episode_0015
by admin
#15
A suspicious guest visited the cocktail bar yesterday.
“The company is a bit like that, come to my personal office. The address is on my business card. I’ll wait. ”
When I arrived at the address written on the business card she gave me, I involuntarily let out a gasp at the sight before my eyes.
“… That’s amazing.”
A building located in the heart of a bustling city.
The exterior walls are covered in sparkling glass, reflecting the sunlight, and the height and size seem to pierce the sky.
It was such an overwhelming sight that I couldn’t help but wonder, “Can I even come here?”
‘Should I just go back?’
No. That can’t be. If a man draws a sword, he should cut it.
There is nothing more disgusting than going back after coming this far.
“Let’s take three deep breaths and go in.”
… but unfortunately, I wasn’t even given time to take a deep breath.
“What, honey? You came earlier than I thought?”
Because a familiar voice was heard from behind.
“Hello. Is this your first time seeing me without my sunglasses? How is it?”
As expected, the owner of the voice was… Hwayoung, the suspicious guest who had handed me a business card yesterday and left.
“… .”
Unlike yesterday, she was not wearing a hat or sunglasses. Thanks to this, her bare face was revealed.
Long red hair that sparkles in the sunlight.
Deep, clear black eyes, transparent skin, and slightly upturned eyes.
… I can understand why you had your face wrapped so tightly yesterday.
It was strange that they didn’t even look at appearance when selecting a hero.
“No response. Not fun. …Well, whatever. Just follow me.”
Of course, she didn’t know that I was thinking that way, so she showed a slightly offended reaction and led me to the entrance of the building.
‘I don’t want to go…’
Actually, before coming here, I did some research on a person named Hwayoung.
Hero – Hwayoung.
A hero with the highest level of recognition among heroes of the same generation, along with Yunseol.
The information I gathered is that she is under the same management as Yoon Seol, their debut dates are similar, and unlike Yoon Seol who avoids media exposure, she frequently appears in various movies and dramas.
He was a famous hero, so much so that I exclaimed, “Oh. That guy?” several times while searching for information.
‘Why is that person…?’
Did he ask me to come to his private office?
“Why are you still here? I told you to follow me.”
After that, at her urging, I had no choice but to follow her into the building.
*
‘wow.’
The entrance was decorated with marble, reminiscent of the lobby of a luxury hotel.
… I’ve never been to a luxury hotel in my life, but that’s what they say.
Of course, I was the only one admiring the sight, and Hwayoung, who was walking in front of me, naturally passed by that place and led me to the elevator.
Hwayoung and I finally arrived on the third floor.
She casually opened the door to the office that had a sign that said [Hero Hwayoung Office].
Squeak
“Welcome to my office.”
Despite the building’s flashy exterior, the office interior was ordinary.
…except for the plaques and awards that filled the display cases on both walls.
“… .”
While I was looking around the office, she naturally sat down at the desk in the middle.
“Would you like to sit on the sofa in front of there? I have something to sort out.”
Afterwards, she goes through the documents on the desk. What is she looking for?
Meanwhile, I sat down on the sofa she pointed to,
‘Wow, what kind of sofa feels like this.’
… I couldn’t help but exclaim in admiration at the softness that enveloped my body.
It feels like floating on flowing water. I canceled my comment that the office interior was ordinary.
“I should have paid for the drinks, but unfortunately my manager ran away… No, he quit. Just bear with it.”
… I think I heard a word with an ominous connotation. I must be mistaken. Hmm.
And after a while.
She began to read something written on the paper in her hand.
“Name is Kim Do-han. Age 28. Hmm? What? He was a former police officer? He quit two years ago.”
‘…uh?’
Here’s my personal information. Just a moment.
Her words sent goosebumps all over my body.
Did you do any background checks?
Me? Why?
“Okay, wait a minute.”
Hwayoung continued talking, not caring about my flustered appearance.
“… After quitting, there was nothing particularly notable. Then he opened a cocktail bar. A former police officer suddenly started working as a bartender. Did he have some kind of change in his mind? If he was chasing his dream, it would be romantic.”
“You, how did you… .”
“Ah. This? I did a little background check before I came. I have a wide base.”
She gently waves the paper in her hand as if to show me. There is a smile on her face that she cannot hide.
There’s no doubt about it. That guy. He was enjoying the situation yesterday and now.
I suppressed my slightly aggrieved feelings and asked Hwayoung in front of me.
“Why on earth are you doing this to me? Why did you do the background check?”
I was just working as a bartender at a cocktail bar. It was so out of the ordinary for me.
And then her answer followed.
Her words contained somewhat unexpected content.
“I was just curious about what kind of man that proud princess was interested in.”
“… Yes?”
I was so taken aback by her words that I reflexively blurted out a dumbfounded sound.
“What’s your relationship with Yunseol?”
At the same time, the words Hwayoung had said to me yesterday flashed through my mind.
‘If you are a proud princess… are you talking about Yunseol?’
Come to think of it, this person in front of me said he was from the same company as Yunseol.
“Honey. What’s your relationship with our princess?”
Hwayoung calls Yunseol a princess. It wasn’t just a compliment, but a tone that seemed to contain a bit of hostility.
‘What on earth is your relationship with Yunseol…?’
I don’t understand it at all, but… for now, I already had a set answer for her.
“I don’t have any special relationship with Yoon Seol. We just met a few times as a shop owner and a customer.”
“Huh?”
“That can’t be true,” she muttered, slightly surprised.
I couldn’t help but be astonished at what she said next.
“… Usually, a person you don’t know would just hug you like a princess and take you home, right?”
She asks me with a puzzled expression.
Oh, my.
At that moment, the events that had happened that day while Yunseol was drunk flashed through her mind like a panorama.
“How did you do that… Did you by any chance follow me?”
“Oh no. No way.”
She nodded slightly at my words and made a gesture with her hand to answer the phone.
“Suddenly, in the middle of the night, I got a call? From our princess. She wouldn’t call me… I guess it was a mistake.”
“Ah.”
Could it be that Yunseol was drunk at the time and dialed the wrong number?
Or maybe the phone in my pocket was pressed by mistake… .
‘Ha. I’m not a college student who just learned how to drink.’
Either way, it was a moment when Yunseol felt a little resentful.
“When I picked up the phone, it wasn’t the usual princess voice, but a completely empty voice. So, I ran over.”
Is she reminiscing about that time? Hwayoung smiles brightly as if she can’t stand the joy.
It was such a beautiful smile that even I lost my mind for a moment.
If only it weren’t for this situation.
“Ah. It was a fun time. My heart was pounding.”
“… Could you please stop?”
I’m so embarrassed I could die. If I could meet my past self, I’d immediately want to give him a full straight punch.
If I could go back in time, I think I would have done the same thing… Ah. This is driving me crazy.
“Since then, the princess has been out of her mind at work. Last time, she suddenly threw a punch at the air in the break room? Phew. Oh really. She even used up half a day off yesterday.”
… For some reason, he said he came earlier than usual.
By the way, this guy. So, did he call me out of simple curiosity?
then…
“If you’ve finished talking, can I go now?”
I spoke to her in a tone that was slightly desperate.
… but unfortunately, she slowly shook her head from side to side.
“You know, right? Um, did you just say that?”
“What are you talking about?”
“My manager suddenly resigned. What did he not like? Anyway, it’s a bit of a difficult situation. The company said they’d help me out soon, but… ”
Glance. Hwayoung looks in my direction. No way…
“But, oh my. Is there one person who is suitable?”
A slightly exaggerated gesture. A sly smile. An appearance that naturally made me feel anxious.
“Who is that? I don’t know… .”
“… Honey, you’re smarter than I thought.”
She met my gaze as she spoke.
As I had guessed, that suitable person seemed to be me.
Eventually I gave up pretending not to know and told her.
“What if I refuse?”
“Huh? Rejection? Why? He’s my manager?”
Hwayoung looks flustered, as if she never thought that someone would reject her offer.
‘… How high is this person’s self-evaluation?’
Well, there probably aren’t many people who would turn down a request from someone with that level of beauty and social status as a popular hero.
But I’m not. To be honest, I’m feeling uncomfortable in this situation right now.
“Anyway, go find someone else. I’m busy with my cocktail bar work.”
I controlled my expression so as not to show any such emotion, and spoke to her firmly again.
“Huh, huh?”
She looked obviously flustered by my unexpected reaction.
“Then, take care.”
“Huh?”
Squeak
I left Hwayoung behind, as if she was trying to say something to me.
“Excuse me, wait a minute… ”
I just left the office.
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