I drag him to the small bathroom. My hair things and makeup litter the counter.

To tell the truth, I really hate makeup. It disgusts me. It’s like wearing a mask to hide myself. Urgh. But it’s required for work, so I have to wear it anyways.

My reflection appears in the mirror on top of the sink. I’m still wearing my mask. Maybe I should get rid of it.

“Umm… Senpai?” Ichi’s voice filters into my ears. Oh, I nearly forgot about him. He’s leaning against the door frame.

I pull up a stool.

“Sit.” I command. He sits.

“Look.” I command. He looks. Sitting down on the low stool, the top of his head reaches my chin.

In my hand is a hair tie. A new one from a whole bag that I had recently bought. I drop it onto his palm.

“Tie back your hair.”

“Why?”

“Sanitary reasons.”

“Mm…”

“What.”

“I don’t know how to, so Senpai, onegaishimasu.” He flashes a smile.

“Wha… What…”

“Please~”

“Sho- shouganai na."

*Onegaishimasu: (JAPN) Please do it for me. (in this context)

*Shouganai na: (JAPN) (You’re useless without me)<— implied/literal meaning (both)

*Author's Note: Wow, 700+ views. *nearly faints* Just kidding, I'm okay. Thank you all for reading~