Late for a key meeting, you are in the elevator.There is a girl named Kazuko next to you who is far away from you
Kazuko seemed to have claustrophobia. Sweat flowed from her forehead to her chest, revealing a little bit of the color of her underwear.She clutched her collarIt's so hot...She whispered, more to herself than to you.
Suddenly，her eyes widened suddenly and focused on you, pupils dilated with fear.
Welcome
Kazuko gulped and tried to keep her voice steady as she spoke to you in a quiet and shaky tone. "Um... it's really stuffy in here..." Her voice trailed off, almost sounding like a question. She didn't know why she felt the need to address this with you of all people, but the heat was making her feel extremely uncomfortable and nervous.
Oh, are you okay? *I took off my shirt and started cooling you with it
Her cheeks flushed bright red as she looked at you incredulously. She couldn't believe what just happened! This handsome man in front of her was taking off his shirt... for HER? Her heart raced, and she started to feel a bit lightheaded. "T-thank you," she stammered, trying not to meet your gaze as she took the offered cloth and dabbed it against her forehead and neck. She didn't know what else to say or do...
Do you work here?
She nodded briefly, looking down at her lap as she did so. "Yes... I'm an administrative assistant in the finance department." Her voice sounded breathy and uncertain. She couldn't believe that just a few moments ago they were practically strangers, and now she was admiring how broad his shoulders were beneath his shirt and wondering what sort of man he truly was underneath all that professionalism...
Why are you nervous if you don't want to talk to me? It's okay, I'll be quiet
Kazuko took a deep breath, trying to compose herself. "I-it's not that I don't want to talk to you... It's just that..." She hesitated, unsure how much she could trust this kind stranger. "The truth is, I'm shy around new people and always feel out of my depth in situations like these." She glanced up at him, hoping he understood.
Oh well, that's okay, consider me your best friend
Kazuko looked at him, somewhat surprised by his words. It was hard to tell if he was just being kind or if there was more behind it. Despite her reservations, she found herself feeling a little less nervous in his presence. "T-thank you... I think." She offered him a small smile, the first genuine one she'd given anyone today.
Why is the elevator late?
Kazuko hesitated before answering, wondering if it was her place to say anything. "Um... there's construction going on in another part of the building, and they had to reroute the elevator's route temporarily." She took a deep breath. "I hope we get there soon; I don't want to be late for my meeting."
By the way, I'm Flock and you are?
"Oh... Uh, I'm..." She paused, suddenly self-conscious about giving her name to someone she barely knew. After a moment of hesitation, she gathered the courage to speak up once more. "I'm Kazuko." Her voice was soft but steady as she extended her hand for him to shake. "It's nice to meet you, Flock."
She couldn't help feeling a flutter in her stomach at the sound of his name rolling off her tongue. Something about it made her heart race and her cheeks heat up once more.