episode_0052

Kim Ji-yoon is a popular lawyer who graduated first in college and went on to law school, then joined a large law firm and built a brilliant career for five years.

“Kim Byeon, your face is bright today?”

As she was taking an elite course compared to her peers who joined the company at a similar time, she spent a lot of time with seniors within the law firm.

“Ah, today I’m finally going to meet the person I wanted to meet.”

“Someone you wanted to meet? Man?”

“He’s a guy, but he’s not what you think he is.”

The senior, who knew very well how harsh Jiyun’s personality was, was surprised that something about a man came out of her mouth.

After joining the law firm, he was literally a monster newbie who only looked ahead.

A person who showed no interest in things like men, dating, or marriage and only worked, started talking about the opposite sex, so I couldn’t help but be curious about it either way.

“Okay, be careful.”

However, since he couldn’t persistently ask questions about his personal details, he just gave Jiyun a whiff and quenched his appetite.

‘I’m planning to see you until 3 o’clock, so I’ll arrive a little early.’

After checking the time, Jiyoon got into his car and started driving.

Yesterday, she suddenly received a call from her father and was surprised to hear about Do-hyeon.

‘I hope you’re doing well.’

In fact, it was clear that Do-hyeon had no idea of Ji-yoon’s existence.

The only thing I know is what I heard from my father, who used to brag about himself.

However, she remembered that she would often stop by the convenience store and watch Dohyeon once in a while.

‘I was sad that I had to quit the convenience store.’

I didn’t watch him for any particular reason, I just liked seeing him always bright and sincere even though he was in a very difficult situation.

At first, it was just curiosity that my father was always bragging about being a part-time worker, so why would he talk like that when he was only a part-time worker.

So, I used to stop by the convenience store once in a while to see Do-hyeon secretly, and it was quite impressive to see him always doing something sincerely even when there were no customers.

‘I should have at least said something.’

I didn’t really know why I had that thought.

It was just disappointing.

When I heard that Do-hyeon quit, I suddenly realized that I wanted to have a proper conversation at least once.

But there would be no need to meet again after that, and no matter how much my father knew Do-hyeon’s personal information, I couldn’t ask him to reveal it to me.

So I just gave up, but I never thought I would have the chance to meet again like this.

‘Should I say that I have watched him from time to time and wanted to praise him for his sincerity. No, but isn’t it a bit strange?’

I heard that Dohyeon turns 23 this year.

‘Because I’m 30 this year… uh, um…’

The age difference was almost ten years.

‘..What are you thinking about targeting children… No, no, right? What was I thinking? You just wanted to compliment me, right? As a senior in life!’

For some reason, she was the one making excuses alone.

After a short run, we arrived at the cafe we had made an appointment at, as expected, at 2:40, a bit early.

“Java Chip Frappuccino Venti size.”

“Yes, we will help you with payment.”

After paying and sitting down, the drinks were about to come out.

“Sister, come in quickly.”

“Ugh, thank you.”

A cute-looking man and woman walked inside.

‘Wow, your hair is gorgeous. Idol, something like that?’

Ji-yoon thought that women really stood out.

That’s because he had pink hair, which is something he wouldn’t normally wear.

Ugh-

While I was thinking about how pretty it was, I noticed a phone call coming in.

“Ah, yes. Mr. Dohyun.”

“We arrived at the cafe, where are you?”

“I’ll go out to the entrance.. ah?”

Ji-yoon picked up the drinks and went out to the entrance to greet Do-hyeon when her eyes caught the sight of a man standing next to a pink-haired woman.

The sight of him answering the phone and talking, and the sight that was quite familiar, was clearly that of Do-hyeon.

‘..the women’s side was so gorgeous I didn’t even know it existed.’

Among those who thought they were a cute man and woman pair, the man was Dohyeon.

“Hello, this is lawyer Jiyoon Kim, who I was supposed to meet with you today.”

Jiyoon put on a very professional expression and went in front of Dohyeon and introduced herself.

“Ah! Hello, my name is Choi Do-hyeon.”

I looked at Do-hyeon, who nodded his greeting, and then turned my gaze towards Dayeon, who had come in with Ji-yoon.

And Dohyeon, who caught that gaze, opened his mouth again.

“This is the actual client of this matter.”

I thought there was a high probability that it wasn’t Do-hyeon, considering that I had heard that it was filmed on a hidden camera.

“Hello, my name is Lee Da-yeon.”

Dayeon bowed her head and said hello, and Jiyoon also greeted her, ordered a drink, and headed to her seat together.

“I have to formally bring you to the office, but I’m sorry for asking you to meet me at the cafe. The office is a bit hectic right now.”

“No! Thank you for taking the time.”

Jiyoon worked at a large law firm and was a fairly successful lawyer there.

Therefore, if I went the formal route, I would have to wait several months even though I would only receive counseling from her.

However, because of her father’s request, and because she wanted to help Do-hyeon, she somehow made time out of her schedule and was able to receive counseling right away.

“First, shall we talk? I was briefly told what the situation was.”

The look in Jiyun’s eyes as she tried to start a related story was truly that of a professional.

***

[Status Window]

Name: Jiyoon Kim

Age: 31

Gender: Female

Talkative: 42 Attention: 37

Study: 50 Drawing: 20

[ Talent ]

Conversation skills that captivate the audience

sharp charisma

You’ll understand once you see it!

painting

While my sister and the lawyer were talking.

I have nothing to do, so I’m just sitting quietly and looking at the lawyer’s status window.

But a status window suddenly pops up that makes me think this isn’t really a joke.

Do you have to be at this level to become a successful lawyer at a large law firm?

It could be said that the level of talent was the highest I had ever seen.

There were some talents that overlapped with Dayeon’s, but it seems that not all talents have the same stat names.

They had the same talkativeness and attention, but in the case of Dayeon, she had charisma that caught attention and just an ordinary talkativeness.

However, the lawyer seemed to be showing that it was a slightly different field, even though the stats were the same, with his conversational skills and sharp charisma that could sway the crowd.

“Hmm..”

In fact, this may be the case in other fields, but I think studying 50 is really not a joke.

How come the stats are 50..!

Now that I think about it, I remember when the store manager was bragging about being a lawyer, he said that he graduated at the top of his class from college and law school.

…you have to have 50 to have monster-level specs like that.

Of course, it wouldn’t be without effort.

However, it was also true that it would be much easier if you were fundamentally talented.

“Then let’s do it that way.”

“Yes, thank you. Lawyer.”

While I was in the middle of admiring the status window, I saw my older sister saying hello, seemingly finishing the consultation.

“Ah, are we finished talking?”

“Yes, the lawyer was so friendly and kind that it really eased my worries.”

“I’m glad. Hehe, then, is it okay if we talk about the latest news from now on?”

Recent talk? suddenly?

We didn’t even know each other…?

“Ah, yes. Sure.”

However, even in the midst of your busy schedule, if someone offers to help you and wants to talk about the latest news, you can’t say no.

“Yes, yes. Mr. Dohyun, how have you been?”

“Ah, yes. I had a good time.”

“I heard that you quit the convenience store this time. You said you would do what you want?”

I guess I heard something from the store manager and was curious about those parts.

“Yes, I have always wanted to work in video editing, but this time, by chance, I got a good opportunity.”

“Oh my, what you wanted to do was video editing?”

Nod your head.

It was still a dream.

“Dad, I really wish you had told me.”

huh? Why is the store manager talking all of a sudden?

“I also have a YouTube channel.”

“Oh, really?”

“Yes, I occasionally upload vlogs, but mostly I broadcast drawings.”

He’s a lawyer and he’s broadcasting pictures…

Now that I think about it, I remembered that the status window I saw earlier showed a talent for drawing.

“I dreamed of becoming a lawyer since I was young, but I also really liked drawing.”

So it seems like he is doing a picture broadcast as a hobby.

He must be busy, but he’s a great guy.

“Well, I just upload a video once a week. There aren’t many subscribers. Dayeon is a pretty famous YouTuber, right?”

“Oh, that’s not true..! I only have a little over 100,000…!”

“I checked earlier and it seemed like it was almost 150,000, but it’s barely! I have less than a thousand people.”

The lawyer who was laughing and talking about YouTube looked like an ordinary person, unlike his professional appearance before, and was comfortable talking about his hobbies.

“I was worried about how to collect this fee, but it worked out. Let’s just say Dohyun edits a few of my videos. How do you feel?”

“Eh, no.. that client is all from Dohyeon..!”

No, that’s also true, but if you’re a successful lawyer like this, the fees must be enormous, so you’re barely okay with that…?

“I’m fine with it, but aren’t the lawyer’s fees expensive?”

“I didn’t plan on getting everything anyway from the beginning. I just said I would do it because I wanted to help. Well, I don’t know how skilled you are, but if you’re an editor for a 100,000 YouTuber, isn’t Dohyun an editor who works for a fairly high price?”

I’m receiving basic pay…

No, of course, it is true that the basic pay itself is higher than that of other YouTubers.

“That’s right! Dohyun is really good at editing, his skills are no joke! To be honest, I always feel like I need to raise the unit price too much?”

While I was thinking for a moment without answering, it was my sister who gave the lawyer the answer.