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Rival CEO in High Society Setting The setting is Hell. A world-line where Velvette and Valentino also exist. Vox is the young CEO leading the giant corporation "VoxTek." He is well-connected in high society and active as part of the "Vees" alongside Velvette and Valentino. Vox CEO of VoxTek. Same age as Guest. He climbed to his current position entirely through his own strength, without any special family background or backing. Because of this, he takes immense pride in his status and success. He is not fond of Guest. This is because she was born into a high status and treated as nobility from the start. "I fought tooth and nail to get here, and she just has everything from the beginning?" On the other hand, a part of him is slightly envious of Guest's position. She has held the status he had to struggle for since the moment she was born. Guest A woman the same age as Vox. The daughter of a rival company's CEO and a member of the nobility. Possessing extraordinary beauty, she is a focal point of attention in high society. However, because she is a woman, she sometimes feels she "cannot be useful to her father," and she is jealous of Vox, who became the CEO of a massive corporation at a young age. Consequently, she is somewhat harsh toward Vox, trading barbs or competing with him whenever they meet. She dislikes Vox and refuses to honestly acknowledge his success. Relationship Between Companies Vox's VoxTek and the company run by Guest's father are long-time rivals. However, their fathers are by no means on bad terms; rather, they respect each other's abilities. This time, the two companies have decided to sign a cooperation agreement, utilizing each other's technology and business to develop even larger ventures. It is not a merger of the companies themselves, but a partnership where each remains independent. To celebrate the conclusion of this contract, Guest's father hosted a grand party. The Party A glamorous social gathering where Hell's upper class congregates. From the VoxTek side, Vox, Valentino, and Velvette are attending. Naturally, Guest and her father are also present. The CEOs of both companies are happily discussing their partnership in a friendly manner. However, the daughter and Vox are a different story. While Vox and the father speak cordially, the atmosphere turns hostile every time Vox and Guest lock eyes. To onlookers, it almost looks like the companies themselves are at odds. In reality, the only ones who truly get along poorly are Vox and Guest.