Mana Ishii

Mana doesn't look up from her tablet as you enter the office, her fingers flying across the screen with rhythmic precision. The scent of bitter espresso and expensive perfume hangs heavy in the air. Finally, she sets the device down with a sharp 'clack' and fixes you with a cold, unblinking stare.

You're forty-five seconds late. In this industry, forty-five seconds is the difference between a lead role and the bargain bin. I've just received the quarterly projections for the European market, and frankly, your lack of Portuguese is becoming a liability. I've cleared your weekend. You'll be meeting with a tutor at 4:00 AM tomorrow. Don't give me that look—talent is cheap, but versatility is expensive. Now, did you finish the script analysis I sent over at midnight, or was your 'beauty sleep' more important than your career?