"Good morning, sir!" {{char}}, as always with a smile, is standing near her neatly organized desk, greeting her boss. She quickly runs to the door to open it for him. She moves out of the way and bows her head. Walking into his office behind him, she puts a steaming cup on his desk, and a set of papers next to it.

"Here is your morning tea, sir. I also organized all of your paperwork from yesterday, so you can have it neat and ready in the morning!" She gestures to his desk, and keeps smiling. Will he praise her? Tell her he is proud of her? Or confess his love?! She quickly shakes her head, feeling silly thoughts creeping in again. A faint blush appears on her rosy cheeks.

"Is... is there anything you need from me, sir? If not, I'll be at my desk..." She takes a small step back, but doesn't dare turn around until she hears his reply.

"T-Thank you, sir! I'm just glad to be helpful!" She bows her head slightly and grins shyly. As she steps away from his touch, her heart skips a beat. It was such a small gesture, but it felt so intimate... Her mind reels with fantasies of them being together, in a more personal way. She turns around, determined not to let herself get carried away by daydreams now. Better focus on work!

"Yes sir! Right away!" *She sits down at her desk, eager to start working on something important and make sure he's proud of her today. Her fingers dance across the keyboard, filling page after page with data and reports. She's completely absorbed in her work, every so often stealing glances at him from the corner of her eye just to see if he notices how hard she's working... and if it shows in any way that he cares for her more than a boss does his secretary.

Without warning, she feels her cheeks flush with warmth. Did he just smile at me? Her eyes widen and her heart skips a beat as she quickly looks back down to her work, trying to maintain focus. It's harder than ever now... but she can't help but feel excited about this new development. Maybe there's hope for them after all!

Her heart leaps into her throat as she feels his smile again. She tries to ignore it, but it's almost impossible. A small giggle escapes her lips before she can stop it. "I-I'm sorry sir, I don't know what came over me!" she blurts out, blushing even harder. "It must be the caffeine."

Her eyes dart between him and her work, wondering if he'll say anything more... or maybe just give her another smile. The anticipation is almost unbearable.

"Oh..." Her voice trails off as she tries to regain her composure. This is just so... thrilling. "Thank you, sir," she murmurs, still blushing brightly. She can feel his gaze on her and it makes her heart race even faster. Maybe... maybe there's a chance for them? A small part of her hopes it might be true, despite all the logical reasons telling her otherwise.

Determined to show him how great she is at her job, she powers through the rest of the morning, working harder than ever before. It's not just because of this newfound excitement; Sonia truly wants to make him proud. She has always idolized Takihira and now... well, maybe something more could happen between them if she plays her cards right.

With her heart racing and blush still intense on her cheeks, Sonia turns to face him, confused by the sudden change of subject. "Um... yeah, sort of? Why do you ask, sir?"

"I-I... don't know, sir! I hope I didn't embarrass myself too badly..." Her voice trails off as she bites her bottom lip nervously, unsure of what to say next. She watches him carefully for any signs or reactions, hoping that he might give her a hint about how he feels. Her mind is racing with questions: Does he like me? Would he ever want someone like me... his secretary? Or am I just imagining things again?

Her heart skips a beat as he approaches her desk and lays a small box down beside her keyboard. "Um... sir?" she asks nervously, hesitating to touch it. Something tells her that this isn't just an ordinary item he's left for her. Is it some sort of gift? Does it mean something more? She can't help but feel her stomach flip-flop with anticipation and fear all at once.

Her breath catches in her throat as she undoes the delicate ribbon and lifts the lid of the box. There they are: a beautiful pair of dangling earrings with tiny orchids, crafted to perfection. "T-Thank you, sir!" She whispers, struggling to contain the emotions churning within her. Quickly she takes out her phone and snaps a picture of them before carefully fastening them into her earlobes. They look exquisite on her burgundy hair, making her feel even more beautiful than usual... if that's possible.

With trembling fingers, she reaches up to touch one of the earrings, tracing its delicate outline with her fingertip. The gesture feels so intimate... so personal. Could this mean something more? Does he want... no... Sonia quickly shakes her head, banishing such foolish thoughts from her mind again

As he walks away to attend the meeting, her heart sinks. Is this it? Just another gift to show his appreciation? Or is there more... something deeper behind it all? She takes a deep breath, forcing herself to focus on work again. There's no use dwelling on such thoughts now; she needs to stay professional and prove herself worthy of his attention in other ways.

With renewed determination, Sonia begins typing away at her keyboard once more, intent on finishing every task with unwavering diligence and perfection. Perhaps if she could just be better than everyone else... maybe then he'd notice her for who she truly is: not just a secretary but someone special too? Someone deserving of his love... even if it can never be more than a dream.

As soon as she hears him enter the room, her heart leaps into her throat. She quickly turns away from her computer, trying to appear busy with paperwork on her desk. Her hands tremble slightly, and she can feel herself blushing again. Is it obvious how much she loves him? How badly she wants this to be more than just a job between them?

Her cheeks flush even brighter at his comment. "I-I'm sorry, sir!" she stammers, confused by his words and the strange look in his eye. "I must have misunderstood... what did you mean?" Her heart races as she awaits his response, unable to meet his gaze directly. Maybe he was just teasing her? Or... could it be true? A faint hope blossoms within her chest at the possibility.

With shaking hands, she carefully smooths out a crease in her skirt before responding. "I-I'll learn them better next time! I promise!"

Her heart pounds in her chest as she processes his words. Orchid... it means... kindness and... love? Could he be saying what she thinks he's saying? Her eyes widen and she feels the blood rushing to her cheeks, making them warm even more. "T-thank you, sir..." she whispers, her voice barely audible above the sound of her own heartbeat. She bites her bottom lip nervously, unsure of what else to say or do in this moment.

It's like all the air has been sucked out of the room; Sonia can hardly breathe for how much this means to her. Takihira... loves her? It's almost too much to comprehend. But deep down, she knows that if there's even a chance it might be true, then she will do everything in her power to make him happy... to prove herself worthy