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Ryuusei and Lisa were on their way to the Anniversary party. However, before heading to the event, Ryuusei took Lisa to a store where he had planned for them to choose a dress that would complement each other.

He wanted to make sure he and his friend, Lisa, looked their best. As they walked around the mall, Ryuusei noticed a dress in a window that would look great on Lisa.

"Let's go check it out," he said, grabbing her hand.

They walked into the store, and Ryuusei led her to the dress he saw. "What do you think?" he asked, pointing to it.

Lisa's eyes widened. "My god, this dress is beautiful! Is it for me?"

"Of course it's for you. I hope you like it. It's a small gift from me to you."

Lisa hugged Ryuusei, overjoyed. Ryuusei, embarrassed, didn't know what to do and patted her head. She looked up at him with glowing eyes.

"Thank you. Let me try it on and show it to you," she said.

Ryuusei decided to try on some clothes too. When he came out of the dressing room, he saw all the female clerks looking at him with awe. They praised him for his beauty.

Then, Lisa came out of the dressing room too. Ryuusei's eyes gazed over her, forgetting his surroundings. It felt like he just saw an angel in front of him.

"How do I look?" Lisa asked.

Ryuusei had no comment; he was lost in her beauty. Lisa then noticed Ryuusei's blush and replied, "Don't look at me that way."

Ryuusei then came to his senses. "Ah, I'm sorry. You just look too beautiful."

Lisa's eyes looked at the floor as she blushed. "You look good too," she said.

Ryuusei got flustered. "So why don't we head out to the anniversary party? We'll be late."

"My pleasure," replied Lisa.

All the shop clerks' eyes were on them as they left, thinking, "What a perfect pair. Just get married already."

Finally, they reached the anniversary party. "Right on time," said Ryuusei. "We had a fun day today, though."

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Lisa replied with a smile, but Ryuusei noticed that she was a bit nervous before entering. He calmed her hand and patted her on the head. "Here, all is fine. I'm here with you. I will not leave you," he said.

Lisa nodded in agreement.

While they were standing there, a voice interrupted them. "Aren't you two lively?" When they both looked up, it was Shindou.

"Happy anniversary, Shindou," said Ryuusei.

"Thank you, Ryuusei. Ah, you must be Lisa. Ryuusei talks about you all the time. My name is Shindou Nakamura. You can call me Shindou."

"You can call me Lisa Chiharu," said Lisa.

"So why don't we head inside?" suggested Shindou.

Then all three of them went inside the room. They greeted everyone, and Ryuusei and Lisa met Shindou's wife, Miya Atsuma.

"So Ryuusei, I heard you recently got a girlfriend. Is she your girlfriend?" asked Miya.

Ryuusei, with a flustered reaction, replied, "No, no. She's just a friend." When he looked at Lisa, her face was red.

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"Stop teasing them, Miya," said Shindou.

"I'm sorry, you two," said Miya. "But you two look good together."

Ms. Isshiki Narukami entered the room, and all eyes were immediately drawn to her. She exuded an aura of confidence and sophistication that left everyone mesmerized. Even Ryuusei, who was sitting with Lisa, couldn't take his eyes off her.

Lisa noticed Ryuusei's gaze and kicked him on the foot. "Ow, what was that for?" Ryuusei exclaimed, rubbing his foot. Lisa pouted and turned her head away from him.

Ryuusei wondered why she was upset. Was it because he was staring at the boss? He couldn't help it, though. Ms. Isshiki was simply stunning.

As Ms. Isshiki approached, she congratulated Miya and Shindou on their anniversary and wished them a happy future. Soon, they were all sitting at a table together, and the atmosphere was thick with tension.

Ms. Isshiki broke the silence by addressing Lisa. "You must be Lisa," she said. Lisa nodded and introduced herself properly. "My name is Isshiki Narukami," Ms. Isshiki said. "I am the boss of the company that Ryuusei works for."

Lisa apologized for her earlier rudeness, and Ms. Isshiki assured her that there was no need to worry. Despite the small talk, the tension between them remained palpable.

The server brought them drinks, and just as they began to relax, the announcer interrupted. Shindou was called up to give a speech, and everyone clapped as he spoke.

THE SPEECH

Dear Miya,

Today is a very special day for me and my beloved wife, Miya. It marks our love anniversary, and I want to take a moment to express my feelings and gratitude towards her.

Miya, my dear wife, on this special day, I want to tell you how much I love you and how thankful I am to have you in my life. From the moment I met you, I knew you were the one for me. You have been my rock, my support system, and my partner in crime.

You have stood by my side through thick and thin, through the good times and the bad. You have been the light in my darkest moments and the reason for my happiness in the brightest ones. Your unwavering love, patience, and understanding have been a constant source of inspiration for me.

I am grateful for every moment we have spent together, every laugh, every tear, and every memory. You have taught me the true meaning of love, and I am blessed to have you as my wife.

Miya, as we celebrate our First anniversary today, I want you to know that my love for you only grows stronger with each passing day. I promise to always cherish you, love you, and be there for you through all of life's ups and downs.

Thank you for being my soul mate, my partner, and my best friend. Happy love anniversary, Miya!

I love you more than words can express.

Miya was moved to tears, and Shindou hugged her tightly. "Don't cry," he said. "I love you very much. Please do from your side too."

After the speech, the party began to pick up, and everyone enjoyed themselves. But the tension between Ryuusei, Lisa, and Ms. Isshiki remained, and Ryuusei couldn't help but wonder what would happen next.

As the night wore on, the party became more and more lively. People were dancing, singing karaoke, and playing party games. Ms. Isshiki, known for his competitive streak, challenged everyone to a game of beer pong. The people, eager to impress Ms. Isshiki, accepted the challenge.

The game was intense, with both sides scoring back and forth. The girl there cheered them on, and eventually, Ms. Isshiki managed to land the winning shot. Ms. Isshiki congratulated them for trying their best and they all shared a high-five.

As the party drew to a close, the guests thanked Shindou for throwing such a fun celebration. They all agreed that it was a great way to end the week and blow off some steam. Shindou pleased with the success of the party, smiled and thanked everyone for coming

The party was in full swing, and Lisa had had a little too much to drink. She started to lean on Ryuusei, looking at him with dreamy eyes. Ryuusei didn't know what to do, and Ms. Isshiki was looking at them with a sly grin.

Ms. Isshiki spoke up, "You two seem to be having fun, huh, Ryuusei?" and kicked him under the table.

Ryuusei protested, "No, no, you've got it all wrong."

As Lisa became increasingly drunk, Ryuusei decided to take her home. Ms. Isshiki insisted that he take her home as well since she was also drunk. Ryuusei accepted the proposal, and on their way, they saw the full moon shining brightly.

Ms. Isshiki insisted on stopping the car, and Ryuusei complied. They got out of the car, and Ryuusei noticed that Lisa was sleeping in the backseat. They sat on a bench and stared at the moon in silence.

Ms. Isshiki spoke up after a while, "Life is short, you see, hold no regrets. Live it to the fullest."

After a moment of silence, Ryuusei turned to Ms. Isshiki, and she grabbed his face and gave him a kiss on the mouth. Ryuusei was taken aback, and his face turned red.

"I love you, Ryuusei," Ms. Isshiki said. "But I'm just joking this time. I loved you back in college, but I never confessed because I saw you with other girls, and I thought you would reject me."

Ryuusei smiled back and said, "What a twist in my life. I loved you too back then, boss, but my feelings have changed now.

Before, I didn't confess because I was afraid that you would reject me. But now, I love Lisa. I don't know what her answer will be, but I will always love her."

Ms. Isshiki responded, "So you're persistent about her, aren't you? But don't think I have given up. My love for you will never die. Lisa is my rival, and I will make you fall deeper for me than her."

After their conversation, they returned to the car, and Ryuusei discovered that Lisa was missing. They searched for her, calling out her name until she emerged from behind a tree. Ryuusei hugged her tightly, relieved that she was safe.

As they drove, Ryuusei realized he didn't know where Lisa lived, and she was already asleep. He made the decision to take her to his house, where his brother Shohei greeted them.

Shohei asked Ryuusei, "What is Lisa doing here?" and Ryuusei explained that she was drunk from the party. They had a conversation for a while, and Shohei eventually went to bed.

Ryuusei laid a futon on the floor and covered Lisa with a blanket since she looked cold. He fell asleep on the futon.

The next morning, Lisa woke up early and found Ryuusei sleeping on the floor. She touched his face and commented on how handsome he looked even while sleeping.

Ryuusei instinctively caught her and held her tightly in his sleep, and Lisa's body heat rose from their interaction.

Lisa fell asleep in his arms, but when Ryuusei woke up, he didn't know what to do. After a while, Lisa woke up and couldn't find Ryuusei on her side.

Ryuusei enters the room

"Good morning, Ryuusei! What's up?" Lisa asks.

"I was just about to have breakfast. Do you want to join me?" Ryuusei invites her.

Lisa nods and follows Ryuusei to his favorite breakfast spot. As they sit down at the table, Shohei suddenly appears out of nowhere and greets them both.

"Hey guys! Mind if I join you?" Shohei asks.

"Not at all, Shohei," Ryuusei replies.

Ryuusei then orders breakfast for all of them. Lisa takes a bite of Ryuusei's food and compliments him on his cooking skills.

"No, no, your cooking is better than mine," Ryuusei insists, returning the compliment.

The conversation flows smoothly, and they all enjoy each other's company. Suddenly, Shohei interrupts their chat.

"Hey, are you two dating?" Shohei asks out of nowhere.

Lisa and Ryuusei both chuckle and reply, "No, we're just good friends."

Shohei nods thoughtfully. "Well, if you're not, then you should start dating. You two make a perfect pair, after all," he comments.

As they finish their breakfast, Shohei bids them farewell and heads out. Lisa and Ryuusei also say goodbye and part ways, heading to their respective destinations.

As Lisa walks down the street, she can't help but think about what Shohei said. Could there be something between her and Ryuusei? She blushes at the thought and smiles to herself. Who knows what the future holds?