I mean, that looked like a detached...uh...thing, whatever it's called. No?
You could pull it away a few cms and the "empty" space would be under your calves, which is not that much of a bother imo, while your feet are resting on the actual cushion.
@So-chan She voiced her thoughts pretty clearly. She doesn't want to interfere with his social life, and do keep in mind that it's a way bigger deal in Japan than in most of the world. You're basically required to go drinking with coworkers and bosses to "improve relations".
The mixer itself is...