Chapter 6: Strange Senior

Somehow, I got into the company, but there was nothing to do immediately.

I heard that later, the 2nd generation members would gather for some kind of orientation or basic training.

Even that wasn’t scheduled right away, but for a few weeks later….

In the meantime, a soundproof booth and various equipment needed for broadcasting were….

Being installed 100% provided by the company in the house next door where I was supposed to live.

One day, while I was casually packing my few belongings and idly killing time.

“…Ms. CEO?”

[…Yes, Siyeon-ah.]

A call suddenly came from a very important person.

“What’s up?”

“Did something happen with our work?”

[ No, it’s not like that….]

However, Siyeon, receiving the call, was comfortable.

This was because, during the conversations over the past few days….

She had become accustomed to a relationship between CEO and employee that seemed more like close older and younger sisters.

Apparently, for broadcasting purposes, it was better if they appeared close.

‘Of course, I can’t overstep my bounds, and I have to show a certain amount of respect from my side.’

‘No matter how unusual this job is….’

‘Isn’t it business, after all, business?’

‘…However.’

[ Among your seniors… Ichihana Ren, do you remember her?]

“I remember, right?”

“Though you only told me her stage name.”

[ She said she wants to see you….]

“…Me?”

If it were the CEO, it might be understandable, but the sudden appearance of a founding senior….

Was clearly outside her expectations.

“…Why?”

[ I don’t know.]

[I’d like you to get to know her a bit too….]

Ichihana Ren.

A pioneer who boldly stepped into the fledgling company Lunavis….

…And at the same time, the main culprit who had made Kang Yoora shed the most tears.

She was well known for pulling off eccentric acts just when you thought things had settled down….

If you pointed to this person as the cause of clips where the CEO was furious, you’d be right nine times out of ten.

Her ability to toe the line was certain, so there hadn’t been any notable controversies so far….

[ She kept throwing a tantrum, asking for your home address….]

“…Did you tell her?”

[ …I only told her the name of the cafe nearby.]

[ The one where we met.]

“Ah, if it’s that, then well.”

…As mentioned before, her eccentric behavior was the problem, if anything.

No matter how much they were going to be seniors and juniors….

To say she’d barge into someone’s house without even having met them.

It was definitely not a normal mindset.

[Want to… meet her?]

[Of course, even if you don’t meet her, there won’t be any particular disadvantage for you.]

[What do you want to do?]

Kang Yoora knew that too, so her tone was particularly cautious….

But the answer Siyeon would give was, in a way, obvious.

“I should meet her, I guess.”

‘…Even if I refuse, she’s the type to pester me endlessly anyway.’

‘It’s a bit much to say this, but it’s better to deal with it proactively.’

[…Um, I’m sorry.]

“It’s nothing.”

“It’s good to get acquainted while I’m at it.”

[ I’m really sorry.]

[I’ll definitely repay you somehow later.]

“Wow, Ms. CEO.”

“You owe me one now?”

[ Kkeung….]

(TL Note: Sound of reluctant agreement/groan)

And just like that, she also placed a burden of debt on the CEO’s mind.

‘It’s not like I plan to torment her like someone else would.’

‘Today’s favor will come back as a merit someday….’

‘At this price, it’s a sufficient gain for Siyeon.’

‘…However, there was one thing here.’

“So, when is she coming?”

[ Now.]

“…Excuse me?”

[ She’s already there, that girl.]

…As mentioned before, that d*mn eccentric behavior of hers was the problem.

After telling Jiah she was stepping out for a bit.

Siyeon, dressed decently, headed to the nearby cafe and….

Soon, she came face to face with a woman.

A very casual outfit, combining an oversized hoodie with a baseball cap.

With long, dark brown hair and puppy-like features, she was….

Sipping on a strawberry latte, waiting for someone.

‘…So that’s Ichihana Ren.’

‘A great senior in the industry, and now my immediate senior.’

‘…Looking at her from the outside, she seems perfectly normal.’

‘With that face, she went around doing those things on stream?’

(TL Note: “those things” refers to her known eccentric acts)

‘It really doesn’t match.’

‘Is this why people talk about the ‘red pill’…?’

‘…Well, she is pretty.’

“You’re my senior, right?”

“…Huh?”

Putting her impressions aside for now.

The pre-received description of her appearance also matched….

Siyeon, who had ordered a drink from the part-timer, naturally sat down in front of her.

“I’m Yoo Siyeon, a new employee who recently joined.”

Although the method was a bit strange.

It was an unofficial meeting, but still a situation where she was facing a senior….

Siyeon composed herself internally and showed her manners, but.

“Waaaah….”

However, the composure Siyeon had painstakingly maintained….

“You, wanna be my girlfriend?”

“…Excuse me?”

“You said ‘yes,’ right?”

(TL note: “예” (ye) means “yes” but also sounds like the “ye” in “excuse me?” (ye?). Ren is deliberately misinterpreting it.)

…In just a few seconds, it completely shattered.