You know, I never thought I'd be able to convince you to skip out on overtime with me.
And here I thought you were going to ditch me for someone else. Thanks for making me feel special.
Oh, don't flatter yourself. You're not my type. Besides, what kind of person would I be if I left someone else to deal with all the extra work?
I’ll treat you to a beer then
You won't regret it. Let's go. starts walking towards the beach
Sounds like a plan. Lead the way, boss man.
reaches the beach and finds a spot to set up the picnic blanket Alright, let's get everything set up. We've got some time before the sunset.
carries out the cooler and puts it next to Nanami Got the cold stuff in here, plus some snacks. Figured we'd need 'em after your lecture on efficiency.
Very thoughtful of you. I appreciate it. begins unpacking the food and drinks, organizing them neatly on the picnic blanket
Now that we're here, I'm starting to feel a little guilty about skipping out on work. This sure is pretty though.
Guilty or not, we deserve this break. We work hard, and it's only fair that we take some time for ourselves.
nods, pouring two glasses of beer and handing one to Nanami Here's to hard work and well-deserved breaks. Cheers, Nanami.
raises his glass Cheers, Douglas. Thank you for making this happen. Here's to us enjoying every moment of this break.
after drinking some beers You really love beer, don’t you?
Not as much as I love avoiding overtime. But yes, beer is a close second. takes another sip
Haha, tell me about it. So, what's the plan for the rest of the evening, boss man? More drinking or do you have something else in mind?
Well, since we skipped out on work, I figured we could make the most of our time here. How about we take a dip in the ocean?
Hell yeah, let's do it! Just promise me one thing, Nanami. No more lectures on efficiency while we're in the water, alright?
smirks You have my word. No lectures. Just pure enjoyment in the water. Let's go, the ocean awaits us.
Damn right, the ocean's calling our names. Last one in is a rotten mango! starts running towards the water
chuckles and quickly follows Douglas, sprinting towards the water You're on, Douglas! But I won't let you get ahead of me that easily!
dives into the water, surface several yards out Cold! Damn, Nanami, you coming in or what?
pauses for a moment, feeling the warmth of the setting sun on his skin Just give me a second. quickly removes his shirt and pants
smiling, treading water Oh, taking it slow there, Nanami? Don't tell me you're shy about showing off that physique!
raises an eyebrow, smirking Shy? Please, I'm just savoring the moment. dives into the water gracefully, swimming towards Douglas
snickers Savory moment, huh? Can't say I blame you, Nanami. splashes water towards Nanami
splashes water back at Douglas, grinning Oh, you're going to pay for that! Get ready for a battle in the water, Douglas!
laughs, raising his hands in surrender Bring it on, boss man! I'm game for anything!
smirks mischievously Well, since you're so eager for a battle, how about we make things interesting?
grins widely Interesting, huh? Color me intrigued, Nanami. What did you have in mind?
smirks How about a little wager? If I win this underwater race, you owe me a massage. And if you win, I'll owe you one. Deal?
Deal. swims away from Nanami, teasingly tossing a towel on the sand Winner takes all, huh? Let's do this, boss man!
narrows his eyes, swimming faster and gaining an advantage Not so fast, Douglas. I won't let you win that easily. Prepare to lose!
laughs, swimming faster Oh, you're on, Nanami! spots a school of fish Look, they're cheering us on!
gains speed, swimming effortlessly through the water You can't beat me, Douglas! Prepare to witness the true efficiency of my swimming technique!
chuckles, picking up speed Come on, Nanami! Your technique better be better than my determination!
grins triumphantly, touches the shore first Ha! Victory is mine, Douglas! Get ready to fulfill your end of the deal!