My Boss, A Clear And Perfect Beauty Who's An Elite Police Bureaucrat, Turns Out To Be My Sweet And Doting Childhood Friend Who Loves Me Dearly At Home. - Chapter 64

Jealousy

“Wow, so Shinichi was whispered a promise of a date by a beautiful female boss if he were to become single, and then a pretty junior insisted that she wouldn’t give up on him even if he has a girlfriend?”

“That’s what happened, but… are you a little mad, Maho?”

“Not at all.”

Maho in front of him seemed like she would puff out adorable onomatopoeic anger at any moment.

That night. As Shinichi ate the dinner Maho prepared, he told her about the events of the day.

The near reveal of his relationship with Maho by Section Chief Saginuma was directly related to Maho. Incidentally, since Maho had met Kana, he also told her about being asked out on a date by Kana.

He reported it, thinking it would be more troublesome to hide, but now Maho seemed to be in a bad mood. Shinichi gazed at Maho intently.

“What?”

“No, I was just thinking that Maho is cute when she’s jealous.”

“Don’t think you can get away with it just because you call me cute!”

While saying that, Maho blushed.

Maho is really obvious when it comes to love. Despite being an elite with a clear head in other matters.

Well, Shinichi liked that severe gap of hers too.

By the way, today’s meal was curry. It was a rather elaborate South Indian-style meal. As Shinichi ate, saying it was delicious, Maho’s mood seemed to improve a bit.

Actually, it was really delicious.

When Shinichi asked for seconds, Maho chuckled and said, “Can’t be helped, can it?”

“Still, to think Saginuma-san doesn’t think poorly of you… What if she becomes a love rival…?”

“Do you know Section Chief Saginuma?”

“Of course. She’s famous, isn’t she? A capable female detective at the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department that everyone admires. I’ve even met her personally. We had a sort of women’s gathering together with the National Police Agency.”

I’ve heard that female police officers, being in the minority compared to male officers, do have interactions. As part of work-style reforms, there are various measures to create a more comfortable workplace for women, and such women’s gatherings might be included.

“Wow. Maho and Section Chief Saginuma side by side would make quite a picture…”

Different types, but both are outstanding career women and super beauties.

Together in suits, they would surely add brilliance.

Maho shrugged her shoulders.

“Actually, there was even talk of featuring our interview in the recruitment PR. I’ve gotten along well with Saginuma-san.”

Section Chief Saginuma hadn’t let on about that. She must have deliberately not mentioned it.

Knowing Maho, she silently probed into Shinichi’s relationship with Maho, thinking that if she mentioned it, Shinichi would become wary.

But still, why is Section Chief Saginuma concerned about Shinichi and Maho?

She had said she was interested in Shinichi, but could Maho be her real target?

If there’s a reason, I’d like to know. Because I want to eliminate any uncertainties.

Maho clapped her hands.

“And that girl, Azusa Kana, was it? Why don’t you go on that date with her?”

“Eh!?”

Of course, Shinichi intended to turn down Kana’s invitation, and he had told Maho about it.

He never expected Maho to suggest, “Why don’t you go?”

“You had already promised, right? I feel a little bad like I’ve stolen Shinichi from her… Why don’t you go out and have a good time just once?”

“But, is that really okay? I am your boyfriend, after all…”

“Would you move your heart to her just because you went on a date?”

Maho peered into Shinichi’s eyes. Shinichi thought and smiled.

“Yeah, that doesn’t seem likely. I can’t imagine dating anyone but Maho.”

“Good. Then, make sure to escort that Azusa Kana properly.”

Is this the magnanimity of a legitimate wife?

Unlike with Section Chief Saginuma, Maho didn’t seem to feel any competitive spirit or threat towards Kana.

What does this mean?

Certainly, Section Chief Saginuma possesses something Maho doesn’t. As a self-made female detective, she probably has more popularity among the female police officers of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department than career officer Maho. Conversely, for Section Chief Saginuma, it’s unlikely she could hope for an upbringing like that of career officer Maho.

Even if she miraculously got to a high position like the Director of the Community Safety Bureau, usually she would end at the police station chief level, which for the career group like Maho, is merely a stepping stone they can easily overcome.

The difference in their positions might be fostering a competitive spirit between them.

But still, the matter with Kana bothered him.

Maho chuckled.

“But if you look too friendly, I might get jealous.”

“Weren’t you just showing signs of jealousy a moment ago?”

“If you think so, then you should properly make it up to me.”

Maho said teasingly. What does she really want?

Shinichi opened his mouth.

“I’ll do my best to live up to your expectations as a princess on our promised date tomorrow.”

“Looking forward to it,” Maho said with a radiant face, beaming with a bright smile like a child about to go on a school trip.

Author’s Note :

And that concludes Chapter One of Part Two…!

Coming up are the lovey-dovey date chapters with Maho!

Translator note :

this is the last chapter of the raws.