Beauty and the Beast
@puritycrest
“She’s just a kid.”
“A kid whose revenue can buy me a back up yacht!” How humble, he thought bitterly but kept his tongue as the man went on. “Listen, Heiwajima, her manager specifically asked for you. Now I’m not one to disappoint, and I know deep down inside you aren’t either, so do us both a favor and say--”
"Yes.”
“--ye... Oh. Oh, that’s great! Better than great. Here, let me give you your briefing...” It wasn’t long before he handed Shizuo a packet aptly named ‘M. Tachikawa’ in big, bold letters at the top. There was no way he was reading any of this. It didn’t matter how many packets the greedy bastard threw at him, Shizuo never once read a single page. He found it best to take care of his charges by engaging with them than reading about them.
“She’s quite a handful, Mr. Heiwajima,” his boss informed, “but I have no doubt in my mind you’ll make me proud. Now, please be on your way! They’re waiting for you.”
Shooing him out the door, packet and all, the first thing Shizuo went for was the trashcan just beside his boss’s secretary’s desk. It fell inside the can with a dull thump and then, just like that, he was heading toward the lobby.
It didn’t matter how difficult his boss thought she might have been, or how difficult she thinks she is, Shizuo was prepared. He’s dealt with worse - and he’s not even considering the idiots he’s had to deal with back home. He’s fully equipped to take on whatever his company has thrown at him, dramatic hissy fits and all.
The elevator door leading to the lobby eventually opens and when he steps out, his eyes lock with a young girl seated comfortably on one of the sofas. There’s another man wearing shades and a black suit who, upon seeing Shizuo, takes his leave immediately.
“Hey,” he nods toward the young girl and, quite stupidly to be honest, says, “You must be Mimi.” Like it wasn’t that obvious in the first place.
