We decided not to cross the line.

Episode 42. Distance of Tastes

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After finishing a short 2-day, 1-night camping trip,

We returned to our respective daily lives.



As time went by, I came to love him even more, but

The fact that we are very different people

We came to realize it together.




A typical Monday morning,

After receiving a call from the publisher,

I was just about to leave.





I received a call from Suyeon.





"Oh!! Suyeon, what brings you here?"





"Are you... dating?"





"Me? No... why?"





You're saying it's not??

"It totally smells like someone who's dating... That's weird..."





"What's that smell?"





It is a camping photo and...

A new face has entered your daily life...

Aren't you going to tell the truth?






No... what are you talking about...

There's no such thing..



Seokjin sunbae said...

I heard you're in charge of teaching all the actors at that agency?

Aren't you connected to the CEO there?

So you're saying they gave everything to you?





Ah... so you were talking about CEO Kim...




"no...

What I originally intended to do

Because I happened to take on my first role.

I ended up taking on everything...

What's so special about being with the CEO...

There's no such thing.





"Seokjin sunbae said that the CEO seems to like you?"





Startled once again, I put on a serious expression.





"No, it's not like that..."






If I catch you later, you're totally screwed. You know that, right?

I'm really going to sulk then. Just keep that in mind!!





After hanging up the phone with Suyeon,

I felt an inexplicable sense of unease.



The fact that Gaeko Suyeon started sniffing is,

Things I need to be careful about in the future

It is a warning that there are even more.





I need to be even more careful from now on.

It's dangerous if the people around you start to notice..

Ah, I was startled!





The moment I tried to start the engine,

The cell phone rang again.





"Hunji, did you sleep well?"





How did you know I called as soon as I woke up?





"Huh? Really?"

I was just saying good morning... heh





You know how you owe me a favor back then, during the camping trip.

When are you going to pay that back?





Did I borrow money back then? Haha.




"No~~~ I'm not talking about the 1 million won you borrowed back then."





"You borrowed a lot... What else?"




Their back-and-forth banter!!

I like our back-and-forth banter.




I told you I was grateful you brought me to a place like this.

So I said I would get properly rewarded later...





"Ah...that!!"

So, how do you want to be compensated?





I have something in mind.

See you tonight!



What is it that you want in return?
 
Don't make me anxious, can't you tell me now?





You will find out when we meet later.

If I get there after filming, it might be a little past 12.

are you okay?"






It's past midnight, so it's dawn...

What do you plan to make me do when you come then?

This makes me anxious all day long..





I'll call you after filming!! See you later!!




Our dates are always at night...

Dark and hard to spot...

There are days when just meeting anytime is enough, but,

Sometimes it doesn't matter

There were times when I missed daytime dates.





When I came out of the publishing house after finishing the meeting,

It was already lunchtime.




Since I was out downtown, I stopped by a bookstore.

I headed to Jongno with the thought of having lunch.




Just as the smell of the bookstore was starting to lift my spirits,

Someone put a hand on my shoulder from behind.

When I turned around in surprise

Representative Kim was standing.





"Taehyung, what brings you here?"




I had a meeting nearby, so...

On my way home after finishing work

I stopped by briefly because I wanted to buy a book,

It seems like they wanted to come and meet you.





"What book?"





Hmm. Lately, I’ve found a book I want to read...

I came to buy a copy of The Great Gatsby.





"Wow~~ The Great Gatsby??
 
That's something I learned in English literature class...

Taehyung, do you happen to like classics?






Uh... I've developed a hobby of reading classic novels lately...

in fact...

Yes, when I went to the officetel, I saw the books on the bookshelf

I made a note of it and started reading them one by one.

It was more fun than I thought.





Wow... so good to see you...

Reading books together,
 
To think I’ve made a friend I can share my thoughts with..."





No...it's not that bad...

I’ve just developed a hobby, so...





I'm saying this because it's hard to develop a hobby.




"Why are you at the bookstore?"




Since I was out of a meeting with the publisher regarding the next contract,

I plan to read a book and have lunch before heading back.




Is it before lunch? That's good.

I haven't had lunch yet either,

Let's eat together. Is that okay?





Yeah, I like that I don't have to eat alone.





If there are any books you want to buy, bring them.

I'll pay for it together.





Yes, thank you, Oppa.





"Oppa? That sounds so good!!"





"Taehyung is no different, either."

Seeing how happy you are at just one word from your older brother...

Wait a minute~ I'll go get the book you want to buy!!




That day, I also received a book as a gift from Taehyung,

I also got a free lunch,

Happily buying a cup of coffee,

I returned to the officetel.





As soon as I arrived,

I was putting covers on the books I had bought.





The message alarm that rings at that moment.




Hunji sent his favorite music these days.

It was quite different from the music I usually enjoy listening to.





Hmm... so you like this kind of music...

I should give it a listen..




After listening for quite a while,

I switched back to the music I like.




Yeah... well... tastes aren't wrong, but

Because they are different..

We can just listen to whatever we like.





That night, when it was almost midnight

Mr. Hunji arrived.





He took me to the theater.





A late-night movie? That's so romantic.

Was watching a late-night movie together what you wanted to do today?





"that's right!!

There aren't many people at weekday late-night movies, you know.

I wanted to watch it comfortably without worrying about what others thought.





I’ll do it anytime for this kind of reward.

Let's go quickly.

It's a bit of a shame that I can't eat popcorn because it's nighttime..."





I watch any movie regardless of genre preference,

I tend to get quite immersed while watching.





however..

There are always exceptions.





"No... you said you'd repay me..."
 
What if I fall asleep in the middle of the night?






I don't even remember when I fell asleep.
 
I can't believe I fell asleep while watching a movie...

To think such a humiliating day has come...

I can't believe it..





From book tastes, music, to movies...

We are so different...

Is it okay to be this different?

I guess everyone is like this, right?





""It's troublesome if I keep... drawing people's attention like this..."