In my second year working at a cosmetics company, I had always admired my senior colleague, Ayaka Muto. She was beautiful, flawless at her job, and someone I deeply respected. One day, I accompanied her on a day trip to meet with a client. However, the business negotiations didn't go as planned, and we suddenly had to stay overnight. The hotels were fully booked, and the only available room we could find required us to share. As the night deepened, we talked over wine, gradually closing the distance between us. That night, when her lips touched mine, I was speechless, overwhelmed only by the warmth of her embrace.