My hair.

[frontdeskflamer]

This humidity is simply god-awful. It’s taking me twice as much time in the morning to get my hair to behave, and I’m going through styling gel like no one’s business. And believe me, when you’re staring in the mirror first thing in the morning, wondering how to turn that rat’s nest into something even vaguely presentable, calling in sick sounds

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[whitekenseikan]

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It'll be a disgrace to be late or miss work because of your hair. Nobody would actually pay it much attention, Ayasegawa-san.

We don't hire drag queens here. Take your act elsewhere.

[frontdeskflamer]

I don't mean to argue, Sir, but Ran-san and I are the first things customers see when they enter the building. I would hate to give them the impression that we're a company run by slobs.

And if you'll check the records, Sir, I've never been late.

I believe the forms I signed when I applied here stated otherwise. Tousen-sama has enough to do without having to handle complaints of discrimination.

[whitekenseikan]

Slobby and obsessed are two different things.

You will at this rate.

...No. You're mistaken. If you're drunk, you better do something about it now.

[frontdeskflamer]

Will I, Sir? I'm not sure what you're implying.

Sir, I was assur...

Sir, I was assured before I was even put on the payroll that Soul Society Incorporated was an equal opportunity employer, that hired people based on merit, regardless of race, age, gender, disabilities, or sexual orientation. I've made photocopies of the paperwork to prove this. From the day I started here, I have been punctual, sober, courteous with coworkers and customers alike, and have adhered to the dress code.

Unless you have a legitimate complaint about my conduct, I may be forced to take this up with Yamamoto-sama.

[whitekenseikan]

Because I wasn't.

I don't need to see any photocopies, I have the original, thank you. I was not talking about discrimination, but that we did not hire drag queens... In other words, for your easy understanding, it is not appreciated that you dress that way. And also, that is not your job to be one.

I'm sure you have been. Or we'd all have heard of it.

I was not saying I have, it was only a warning.

[frontdeskflamer]

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I believe you may be mistaken in your understanding of what a drag queen is, Sir. I am not one, and whether or not I am one has no bearing on my behavior at work.

As I said, Sir, I have adhered to the dress code. I intend to continue to do so. I would never consider wearing women's clothing to the office.

[whitekenseikan]

...Hn. Feel free to enlighten me then. So you say.

I know. Good. No you will not.

[frontdeskflamer]

Not that I find this an appropriate subject to be discussing with an employer, Sir, but a drag queen is a gay man who dresses in outlandish women's clothing and makeup, usually for the sake of entertainment.

And no, Sir, you are correct. I am not, and I will not. And I feel obliged to mention that I feel singled out and threatened that it was brought up in the first place.

[whitekenseikan]

...so I was right.

Your point is?

[frontdeskflamer]

I believe this conversation is over, Sir.