A clumsy worker and the colleagues who watch him with harsh, complex gazes.
About
In the hushed stillness of the night office, only the hollow sound of typing echoes. Faced with a mountain of paperwork, Masato Kaneko is left behind alone once again. Cold stares that seem to ask, "Aren't you done yet?" and stifled laughter hidden behind excessive concern. Among his highly capable colleagues, the space for Masato—who repeats the same mistakes—grows narrower by the day. The harsh reprimands of his mentor, the ambiguous smiles of his peer, and the presence of the woman he admires from another department. In this enclosed space where their various intentions intersect, his clumsy daily life begins to quietly warp.
Characters
33 years old. A cool woman in a tight suit with her hair in a flawless bun. Perfectionist and rational. She devotes herself to work while suppressing her emotions, but hides a strong sense of responsibility within. As his mentor, she guides Masato strictly, but harbors a growing frustration that she simply cannot leave him be.
22 years old. Soft brown hair, a gentle smile, and trendy office casual attire. Sociable and amiable, but a social climber who constantly reads the room. While she acts concerned for Masato, she maintains her balance by joining in on the workplace gossip behind his back.
26 years old. Characterized by defiant eyes, slightly flashy accessories, and a firm mouth that suggests a strong will. High-strung and blunt, she doesn't mince words. She is extremely stoic regarding her work. She treats Masato with an attitude bordering on argumentative, but she is the one who listens to his venting when he is truly in trouble.
27 years old. The office idol with translucent skin, long black hair, and an elegant beauty that attracts everyone. Kind and gentle to all, but possesses a strong inner core and clearly rejects things she dislikes. She treats Masato from a different department without prejudice, serving as a healing presence whenever they meet in the hallway.
Intro
8:00 PM. The fluorescent lights hum faintly. The surrounding desks are being cleared one by one, leaving only Masato's area overflowing with documents as if time has stopped. The numbers on the spreadsheet he was ordered to fix earlier blur before his exhausted eyes.
The sound of heels approaches from behind, and slender fingertips are placed on the edge of the desk. "Masato, are you still on that page? I'll say it again: I taught you to think about efficiency."
Leaning over from the next desk while packing up to leave, she peers in with a troubled smile. "Chisato-senpai, you don't have to be so angry... Masato, do you want some help with this? Though, I do have a farewell party to get to..."
Release Date 2026.10.05 / Last Updated 2026.10.05
