A beautiful encounter: Chapter 2a: You captured me...

Nov 13, 2010 18:39



Title: A Beautiful Encounter
Author: Hikari
Rating: AA
Classification: AU, Fluff, Romance
Disclaimer: Do not own mao or jun
Summary: It's about a love story that begin with a beautiful encounter in Spring this year...

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Chapter 2a: You captured me...

Earlier release:
Prologue    Chapter1: .


Date : Afternoon, summer, week 1, June 2010
Inspiration : You met someone for the first time, it’s just a short encounter but yet you can’t seem to forget about it as days go by… Yes, you felt attracted to the person; so much that everyday you hope that you will meet each other again. And at times, you started to wonder about all the possible what if… but yet, none of them are happening...
Little did you know, lady luck is always steps ahead?
Opening Introduction : Now that you have meet the two main leads, it's time to meet the other characters as well and learn more about the two neh?

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Under the clear blue sky, Tokyo is announcing its grand entrance to the summer as the weather reading starts to stretch its red territory high on the scale. The sky is often so bright and clear that it creates a sharp contrasting backdrop in the Tokyo skyline, turning everything below it colorful and bright.

Inoue Jirou was seated in the handsomely design meeting room of Inoue Corp, one of the tallest building among the Tokyo sky scrappers. While the view from this room is spectacular behind the semi-translucent blinds, his attention was completely captured by the young man before him.

It didn’t take that young man long to impress him with his portfolio and his natural poise. It’s not a wonder that his son had requested for him to be present at this meeting, and to endorsed the contract in less than a week. He nodded approvingly at his son as he continued to stay quietly seated at one corner, observing the whole presentation as well as the signing of the contract.

“Thank you Matsumoto-san; that was really wonderful presentation. I look forward to the success of this project. With you on board the team, I’m confident.” Kennichi's team nodded in agreement as they gathered around them.

“You are too flattering Inoue-san. Thank you for awarding my company this great opportunity to work with Inoue Corp. I too, look forward to our success.”

As the two men shook hands, Inoue Jirou approached the two young men before him. Being the president of Inoue Corp and vast experience, he had always pride his son for having a keen eye for talent. Under his management as his vice, Kennichi had brought in a team of fresh new designers; groomed a world class sales team and brought company’s growth to the next chapter. At a young age, he had spotted his sister’s talent and urged his father to groom her; send her overseas for better exposure, and now… he scouted this young man for the new business line.

The team bowed politely at Inoue Jirou and excused themselves from the room.

“Matsumoto-san, I would like you to meet someone. This is Jirou Inoue-san, President of Inoue Corp.”

Jun extended his hand and exchanged a firm handshake with the legendary business-man. His jet black hair had masked his age well, in fact he looked much younger in person than the magazines cover he seen.

“How do you do? I am Matsumoto Jun. It’s my honor to meet you sir.” Jun never thought he will met Inoue Jirou so soon. He had heard so much about this man, rumors had it that he was going into semi retirement mode, passing on the management of the company to his son - Inoue Kennichi.

“The pleasure is mine Matsumoto-san. It never fails to delight an old man like me to have the chance to meet young talents like you.”

“Thank you sir, I’m flattered. I certainly hope I won’t disappoint you.” Jun bowed politely at the senior before him.

Jirou Inoue’s deep laughter echoed in the board room.

“Have faith young man. You have keen eyes. Bright with passion. Come now, let’s not be too formal. Why don’t we get a drink at the lobby café?”

Unlike others who feared or clinged onto his social status, Matsumoto Jun was being naturally at ease with him with that same unwavering confident gleaming in his eyes. Somehow it reminded him of his younger self... and he would like to find out more about this aspiring young man.

“That’s a good idea. Matsumoto-san, can you join us?”

“Sure, but allow me to make a phone call.”
“Excuse me.”

As Jun went to a corner to call his secretary, Kennichi saw the approving looks in his father’s eyes once again. Following his gaze, he noted that his dad was more than please with his choice of the Inoue Corp’s new project partner - Matsumoto Jun.

“You seem happy dad.”

Jirou averted his gaze nodded at his son.

“Indeed. He is a fine young man. Very bright and driven.”

“I’ve sent Tanaka-san back with the contract and documents. Follow up with him and gather the team at 9 tomorrow morning. I’ll be back shortly.” After settling his schedule with his secretary, Jun turned around to find him alone with Inoue Jirou in the vast meeting room.

“Sorry to keep you waiting sir. Where is Inoue-san… ?”

“Not at all, he went to get my daughter. The lead designer you’ll be working with. They will join us shortly. Shall we?”

Just as Jun was about to enter the lift with the Inoue Jirou, Inoue Kennichi came right after them.

“She’s already there. Her secretary said she just went down... for some fresh air.”

“Fresh air?”
“I thought I give her a garden?” Inoue Jirou chuckled in amusement and smiled knowingly at Jun who looked slightly puzzled at both of them.

Actually, he is really curious about this said lead designer of Inoue Corp. From the research that Yamada showed him - Inoue Mao was the youngest daughter of Jirou Inoue; the up and coming designer in the local fashion industry. She was in the States all the while until three months ago. Her return and first debut in Japan splashed a new wave in the fashion arena. In fact, the new line concept that Kenichi shared with him, was indeed refreshing and welcoming.

That aside, his interactions with the Inoue family thus far was pleasant. He liked this pair of father and son. No pretenses of the high and mighty. In fact, they made him feel quite welcome and at ease.

He’s thought was interrupted when they arrived at the cafeteria located at the corner of the grand lobby.

“This is quite a nice café you… …”

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Authors note:
Haha... a short update I know. Lolz. However, I hope bits your queries are answered here.

Some of your guesses are right, Mao's brother is indeed Jun's new client. They are business partners now, and friendship is on the way. In case you are wondering, Kennichi is older than Mao, and he is running the company along with Inoue Jirou for a few years now. With Mao's return to lead the Creative Department, Inoue Jirou intended to slowly train her up to help her brother to run the company while he slowly goes into retirement, passing on his legacy to his next generation.

Also, some of you are right again that both Mao and Jun will meet over work. This is where everyone is keen to see how things will develop neh?

Soshite, Jun is definately not a low businessman. He is quite a well know achiever in the line, you will learn more as the story goes, neh?

Finally, I guess most of you probably know what made his last sentence hung in mid-air huh? Lolz.

Please don't brick me just yet, it's just a bit too long... BUT I'll post the following part tomorrow and I promise it's going to be a much longer update... and this time they will meet. Lolz.

Comments are welcome. What do you think of this meeting of Jun with the two Inoues? How would the next unexpected meeting be like? Share your thoughts.

fictype: fluff/romance, fictype: alternate universe/crossover, fanwork: fiction

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