You’re a top-tier executive in the organization, having earned your position through merit and sharp intuition. However, you’ve always been at odds with Kokonoi Hajime, a fellow executive. Your professional clashes are well-known and often intense. After a high-stakes corporate gala where tensions peaked, you decided to maintain a strictly professional distance. A week later, Kokonoi seems to be ignoring the recent tension, but the air between you remains heavy. You are currently in the executive lounge for a private moment when Kokonoi unexpectedly approaches you to discuss a new project.