AYAKA is in LOVE with HIROKO (彩香ちゃんは弘子先輩に恋してる)

I'm sorry, Risa.

I...

I can't date you, Risa.

- But, Hiroko-senpai… - She lied.

But I think there's a reason.

A reason?

I don't understand.

But I...

I want to know more about Hiroko-senpai.

I...

I really like Hiroko-senpai.

But, Risa...

Risa...

Could it be that...

you also like women?

Hiroko-senpai,

I need to talk to you.

Okay.

I understand.

I heard at the bar that

you like women, Hiroko-senpai.

Yes.

I heard.

That you've been going to

lesbian bars for a long time,

dating many women casually, and that

you're a champion pick-up artist.

Oh, that's a bit exaggerated.

And

that you lied to Ayaka.

Ah…

I know about that too.

Why did you lie to Ayaka?

Why, you ask…

Because you didn't want

to face her, right?

Until now,

Ayaka thought she couldn't

convey her feelings because

she was so no good.

Even though she tried so hard

to express herself,

it didn't reach you...

Hiroko-senpai...

You didn't intend to face Ayaka, right?

I love Ayaka.

As a woman,

I'm in love with Ayaka as a woman!

But...

It couldn't be me!

Even if you lied,

for Ayaka,

it has to be Hiroko-senpai only!

What am I saying?

It's not going to make a difference.

When you go out with a woman,

it's all about the body, isn't it?

As long as they have boobs,

it's all okay.

Whoa, whoa, whoa, I'm not that bad.

There's no way a breast monster

would understand!

"A breast monster?"

What?

Huh?

Just now...

That means...

I wore this because I wanted you

to see it, senpai!

Huh?

I'm always looking

at you, senpai.

I...

Can I fall in love with you?

Please have this for lunch.

I want to receive compliments

from the senior I like.

So I'm trying my best.

I'll keep it as an inheritance.

I realized again

how much I like you, Hiroko-senpai.

Wait! Huh?

There's something

I want to tell you now.

Hiroko-senpai!

Senpai!

Senpai!

I...

really like you, Senpai.

It's me.

The one Ayaka likes

is me!

Ayaka has been telling me all along.

That she loves me.

But I…

assumed she was straight.

I didn't notice her feelings.

And lied about not being a lesbian.

I have to face

Ayaka properly.

"Ayaka is in Love with Hiroko"

I...

I want you to be the next sales manager.

What, me?

Yes.

We nominated a candidate,

and the vote was unanimous.

I'd feel reassured handing over

the baton to someone

as dedicated to their work as you.

And you're also highly trusted

by your subordinates.

I want you to be

our first female sales manager

in this company.

Well, during Chinatsu's time here,

it didn't happen.

Chinatsu-senpai.

I know you have your own circumstances,

so you don't have to decide right away.

Just think about it.

Yes.

Yeah.

Excuse me.

Oh, really?

- Do you always drink lattes? - Yes, always.

Oh, Hiroko-senpai, good work!

Good work!

- Let's have lunch together tomorrow! - Sure, sounds good!

Hiroko-senpai, please take me

golfing this weekend!

- It's still too early for you. - Huh?

Just kidding, I'll take you next time!

Thank you!

In reality,

if I'm really trusted by

my subordinates,

It's because of the lies I've built up

over the years.

Risa.

Umm... Ayaka,

are you almost done with work?

Almost..

Umm... Well...

Umm...

You see...

Ayaka, Risa, good work.

Good work.

I got this earlier.

It's a place near the station.

If you're free, why don't

you two go together?

Thank you!

You mean, me and Risa?

Ah...

But aren't you two friends?

Friends?

Ah, sorry.

Ayaka doesn't seem to think so...

You

think of me

as a friend?

Yes.

I want to get closer to you.

I'm happy.

This is the first time

I've ever had a friend.

Can we exchange

contact info later?

Sure.

I'll go get ready to leave!

Ayaka.

I...

thought you two fit well together.

Huh?

You two should talk more.

You'll become better friends.

(The meeting will be postponed to 2 p.m. tomorrow.)

Even though she found out

her junior likes her,

she still doesn't seem happy.

Don't make a sad face. It is annoying.

I can hear you, you two.

We're talking loud for you to hear!

Now, now, no fighting.

Geez. Why are you so down?

Even if your secret leaked out

in the office,

the girl who you kept saying

she was straight turned out not to be.

There's no problem.

You...

Lying to yourself about your feelings,

what are you protecting?

What a relief

that you came.

What is you want to talk about?

Well...

Risa,

you've always been with me,