Alex: A date?
Subaru: E-Eh yes! A date as friends! Yes!
Alex: Well, if you're free today in the afternoon and you like to go for a walk, that's fine with me.
Date:January 21th,2021
Location:Alex's department
Time:12:20 pm
Alex: What just happened?
Alex was stunned, a date? just been invited on a date? by a girl, besides the same agency where she works
Alex: What just happened? what should I do??
In that, an incoming call brought him back to reality, conveniently it was A-chan
Alex: Huh? Ah, it's A-chan.....IT'S A-CHAN
*picks up his phone and answers*
Alex: Hello? A-chan?
A-chan: Alex! How's it going? I'm sorry to disturb you on your break, but next week could you send me the income of the last week in a VERIFIED way? I had to correct 2 wrong tenths that you had written in the weekly reports of the income of Amelia and Ikazuchi
Alex: O-Okay, I'm sorry
A-chan: And apart from that, tomorrow you have to come AFTER breakfast time since there will be an important announcement about some modifications with the system since as you see it has been failing a bit these days
Alex: I understand.. It's ok
A-chan: You know, maybe that's why those 2 tenths went wrong, we should check it, by the way I apologize for it hehe
Alex: Yes... no problem
A-chan: Ummm..Alex? all in order? I hear you down
Alex: No, I'm fine! wait, I don't know, okay? ahhhhggg I don't know anymore
A-chan: Come on Ma-kun, what's wrong? I wish I could give you some help with whatever you need.
Alex: A girl asked me out! That happens
A-chan: A-Ah...ahhh so that happened
Alex: Yes... I don't know what to do, I mean, it's the first time that a girl asks me out but it's just her and me
A-chan: I see, so who's the lucky one?
Alex: U-Umm...
*2 minutes later*
A-chan: WHAT??! SUBARU?
Alex: Y-Yes, and it was totally spontaneous
A-chan: But how did Subaru ask you out??
Alex: I would like to know that! Maybe it's because I asked her if I could be her temporary manager while management gets her a new manager or if we go well with this little experiment,I could be her new manager
A-chan: Wait, so it's you who went to apply for a permit to the administration for temporary work as the manager of Oozora Subaru?
Alex: Yes
A-chan: Could it be that after that compliment the other day, Subaru wants to convince him to be her manager? or...maybe something else she wants
Alex:What should I do?..A-chan?
A-chan: Well, they invited you, you decide whether to go or not, but I suggest that if it's a girl, you can't keep her waiting too long, good luck Alex
Alex: Wait A-chan!
*Call ended*
Alex: I don't think that will help me much, ahhhh what am I going to do now??!
*Meanwhile, at someone else's house*
Subaru was quite nervous, she had asked a boy out for the first time in years, since she entered the sports academy
Subaru: WHAT THE HELL DID I DO?? I invited him out!! AND HE'S THE MANAGER OF MIO-SHA'S BOYFRIEND! GAHHHH What am I supposed to do now?? I don't know if he will show up on the agreed day or if he even...
Subaru:Wants to go...
Subaru asked Alex out due to what happened in the afternoon 2 days ago in the Sora incident.
*flashback*
Date: January 19th, 2021
Location: Hololive HQ
Time: 6:54 pm
Alex was delivering some documents that, along with Futaba-san, were pending delivery
Alex: See you later Futaba-san
Masori: See ya Alex!
Subaru was casually heading for the entrance when he suddenly bumped into Alex, who was also heading towards the exit.
Subaru: Huh? Ma-kun?
Ma-kun: Hmm? Oh, Subaru-san, how are you? all good?
Subaru: Y-Yes, everything is fine, and you? how did you do with the collab?
Ma-kun: Pretty good, a bit tedious, but luckily everything worked out
Subaru: I'm glad to hear that.
Ma-kun: Something happened Subaru? I'm sorry about this morning
Subaru: It's ok, I'm sorry I got silly angry, I just wanted to avoid some catastrophe similar to what happened in California, besides... not much is known about you, much less about your origin and where you come from
Ma-kun: I know...sorry
Alex said in a somewhat dejected tone upon hearing that Subaru, believing that he distrusts him
Subaru: And speaking of the other, I received a request from a person to work as my manager on a temporary basis.
Ma-kun: I see, that's good to hear that-
Subaru: It's always temporary, why can't I have a permanent manager? Do they get fed up with me so quickly? I'm the only one who changes managers quite quickly, maybe that's why I didn't have any serious suitors or because I'm a bit rough that's why I didn't receive any love confession in high school
Alex upon hearing this, understood in a certain way, that maybe what Subaru wanted was that his manager could trust her, and that he could see her not only as an idol, but as a friend.
Ma-kun: I think this time it's temporary because it's a trial period
Subaru: Sorry but how could you know that?
Ma-kun: Because actually... *Pulls out his phone and unlocks it*
Subaru: What are you doing?
Ma-kun: I was the one who sent the request to be your temporary manager. *Showing the screen of his cell phone, a conversation with A-chan*
Subaru was surprised by Alex's decision to help her, apparently Alex wanted to support her to get ahead as an idol.
Ma-kun: Don't be discouraged Subaru-san, I want to support you, so I sent the request to management
Subaru: But...why temporarily?
When she realized what she said, she froze.
Ma-kun: So that you can get used to my work method, get along better and if possible
Alex extends his hand to shake Subaru's
Subaru: E-Eh?
Ma-kun: To become your new and permanent manager, someone you can count on, not just as your bodyguard or your manager, but as your friend.
Subaru could not contain the emotion, the blush was evident on her face
Subaru: Thank you very much..Ma-kun
Date:January 21th,2021
Location:Yurakucho Marui Mall
Time:2:15 pm
Subaru was walking in the direction of the mall, she had to leave 10 minutes before to get to the agreed place quickly
*meanwhile Alex*
Alex was in the aforementioned shopping center, having a bottle of soda, he was at the entrance for half an hour
I wonder if this is actually happening, I mean, no girl has asked me out before... ok A-chan was with more people, this time it's just me and Subaru
Alex: I hope it arrives soon, I don't know how long I can stand here
HEY!!
A cry from the distance made him realize that the time had come.
Subaru: Ma-kun! I'm sorry I'm late, I hope I didn't keep you waiting too long
Alex: Not much, but I was already here for 30 minutes
Subaru: OMAE aren't you supposed to say "not at all, I just got here"?
Alex: Wouldn't that be too cliche? hehehehe, anyway, what do you want to do first?
Subaru: Let's go buy some boba, is that okay with you?
Alex: You mean bubble tea hahahaha
Subaru: It's the same, come on!
Alex: Ok ok let's go
Date: January 21th, 2021
}Location: Taiheiyō no soyokaze (Pacific Breezes)
Time: 2:50 pm
Alex and Subaru were drinking bubble tea.
Subaru: I didn't know you liked grape boba
Alex: You literally just found out lol
Subaru: Oh please, it's the first time we decided to go out for a drink, obviously I wasn't going to know that
Alex: Hahahaha I know, I keep that in mind, that's why we're here, to get to know each other better, that's why I asked for the trial period, to make sure if you can with my work method
Subaru: I understand, but, if today we are dating since for the moment I am resting until the next stream, which is in 2 days
Alex: I understand, I will have that noted down to manage the stream and verify that everything is going well
Subaru: Huh? will you be on my stream?
Alex: That's right, I hope you don't mind-
Subaru: I-I'll be glad if you attend my-
Subaru, realizing what she was saying, refrained from continuing, so she just kept drinking her green tea boba quite embarrassed
Alex: Hehehe, of course I'll be there
Subaru only smiled in a shy but sincere and happy way.
Subaru: Thank you
*Meanwhile at the Hololive offices*
Shinove: what? Has the temporary position for Subaru already been filled? whose turn is it now?
Yagoo: Ma-kun
Shinove: Ma-kun? the manager of Hololive English?
Yagoo: That's right, he asked for the temporary vacancy to help Subaru, in addition to that, if they both get along during said trial period, he will be their new manager permanently
Shinove: I see, although it is a rare thing for an EN manager to seek to help an idol who is not from the same branch
A-chan: *Entering the office* Excuse me, oh, Shinove-san, it's good to see you here
Shinove: A-chan, how are you? it's a pleasure to see you well
A-chan: Same here.
Yagoo: A-chan, what is your visit due to?
A-chan: Well, I've come to bring you the monthly list of memberships and some documents about offers made to certain Idols of the EN branch.
Yagoo: I see, and how are you doing with Subaru and Ma-kun?
A-chan: For now everything is fine
Shinove: I find it something new that the new one has decided to help an Idol outside of his branch, I hope it is out of honesty than for trying to link up with Subaru, knowing that she has not had much love progress with someone
A-chan: Although it seems more like it's the other way around
Yagoo: Ma-kun would not be that type of person, even more so because I told him so myself on his first day in the company
Shinove: Who knows, sometimes people tend to show you one face to hide another.
A-chan: Don't be so negative Shinove-san, you'll end up like Haaton-Prime by continually thinking about it
Yagoo: Now keep calm Shinove-san, we have someone who is in charge of supervising him in case things get out of hand
Shinove: What do you mean by that?
A-chan: Well, how can I explain it to you..
Yagoo: We don't know anything about Ma-kun and his life before coming to this reality.
Shinove: What are you talking about?
A-chan: Is it safe to tell Yagoo-sama?
Yagoo: We already said too much, it is the best to tell the truth
A-chan: I'll tell you in our next break Shinove-san, since this is something between the managers who work together and are involved with Ma-kun
Shinove: I understand, then that would be it
Yagoo: That's right, A-chan will give you all the details, any questions you have, come and consult me with confidence
Shinove: Okay, any other details?
A-chan: That's all for now.
Shinove: I understand, and where is Ma-kun right now?
A-chan: Subaru invited him out since Amelia is somewhat busy coordinating an investigation with the metropolitan special operations unit.
Shinove: Wait, Subaru asked him out? on a date?
Yagoo: Wow, Subaru asked a manager out, but did he only invite Ma-kun or...?
A-chan: It's just the two of them, Ma-kun told me everything, he seemed a bit nervous, well, I have to go, T-chan needs my support for a collaboration
Yagoo: I understand, good luck A-chan
Shinove: W-Wait A-chan! at least give me Ma-kun's contact number
A-chan: You can go to the EN section on the 3rd floor, a door at the back, there you will meet the general manager of English, Sasaki-san
Shinove: EnMa?
A-chan: That's right
Shinove: Understood, we'll talk later
Yagoo: Wow, Subaru asking Alex out, usually it would be the other way around.
Yagoo: Hahaha, life
Yagoo closed the door and when he went to his desk again
"You know that as more people get involved, the pain will not only be psychological, but physical, right?"
Yagoo: But it's not his fault, we also don't know if he has bad intentions-
"Even so, his arrival was not planned, this affected the timeline in a huge way"
"You can't avoid what's coming, the timeline has changed, and his destiny too"
Yagoo:*Sighs* Could you at least let me work? I don't want to be late home
"Whatever you do, whether you tell him or not, nothing is going to change"
Yagoo proceeded to sit down and rub his head, clearly stressed.
Yagoo:*Sighs* I'm sorry Alex...I hope you can forgive me
Not even the Council knows anything about you, despite noticing the irregularities
....
Right now your soul is another, but your other soul is still inside, waiting for you, both souls, waiting to be remembered
...
And when that happens...
You will have eyes like embers
Date:January 21th,2021
Location:Yurakucho Marui Mall
Time:3:21 pm
Alex and Subaru were in a bookstore inside the mall
Ma-kun: I didn't know you liked to read Subaru
Subaru: Occasionally I like to come here and see what interesting books I find and some other new manga chapter for a stream
Subaru brought him there because he actually knew that Alex liked books, this is because she found out through a conversation with A-chan.
Subaru: God I must seem like a stalker right now, I brought him here so I can bring up more topic of conversation and know more about him, and what is this about me occasionally coming here?? I just came here to find the latest in my favorite manga, baka baka BAKA!!!
Ma-kun: Oh! I thought I wouldn't find this kind of books around here, my luck!
Subaru: What's wrong?
Ma-kun: I found a book that I had left in my office back in California, right here they sell it and it's half price!
Subaru: R-Really? Do you like to read?
Ma-kun: I love it, it's one of my hobbies something not so usual, I read from time to time at breakfast in my office cubicle
Subaru: I see, and is that book your favorite? What is it's name?
Ma-kun: Regrets One can't let go, you should read it when you have time, believe me, you'll like it a lot
Subaru: I understand, so could you pass me one of the editions?
Ma-kun: Of course, erm..!! PFF HAHAHAHAHA
Subaru: What is it?? why are you laughing?
Ma-kun: Mite! Someone left this little comic hidden here hahahahaha!
When Subaru saw the little book, she began to laugh at the ridiculousness of the cover.
Subaru: HAHAHAHAHAHA OOHHHH what are you going to do with that?
Ma-kun: I'll take it and give it to Gura, maybe he'll get mad but the truth is, it'll be worth it
Subaru: Pffft alright, shall we pay then?
Ma-kun: Sure.
For some reason, seeing that Alex smiled at her, she felt somewhat accelerated, happy to have taken him to that bookstore, that smile seemed pleasant, sincere, and very cute.
Ma-kun: Hey, Subaru-chan?
Subaru: Hmm? what happen?
Ma-kun: Can we go to the manga section? I want to see if a new chapter of Rental Girlfriend came out
Subaru: Do you like that manga? Haven't that had any bad reviews lately?
Ma-kun: That's exactly why I want to buy it, I want to de-stress at work by reading some comedy
Subaru let out a small laugh, feeling good that Alex was having a good time.
Subaru: I'm glad to have something in common with you, Ma-kun.
Ma-kun: I'm glad you invited me Subaru, I needed to relax a bit from EnMa's scolding
Subaru: Hehehe, I'm glad to hear that.
Date:January 21th,2021
Location:Hololive Headquarters
Time:3:55 pm
EnMa was in the administrative office of the marketing department together with T-chan about a collaboration between some girls from the main branch and the EN
EnMa and T-chan were having a conversation when they were suddenly joined by J-chad
J-chad: Hey, EnMa, have you seen Ma-kun? I went looking for him at his apartment and I can't find him, and my cell phone has no battery
EnMa: Oh, he should be resting in his apartment, I wonder what he's doing
T-chan: She's probably doing boy things or dating Masori-kun
J-chad: By the way EnMa, Shinove wants to talk to you
EnMa: Shinove-san? the manager of Holostars?
T-chan: Wow, now why would it be?
J-chad: I don't know, but he looks curious to know something
EnMa: Mmm
Shinove was known for being very analytical with information and accounting, and this was no exception, he was very struck by who Alex was, since he knew almost all the managers who were in charge of idols, administrative and office, but since the arrival of Alex, things have gotten strange, first what happened in California, and then the strange events that happen after the arrival of the management of the English branch
Meanwhile
Shinove: There is almost no record of this boy, and despite having investigated his folder in the company database, including consulting with A-chan, almost not much is known about him, it seems that only his co-workers know a little more about him
Shinove was somewhat surprised that the information of one of the managers most trusted by the CEO of the company is almost null and non-existent
While he was in his thoughts, a female voice interrupted him.
EnMa: Did I disturb your concentration? Shinove-san
Shinove: EnMa? Are you the general manager of the English branch?
EnMa: That's right.
Shinove: So that's where they transferred you, to the new branch, and how was it?
EnMa: Well, a little stressful at times, but we've been doing well, how about you?
Shinove: Alright, all good
EnMa: Good to know, so *Leaning on the wall* what do you need?
Shinove: I would like to ask you about Alex Winters
EnMa: Ma-kun? what do you want to know?
Shinove: I noticed that in his file there is almost no information about him, even A-chan doesn't know much about him, and that A-chan talks more with him than with most managers and office workers
What do you know about Ma-kun?
EnMa: Hardly anything like you, but one thing I can assure you is that he is not a bad person or a possible traitor, whatever it is, what happened to him before he came here, not even he remembers it, but little by little seems to recover his memories, though..
Shinove: Although?
EnMa:*Sighs* With what little he remembers, it seems that he comes from a not very nice place, and if he is here, he was very lucky or he landed here by mistake, we don't know how his life was, but it seems that he is remembering little by little about his previous life, I only have the hope that if he recovers his memory he has not had bad intentions when he came to this world
Shinove: In that case, we don't know who our ally is supposed to be?...
EnMa: Maybe so.
Shinove: But what does Yagoo know about it?
EnMa: What I just told you
Shinove: Just that?!
EnMa: That's right.
Shinove: I see, and tell me..
EnMa: Hmm?
Shinove: Are you sure that in case Ma-kun recovers his memory, he will still belong to our side? or will it be our new enemy?
EnMa was thoughtful about it, Alex will recover his memory sooner or later, and what dismayed her most was
Could she be able to kill him if things turned out badly?
Date: January 21th, 2021
Location: Downtown
Time: 4:14 pm
Alex and Subaru were walking around the downtown area until Alex threw out a question.
Ma-kun: Hey, Subaru-chan, wouldn't you like something to eat?
Subaru: E-Eh? N-No, I'm fine, thanks..
Ma-kun: I understand hehehe
Subaru noticed that Alex's little laugh was a somewhat nervous laugh, discouraged at the end of that blow, when she turned around she noticed that his hand was on his stomach, apparently he was hungry
Subaru: Come
Ma-kun: Huh?
Subaru took Alex's hand and led him to a nearby restaurant.
*In the restaurant*
Ma-kun: Emm.. Subaru, what are we doing here?
Subaru: Isn't it obvious? We came to eat something, I'm hungry
Ma-kun: But you hadn't said that you're hungry-
Subaru: I'm hungry, so please, let's eat something, ok?
Ma-kun: O-Okay
Without a doubt, that was rather strange of Subaru, why did he act so... overly intimidating?
Ma-kun: This is...pretty sudden.
Alex ate with some discomfort, but although his stomach feels happy, his brain was hungry for curiosity.
Ma-kun: Subaru, what's up? Why are you hungry out of nowhere?
Subaru: It's nothing, really, I was just hungry-
Ma-kun: Be honest Subaru-chan, what is really going on?
Subaru: It's nothing! Okay?!
Subaru looked at Alex's face, he was worried.
Subaru: I-I'm sorry, I'll pay the bill
Before she could sort out the check, Alex took her hand to stop her and put it on the table, giving Subaru a serious look and said
Ma-kun: Tell me, be honest with me please, I'll be here for you
Subaru feels some despair but in the end... she gives in to his request.
Subaru: Why do all the managers assigned to me end up leaving? Why do they always have to go? that I am not liked by the boys? What's wrong with me? too masculine? for having a strong character? my last manager left..he left me to take over Senchou's manager position..seemed like he was just a pervert..
Subaru wiped the light tears from her eyes and drank some of the green tea she had ordered.
Subaru: I'm sorry, I just felt a little... lonely, I haven't had a manager who has supported me in a serious and kind way... I'm sorry for the inconvenience about it
Ma-kun: How do you feel after saying that?
Subaru: Hehe, a little lighter
Ma-kun: Hey
Subaru: Huh?
Ma-kun: I'll be here to support you, after all, that's what a manager of an idol as great as you does, I didn't send that test request just for fun, but because I really want to help and support you, I like you a lot Oozora Subaru!
I like you a lot Oozora Subaru!
Subaru was surprised and flattered by this comment, and little by little a blush became evident.
Subaru: T-Thank you Ma-kun
Date: January 21th,2021
Location: Bus stop
Time: 5:05 pm
Alex and Subaru after eating, went to relax a bit, and Subaru had to wake up early tomorrow as he would do routine patrol, so Alex got her a taxi and paid for her.
Ma-kun: See you later Subaru-chan, thanks for today! I had a lot of fun!
Subaru: See you later Ma-kun, thanks for everything
Ma-kun: Alex
Subaru: Huh?
Ma-kun: Call me Alex, it's my real name
Subaru: D-Doesn't it bother you? since it is your real name
Alex: So do I establish my trust with you as your manager or not?
Alex said it with a smile on his face.
Subaru: Hehehe, alright, Alex, see you another day!
Alex/Subaru: Goodbye!
On her way, Subaru was very thoughtful about what her manager said, certainly Alex was very different from the managers who worked with her before.
Subaru: Idols are the ones who choose their managers according to how they complement each other in the work method and bonds of trust, although...
Subaru blushed slightly as she remembered when Alex mentioned her full name.
"I like you a lot Oozora Subaru!"
Subaru: I already made my decision, I want you to be my manager..
Alex