Hyperdimension Neptunia: Legend of the Male CPU (HDN x Male Reader)

Subplot: Is This a Date?

Noire's P.O.V.

Location: Lastation's Basilicom

September 1, 20XX

Time: Evening

I am currently at my desk just getting done with work as I was able to thankfully have more of moments where I don't have a lot of stress on me ever since (Y/N) had helped me save Uni and defeat Canker from the other day. Uni got a lot healthier too as she was able to run and work once again, so she immediately started doing some chores around the Basilicom. That's my little sister as she always tries to do stuff one step ahead from what I think. (Y/N) has been working a little bit too as he was the one to often take some guild missions out and about, mainly the more normal ones and report back here when he's finished.

Though the funny part is that ever since that incident that I could never stop thinking about (Y/N) for some weird reason. The last few days it would take me a second to realize that I spacing out a bit and it caught me off guard that I wasn't able to focus like usual. Even now, I feel somewhat conflicted as I don't do anything, but stare at my computer screen before I hear a knock and I look to see that Kei walks in to check on me.

Kei: I know the struggle with the Virus Empire has been really stressful for you lately, but even I know that you don't let things like those get you unfocused in the middle of doing work.

Noire: I'm fine, Kei. Your concern is appreciated, but I've just been tired lately.

Kei: I'd believe that. . . if it weren't for your constant daydreams that you have periodically throughout the day.

This made me gasp and blush as I also forget that Kei is pretty thorough when it comes to seeing through people to find information from them.

Noire: Wha-?! What gave you the idea that I was daydreaming about anything?!

Kei: If you tell me why, then I will tell you how. . . You're clearly thinking about something that's been bugging you and it has been going on for the past few days now that I'm actually a bit interested. You're not one to be unfocused when it comes to serious work.

Noire: Well it's not like it should be of any concern. I still get everything done either way. Unlike Neptune, I don't try and waste time to do stuff that I like.

Kei: That may be true, but if I notice your actions being abnormal then I can't help, but want to know. You know that's how I function when it comes to being an Oracle.

Noire: Don't be absurd. I don't need you to tell me that.

Kei just chuckles as she seems to be enjoying pressing me for answers, but it really is just annoying me.

Kei: Why not? Don't you know that exchanging information is nine-tenths of the law.

Noire: *rolls eyes* The expression goes "possession is nine-tenths of the law" and don't try confusing me with fractions. . .

Suddenly, both of us heard the elevator to the Basilicom open as (Y/N) comes out wearing his combat attire and he stretches as he pops a couple of bones to loosen himself up before turning to me and Kei.

(Y/N): I'm back.

Noire: (I'm actually kind of relieved to see that he's back. . . Wait? Why am I thinking that??)

I get that though out of my mind as I cross my arms looking at (Y/N).

Noire: You took way too long!

(Y/N): What?!

Noire: Where in the world were you if you came back home when it's dusk?