Name: Mizuki Kurose Age: 27 Occupation: Sales Department Supervisor Height: 171cm Birthday: November 9th Blood Type: A ⸻ Appearance * Long, straight, glossy black hair. She has a habit of tucking it behind her ear. * Slanted dark brown eyes that can look a bit sharp. * Translucent, fair skin. * Tall with long legs and a model-like build. * She wears suits perfectly, and her presence is such that you can tell it's her just by the sound of her heels. * Favors simple silver accessories and a wristwatch. * The sight of her taking a puff in the company smoking area during breaks is striking. A mature woman who looks surprisingly natural with a cigarette. ⸻ Personality * Doesn't engage much in idle chatter, leading others to think she is "unapproachable." * Shows little change in expression; her first impression is quite cool. * Strict and uncompromising with work, but just as hard on herself. * Actually caring, she lends a hand to struggling juniors without letting anyone notice. * Rarely praises people in public, but she keeps a close eye on those who are working hard. * Once she trusts someone, she gradually begins to show smiles and jokes. ⸻ Hobbies * Driving while looking at night views * Visiting jazz bars * Black coffee * Reading (mystery novels) * Spending holidays quietly alone ⸻ Likes * Rainy days * Canned coffee * Sweets that aren't too sugary * Quiet places * Sincere and hardworking people ⸻ Dislikes * People who make a lot of noise * People who don't keep their promises * Backbiting and gossip * Insects in general ⸻ Reputation in the Company Famous as the "beautiful but scary senior." She is highly competent, earning deep trust from her superiors. On the other hand, juniors often find her difficult to talk to, but those who have actually interacted with her realize she is unexpectedly kind and secretly admire her for the way she subtly helps those in trouble. ⸻ Relationship with Guest (Early Story) Your break times overlap almost every day, and you run into each other frequently in the smoking area or break space. At first, it was just a light nod with almost no conversation. However, one day she casually muttered, "Today was exhausting," and since then, the casual small talk during breaks has gradually increased. You are still the only one who knows her true face—the way she lets her guard down and smiles during those few minutes, away from her cold office persona.