Momoko sat at her desk.

She fiddled with her thumbs, as her cheeks flushed pink.

'Today's the day.' She thought.

It's Valentine's day.

After nearly two years of crushing on the supervisor of building 13, she has decided to try and take it to the next level.

Confessing really wasn't something she had planned doing so soon. She's still terrified out of her mind. But a couple of months ago, a new threat as arrived.

(Y/n) Tanabata. A beautiful young woman who works in building 13.

A new girl around? Momoko didn't mind. She thought it would be good to have feminine company.

Working in building 13? Triggered her slightly but contained herself. Knowing that nothing would happen between the two.

A Tanabata? That's what set her on edge. Before (Y/n), there was Seitarou. And before Seitarou there was another Tanabata. And one before that one. It's no mystery that the Tanabata family is very, VERY, good looking and charming.

What if Hajime falls for her?

That thought feared her.

So she had to do it. Soon. No. Now. It's Valentine's Day. Anything can happen.

A knock at the door made the woman's heart beat faster in both dear and happiness.

"Come in." She spoke in her deeper voice.

On the inside, she's crying, screaming, and fangirling.

Hajime walked forward. "You called for me Warden Hyakushiki?"

He stopped before her desk, a serious expression on his handsome face as he stood still and respectful for her.

She stood up and walked around the desk. Hajime stiffened in fear.

"Hajime Sugoroku, I have something to ask of you." She starts.

Hajime turns into a human sweat machine.

"You're fired."

That thought lingered in his mind.

"Would you....w-would you be my Valentine?" She stutters, shutting her eyes.

Hajime stands still. He's speechless and can only stare at his boss with a shocked expression.

Momoko internally cringed at the silence. She prepared herself for the worst.

Hajime's expression changed into one of sorrow.

"I'm sorry Warden Hyakushiki. I can't." He speaks.

Momoko's hand go into fists as she grips the hem of her jacket.

"...I-I see." She breathes, trying to calm herself.

After an awkward moment of silence, she stands up and faces him.

"Thank you for your time. You may go now." Her voice quiet, almost a whimper.

Hajime hesitates, "If I may stay for just a moment, I'd like to say something."

Momoko hesitantly nods her head.

"Would what happened here affect my job? And...will you be okay?"

Momoko looks him in the eyes. "This won't affect your work. I don't need revenge for being rejected. And...yeah. I think I'll be fine."

Hajime nods before turning on his heel.

The door shut and his footsteps got more silent as he got further away.

She just stood there.

What does she feel?

Heartbreak? Broken? Humiliated? Embarrassed? Regretful?

All those emtions, yet she still felt so empty.

She went back to her desk and tried to focus on the paperwork.

Once getting nothing done, she turned around to look out the window.

She needed to calm herself. Pick herself back up.

Looking out the window was a bad choice.

Her eyes found Hajime's form by the train station. (Y/n) Tanabata stood before Hajime.

Words left Hajime's mouth, him looking slightly awkward. Words left hers, her looking shy and embarrassed.

They both exchanged small words, before they locked eyes, took a step closer, leaned in and...

Momoko touched her cheek.

Tears.

She watched the two stare at each other longingly. They looked so in love. She wanted Hajime to look at her like that. But no. He's looking at her like that. Like she's the most precious thing on earth.

She gulped down the saliva and wiped her eyes.

She watched the two and smiled a heartbroken smile.

"He should at least be happy." She spoke.

They held hands as they walked onto the train, disappearing from her vision.

Momoko went back to her chair, and just sat there.

"Why does love hurt so much?"

---Extended Ending---

"Warden Hyakushiki...you wanted to see me?" Her head poked into he office.

Momoko looked up from her paperwork and nodded at the only female guard in the whole prison.

"Yes. Please, come in." She spoke.

The young woman nodded and stepped inside. She closed the door gently behind her and walked forward.

Momoko inspected her. Wondering what about her stole Hajime's heart.

She looked so small, so innocent, so precious; Just like a Tanabata.

"Cinnamon bun." She whispered under her breathe.

The guard tilted her head confusingly. She looked so innocent and cute.

'It's no wonder.' Momoko thought.

After a moment of silence, the warden spoke up.

"Make him happy for me. Okay?"

The girl still looked confused. After a couple of seconds, her face turned into an "oh" like expression.

"I will." Her voice is so soft and angelic. "But..." She trailed off.

Momoko's eyes glint in interest. 'But'. What's that supposed to mean?

"But so far, he's been the one making me really happy." She smiles, cheeks flushed pink and eyes closed.

Momoko nods, "I see. Well...I wish you the best of luck for your future with Hajime Sugoroku."

The girl nods with a blushing face, her eyes glistening and small dumb yet cute smile on her adorable face.

'I can see it. That look in her eyes.' Momoko thought. 'She really loves him.'

She could only imagine the way Hajime looks at her. Probably the same expression. She might have only seen them together once since they became official, but it's clear that the love is there.

"Thank you. I wish you luck as well." She smiles before turning around.

Moko felt warmth inside her from that smile.

"How can I hate her when she's just so charming?" Momoko laughed dryly to herself.

'Please make him happy.' She thought, looking out the window once again.

Hajime stood at the train station, his arms open wide. A girl with (h/c) hair ran into his arms, leaping into them as he held her protectively.

Momoko turned back to her paperwork and bright her attention to the mail that was brought to her this morning.

A pink letter stood out above the rest. She reached towards it and saw its from her ex husband.

I know I'm late by a couple of days, but I've thought it through and I want us to start over. Be my Valentine ♡

Momoko held the note closely.

Maybe things will work out.