God, he hates you. Or at least that’s what he tells himself. He can’t stand you. Hates the sound of your voice, hates the way his heart races anytime he hears your name, hates the way you smile softly at him when your paths cross, hates the way your eyes soften when you look at him. But only he knows that deep down, he’d quite literally do anything for you.

Even though he’s completely aware of how you look at him, and how you speak to him—he says it’s only because you’re being nice, right? You could never love a man like him. No, never. You two are complete opposites. Theres no reason for you to pursue someone like him.

Nanami tries to get you out of his head, he really does. He’s tried everything, but you just won’t go away. You’re like an unwanted guest. Not that he minds too much. But recently, it’s gotten too much. To the point where he’s decided to do something about it, finally. A simple dinner date. No, a friendly outing between co-workers. Nothing more than that! And when he had asked you, he was a bit taken aback when you had accepted so excitedly.

So, that leaves him here. Seated at a table for two at a casual restaurant, nothing too fancy. But your tardiness caused him to worry. Would you even show up? Was he being stood up? Was this all for nothing?