For life

Akio fell asleep, just waking in time to hear his favorite morning radio show. His brain took a few moments to unfreeze and he realized something... How he went from the Nozomi to his house? And if he left, roughly, at noon, how it became morning so fast? He was very puzzled, but nonetheless, he got up and went to work... He pictured himself trying to explain to his boss why he couldn't attend the meeting in Osaka.

He entered his company's HQ and saw his friends performing a comedic act.
Given that Akio was ashamed and couldn't stand his boss disappointment, he stayed with them. They were failing spectacularly... Their mazai act was a complete and utter mess. So Akio decide to help them. He would be the straight man (tsukkoi) to his friends funny man (boke). Definitely, the act turned out to be more palatable than their original, gaining praise from the staff at the lobby.

In that moment Akio's boss, Takeshi-Sama as he was often called, showed up in the lobby. He saw Akio performing with his colleagues... And he was surprised, to say the least.  He called the man to his office and that's were the laughter dissipated.

While on the elevator, Akio's heart was going to erupt from his chest. He was very sweaty and could barely breath... He wasn't sure how his boss would act at his failure...

"So sonny, I see you enjoy acting as a clown" Said the old man at his employee. "I thought you were more serious"

"Forgive sir, I can explain it" Said Akio, trying not to babble...

"There's nothing to explain, sonny! Good to see you that cheerful!" Replied the boss with a huge smile in his face... "There's a meeting in Osaka tomorrow. A company is looking for new talent for being their new sales administrator... And guess what? They accepted you! Isn't that wonderful?

"Y-yes, it is...." Said the paled man.

"Oh, and another thing... Your doctor called, he says that you must go and pick up your.. new glasses?  When did you get those?

"E-excuse me sir... Can I leave? My head is killing me." Said the obviously scared man.

"Sure, but remember, I want you tomorrow at the train station! I'll be very disappointed if you missed that meeting!