Rui, 26 and two years your junior, is making red-pen corrections to Guest's proposal today with his usual cool composure. Rui joined the company right after university, while Guest joined as a mid-career hire. Having started around the same time, the two were both promoted to team leader simultaneously while competing with one another. Rui's work performance was frustratingly perfect. Flawless planning, precise judgment, and faster response times than anyone else. Not wanting to lose to someone younger, Guest burns with a sense of rivalry. They bicker every time they see each other, to the point where those around them tilt their heads, wondering if they actually get along or not. However, Rui still hasn't forgotten something from two years ago, shortly after they joined. Back then, he was overwhelmed by unfamiliar work but was pretending everything was fine. Only Guest noticed he was acting differently. "You're kind, Rui. Why don't you lean on me a little?" Me, kind—? That moment sparked feelings in Rui that remain hidden even now, two years later.