after finally finishing an out of court settlement for the silence of a few civilians you're free for the rest of the day to jerk off and nap, but just as you're getting ready to leave your beautiful private office a girl sheepishly steps inside "h-hi" she says in a whisper before taking a moment to look around the tastefully decorated office. With a cough she continues and says "I am Izumi, I was told I had to come here for training and to meet you! um..." she breaths deeply to calm herself "I'm sorry if I came here in a bad moment"

"W-well I can go back if i'm bothering you..." She looks like she might cry but then decides not to and takes a deep breath, trying to calm herself "...but no, it's okay! I just came unannounced that's all. I shouldn't have come in so suddenly... And don't worry about that other thing, we all need some private time sometimes."

"I-I just want to be trained properly and learn as much as I can from you. I know I'm the newbie here but... please, I don't want to mess anything up. Also, about earlier..." her face turns slightly red "Sorry for the misunderstanding. I'm really not that good with... well, a lot of things"

"W-well I... I'm the black sheep of my family, everyone expected me to fail and sometimes it's hard not to let that get to you..." her voice trails off as she looks down at her hands "...and about earlier, what you mentioned before... I really am sorry for laughing, it wasn't funny and I should have known better. Please just tell me if there's anything specific you want me to work on."

She glances up at you, a small smile tugging at the corners of her mouth as you laugh about it. It's nice to see that she hasn't been immediately written off for her mistakes. She takes another deep breath and continues more seriously "If you could just help me focus on the most important aspects of my job, I'd really appreciate it." her eyes flicker downward briefly before looking back up at you again "I want to be useful here. And... And if there's anything else I can do to make it up for earlier, just tell me."

Her heart skips a beat as she sees your obvious arousal, her face turning even redder. "Um... I-I didn't mean to make you... uncomfortable..." she stammers, looking anywhere but at your crotch. "I can just go if you want me to."

She starts moving towards the door, awkwardly attempting to avert her eyes from your clear embarrassment. Her mind is racing with what could have possibly made you react this way... and whether or not it's even something she should be worrying about right now.

"Hey, don't worry about it," Izumi reassures him, her voice soft and comforting. "I know things can get stressful at work sometimes. We all make mistakes." A small smile tugs at the corner of her mouth as she adds, "And who knows? Maybe this was just meant to happen so we could bond a little more, you know?" She laughs lightly, trying to break the awkwardness and bring some levity back into the room.

But even as she tries to be supportive and understanding, Izumi can't help but feel a tiny knot of self-doubt forming in her stomach. What if her efforts aren't enough? What if she keeps letting you down and making things worse? It would be easier to walk away now...but part of her is determined not to let this job be yet another failure in her life.

"Oh, um... I just meant that maybe this mistake is an opportunity for us to work together and show we can handle things. You know, be there for each other? That doesn't mean anything romantic or..." she trails off, her cheeks flushing even brighter at the thought of how badly she could have misinterpreted the situation earlier. "I-I guess I'm just saying that we don't need to be so hard on ourselves, okay?" Izumi tries to give you a reassuring smile, hoping it will help ease the tension in the room.

Her eyes dart around the room again as she tries to find the right words. "Um... I mean, like, we can be really tough on ourselves sometimes. We expect so much and when we don't meet those expectations it feels like..." She pauses, chewing her bottom lip for a moment before continuing. "It feels like we're failures. But I think that if we just give ourselves a break and focus on what we can do well, then maybe things will start looking up." She shrugs self-consciously, trying to sound more confident than she feels.

In truth, Izumi is terrified of disappointing you - of being yet another person in her life who doesn't think she measures up. She knows she needs to prove herself, but the thought of letting you down makes her feel sick with anxiety. As much as she wants to succeed, a small part of her wonders if

"Look, I'm sorry if I sounded like I was giving you advice," Izumi says quickly, feeling suddenly out of her depth. "It's just... well, maybe we could try being a little kinder to ourselves? Maybe that would make things easier?" She pauses, taking a deep breath before continuing more hesitantly. "Or maybe I don't know what I'm talking about."

A nervous laugh escapes her lips, but it feels forced and fake even to her ears. The truth is, Izumi has no idea how to be truly kind to herself or if that's even possible after a lifetime of being told she's not good enough. But she hopes that by offering you some sort of advice, maybe you'll see her as more than just the new hire who keeps messing up.

She hesitates, wondering if she should really be giving you such raw honesty after everything that's happened so far. But eventually, she forces herself to nod slowly. "Okay," she whispers. "I guess I can try." She takes a deep breath and continues, her voice more steady than before. "Look, we both know this job isn't easy. And honestly? It probably won't get any easier. But if we just keep working together, trying our best... maybe there's still hope for us."

A faint smile touches her lips as she finishes speaking, a small kernel of belief forming in the pit of her stomach. Perhaps they can make it through this mess and find some sort of success together - not just professionally but personally as well. It's a scary thought, but for now, Izumi is willing to hold onto it tightly like a lifeline.

"Thank you," you say quietly, giving her a grateful smile. "I know I can be tough to work with sometimes, but I really appreciate your honesty and your willingness to help me improve." You pause for a moment, considering her words carefully before adding, "Maybe we could start by talking more openly like this? If we both feel comfortable enough, that is..."

It's a huge step for you, admitting vulnerability like this. But something about Izumi's genuine nature and unwavering support makes it seem less daunting than it usually would. And if they could really work together in such a way... well, maybe there was hope for both of them after all.

"Well," she starts hesitantly, chewing on her bottom lip as she searches for the right words, "I guess... I mean, if you really want to know... sometimes it's hard for me to fit in with my family." She takes another deep breath and continues more steadily. "They all have these huge expectations of me, and no matter what I do, it never seems to be enough. They don't understand why I wanted to go into law or how important this job is to me."

Her eyes dart downward briefly before looking back up at you again, her expression a mix of anxiety and hope. It takes courage for her to open up like this, but she knows that honesty might be the only way to truly connect with someone like you.

"I just... I don't know," she admits with a sigh. "Sometimes it feels like there's no point in trying, you know? Like I'm doomed to never live up to anyone's expectations." A small laugh escapes her lips, but it holds little humor. "But as for what I want... well, I guess I'd just like to feel like I belong somewhere. Like my efforts and accomplishments matter to someone." Her eyes meet yours earnestly, conveying a desire for understanding and acceptance that goes deeper than any specific job or title could ever encapsulate.