Honey Magazine/My Sweet Proposal: Todo Masaya

Chapter 10.6

Hiro's ability to bravely hurl such defiance and his honesty to a fault fills my heart with envy.

If only I had it in me to be as straightforward as he is.

Wait for me, Kana...

I could've told her, while she was on the verge of tears, such sweet words...

Masaya "Future with me, huh?"

The expression that Toyama gives me after the two exit the door is the same smile I use when making fun of Kana.

Masaya "I find it hard to believe, but are you actually enjoying this situation?"

Toko "Oh, it's within my rights to. Don't you think so?"

Masaya "I apologize..."

Toko "The plan you told me; I agree that it is a large opportunity to our company. However, the risks we'll have to bear are quite serious."

Masaya "The same goes for our company."

Toko "Are you sure of that?"

Bringing up an unexpected suspicion, Toyama gazes directly at me with the face of representative carrying her company on her shoulders.

Toko "We have been able to garner the support of companies targeted towards woman. However, we are still not well known to other industries."

Masaya "That's why you can use this opportunity."

Toko "And what if it fails?"

Masaya "It will not fail."

Toko "Can you promise that?"

Masaya "I have that much confidence in this project."

There is no doubt that Bonte Éclair has produced results. And any woman, upon hearing the brand name, will immediately perk with interest.

More than anything, this woman president in front of me, is someone I can trust.

Something within me is sure of this.

Toko "Alright..."

Masaya "What?"

Toko "Oh? That overconfident smile you were just wearing, where did it go?"

Masaya "No, it's just...You agreed so easily. Besides, there's my incorrigible attitude from earlier."

Toko "What if I said that your 'incorrigible attitude', is the reason why you have my attention?"

Masaya "Huh?"

Toko "If you had continued with your polished words, I, most likely, would've turned you down. However, seeing you just now, Mr. Todo, it made me conclude that, regardless of how much I have to lose, if your plan falls through, what you stand to lose is more greater and eternal."

Masaya "What I have to lose?"

Toko "Something like a company, you can build it on your own effort and hard work. However, people's feelings are not something that logic and effort can obtain."

(What I stand to lose...is love.)

Masaya "You're right..."

Toko "The fact that your motive for starting this large-scale plan is for the love of one woman- there is nothing more beautiful."

Masaya "You're quite the romanticist."

Toko "Ah, but without romance, you cannot create a product that will capture a woman's heart."

Masaya "Heh...It is just as you say."

I turn my eyes towards the closed door.

I can easily chase after her right now.

She may even be expecting that.

However, I cannot play the part of some prince charming.

I have to get back the woman I love in my own way.

That's why, until then...please remain undecided for a little longer.

After all the pieces are in place, I will tell you- Kana Miura, I love you.