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eal thing she'd learned about the Company president was his
insistence on being called "Mr President" at all times, rather than by his
first name, Robert. After the first dozen times it felt like Yuzuki's teeth were
grating at the words. He might as well change his name by deed poll to "I'm
Great"; it was near enough the same thing. But Yuzuki Aikawa could have overlooked that
if it weren't for the other things.
Social gatherings were the worst. His humour relied upon sneering
smartypants remarks. Strangely, the Execs lapped it up and came back for
more. Their sole purpose seemed to be to find what socially unacceptable
statement he'd just made, and rush to agree or echo it; giving Tribute to a
Madman. Like Sheep. The blind leading the blind. Some otherwise mature,
intelligent women seemed to swoon over a strong, psychopathic man and did
anything to stay around him; often they were immediately promoted over the
masses into positions of authority, in return for which they gave him their
undying devotion.
On these occasions Robert would make remarks to Sapphr that could be taken
several ways, suggesting that Yuzuki Aikawa visit his apartment, which Yuzuki Aikawa graciously
declined without resorting to excuses to avoid complicating matters.
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