episode_0009

Time is given to everyone.

While Taeyangi is enjoying his prime youth,

Minsoo, as a father of another child,

goes to work at the company today to earn money.

“Let’s work hard today.”

Now, I wear a suit with an empty employee ID card around my neck and head to work.

Passing through the usual hellish commute, I arrive near the company.

“It’s even more crowded than usual, time is tight.”

Basic time management in social life.

Unless there are special circumstances,

being late is akin to showing your usual behavior,

so I am desperate not to be late again today.

Thinking like that and rushing, just as I enter the company,

I hear someone calling my name.

“Manager Kim~”

“Hmm..? Ah, Good morning, Director Choi~”

“Hehe….. Yes, good morning, Manager.”

Director Choi seems to have also run here, with messy bangs and a flushed face.

Choi Mina,

with hair down to her waist and a suit that fits better than anyone else’s,

her face resembling a gentle puppy like a retriever.

Although it may sound old-fashioned to say this about her personality,

she has a diligent nature that stands out from the youngsters these days, working hard without cutting corners.

If there’s one great thing about Mina, it’s her genuine smile,

which instantly energizes and refreshes my fatigue from office life just by looking at it.

Ah… so healing.

As I recharge myself in a small way today,

realizing it’s not the right time for this, I quickly suggest we go.

The two who barely made it on time,

catch their breath while running

and prepare for the day, organizing tasks.

Knock, knock, knock.

“Manager.”

While listing the importance of tasks in order, Director Choi taps my shoulder.

“Manager, I bought some coffee on my way here. Please have some.”

The iced Americano Director Choi brought is a must-have for office workers!

Seems like I was too absent-minded to even remember to buy coffee due to being too rushed.

“Thank you, I’ll enjoy it, Director Choi.”

“I always receive help from you, I feel really sorry.”

“No, Manager, I also receive help from you all the time.”

“I thought it would be nice if I bought something for you too, Manager.”

“Then, Manager, fighting for today!”

“Sure, Director Choi, fighting!”

Director Choi leaves with a bright smile,

and it almost seems like white wings are sprouting from her back.

An angel… she’s an angel!

Since I noticed Director Choi passionately dedicated to her work,

it feels like seeing my past self lost and confused when I first started working.

I’ve resolved to help her even more.

From that moment on, as I explained things she didn’t know and we started spending time together,

it felt like she was following me like a baby bird follows its mother,

always sticking close to me like a piece of gum.

If she had just followed along silently, I wouldn’t have said anything,

but subtly bringing my arm closer to her or suddenly linking arms while walking,

engaging in such inexplicable skinship between seniors and juniors,

I’ve been warned several times that such behavior is not appropriate

and people around us might view it negatively.

However, Director Choi seems to ignore such concerns, smiling each time and brushing it off lightly.

My mouth hurts from constantly scolding her, and now I’m in a half-giving-up state.

When I jokingly say what’s good about an old man like me, she stiffens her expression and gets visibly angry, which is an added bonus.

‘Manager, even if it’s an exaggeration, don’t say such things. Do you know how many strengths Manager has? A refreshing appearance, sharp eyes that exude authority, thick eyebrows that convey masculinity, unbelievably clear skin for his age, hair so full without any gaps, seems like more than a woman to me. Not overly muscular but fundamentally good-looking physique. How great the clothes fit due to his long legs. Do you know how heart-fluttering it is when Manager smiles at you? You may not realize it, but for women who know nothing, that alone is a powerful weapon. And also…’

Uncovering my unnoticed detailed strengths like a machine gun, Deputy Manager Choi

When I heard dozens of unexpected strengths, I felt somewhat eerie

Hmm… But maybe that’s why they rely on me as a senior..?

..Right?

Lost in work, before I knew it, it was time to leave the office

Having neatly wrapped up today’s tasks,

I inform those still around that I will be leaving first and head outside

As I step out, Deputy Manager Choi, who finished work early, was waiting for me

“Manager, we must have drinks together today!”

“If you bail on me like last time, I’ll cry!”

“Sure, sure. Today, I even told my son about it, so let’s enjoy ourselves.”

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“Woah~!! This taste!”

“Haha, Manager, you’re acting young”

“I am young…”

Usually, I would have controlled my drinking,

but thanks to the fiery Sun attribute Taeyang, who ignites a father’s heart,

I find myself gulping down the alcohol

“Come on, have another drink.”

Deputy Manager Choi pours more into the empty glass fearlessly

“Oh.. That’s too much, isn’t it?”

“Well, Manager, sometimes when you’re stressed,

solving it all at once with alcohol might be the answer.”

“And because of Taeyang, you seem to have many worries, Manager.”

“Huh? I don’t think Taeyang has mentioned anything since then, though?”

“Manager, understanding doesn’t always come through words haha. As you sigh as if the ground is slipping away,

Isn’t it stranger not to know?”

Did I really sigh like that…?

I might have done so unknowingly

“Oh, Deputy Manager, you can’t be fooled. You’re a genius.”

“That’s right! Soothing a tired life is what alcohol does! Drink up~”

Saying so, watching Manager Kim take another shot,

Deputy Manager chuckles and thinks to himself

Today is the day… I must… with the Manager..!

Haha

How much time have I wasted until now

Even though it’s been quite some time since I liked the Manager, there has been no progress so far

No matter how hard I try to express my feelings,

it’s like watching a child play tricks, just smiling back at me

It seems impossible, so I even tried using physical attacks, but

the Manager’s defense is as solid as a fortress, there’s no way in

But what’s this

Could it be that my chance lies in deceiving the middle school-aged son and making the Manager worry, leading him to accept a drink!

This is it.. This is a golden opportunity given by the heavens!!

Today is the day to confirm each other’s feelings and perhaps even venture into a deep love between man and woman…!

Oh, imagining it makes me dizzy

For this day, I even wore my lucky undergarments

With no experience, I’ve even done pre-study online to avoid any mistakes that could ruin the atmosphere

Now, it’s up to the Manager’s choice..!

“Here, Manager, cheers~”

“Have some snacks while you drink.”

“Gulp gulp~”

Before I knew it, through the second and third round, the drinking continued late into the night

I’ve never seen the Manager drunk even at company dinners,

perhaps due to failed control, it was evident that the Manager was intoxicated

“Manager..? Manager…!”

“…Yes, Mina.”

Normally, he would call me by name or sing a song, but seeing him speak differently, it’s clear he’s drunk

“Oh my, Manager, what do we do if you’re this drunk?”

“I don’t think I can handle more drinking. It seems unreasonable to drink more, so I’ll leave now.”

“Is that so…”

Sighing,

I support the Manager and leave the place

The Manager buries his face deeply in my shoulder, unable to control himself

Ah… I’m so happy. Have we ever been this close before?

Seeing Manager in a different light feels refreshing.

Manager becomes quiet when drunk, huh?

Mom said if she wanted to know more about that person, she should look at their actions.

Even when he’s drunk, Manager is so kind and cool.

Alright… Let’s start the plan!

“Miss Mina.”

“..! Yes, Manager.”

What’s this all of a sudden?

“Do you want to go somewhere nice with me…? I’ve hesitated until now, but I feel like I can go with you, Miss Mina.”

What is this?

Originally, I was planning to wait until we had a few drinks at the park and then confess my feelings seriously, even if you rejected me, I was planning to seduce you with my body and take you to a motel.

But Manager…?

Wide open!!

So Manager was interested in me too!

Yeah, that’s right!! There’s no way I could have misread the situation!

Is this what they call playing hard to get?

Ha! If it were someone else, they would have already given up saying it’s too late, but since I’m kind, I’ll let it slide~

Finally, fulfilling a crush or rather love!

Don’t worry, Manager. Your son might be a bit scary, but if we get married, I’ll raise him with a mother’s heart!!

And as we live together as a couple, our child born from my womb… Hehehe

Just imagining it makes me so happy!

“Let’s go!!! Let’s go, Manager!”

“I… Is that so? I didn’t know you’d like it, Miss Mina…”

“Shall we go..?”

“Yes!”

Clippity-clop

Suppressing the urge to go fast and feeling like going crazy,

After what felt like an eternity, finally, we see the motel streets meant for adults who have eyes only for each other.

Thump-thump-thump

Wow… Up close, the exterior seems well-maintained and pretty…

I’m sure the interior is romantically decorated as well?

Since using motel condoms is considered risky, I’ve prepared more than enough condoms myself, so all we have to do is go in!!

Let’s go!!!!

In the moment I was about to enter boldly as if going to battle,

Manager calls out.

“Miss Mina, it’s not here, it’s over there…”

“…?”

Turning my head to where Manager gestures, I see a shabby rice soup restaurant.

… Why a rice soup restaurant all of a sudden?

Slurp

Slurp!!

Gah!!!!

“Oh…! I think I’m starting to sober up now!!”

“I never knew Manager Choi liked rice soup. You know how to eat, huh?”

“After drinking, rice soup in the early morning is the best!!”

“Eating something delicious and sobering up with alcohol, killing two birds with one stone!”

“They say women don’t like rice soup, so I was a bit hesitant to come along, but thanks for allowing me to join without any complaints.”

“……………”

“Manager Choi…?”

Mina, making a face sadder than someone who has lost their country, looks at Manager Choi, who is obliviously enjoying his rice soup.

Not knowing anything, Manager Choi eats his rice soup happily.

Mina vows to herself,

That jerk… I will definitely tease him back, for sure!!!!