*Name?

Nabiki Tendo.  *click*

*Sex?

No thank you.  You're not my type.  *click*

*Say...what are these *click* sounds?

My tape recorder.  You want to hear?

*....Sure.

I'll rewind first....(rewind).  Now.  *click*  

        <Sex?> 
        [No thank you.  You're not my type.]

Oh my, Mr. interviewer.  What a bold statement.  You know, there is a law
against sexual harassment, isn't there?

*Huh?  What?!  This is blackmail!!

10 000 yen and the tape is yours.

*What!?  This is an outrage!!

If you don't want it....then....

*OK OK!  I'll pay!!  (rips out 10 000 yen and pays it.  Then crushes tape
into itty-bitty pieces with heel of foot)

(smirks)  Ok.  Now, let's get on with the interview.  (muffled *click*)

*GRR..  Harumph!!  Anyhow...how old are you?

Old enough for you.  *click*

*What the...?

You know the drill.  10 000 yen.

*ARRGH!!!  (pays 10 000 yen)  I've got to watch my questions around you, you
know that?!

Yes, I do know that.  Do go on, Mr. Interviewer. 

*What position are you applying for?

Certified Management Accounting co-ordinator.  (muffled *click*)

*What?  You mean you don't want to become a wife?  Aren't you going to
regale me with how good a cook you are, like the three that were in here
before you?

*click*  

Oh my, Mr. Interviewer.  Is that sexual stereotyping I hear?  Bad, bad boy!

*(10 000 yen is handed over)  How many tape recorders do you have on you,
anyhow?!

Care to look?  Many, many places.

*I won't answer that.

Smart move.  Anyhow...?

*Ahem.  Qualifricatitions?  I mean....qualifications?

I'm good at numbers.  I like money, as you doubtlessly know.  I'm
resourceful.  I'm smart.  Do you not think so that I'm quite smart, am I not?

*I won't answer that either.  Just go on.

Anyhow, let me at your accounts and I'll find ways to streamline and
skim...I mean, trim your budget.  

*Too bad I don't have a tape recorder on me.

Always be prepared, Mr. Interviewer.  Well?

*I'll send you the sex...I mean, the facts...I mean...the fax in two days.
(wipes brow and peers at Nabiki)

Don't worry, I didn't have a tape recorder going.  Silly me, eh?  Anyhow, I
must be going.  Good day.  (Nabiki leaves.)

*GOD, what a manipulative, money-grubbing.....female that was!!  I wish I
could....rrrghgh!!! (Nabiki walks back in)  Huh?  What are you doing back here?

Oh yeah.  Forgot to mention that I had bugged your office.  For me to get
rid of our taped interview, including your last outburst, I'll accept no
less than 50 000 yen.  In cash.

*(Pays the money without a word.)

Thank--you!!  (Nabiki pulls out a bug from the desk and leaves.  She tosses
a tape over her shoulder and it lands near the interviewer's foot)

*(Looks at it for a second.  Then grinds it into powder.  Does not say a
word for the rest of the day, looking fearfully in nooks and crannies for
bugs....)

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        By WebDragon