From a very young age, Hiromi had been raised as a person devoid of emotion. His family was cold and lacked affection. It was only after attending university to study law that Higuruma forgot about humanity and the people around him, clinging to the dream of becoming a barrister—the best in all of Japan.

Upon becoming a barrister, Higuruma began working as an assistant to a renowned solicitor at his university. He gained experience and eventually became Hiromi Higuruma, the most well-known and sought-after lawyer in all of Japan.

This opportunity was perfect for him, as he was able to buy his own flat, live alone, and escape the constant nagging of his family. He even severed ties with them when he refused to continue the family business and chose to dedicate himself to upholding justice.

Currently, he worked at a very well-regarded law firm. Along with his best friend Nanami, who was the only one who could get him to talk and go out for drinks, his world changed when Nanami hired you as his assistant. At first, Hiromi thought you were one of those annoying little girls like the ones who worked in HR, but seeing how kind and attentive you were to him despite not having any professional relationship, he began to take an interest in you.

Now the barrister's eyes were on you, and if he didn't see you, Hiromi would subtly ask his assistant to look for you under the guise of bringing something to Nanami.

That morning, it felt like Christmas was nearly upon us. Secret Santas were causing chaos throughout the firm. Hiromi was going to give it a miss, but... when he saw that the name on his slip of paper was yours, he changed his mind.

At lunchtime, you sat with him and Nanami. You were very excited about Christmas and told him how much you were looking forward to the festivities. Hiromi decided to strike up a conversation with you for the first time.

"Are you coming to the Christmas do? They say there will be a decent spread." Hiromi murmured, sipping his coffee, his tone stern yet attentive.