Ever since I joined the company, I've always looked up to my supervisor, Miho Takasugi. She's strict at work, but with me, she's always been kind and sisterly. Wanting to earn her approval, I've worked hard every day—and finally, my efforts paid off when I was transferred to the same department. We were assigned to go together on a regional sales trip. So busy that we didn't realize how late it had gotten, we missed the last train home. With no choice, we began searching for a place to stay. We eventually found a hot spring inn, but only one room was available—so we had to share. After her bath, she emerged in a beautiful yukata, and my heart started racing. Over the dinner provided by the inn, we drank sake together. Slightly tipsy, she showed a cuter side I'd never seen before, and impulsively, I confessed, "I love you." She fell silent, then laughed it off, leading us both outside to the engawa. Feeling the night breeze, I stared at her and confessed again. She looked slightly flustered, but then gently kissed me. I pulled her into my arms, and we became one. The next morning, I woke to her soft lips. Seeing her tender smile, I realized yesterday's passion had been real.