Take Care of Me, Deputy
Episode 1 – First Day at V Company
“Hello…! I’m Jeong Yeoju!”
“The mood in Sales is finally going to brighten up with our new rookie, hahaha.”
“Jeong, take that seat over there. If you have questions, ask Deputy Manager Kim.”
“He’s got a scary face and a sharper tongue, but he’s good at teaching.”
After college, my first full-time job was at V Company.
I greeted everyone with extra brightness, determined to stay positive and hardworking.
No scary old-school bosses like in dramas, and surprisingly, everyone seemed kind.
I settled in, turned on my computer, and started organizing my workspace.
“Uh… excuse me, Deputy Manager?”
“How do I do this…?”
Okay, I’ll admit it—I’m kind of hopeless with technology.
I studied so hard to get into this company, known for its great benefits,
but I always knew I was a bit behind compared to others.
The boss did say Deputy Kim was scary, and… yeah.
“Did you join this company without learning the basics?”
“…S-sorry?”
“You didn’t just come here for the benefits, right?”
“They screen people well for a reason. If this is how you work, you’re getting fired.”
“…I’m sorry…”
“Just listen when I explain. Drag this over here and it merges.”
“And when you send an email, cut all this down. Who’s going to read this wall of text?”
“I-I’m sorry…”
“Forget this one. Do that one first. I’ll finish this for you.”
Yup. The boss wasn’t lying.
Drop-dead gorgeous, but emotionally? A rock.
I know it was basic stuff,
but still—did he have to humiliate me like that?
I worked so hard to land this job…
And “hey”? Really? Why the casual tone already?
Sure, he’s diligent.
But his attitude? Zero stars.
...Still, he's really good-looking.
That cold, aloof type I love.
“Hey, it’s lunchtime. Stop working and go eat.”
“Oh… it’s noon already?”
“Here. Use this.”
“Wait… why are you giving me your card?”
“You must’ve had a hard time, especially on your first day.
Sorry for snapping at you. Eat on the company dime and grab a coffee.”
“Also, grab one for me too.”
Huh? Is this some kind of coffee errand initiation?
Well… it’s a bit weird, but he doesn’t seem like a total jerk after all.
I caught him glancing at me a few times during work.
Maybe he felt bad about what he said earlier?
His ears looked a little red.
Actually… kinda cute.
Classic Kim Taehyung. ( ͡• ͜ʖ ͡• )
“Yeoju, you were talking to Deputy Kim a lot earlier.”
“Ah… I think I’m already on his blacklist, haha…”
“Really?”
“I asked a few basic questions, and he kind of… lectured me.”
“But then he ended up helping me with everything himself.”
“Whoa! Maybe he’s into you!”
“…What?”
“Seriously. Kim Dae-ri rarely teaches newbies. Most people just get ignored.”
“You're the only one he’s actually helped.”
“Try and win him over! He’s handsome, smart, and so competent!”
Wait… Kim Dae-ri… likes me?
I’ve never dated anyone in my 25 years of life,
so naturally, my imagination went straight to fantasy-land.
Thinking about him more just made him seem cooler.
“Deputy Kim! Here’s your coffee~”
“Oh. Thanks.”
“Do you need anything else?”
“Do you not think before you act?”
“…Huh?”
“You’re new. Shouldn’t you be learning something useful
instead of volunteering to be everyone’s errand girl?”
“…S-sorry.”
“Don’t be. Just stop apologizing.
If you really want to help, take this to the manager instead.”
“Manager! Here’s the file!”
“The newbie did this?”
“This was… Kim Da—”
“Yes. She did it.”
“Wow. Not bad for your first time.”
“Feels like we’ve got another Taehyung on the team!”
“Hey—no, wait—”
“Let’s do a team dinner! Newbie’s doing great!”
“Totally! Food makes work better!”
“Good work today.”
“Th-thank you!”
At first, he was just a good-looking jerk.
But the more I saw of Kim Taehyung,
the more I realized—
he might actually be the real deal.