Chapter 35.5 [BEFORE HE KNEW]
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I prepared a drink for her. She looked at me with an angry expression on her face. What's wrong with her? Maybe something happened.
"Hey, are you okay?" I asked. "What happened? Why are you so angry?"
"I'm angry because my stupid husband won't let me live happily," she replied, glaring at me. "Why are you so useless? Why won't you get a promotion? You're just a low-ranking employee. At least, if you were a manager, I could tell others that you're a manager. But now, I can't say anything. You see, Takashi, I'm an anchor. I have status. I can't bear being humiliated because my husband is a loser who won't get any promotion."
"I apologize, Aiko. Honey, you see, I'm trying my best to get promoted. But does it really matter? You and I are husband and wife. Love is what we truly need."
"OH GOSH, TAKASHI YOU ARE A FOOL. YOU ARE REALLY MAKING ME VERY ANGRY. GET OUT OF THE ROOM RIGHT NOW PLEASE!" she screamed, and I left the room.
I went to the living room and sat on the sofa, thinking. "What went wrong? Why is she acting this way? Something must have happened. Since she became an anchor, she's been behaving badly towards me. But she works so hard and is tired. Why is she so rude?" I decided to try getting a promotion. I slept on the sofa.
The next day, I woke up and made breakfast. My wife was still sleeping. She came out of the bedroom, rubbing her eyes. She's so cute. I really love her. Without her, my life can't go on.
"Good morning, honey."
"What do you mean by shouting so early in the morning, Takashi?" she asked, annoyed.
"Sorry. I made breakfast."
"Sigh, you're only good at household chores. You should stop working and become a full-time house servant. Trash."
"..."
She sat down and started eating her breakfast. I hoped it was good. But she really hates me.
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I arrived at the office after my wife left. I was greeted by Miss Sakamoto. She is Tomo Sakamoto, a coworker. She is known for her ability to praise people and her general kindness.
"Good morning Yamato-san."
"Good morning Sakamoto-san."
"Is today going to be a busy day?"
"Yes, I suppose so. Today, I have to finish Nakamura-kun's work."
"Oh poor you. Would you like me to help you by buying you lunch?"
"No, no, please don't worry about it."
"Pretty please, let me."
'Maybe I should let her'
"OK, I'm in your care."
"Yes, see you at lunchtime then."
"Sure."
I returned to my desk, faced with a mountain of files. All of Ryuji Nakamura's work needed to be completed.
[Lunch break]
I went to the cafeteria, where I saw a stunning woman waving at me.
"Yamato-san~~ here here!"
I approached the table. I took a seat.
"So, Yamato-san, I heard you are doing an exceptional job at our company. Your current project is going very well."
"No, no, it's not that amazing. I still have a lot of work to do."
"Oh, you are such a charmer, aren't you? Wait, I am ordering some food for us."
She went to place an order. What did she mean by charmer? Maybe she's just being nice.
She returned with a tray of food and set it down in front of me.
"Thanks a lot."
"Not a problem."
She took her seat. 'She is really beautiful, isn't she?' I caught myself thinking. But I have a beautiful wife. I shouldn't let myself get distracted.
"By the way, Mr. Yamato, I heard your wife is a popular anchor?"
"Yes, you're correct. She's an incredible person."
"I bet you love her a lot. She's a lucky woman to have you."
"WH-what are you saying? I don't deserve her. I'm so lucky."
"You don't know your own potentials, Mr. Yamato. You're really quite wonderful."
"Thanks, I guess. You're a very nice woman too."
"Oh no, you're flattering me."
[After work]
I was about to leave.
"Ara~ Mr. Yamato, heading home?"
"Miss Sakamoto, yes I was just planning to leave."
"Should we leave together perhaps?"
"Sure."
suddenly, I saw a familiar face
"Aiko?!?"
I turned around to see her. It was my wife.
"Why are you here?", I asked
"Oh..."
"You came to pick me up?"
"Yes..."
"Hello there. I'm Mr. Yamato's coworker, Tomo Sakamoto. It's nice to meet you." said Sakamoto san.
"Oh, I'm his wife, Aiko Yamato. Thanks for taking care of him at the office. And I'm sorry for him being careless."
"Not at all. He's a really helpful person."
"Honey, I'm so happy you came to take me home~" I said.
"Sure..."
She seemed to be looking around, possibly searching for someone.
"Oh isn't that Mr. Yamato?"
It was Ryuji Nakamura.
"Oh, Mr. Nakamura."
"Heading home?"
"No, my wife came to pick me up today."
He looked at Aiko and then smiled at me.
"You're so pretty, miss."
"Thank you..."
I took her hand. "Let's head home. We'll take our leave now. Good day to you."
"Good day." They both replied.
We headed home, with Ryuji Nakamura's gaze following us.
[End of Chapter]