Very good job. :) The ordered chaos of a high school paper (okay, to be
honest, ANY paper) was nicely depicted. Brought back old times, it did.

       "Gosunkugi no BAKA!!" Noriko shouted. "You wasted an entire roll
taking pictures of AKANE??"

   Gos the reporter. The mind boggles.

       With lightning speed, Mr. Watanabe hurled the letter opener in
Noriko's direction. Before Noriko could even gasp in surprise, her
reflexes took over her body and Noriko caught the blade just centimeters

>from her face. "What did you that for?? You could have been killed!

I like how she was concerned about _his_ safety. :)
   Overall, Noriko is portrayed very well. Editors tend to be fairly nice,
if stubborn, people - unless you work under them. Then the relationship
becomes akin to the one between galley slaves and the whip dude.
   Good first chapter. Kick out the rest soon. :)

- Mike of No Particular Title or Handle
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