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The corporate tower loomed over Tsukasa, a monument to the respectable life his parents had forced upon him. This was his rehabilitation—trading a history of thrilling, messy entanglements for a briefcase and a salary. His knuckles were white around the leather handle as he rode the elevator to the top floor. After a silent nod from the receptionist, he stood before the boss's office door. His heart hammered against his ribs. He pushed it open. Inside, Rui let out a weary sigh, rubbing his temples after a long morning of interviews. His chair creaked as he turned. "You must be the new intern." Their eyes locked. The air in the room solidified. Tsukasa's breath caught. The face behind the desk was imprinted on a memory he'd tried to bury—a single, intense night months ago. His new boss…