- Everything will be discovered within the company within a week… .
That was the conclusion Manager Kim reached after seeing the way Yoon-gi looked at Seung-ah. In fact, he'd given it a week, even longer. Chief Chun was simply too oblivious. He was so interested in other people's romantic relationships, yet so quick to point out the wrong things. Nevertheless, Seok-jin decided to just give up. No matter how much advice he offered, it was a waste of time to give advice to a couple so blinded by love. No matter how much he tried, it just wouldn't make sense. Why? Because they weren't aware of it themselves. The people involved had no idea how obvious it was. Still, Seok-jin resolved to help Seung-ah out just a little more, since she was his comrade who had suffered together under Chief Chun.
Manager Nam, would you like to eat together at the cafeteria? Of course, Yoongi too.
- Wow, haha.. It's nice to be in the cafeteria after a long time..! Are you okay with it too, Mr. Min?
The couples continued to communicate, rolling their eyes vigorously. After about three seconds, Yoongi managed to force a smile, the corners of his lips quirking. They had been trying to eat separately, even if it meant taking a risk, but an uninvited guest had suddenly barged in. Seungah's eyes seemed to be bulging as she tried to watch the situation unfold. Seokjin, of course, smiled internally and felt sorry. He was also overcome with nostalgia. I think I was like that when I was more innocent. Anyway, Yoongi answered with a face that seemed to have lost its sense of place, as if something was missing.
- Haha… . Of course. It’s okay.
Even choosing what to eat was a headache for Yoon-ki. Since they'd only been dating for a short time, there was a lot he didn't know about Seung-ah. Meanwhile, Manager Kim knew a lot from their time together as co-workers at the same company and on the same team, which bruised Yoon-ki's pride. As a result, Yoon-ki's jealousy exploded, leaving him in a state of chaos.
- Seung-ah, did you know that? I heard they're serving pork cutlet today!
- Wow, really??
- I guess you like pork cutlet.
- Haha, you don't know, Yoongi? It's Manager Nam's favorite menu at our company cafeteria.
- Oh... I see.
Seung-ah was dying. She was quite tactful, and outwardly, she was a reasonably tactful person, even when it meant naive behavior, for the sake of social life and even when she acted in an unintentional manner. But in this situation, she could sense the negative emotions Yoon-ki was feeling. It was only natural. He was her boyfriend!
- It's been a while since I've eaten at the cafeteria, so this is pretty good. Thank you for eating with me.
Yoongi thought to himself. He seems to be very perceptive, but why does he have to get involved in a couple's relationship? Seokjin lowered his voice and bent down as if he had seen through Yoongi's feelings.
- Actually, I said I wanted to eat with you because I had something to tell you. Don't make it too obvious that we're a couple, be careful. You'll get caught right away. Oh. And this is a secret, but by the way, I have a precious girlfriend outside of work. So don't hate me too much, right? Then I'll go first. Have a good date without getting caught for the rest of the time. Oh. And the break room is a bit dangerous, so during lunch time, let's go to a nearby cafe and come back separately. Bye~
Yoon-ki and Seung-ah sat there blankly, watching Seok-jin leave, then clattered as they cleaned up their plates.
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Following Seokjin's advice, the two moved to a small, tucked-away cafe near the company that few people would visit. Yoongi leaned against Seungah's shoulder and spoke, absentmindedly, as if he were whispering to her.
- …sorry.
-Wh, what, what is it…?
- That's what Manager Kim said. I was incredibly jealous, not even knowing you had a girlfriend. I think it was me who caught you.
- That's okay.
- I'm not denying it.
- haha,,
- But I couldn't help it. I didn't know I was this jealous? ... But I was jealous. I hated the fact that he might know more about Seung-ah than me, his boyfriend, and I was also upset that when we were supposed to go on a date and eat at the cafeteria, Seung-ah called me Min-sa-won and distanced herself. I'm not usually like this, but I swallow things to myself or ignore them because I'm afraid I'll seem pathetic and petty, but I change when I'm in front of Seung-ah.
Yoon-ki said, digging into Seung-ah's arms.
- I guess this is what it feels like to really like someone.
Aaaa ...
- I, I like it too… .
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- It's finally just the two of us?
- It's weird if you just say it like that…!
- What's weird? Did you think something strange, Seung-ah? Did you imagine kissing her?
- No…!! That’s not it…!
- Seung-ah, your face is red.
- Mr. Lee…! This is really bad!!
Seung-ah hit Yoon-ki without a care in the world on the way home, far from the company. (?) Even though it was just a cotton ball, Yoon-ki smiled brightly despite being hit, gave Seung-ah a kiss, and ran away. Seung-ah was dazed for a while, but then she got angry and chased Yoon-ki like a tagger. I'll just get caught!!
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- You… who are you to be next to Yoongi… .
Crack, crack. The sound of her biting her nails was jarring even to her ears, but she couldn't stop. Watching the woman who had taken the seat next to Yoongi, whose whereabouts were unknown, made her so angry that she felt like she couldn't stand it if she didn't do something. The woman, oblivious to the bleeding, kept chewing her nails and muttering, "Who are you to be next to Yoongi? Yoongi is mine."