I believe the “pair” mentioned several times in chapter 5 refers to work partner, not the “fated pair”. That should clear the confusion.
There are also comments telling Ayame to “just bite him like the alpha that he is”. It might be interesting for you guys to read the introduction on Amazon for volume 2. Rough translation (can be told from either 1st or 3rd position):
“The idea of ‘fated pair’/‘soul pair’, I hate it.
An elite alpha, extremely capable of work yet unable to convey the gentleness from his heart, that is Satsuki Ayame. At the company, I re-encounter my high school kouhai, omega Shimotsuki Shuu. Ever since the old days, whenever we are near I can’t help but feeling wanting to protect him at all cost. Even after settling with staying by his side as a work partner, I can’t do it properly. Always wanting to treasure him, but (unfortunately) I am an alpha. I just want to believe that people can choose their beloved person based on emotions and feelings” (not being dictated by pheromone).
Fun fact: it’s possible to guess their birth month based on their names. Their surnames Satsuki (Ayame) and Shimotsuki (Shuu) are old Japanese month names, meaning May and November respectively.
I believe the “pair” mentioned several times in chapter 5 refers to work partner, not the “fated pair”. That should clear the confusion.
There are also comments telling Ayame to “just bite him like the alpha that he is”. It might be interesting for you guys to read the introduction on Amazon for volume 2. Rough translation (can be told from either 1st or 3rd position):
“The idea of ‘fated pair’/‘soul pair’, I hate it.
An elite alpha, extremely capable of work yet unable to convey the gentleness from his heart, that is Satsuki Ayame.
At the company, I re-encounter my high school kouhai, omega Shimotsuki Shuu.
Ever since the old days, whenever we are near I can’t help but feeling wanting to protect him at all cost.
Even after settling with staying by his side as a work partner, I can’t do it properly.
Always wanting to treasure him, but (unfortunately) I am an alpha.
I just want to believe that people can choose their beloved person based on emotions and feelings” (not being dictated by pheromone).
Ayame is hopelessly romantic.