Rika had been assigned to the general section as an intern.
Her mother wanted Rika to be close, so she suggested being a PA, but Rika rejected her mother's request to place her in such a prestigious position.
Understanding the existing talk about nepotism and her hiring, Rika wanted to avoid worsening the situation. She respectfully asked her mother for a more 'neutral' role, showing her understanding and respect for the circumstances.
But even as Rika entered her new office, she could feel people looking at her disdainfully.
'Something must have happened. Are these people jealous of my privilege of getting hired on the spot? I knew it! I should not have taken this spot from Mother first.'
Rika sighed, but there was nothing to be done here. She could only make these people change their minds after working with and getting to know them.
