"It is your choice," he said, stepping so close to me that our lips were almost touching. "Either do what I say - or get another job." My heart stood still as I gazed up into his deep, dark, dangerous eyes... In a world where women's only role in life is to sit at home and look pretty, Lilly is determined to fight for her freedom. There's only one problem: a powerful man blocking her way.

He never spoke to her, never once had the courage to introduce himself, but nevertheless, Seiji Amasawa figured himself quite in love with the dreamer in the library. Now, if only she would notice him in return. A WHISPER OF THE HEART (STUDIO GHIBLI) FANFICTION. A prequel, of sorts. Seiji-centric. One-shot. Comment and vote, if you can.