Again. Bye.

2. Kim Nam-joon

Thursday. 10:00 AM. Jay's workplace.

Ppekkom Entertainment. A small, five-story building that lives up to its cute name.

It's a small, if not a small building, considering that it houses a celebrity who is said to be quite successful.



-hello.

[Sister! Where are you?

-Not older sister, but director.

[Oh, I see. Where is it?

-It's work. I have an interview.

[Okay! I just finished filming so I'm going to go eat lunch with my older sister, so wait. If you're hungry... um... hold on, I'll be there quickly!!

-You're off from now on. Just rest.

[I'm resting just watching you, sister! Don't worry!



He sighs heavily, as if he is tired, looking at the disconnected phone call.

Knock knock.



-yes.

-The CEO is coming down because the interview is starting.

-Yeah. Ah! What happened to my resume?

-I didn't even give it to you. Here it is.



As if she was used to it, the secretary kindly put the resume in the payment box and put it in Jay's hand.



-You wouldn't have seen it even if I gave it to you anyway.

-Exactly! Thanks. But...

-The conference room on the second floor.

 

The answer comes before the words are finished.

Jay shouts "okay" and stands in front of the elevator.



-Walk. Go down one level to the elevator.

-You don't seem to be there...

-You don't seem to be there. Okay. Change your shoes.



The secretary says as she places Jay's shoes on the floor, wondering when he brought them.



-Oh~Yoo Song!! Your sense is just!!

-You idiot...you're real.



Jay's high school and college friend and secretary. He'd been wondering why such a small company had a secretary, but the CEO said it couldn't be done, and he'd chosen a secretary who was often referred to as "Gao." "Yoo Song," 34 years old.

The elevator door opened and Jay's back was slapped loudly.



-Get your act together and do well in the interview. The photo shoot team is your responsibility.

-Okay, okay! I'll bring it!



He speaks brightly and goes down to the second floor.



-hello.

-Oh, good morning! What's wrong with your face? Are you feeling unwell?

-Ah! You too, sir! Are you tired?

-So, lol.

-What is it?

-It's a personal card. Just swipe the 50 won deposit at the cafe in front and send a notice. Let's go and have a cup of coffee together.



Jay hands his credit card to the general affairs manager's employee ID card.



-Oh...the halo is dazzling...!!I'll drink it well.

-Who's inside?

-Sir, this is the head of the human resources department.

-Buy me one and buy one for you two. Do you know what they are?

-Director, are you adding 4 shots to Aaah?

-huh.

-Oh...you'd better drink some gosam tea.

-That's useful. Please.



The employee, who had been shaking his head, said thank you and went down the stairs with a happy face.

Hoo. Jay took a deep breath and entered the conference room.



-good morning!



He greets me with a smile and a loud voice and sits down.



-Today is the final interview, so there are two people. I've already chosen someone, but the third round is an executive interview.



CEO of Ppekkom Entertainment. Min Yoongi, 39 years old. In a four-year relationship with Jay's secretary, Yoo Song.

One day Jay asked, "What is a Peekaboo if it's not a polar bear?"

Then Yoon-gi laughed and said.

I thought that if I kept peeking around here and there, people would notice even if it was annoying.

It's been 7 years since I fell for that ridiculous statement and started working.



- The first person to come in will come in.



The first interviewer came in and handed me the portfolio I had brought.

The mood of the photos in the portfolio was calm and languid. The photos had a bright, quiet, and gentle feel.

A few questions were asked and the first interview was over.



- Hmm...it's good, but...you're too confident.



The HR manager also nodded at Jay's words.

It seems like Yoon-gi doesn't like him either, so it seems like he's not the person I had my eye on.



-The second person will come in.



- uh?!?!



Jay is surprised.



- senior!

- Do you know him??



She nods to Yoongi's question.



- A senior from college and his best friend.



Yoongi makes a humming sound as if he is interested.


The photos in the portfolio were bright.

The photos felt vibrant. Just looking at them, I saw noisy photos, languid and comfortable photos, cheerful and romantic photos. They were full of natural expressions, unconcerned with the camera. As in the previous interview, questions were exchanged, and the interview concluded.



- I am the second Kim Namjoon.

- Me too. I can decide just by looking at the picture.

- You're good at taking pictures. You're good at making people feel comfortable. You have a great personality, too.



Decided unanimously.

The second interviewee. Kim Namjoon, 37 years old. Seokjin's friend.

After deciding on the successful candidates and leaving the conference room, Namjoon greets Jay warmly.



-Jay!

-Senior! I'm totally shocked!

-Well. Since you're here, I don't think I need to contact you separately. Just come in by 9:00 on Monday. It's the photo team on the third floor, right next to Director Seo Jae-i's office. See you on Monday.



Jay takes Namjoon, who bows and says thank you for Yoongi's words, up to his office on the third floor.



-Should I call you "Director" starting Monday?

-Well then. How have you been? How's Jeonghee? How are you? Did you come to Korea with me? Are you married?

-Ask them one by one. Oh, I'm so confused.



Namjoon pretends to cover his ears and playfully talks to Jay, who is bombarding him with questions.



-How are you? How's Seokjin? Are you still happy?

-You didn't hear? We divorced. Two years ago.

-Huh? Divorce? You guys?

-Yeah. A lot has happened while you were gone. I'll tell you more later. Sorry, not yet... What about you? Did Jeonghee come with you?

-Jeonghee? No. She lives in Hong Kong.

-Huh? So it's a goose?

-What are you talking about? Why are my sister-in-law and I becoming geese?

-Sister-in-law? Weren't you two dating?

-Everyone knew that... This is ridiculous. I only went with my older brother because he told me to take good care of him.



Namjoon was with Jeonghee throughout his college years.

Jeong-hee, who had difficulty with interpersonal relationships.

They were so attached to each other that they were called key rings, and when Namjoon took a leave of absence due to his military enlistment, Jeonghee also took a leave of absence, so there were even rumors that they were a married couple... but sister-in-law.



-Senior! Wow! It's really Namjoon-senpai!

-Oh, Yoo Song



Even Yoo Song, who went to college with him, couldn't not know him.

We were sitting together for the first time in a long time, laughing and talking.



-Go eat. Our company may be small, but we have a cafeteria, and the CEO is serious about food, so it's delicious.

-Good.



Namjoon replied to Jay's words by saying that he was hungry at the time.



-I'll pass. I have to go sign the house contract with my brother.



Yoo Song answers.

Jay's phone rings.



-Just a moment. Hello.

[Hey, Sir!! Come to the store after work today!!

Jay frowns at the loud ringing and takes the phone away from his ear.



-Oh..that's Jung Ho-seok.

-Hoseok? Are you guys still in touch?

-Everyone is doing well except for my senior.



Namjoon's eyes widen at Song's words.



-What is it today?

[What's wrong? You have half a day off today and annual leave tomorrow. You were eating last time, right? My brother told me when I asked. Rest at home and come back by 9.

-I'm tired. You're really... Ah!! No!! I'm going. There's someone I want to show you today.



She was about to refuse, but changed her words when she saw Namjoon.



[What... Are you not dating?

-Woof woof. Hang up.



Jay answered with a bark instead of a nod.

When I ask Namjoon if he wants to go with me with a playful smile on his face, Namjoon says yes.

Song Eun refuses, saying she has to prepare to move.



-Wait a minute. Let's go at 1 o'clock. If you're bored, just sleep. The sofa is expensive, so it's comfortable.

 

Namjoon looks at his watch at Jay's words and says there are two hours left, then lays his long body down on the sofa.



-Then I'll sleep for a bit.



Jay, who had roughly finished his work, looked at his watch and saw that it was 12:40.

As I was getting up from my seat, thinking I should tidy up and have some lunch, the office door opened wide and a cheerful voice was heard.