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The air around the table froze slightly at the sudden suggestion.

It’s a recruitment offer.

Actually, the proposal itself is not that big of a deal.

Because my team members are all attractive properties.

Even Elena, who was considered an ugly duckling, is now treated as a swan after realizing that the effect of her characteristics on allies is gradually decreasing.

However, the problem may be that the person in front of him does not want Seoyeon for his grades.

It’s obvious.

The reason why he stayed at school instead of leaving the 4th grade training, and the reason why he wants to add Seoyeon to the new team he will create.

This guy has been showing signs of liking him since he was young, and it doesn’t change even as he gets older.

Maybe I should have squeezed in a few more at that time.

“Hmm.”

I keep reminding myself that Seoyeon and I are no longer in a relationship, but I still haven’t been able to throw away my father’s feelings.

This is what happens when I see a man who seems like the best groom to everyone, and my hostility is rising just because he likes my daughter.

In my heart, I thought, ‘Not for my daughter, you bastard!’ I want to grab him by the collar while doing this.

“I wonder if you need to ask me that.”

I barely manage to change my mind, constantly reminding myself that I no longer have the right or reason to do that.

As a team leader, isn’t it possible to hold on to your team members?

It’s equally impossible to do that.

Our party was disbanded at the beginning of last year’s winter break.

Now, virtually everyone is a free agent, which means they are in FA status.

“I’m sure you know. “Building a real team begins after the first class.”

In short, everyone here, including Son Seo-yeon, is no different from a jewel that fell to the ground.

This means that if you present a great and clear vision, you can embrace them as much as you want.

“If you want to recruit senior Seoyeon, I think you’ve come to the wrong address.”

A straightforward interpretation of what I say is this:

Instead of talking to me, go directly to Seoyeon and suggest recruiting her.

That’s correct.

Just because we’re having a drink together doesn’t mean our team has been confirmed yet.

So, can I take the other kids out too?

That doesn’t work either.

However, this is only possible for those who can fight me and win.

If that doesn’t work, it’ll have to be crushed in a corner.

Park Jin-woo laughs lightly at the dry tone he spoke while controlling his emotions as much as possible.

“haha… , Of course, I plan to formally offer to recruit Seo-yeon. But before that, I wanted to hear junior Dojin’s intentions.”

“… “It’s my intention.”

“that’s right. “I thought it wouldn’t be a good idea if there was a fierce competition between seniors and juniors to recruit one person.”

therefore… , I wanted to know before offering to recruit Seo-yeon.

Should they see me as a competitor or not?

They said it was Bujeonjeon.

This guy took his father’s tone and actions and took them seriously.

Occasionally, when friction between guilds arises, Jeongpal is sure to… , No, Jeongmin used to come and express his thoughts like that.

Every time that happened, I would ask myself this.

“If I say I won’t back out of recruiting senior Seoyeon, will you give up?”

Then the guy laughed as if he was embarrassed, then emptied his refilled glass and shook his head.

“hmm… “I usually think it’s good to give in to juniors as a senior, but I think it’s a bit too much this time.”

Why do you take so long to say that you have no intention of backing down?

Well, that’s it.

As I said before, I have no right or reason to force Seoyeon.

“My intention remains the same. Whether Seoyeon joins Jinwoo’s team or stays on our team. “I’ll respect it either way.”

I feel eyes staring intently at my face from the right.

A heavy yet persistent feeling.

He ends his sentence by trying to ignore the gaze that makes it seem like he knows who it is even without turning his head.

“Isn’t it up to you to decide your own path?”

Then Jinwoo Park laughs.

“That’s a good thing to say.”

By the time the story was coming to a certain conclusion.

Grumble!

With the sound of the chair legs being dragged roughly on the ground, Seoyeon, who was sitting at the edge of the table, got up from her seat.

The guy looks down at me with wide eyes, as if he can’t believe something.

… Why are you acting like that all of a sudden?

This person is even more puzzled, but Park Jin-woo speaks as if this is an opportunity.

“Seo-yeon, should we go out and talk for a moment?”

I thought Seoyeon would just follow in Park Jin-woo’s footsteps and leave.

“… no. “There’s no need to go out, senior.”

But the guy refused in a rather bold tone.

Then, he looked at me and Park Jin-woo alternately and parted his lips.

“I’m sorry to my senior, but I have no intention of leaving this team.”

“what… ?”

To Park Jin-woo, a statement that was like a bolt from the blue came out of her mouth.

Judging by the stiff expression on his face, it seems like he didn’t expect anything like this to happen.

After all, he’s known me since he was young, and he’s only been with me and the other team members for three months at most, so he probably thought that if he held out his hand, it would be accepted.

Park Jin-woo, who managed to regain his complexion, asks again in a calm tone.

“Can I ask why?”

“There is no particular reason. just… .”

The gaze that was directed at Jinwoo Park glanced at me and continued speaking.

“It’s comfortable here. The team members here… “It doesn’t remind me of unnecessary things.”

“… … .”

“… … .”

What is it?

The unnecessary things she talks about are.

“I see.”

After hearing something I couldn’t understand at all, Park Jin-woo nodded as if he understood.

Does this guy know something that even I, the father, don’t know?

What can I say… , I feel a bit bitter.

If I had decided to stay on my team, I should feel like a winner, but I feel like a loser.

Park Jin-woo, trying hard to hide his bitter expression, stood up, looked around at us, and opened his mouth.

“It was short-lived, but it was fun. “I had a hard time dealing with a drunk senior, and I’ll see you again next time I get a chance.”

The guy who left like that maintains a bright expression as if he had never seen it before and moves to another table.

It’s not like there’s really nothing going on, and they’re probably just taking care to maintain the atmosphere around them.

Looking at him like that, it’s true that he’s definitely a good guy… , hmmm.

I don’t know.

If it’s meant to be, it will happen on its own; if not, it won’t happen.

As I said a little while ago, you have to choose your own path to move forward.

“The atmosphere suddenly became cold.”

It was none other than Shin Yu-jeong who broke the silence that had fallen particularly heavily on our table.

The guy who woke up with a red face glanced at the other team members and asked.

“Hey, Mr. Just say it right here. “Is there anyone who will abandon us and go to another team?”

Lim Na-eun was the first to answer the guy’s sudden question.

“I’m not going. “There are still many things I need to learn from Dojin’s side.”

Then, he subtly reaches out and touches my thighs.

Was this what I had to learn…? ?

The next person to speak after her was Elena.

It’s surprising how much everything can fit in that slim stomach. She, who was eating and drinking, puts down the beer glass she was holding in one hand and flutters with her curled tongue.

“Hi… ! I, a Bulgarian, live and die by loyalty. Do you understand? Do-jin robbed me buried in the ground? I did. So, Elena, let’s go together all the way.”

Since when have Bulgarians been a people who live and die by loyalty, and what are grave robbers? .

There are a lot of things to stumble over, but since the meaning is roughly understandable, let’s move on.

Even Seoyeon, who usually doesn’t get involved at times like this, once again reveals her intentions.

“I said it a little while ago… , I also want to stay here.”

Then, suddenly, he becomes clumsy and adds a regret.

“… “Of course, that is only if you accept it.”

Ugh.

When will my communication skills improve?

It’s just a shame that he has improved by becoming closer to Elena.

As I look at them, I suddenly think of the three brothers Liu Bei, Guan Yu, and Zhang Fei’s resolution to protect their people.

This isn’t even under the peach tree, how should I express it?

Their eyes, which were shining brightly, suddenly turn to me.

What, why, what.

Shin Yu-jeong grins and says something.

“Envy you? “Because I’m the only man among these pretty women.”

“Oh, yes. “I am very sorry.”

Actually, it’s good.

There are times when a dungeon doesn’t feel like a dungeon because everywhere you go there are pretty women giving off sweet scents, hmm.

“Okay then, cheers!”

“Cheers~!”

I clink my glasses as Shin Yu-jeong sings and take a sip of the somaek he made himself.

“Wow.”

No matter how much soju I poured into it, it doesn’t taste like beer at all.

In order to cool off my red face for a moment, I become even more cheerful and quietly leave the pub, leaving my team members, who have become close friends, alone.

Every time the chilly night air penetrates deep into my lungs, I feel a little drunk.

“I am indeed.”

Ah, I shouldn’t be like this, but I feel happy for no reason.

It’s always nice to have a colleague, a colleague who completely believes in you and follows you.

Their presence and the trust they give me always makes me a stronger person.

“Cute guys.”

I was secretly liking it with a happy smile as I recalled the situation from a little while ago, when suddenly I felt a presence behind me.

He hastily tightens his relaxed expression and turns back.

Seoyeon, who is glaring in this direction, is standing cross-legged.

“… “What are you doing there?”

When I asked him bluntly, wondering if he had seen me, he raised his index finger and pointed at me, then parted his lips.

“You look like your dad.”

My heart sank at that one word.