AILUROPHILE [✓]

Golden opportunity

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❝ Ideal moment to do something ❞

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"...Oh, we have another company! New employee, yeah?"

Baji's words sparked my curiosity, as I pushed him aside to sneak a quick glance.

Indeed, standing in front of us, was an insanely attractive boy with his long strands falling into place. A prominent tattoo designed intricately on his neck of what I assumed, was a tiger, immediately grasped my attention. Streaks of yellow in his hair, with irises akin to the colour of sand and an infectious smile— no wonder Chifuyu described him as a 'ladies' man'.

"Hanemiya!" Chifuyu greeted with enthusiasm, "These are the people I told you about. Baji and L/N."

The two of us awkwardly waved at him, unsure of how to introduce ourselves.

"Sweet. I'm Kazutora." He rubbed his palms on his jeans, giving us an expectant stare, "So... what are you guys doing?"

"I'm sorry I couldn't tell you sooner but... uh... I kind of took a day off? Yeah, that means you are free to go today."

Kazutora whistled, plopping himself on a cushioned stool gracefully. "No problem. I'd rather stay."

"Nice hair you've got there." Baji initiated the conversation, and I silently agreed with his compliment. His hair made me somewhat envious, and the single earring dangling from his left ear.... it further added to his beauty.

"Thanks. I don't really wash it often, though," He replied, tone as nonchalant as it could get, "I like 'em flowy."

I zoned out once I realised that I didn't have much to say regarding hairstyles and similar things— people like Baji would have a better hold on these kinds of topics.

"L/N, you're quiet." I felt Kazutora's stare on me, causing me to sit upright in startlement. Anybody would be quiet if they were to see someone this ethereal just sitting in front of them casually. "Do you like cats?"

Oh God, what a way to start a conversation.

My immediate thought was of the cat army Mikey had created to defend him against all sorts of evil— and the 'evil' was usually Emma. Though, I'd myself been a victim quite a few times.

"A bit, yeah."

"Then you're going to like me." He grinned, causing Baji and Chifuyu to cough simultaneously.

The former trailed off sarcastically, "The roles are reversed...."

All three of us stared at Baji in utter perplexity, not sure what he was hinting at.

"Y'see, it's always Y/N throwing pick-up lines. But today... whew, it's a bit refreshing to see."

"Are you implying that guys don't flirt with me? Because you're right, I usually always beat them to it."

"Then why didn't you do the same today?"

Whenever I was in a situation where I didn't know how to react but Chifuyu was around, I'd automatically look at him, quietly begging for help.

This wasn't any different.

"Oh, is that true?"

Under the peering gazes of the long-haired duo, I shifted uncomfortably, because I, too, had no idea why my immediate reaction wasn't shooting cheesy compliments at Kazutora. Shouldn't they be happy that I didn't embarrass them?