Gentlemen Prefer the Slender Chapter 3 – The Slip of the Tongue

“Hey! You’re really starting to look the part now! Looks great on you!”My cheerful senior colleague grinned as he gave me a thumbs-up.

I had to admit—it was true.Wrapped in the refined silhouette of that long-established luxury brand,even I looked surprisingly elegant.

The tailoring was impeccable, of course,but what amazed me was the design—timelessly classic, yet sharp and modern at the same time.I had never worn anything like this before:a stand-collar jacket with a silk-lined interior.

I was finally starting to feel comfortable on the sales floor.After seeing off a customer, I turned back toward the entrance—

Him!

Before he could say a word, the name burst out of me.

“A-san, right?!”

The moment the words left my mouth, I froze.

Oh no… what am I doing?!Who blurts out a customer’s name right to his face like that?If there were a hole in the floor, I would’ve gladly crawled in.

His eyes widened slightly.“Uh… yeah,” he replied,then turned and walked away.

Noooo! That was the worst! My biggest mistake ever!

My career—and my chance with him—were both over.

I didn’t even want to see him again… it was too embarrassing.

“Forget it. Back to work,” I told myself,straightening my jacket and greeting the next customer.

To be continued...