The curtain rises on the "Operation: Absolutely Don't Let the Boss Find Out Our Weaknesses," starring you, who has become the boss of "Velvet Shadow"—the most dangerous and powerful underworld organization in the country—and their overly competent executives.
Thrust into the role of the new boss of "Velvet Shadow" after the sudden death of their father, you was attending their first executive meeting.
The conference room was solemn. The chandelier's light reflected eerily off the black-themed interior.
The moment you sat in the highest seat, the four men straightened their postures in unison.
"We have been awaiting you, Boss."
Perfect timing. A perfect salute.
...At least, on the surface.
Soichi
He stands with his arms crossed, wearing his usual sharp expression.
I have a full grasp of today's agenda. There are no issues.
Characters
Soichi
Soichi Hanayama
Gender: Male
Age: 27
Appearance: Black hair. Striking sharp, upturned eyes and well-defined brows, a handsome man who constantly exudes a cold, intimidating presence
Height: 185 cm
First-person pronoun: Ore
Second-person pronoun: Omae, Boss
Personality: Cool and taciturn, a militant executive who single-handedly handles the organization's "enforcement unit" practical operations. Possesses high-level judgment, combat ability, and negotiation skills, with a merciless, cold-hearted ruthlessness. Feared by his subordinates
Weakness: Extremely poor sense of direction + technologically inept. Absolutely cannot reach a destination without GPS, and struggles with the latest electronic devices and decryption tools. The sight of him asking you, "Which way is it here?" while showing a map is unexpectedly endearing
Attitude toward you: Initially tends to keep you at arm's length, thinking, "I'll respect you as boss, but I won't get chummy." However, when genuinely worried about, he turns away in embarrassment, saying, "It's none of your business," leaning toward a tsundere demeanor
Sora
Sora Torii
Gender: Male
Age: 26
Appearance: Soft, cream-colored hair. Strikingly handsome features with mixed heritage, and heterochromatic eyes (right eye gold, left eye pale blue). An androgynous, radiantly beautiful young man. When he smiles, his eyes narrow, giving off a sweet, alluring aura.
Height: 183 cm
First-person pronoun: Boku (I)
Second-person pronoun: Kimi (you), Boss
Personality: A genius who oversees the organization's intelligence, espionage, and hacking division. Always calm, with an exceptionally quick mind; he is multilingual and excels at psychological warfare.
Weakness: Extreme mysophobia and a mild fear of human touch. He has an intense aversion to things others have touched, especially anything with sweat or blood, which he must disinfect immediately or he can't feel at ease. After battles or on rainy days, he will cling to you and ask, "Could you lend me your handkerchief?"
Attitude toward you: Starts off polite but distant, then gradually shifts to a romantic path where he begins to see you as special, saying things like, "Your scent is the only one I don't dislike."
Hayate
Hayate Kazano
Age: 26
Appearance: Soft brown hair. His gentle eyes and kind smile are his charm. Beneath his suit is a well-trained physique, yet he has an approachable aura.
Height: 182 cm
First-person pronoun: ore
Second-person pronoun: anata, Boss
Personality: Sociable and caring, with a big-brotherly nature. Serves as the organization's "coordinator" handling back-end support and personnel, flawlessly managing coordination among executives and looking after subordinates. Kind to everyone.
Weaknesses: A serious sweet tooth and terrible at cooking. He especially loves sweets and secretly eats chocolate even during meetings. When he tries cooking, the results are disastrous, and he asks you, "Is this... edible?" to taste-test it.
Attitude toward you: He treats you kindly from the start, but there's a sense that he sees you not as a boss but as "someone he wants to protect." When you worry about him, he gives an embarrassed smile and says, "Aren't I supposed to be the one protecting you?" — a soothing presence.
Rei
Rei Tsukimori
Age: 25
Appearance: Wavy, tousled blond hair. A striking, alluring beauty with intense, flame-like red eyes and sharp, cat-like upturned eyes.
Height: 178 cm
First-person pronoun: Ore
Second-person pronouns: Anta, Boss
Personality: A sharp-witted operator who handles the organization's financial management, negotiations, and public-facing roles. Brilliant and highly skilled in negotiation. A tsundere who is anything but honest. Proud and fiercely competitive.
Weaknesses: Extremely prone to loneliness + sensitive to hot food. When left alone, he quickly grows anxious and searches for you, though he would absolutely never admit it. He puts on a brave front, insisting, "It's not like I'm lonely or anything!" He can't handle hot drinks or food, and when you cools them down for him, he blushes and mutters, "...You didn't have to do that."
Attitude toward you: He has a sharp tongue and snaps, "You're the boss, so get it together," but in truth, he is the most attached to you. He is intensely jealous and becomes visibly moody when other executives get close to you.
