I'm not a private person!
How did Mr. Wooji...
하교은
"How is it here..."
Kyo-eun asked in a flustered voice. Woo-ji said it nonchalantly, as if it were nothing special.
우지(지훈)
"I just came to see a movie, but Manager Kyo-eun was there."
At his slightly smiling expression, Kyo-eun awkwardly greeted him and asked, “How are you?”
Woozi chuckled and then quietly turned his gaze straight ahead.
우지(지훈)
“…Let’s watch a movie.”
하교은
"Ah..yes.."
Kyo-eun was a little relieved to see Woo-ji like that, even though she was worried about the blind date guy who got into an argument with another man, and he didn't come back.
Kyo-eun glanced at Woo-ji with her sidelong eyes, then smiled cautiously.
A corner of my heart became warm.
I was constantly nervous that the guy I was seeing on my blind date would come back, but for some reason, I felt strangely secure because Wooji was by my side.
우지(지훈)
"Would you like to go eat together, Manager Kyo-eun?"
Kyo-eun's eyes widened at the unexpected suggestion, then after a moment of hesitation, she nodded cautiously.
하교은
"...yes yes..."
The guy I met on the blind date seemed to be a distant memory now.
The two carefully left the cinema without being noticed.
Wooji naturally took the lead, and Kyo-eun followed behind him.
우지(지훈)
"This is a restaurant I often go to. There aren't many people around at this time."
Woozi opened the restaurant door as if he was familiar with it.
Kyo-eun bowed her head slightly and followed him in.
Inside a quiet restaurant. A simple bowl of soup and warm side dishes were served.
Kyo-eun carefully ate the soup.
As each sip of soup slid down my throat, my body and mind seemed to gradually relax.
I carefully raise my head.
Across the table, I could see Woozi quietly eating.
For some reason, a corner of my heart felt warm. It was like a small warmth, carefully accumulating.
***
하교은
"Uh, I'll pay for mine..."
Kyo-eun said, hastily pulling out her wallet. But Woo-ji shook his head slightly and answered.
우지(지훈)
"This much is okay."
Woozi blurted it out as if nothing had happened. He'd already finished paying at the counter.
He was holding a receipt in his hand.
A flustered Kyo-eun followed Woo-ji out of the restaurant. The slightly cooler evening air enveloped the two.
하교은
"Still... I'm so sorry..."
Kyo-eun bowed her head, trembling. Woo-ji glanced at her briefly, then shrugged and said.
우지(지훈)
"No. You suffered because of me. ...Well, then next time, can you please have the person in charge, Kyo-eun, buy it for you?"
하교은
"Uh...yes.."
Kyo-eun answered with an awkward smile.
The two began walking down the alley together. Under the streetlights, Kyo-eun clutched her bag strap for no reason and spoke.
하교은
"Thank you so much for today."
Woozi looked at her and chuckled.
우지(지훈)
"No. Thanks to you, I was able to watch a movie and enjoy a delicious meal."
Wooji, whose words trailed off like that, tried to say something more but stopped.
He licked his lips, then let out a small sigh and smiled.
우지(지훈)
"See you next time, sir."
하교은
"yes!"
Kyo-eun answered briskly. Woo-ji gave a light wave and walked toward the parking lot.
Kyo-eun, who was watching him get into the car from afar, smiled softly and muttered to herself.
하교은
'...He seems like a really good person.'
A gentle breeze gently brushed my hair.
***
Woozi got into the car, took a deep breath, and started the engine.
우지(지훈)
"If I said I'd bring it to you, it would have been over the top..."
Then he leaned back against the seat with his eyes closed for a moment.