for getting all high and mighty.
08:58Anyway, let's get cleaning!
09:02And I think that's about it?
09:04No way!
09:05Huh?
09:07You're... amazing!
09:09A genius, maybe!
09:11Whoa, really?
09:13Can I... call you again?
09:15Y-yeah, anytime you want!
09:18Even showing off such a cute side.
09:21Guess I gotta work even harder at the company.
09:24Since then, I'm able to work harder at work.
09:27But as long as she's wearing her suit, she's stricter than ever, and...
09:31Okay, I think you're good for today.
09:34Got it!
09:35Well then, see you tomorrow!
09:37Wait!
09:38Got any plans tonight?
09:40Huh?
09:43Beer hits different on Friday nights.
09:46Um, don't you have other people you'd rather drink with?
09:50Oh, really?
09:51Well, you know me pretty well, don't you?
09:55Maybe... a bit too well?
09:58Anyway, more drinks!
10:00Just handle your booze, okay?
10:02I know!
10:04Don't worry.
10:06Two hours later.
10:09You really got it under control, huh?
10:12Of course!
10:13Drinking should be done in moderation.
10:16Then can you head back by your...
10:19Nope!
10:20Wanna... come over?
10:23Wha-?
10:24Wait, is this what I think it is?
10:26Just made a mess in my room again.
10:29Yeah, looks like it.
10:32Thanks! I'll pay you, don't worry!
10:35Nah, it's cool.
10:36But hey, thinking of starting a side hustle myself...
10:40You planning to unveil a new side?
10:43At the time, I thought she was joking.
10:45But then came that weekend.
10:48My high school buddy Otakura invited me to a maid cafe he'd gotten into lately.
10:53Apparently, I got a new maid here recently!
10:57I got a weird feeling about this...
10:59Welcome back, master!
11:02Huh?
11:04Maria...
11:05Nothing surprises me anymore.
11:08Huh? You two know each other?
11:10Uh, not really.
11:12Then let me show you to your seats, master.
11:15Maria's just perfect, huh?
11:17Wait...
11:18Alright, here we go!
11:21Moi moi kyun!
11:24She's totally rocking it!
11:27Feel free to unwind from your usual work routine, okay?
11:32At least she says it.
11:34Let's play around with all the maids!
11:37This is getting awkward. Gotta bail.
11:40But a few hours later...
11:43Hahahaha!
11:45Beer on Saturday nights hits different, too!
11:49Can't believe she invited me out for drinks so soon!
11:52Anyway, who goes to a maid cafe on their day off?
11:56I'd lose my mind if you scold me in Twintails!
11:59My bad.
12:01Twintails at 28 would be rough.
12:04But you seem to be having a blast with the young maids, no?
12:09Wha-?
12:10Guess you're into the younger ones, too. Hmm...
12:14N-no way!
12:16Maria, you were the cutest one there!
12:18Enough with the flattery while drinking!
12:21N-no, I mean it!
12:23But why the maid thing?
12:25I figured I could learn the ultimate service spirit!
12:28You're the chief after all!
12:30Let me call you Twintails Chief!
12:32Oh, stop it!
12:35I started to work even harder to earn some recognition from the always-perfect Maria.
12:41But in the midst of that, Maria invited me to a dinner party.
12:45It's probably got some mixer vibes like before.
12:48Hmm...
12:50What to choose today?
12:53Inviting me to a mixer means...
12:55Maybe I'm not seen as much of a man yet.
12:59Huh?
13:00I'm pretty!
13:02Oh, stop it.
13:04Maria's still the center of attention.
13:06I'm just floating.
13:08It's all just a bunch of coincidences, but maybe I really don't belong.
13:12Hey, Shell!
13:14How's it going?
13:15Are you having fun?
13:16Um, forget about me, Maria.
13:18Just focus on meeting someone nice.
13:21Huh?
13:22I'm not looking to meet anyone, you know.
13:25N-no, I mean...
13:26You were saying, like, what to choose, and...
13:29Oh, you talking about the food?
13:32T-the food?
13:34Yeah!
13:35Whether it's from before or tonight, if you like something, you can take it home!
13:39Remember how you said you just came for the food?
13:42So I figured we'd get along.
13:44Besides, don't mixers usually scout out good restaurants?
13:48So when I get invited, I'm always down to go!
13:51So that's what it was about?
13:54Oh man, she's totally dodging guys left and right!
13:57Oh!
13:58She's sneaking food like crazy!
14:01Man, I'm totally head over heels for her!
14:05Ahaha!
14:07Stuffed to the max!
14:10Aren't you going overboard with the food and drinks just to get your money's worth?
14:15Come on!
14:16What's the problem?
14:18So tomorrow is...
14:20Oh, right.
14:21I'm on maid duty.
14:23You're a busy bee, huh?
14:25You're the only one who knows everything about me, though.
14:29Uh, just make sure to take care of yourself, okay?
14:33After that, Maria kept working tirelessly.
14:37I worked at lightning speed to lessen her burden as much as possible.
14:41Chief!
14:42Everything's ready over here!
14:44Thanks.
14:45I'll handle the proposal to the client then.
14:47Oh, no.
14:48I already got approval for that.
14:50Huh?
14:51Alrighty, master!
14:53This is still the office, Maria.
14:56Oops!
14:57My bad.
14:58So cute, but she must be tired.
15:01So, here I am, worried sick, ending up at the maid cafe again.
15:06But lately, whenever I see Maria talking to someone else...
15:10Oh!
15:11Well, I can't give her special treatment at work.
15:14If you were here, you could've told me, Sho.
15:17This is the land of maids, you know?
15:19Oops!
15:20Sorry!
15:21You seem tired, though.
15:23Shouldn't you take it easy?
15:24I'm fine!
15:26So, master, what'll it be today?
15:29The usual moe omelet rice and taking pictures.
15:32But maybe I'm being too nosy.
15:36But then, a few weeks later, my worst fear came true.
15:41When I visited the maid cafe, I found out Maria had called in sick.
15:45I immediately called Maria and rushed to her place.
15:48If I could just be by her side...
15:51Sorry to bother you on your day off.
15:54No worries.
15:55Here, have some porridge.
15:57Uh...
15:58Uh, if you want, I can feed you.
16:01I mean, if you're okay with that.
16:03I guess I've become weak ever since I met you.
16:06Huh?
16:07It's always been a habit of mine to dabble in various things.
16:11But I set a condition for myself to not involve anyone and to excel in everything.
16:16But when you happened to know everything about me, I felt relieved and let my guard down.
16:23You shouldn't blame yourself like that.
16:25This is the one thing I can't compromise on.
16:28So, I've decided to quit everything.
16:32Plus, lately, I've been losing sight of who I really am.
16:39Who you really are?
16:42Am I a chief, a maid, or just a lazy girl?
16:47To me, you're Maria, and I love everything about you.
16:54Thank you.
16:55But...
16:57I've lost sight of myself.
16:59Then...
17:00Can you believe in yourself when you're by my side?
17:04Huh?
17:05I love the Maria who's next to me the most.
17:08Of course, I'll keep striving to be the man you deserve.
17:11So, can you keep being by my side?
17:14Shou!
17:16Are you sure you're okay with me?
17:18Maria, it's more than okay.
17:21I also love myself when I'm next to you.
17:26Maria!
17:27Shou, darling!
17:29Maria...
17:31Ah!
17:36Anyway, let's take a break for now.
17:39No, ahem.
17:41I'm fine.
17:42Let's go drink.
17:44Alcohol kills germs, you know.
17:46No way.
17:47Let's lay off the booze for a while, okay?
17:50Ahem.
17:51Fine.
17:52Then...
17:53Will you stay by my side forever?
17:56Of course!
17:59After that, Maria fully recovered and started working even harder than before.
18:03She became the youngest assistant manager.
18:06I got promoted to chief.
18:08While chasing after Maria, I also found fulfillment in my work.
18:12And now, several years later, Maria has gained yet another new side to her.
18:17Well, I'm leaving!
18:20Wait, what day was it today?
18:22It's my day off, so I'll be waiting at home with dinner for you, darling.
18:26Whoa!
18:27I'm feeling super motivated now!
18:29Yes, and that was the biggest side of her, becoming my wife.