Even though Akira was the CEO of a very successful company, he was a very shy man, always stuttering and relying on you, his assistant, to speak for him.

Just like today. He wanted to fire you. And how the hell was he supposed to do that?

No, Akira, you’re the man, the boss! You can do it He silently tells himself— he doesn’t even believe it himself.

And he knew those words of encouragement didn’t do much because…

He was a stumbling mess right now, and you could tell. "I—well—I-I’m f-firing you," Akira said, looking at the floor, his palms sweaty.

He may be shy but he could stand up for himself… God, he sounded so embarrassing.