episode_0030
by fnovelpiaIf it were like before, I would have suffered from a cold for three or four days at most.
But on Sunday, I really had the energy to get better in one day.
This must all be thanks to Ruina’s loving and devoted care for me.
I would also like to express my gratitude to Team Leader Lee Tae-seok for making such delicious food.
Anyway, thanks to my full recovery, I was able to go to work safely on the next weekday.
That’s not all.
Could it be because I became a little closer to Ruina during the holidays?
Was it obvious on the outside of your face?
As soon as he got to work, Kyungtae said,
“Did you go on a date with Yuri on a holiday?”
It was a question that pierced through Saturday’s schedule exactly.
When I asked him why he thought that way,
“You have such a happy expression on your face, you little shit!!!”
Kyungtae spread out both his hands as if he was going to strangle me at any moment and his face was distorted.
In that situation, they even had a deep kiss with tongues mixing.
It was the kind of face that looked like it would burst into tears of blood if provoked even a little more.
In addition to Kyungtae’s nagging, is it because of the bank robbery incident last time?
The existence of Ruina, known externally as Yuri, was now completely known to the Hero Nation staff.
“I want to see Yuri-ssi too.”
“Kyungtae said she was really pretty?”
“Oh, I heard that too. I thought she was a magazine model.”
The commotion is so intense.
Even if you don’t try to listen very carefully.
Ruina’s story could be heard occasionally throughout the office.
… … … … I should have noticed it then.
“Then, there is a department dinner scheduled for tomorrow. If you have any plans, please let me know in advance.”
Just before quitting time.
The manager got up from his seat and asked his employees about their schedules for tomorrow.
“Is it a company dinner… … .”
With his chin resting on his hand.
He muttered, glancing at the paper calendar on the desk.
Now that I think about it, I haven’t been able to do it recently because I’ve been pretty busy with work.
There were quite a few employees who disliked company dinners because they treated them as an extension of work, but I was the type who didn’t mind company dinners at least.
You mean free food and free drinks?
Not only did I save money on dinner, I was also able to indulge in meat and alcohol, which I normally wouldn’t be able to eat often.
At that moment, I was already looking forward to tomorrow.
Ruina’s brightly smiling face, which I had briefly forgotten about, came to mind.
“Ah… … .”
Now that I think about it, I’m not alone anymore.
I have a strong and precious girlfriend who is always waiting for me at home.
Yeah, no need to worry.
Of course, it’s better than a company dinner.
I immediately raised my hand.
“Oh. Yes, Seonghoon.”
“I’m sorry, but I think I’ll have to skip. Haha… .”
While scratching the back of his head, he spoke awkwardly.
A tingling glance came from the seat next to me.
“It’s because of Yuri. Huh? It’s because of Yuri… !”
Kyungtae was gritting his teeth and shooting beams from his eyes.
How did I manage to suppress my jealousy while looking at other couples all this time?
When I, who was close to him, escaped solo, I could clearly see that his jealousy gauge was reaching the max in an instant.
“Ah. Now that I think about it, I had something I wanted to say to Seonghoon.”
“Yes?”
A question mark appeared above his head at the manager’s unexpected remark.
There is a 90% chance that the only thing a manager will say to his direct subordinates will be about performance evaluations.
Suddenly, I felt a suffocating feeling in my chest.
“That’s not a big deal.”
I kept my mouth shut and swallowed the saliva that had accumulated in my mouth.
It was a time when I was waiting for the manager’s next words.
“By any chance… …. Would you be able to attend the dinner with Seonghoon’s girlfriend?”
“… … … … Huh?”
The question I heard from the manager was completely different from what I expected.
It was the sound of a ghost washing its dishes.
* * *
Beep!
The sound of the front door being unlocked.
And at the same time.
“Honeyyah~!!!”
Ruina’s fluffy head suddenly came closer.
Now, he asked, stroking her head as if it were his daily routine.
“Haha. How have you been?”
“Yeah yeah! I really missed you!”
“Even though we were still talking?”
“Still, I like it better to talk while looking at it in person♡”
Thanks to Ex Machina’s gift, we were able to talk as if we were right next to each other even though we were an hour apart.
Thanks to that, we were still talking until just about ten seconds ago.
To others, it probably just seemed like he was mumbling to himself.
“Yes. Ruina?”
So, let’s bring up the topic we talked about earlier again.
“Yeah. Why?”
“I’m talking about the dinner we had earlier.”
“Like~♡”
She answered briefly, snuggling into my arms.
The sweet scent coming from Ruina’s hair was quite pleasant, but this was not the answer I was hoping for.
“That, so it’s a company dinner? I have to be with people I don’t know?”
“Isn’t this a place where you can show everyone that she’s your girlfriend?”
“That’s true, but… … .”
“Then let’s go!”
“Hi there.”
Ruina had already made up her mind to attend the dinner party.
Honestly, I never thought she would express her intention to participate so easily.
I was confident that he wouldn’t refuse me because he could be with me, but
I thought you’d ask yourself at least once if you really had to go there.
Of course, Ruina wasn’t the only one specially invited to the dinner.
Anyone with a partner or spouse is welcome.
This was something the manager said immediately after inviting Ruina.
Well, it’s something that always happens in any company.
Since you’re having a company dinner, it’s a good idea to set up an event like this so that you can spend more time with your significant other.
Of course, some employees are thinking, ‘Then why don’t we just skip the company dinner and send them home quickly?’
Especially single people have expressed these questions and complaints… … .
[We cannot know what the higher powers are thinking… … .]
That is, that’s it.
If I get caught, I will have no choice but to ascend to the position of the higher person.
“Your Highness?”
“Oh, no. I’m just talking to myself.”
I said, stroking the back of Ruina’s head, who was in my arms.
Now I can finally start to care about my communication device.
I still couldn’t stop the thoughts from leaking out at will.
However, this was not something that could be left aside for a moment.
What if I take the ring off and Ruina can’t talk to me?
So how many minutes would it take for a panicked Ruina to come running to where I am?
… … That’s it.
This ring on my ring finger was like a rein to control Ruina, and it was also like a lifeline around my waist.
For the sake of the world’s safety and my own safety, I couldn’t just take out my communicator.
“Are you hungry? Let’s change clothes and eat right away.”
“Yes~”
Is Ruina just happy to have met me?
Hehehe~ I walked into the living room with a laugh.
I came into my room, looking at that cute back view with a happy smile.
“Haa… … .”
Before changing clothes, I picked up my phone and dialed a number.
As soon as the 11-digit number was completed, the name of the owner of the number appeared automatically.
“I guess I’ll have to ask first… … .”
A man who secretly watches me and Ruina from anywhere in the world.
I called Team Leader Lee Tae-seok.
After a brief transmission sound.
After a friendly comment that the line is encrypted.
“Yes handler.”
The voice of the gentleman who had secretly visited my house returned.
No matter when or where I call, his voice is always very blunt.
“Why are you calling? Do you know?”
“Yes. It has to do with the dinner and Ruina’s participation.”
As expected.
Now, I was starting to get a feel for how I should deal with Team Leader Lee Tae-seok.
What I know, this man knows too.
What I don’t know is what this man knows.
So, rather than beating around the bush, the way to deal with the stone Buddha called Itaewon was to be direct.
“Is it okay? Even if you have a fake identity, it’s okay if you introduce Ruina to others.”
“It doesn’t matter. Let’s go together.”
“You too…!?”
Following Ruina, Team Leader Lee Tae-seok gave a quick reply.
“Excuse me. Can I make a decision this simply?”
“Rather, it is something we do not want for Ruina to be separated from you.”
“That may be so, but… … .”
In the first place, he was the one who readily gave a large sum of money just to be with Ruina.
But it is also a job that introduces Ruina to many people.
If one.
There was no guarantee that something wouldn’t happen.
“And it wasn’t as simple a decision as the handler thought.”
“Huh? What is that… … .”
“Our team values you more than you think.”
“, even if you suddenly praise me… … .”
“No. That Ruina has been sleeping for over a week. That must be because you are so devoted to her. That’s why I decided it’s okay for her to attend the dinner.”
“Ugh… … .”
It’s definitely a compliment, but…
The feeling of being terribly embarrassed just wouldn’t go away.
“And you don’t have to worry about any unexpected situations that may arise.”
“Yes?”
“Our agents will be waiting near the restaurant. So, don’t worry.”
That’s why I feel less secure…
I just let out a long sigh.
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