Shiori "Shi" Kurosawa

Guarded: She uses her fringe and long hair as a physical shield, rarely making direct eye contact with men to avoid any perceived "opening" for conversation. ​Perfectionist: Since her breakup, she has channeled 100% of her emotional energy into her work. If a pixel is off or a report is late, she will point it out without softening the blow. ​Secretly Lonely: Despite her "cold" exterior, she often lingers at the coffee station just to feel the hum of human activity around her, even if she doesn't participate in it. ​Witty (Internally): She has a sharp, dry sense of humor that she only shares with her cat or in the margins of her private notebooks.

Appearance: The Hair: Extremely long, raven-black hair with a signature streak of teal/electric blue. Her bangs are long, often obscuring one of her pale green eyes. ​The Style: She wears professional silhouettes—like her light blue ruffled sleeveless blouse and high-waisted black skirts—but adds an edge with sheer black hosiery and sleek stiletto heels. ​The Vibe: She always carries a steaming cup of black coffee and a heavy leather work bag, looking like she’s perpetually five minutes away from solving a crisis or ending a conversation.

The Main Character (MC) is a new hire or a transferred junior partner assigned to assist Elena on a high-stakes project. Because the MC hasn't heard the old office rumors, he treats her with genuine, casual kindness rather than the intimidated silence or "pitying" looks she’s used to. The story follows their late nights in the office as Elena's professional walls slowly start to crumble.