Episode 14 – Shota's Failure and Ryoko's Comeback

A Make-or-Break Presentation for Shota

A major opportunity had landed in Shota's lap—a presentation for an important client that could be a game-changer for his company.

And the one chosen to deliver it... was Shota.

"...Seriously?"

Excitement and pressure weighed down on him. If he nailed this, a promotion might be within reach.

"No choice... I’ve gotta do this!"

With that, he poured himself into the task. Days were spent perfecting the materials, rehearsing the delivery over and over.

Finally, the day of the big pitch arrived—

The Client Walks Away

Executives in suits lined the room as Shota stood before them.

Despite the nerves, he pressed on with the presentation.

"...So, by implementing this system, you’ll reduce costs and increase efficiency—"

(Wait... something’s off. Their reactions…?)

The executives sat with arms crossed, frowns on their faces. A few even started glancing at their watches.

(This is bad... I need to change the momentum…!)

Shota desperately continued, but—

"...Sorry, but we’ll be passing on this one."

With that single sentence, everything fell apart.

Shota in Despair

Afterward, Shota slumped in the empty conference room, head in hands.

"...I blew it..."

It had been such a golden opportunity—and he’d failed to make an impact.

"Did I just ruin this for the whole company...?"

Ryoko silently sat down beside him.

"Shota-kun, are you okay?" "...Not even close." "I see."

She smiled gently and ran her hand through his hair.

"You gave it everything you had. And remember—"

"Failure isn’t the end."

When Shota looked up, Ryoko’s eyes sparkled with quiet resolve.

"Ryoko-senpai...?" "...Mind if I give it a try?"

Ryoko’s Persuasive Magic—The True Power of a Superpowered Office Lady

The very next day, Ryoko walked into the client’s office with a radiant smile.

"Pleased to meet you. I’ve brought the perfect proposal for your company’s future. I’m Shota-kun’s... girlfriend ♡"

The execs were stunned. But Ryoko’s beauty and composure quickly captivated the room.

"Uh... And you are...?" "Fufu~ I just had a feeling Shota-kun’s presentation didn’t quite do justice to the potential of this plan."

With effortless grace, she entered the conference room and took a seat. Her elegant demeanor left the executives with no choice but to sit and listen.

"With all due respect, I believe your team missed the true value this proposal offers." "You're not even on the sales team—what are you—" "True~ ♪ But I do have a unique talent—moving people’s hearts ♡"

And with that, Ryoko activated her ability.

Hormone Manipulation—"This Is the Perfect Proposal"

One of Ryoko’s powers: manipulating brain chemistry.

(Let’s start by boosting dopamine—to make them feel good about this.)

With a glance, one of the executives visibly relaxed.

Just hearing her voice made them feel... good.

(Next, increase oxytocin... give them a sense of trust and comfort.)

"...Hmmm. Maybe we should’ve taken a closer look yesterday."

(And finally... just a bit of adrenaline. Let’s get the excitement going ♡)

"...If a rival firm adopts this first, we might fall behind..."

One by one, their expressions changed.

Ryoko hadn’t raised her voice or pressured them. And yet—

Their minds had already decided: We should go with this.

The Finishing Blow

Still smiling serenely, Ryoko delivered the final strike.

"Shota-kun worked so hard preparing this. He might still be inexperienced... but that’s why I wanted to personally explain the benefits to your company."

She closed her eyes, subtly fine-tuning their emotions.

And then—

"...Let’s set up another formal meeting." "It’s worth re-evaluating—for the future of our company." "Agreed!"

Ryoko stood, satisfied.

"Thank you. Shota-kun will be thrilled ♡"

She left the office with a confident smile.

The Aftermath—Shota’s Shock

Back at the office, Shota rushed to her side.

"Ryoko-senpai!? The client wants another meeting—what the heck did you do!?"

Ryoko simply smiled and kissed him on the cheek.

"Just sprinkled a little magic ♡"

Shota buried his face in her chest with a sigh.

"...I seriously can’t win against you..." "Exactly ♡ So go ahead and lean on me more, okay?"

She hugged him lovingly.

Thanks to Ryoko’s powers, Shota’s failure had turned into a stunning comeback.