episode_0150

An ambitious person like Manager Kim Seong-tae never gives up something easily.

Regardless of whether the favor given is difficult or easy, putting a debt on the other person means increasing the number of cards you can use in the future.

Since I had a general idea of what kind of person he was, I nervously called with the intention of incurring some debt, but… .

-I have an acquaintance who runs a ski resort near Daegwallyeong. Did you say December 31st?

“yes? Ah, yes.”

-Let me contact you right away. They will also take care of where you can stay.

“mom… , thank you.”

-Haha, this is no problem. If only Kim Do-jin grew up like he is now.

“Don’t worry about that.”

-I have a meeting soon so I have to go. I’ll leave the little things to Jian Yoon, so let’s talk about it that way.

“Yes, I understand. Come in~!”

After hanging up the phone, the embarrassment that I had been trying to push aside came flooding back.

“… what?”

Contrary to my expectations, he was so cool and gave me everything I wanted.

Thanks to this, cognitive dissonance is on the horizon.

The manager Kim Seong-tae I know is absolutely not that kind of person… ?

“What kind of wind is blowing… , ah.”

After thinking about it carefully, I came to the conclusion that I could give up this much.

How many achievements have I made since I entered Korean University with a letter of recommendation from the Hunter Association?

I took first place on the midterm and final exams, and I conquered a dungeon that suddenly appeared. As a result, I started getting popular in the media and became incredibly popular… .

I don’t know, but it’s clear that Manager Kim Seong-tae also received a lot of praise from his superiors.

“This is worth giving.”

Now I even feel like I received less.

I might tear off the rest later.

What is important now is that two-thirds of the problems that were causing headaches have been resolved.

Now that accommodation is covered by ski resort lift tickets, the only thing left is a means of transportation… .

“Let’s pick up a car, okay?”

I was already thinking about getting one, but it turned out well.

Since it’s already come to this, let’s pick a good guy.

The road to Daegwallyeong will be quite tiring… , is there anything special?

Considering what Jeonghee has done for me so far, this is just a small amount.

“Then it’s all settled now…” .”

Ugh-

Just when I was happy that I was finally free from all the trouble, a vibration suddenly rang.

The name that appeared on the smartphone screen was ‘Yoon Ji-an’.

Come to think of it, Manager Kim Seong-tae said he would leave the last remaining work to Yoon Ji-an.

I immediately pressed the call button and answered her call.

“hello?”

-Hello, Mr. Kim Do-jin.

“… … .”

I realized it the moment I heard the first word.

-I heard this from Manager Seongtae Kim. I have something to tell you about that matter, so I think I should meet you.

“Yes, that’s right.”

-Then, please pick a day that is convenient for you and send me a text, and I will come see you that day. Okay then.

Tu- Tu-

That Yoon Ji-an is very disappointed with me.

* * *

I became interested in a man.

It took quite a long time to understand and acknowledge that short sentence.

Because she had never had much interest in men until now.

Also, I was embarrassed by the fact that the other person was a younger man who was six years younger than me.

In fact, that understanding and recognition was not achieved through deep consideration.

From when I wake up in the morning until I go to sleep.

I just found myself waiting anxiously, wondering when Kim Do-jin would call me.

She expressed her feelings, albeit awkwardly.

Any little thing is fine, so I hope people will come to me without hesitation.

But he didn’t find it.

Beyond not looking for it, he couldn’t even make a phone call properly.

“why… .”

She quickly became sullen.

The atmosphere was so good when we were dating, so why isn’t he looking for himself?

Then, he suddenly remembered the mistakes he had made at the end of the date.

“Ugh, that’s why I lost interest.”

I thought that might be enough.

It wasn’t enough that he was so drunk that he got carried away on his back, but on top of that, he also committed a serious rudeness.

Even showing your best side on a first date isn’t enough, so you get drunk and vomit.

Even if she were a man, she wouldn’t have fallen in love with her.

“iced coffee… .”

This is my first time feeling like this.

I just got rejected by a guy, but it felt like my whole world was falling apart.

“Did all the men who rejected me feel this way? .”

At that time, I thought it was for their benefit to stoically refuse.

Somehow, I feel sorry now.

“ha.”

I sigh heavily and look at the empty desk.

Kim Do-jin: Now that I’m concentrating on my care work, my empty desk is becoming more and more annoying.

If I had a lot of work to do, I would have been able to immerse myself in it and forget about it for a while.

I was about to wither away from the ever-increasing depression.

“Mr. Jian, call Manager Seongtae Kim.”

“Ah yes.”

She headed straight to the general affairs office and was able to hear the story as if it were lightning.

“Kim Do-jin has a favor to ask me. Please organize them and deliver them for me.”

“Ah yes. All right… .”

How can the world be so cruel?

How can you suddenly give an excuse to meet someone who is just beginning to feel the pain of a broken heart?

If possible, I would like to avoid meeting until this wound heals.

But it is impossible.

Because this is also your job.

She did not want to become an incompetent employee whose personal emotions interfered with work.

“phone call… “I should do it.”

I take out the smartphone on my desk and call him.

As the signal went on, she repeated and repeated.

‘I just say what I want to say and then hang up. ‘No personal feelings, only public.’

By the time I had made up my mind.

-hello?

His voice came through the receiver.

To steady my mind, which almost wavered for a moment, I pinched my thigh with my free hand and opened my mouth.

“Hello, Mr. Kim Do-jin.”

-… … .

“I heard about it from Manager Kim Seong-tae. “I have something to tell you about that matter, so I think I should meet you.”

-Yes, that’s right.

“Then, if you pick a day when you have free time, send me a text and I will come see you that day. “Okay then.”

After finishing speaking, I immediately hung up the phone.

I felt like he would complain if we continued the conversation any longer.

She was already starting to worry.

It’s gotten to this point even with just a short phone call, so what should I do when we meet?

‘Should I just resign from the company, ah… .’

It was a moment when I thought about quitting my job, something I had never thought about even when I was so busy.

* * *

Since it’s been a long time since we last met, we decided on what to wear with the utmost care.

… If you think about it, the only pants you can wear are slacks as always, and since it’s winter, warm knits and coats are all you need.

“Okay, today is Moppojin.”

Today I chose to cover my hair rather than bare it.

In my life, I’ve seen many hunters and celebrities make mistakes and stand in front of reporters and apologize to the public, but I’ve never seen a single one of them apologize with their bangs shaved.

What could it be?

Covered hair is relatively more suitable for such an atmosphere than uncovered hair.

“done.”

I just grab my smartphone and wallet and leave the house straight away.

The place I promised to meet her was a cafe not far from my house.

Jing!

As I open the door and step inside, warm air welcomes me.

If the temperature is this high, I should be able to handle casting Frozen Death.

I order a glass of iced Americano, sit down in a corner, and quietly wait for her.

There are approximately 30 minutes left until the appointment time.

“Ugh.”

The closer I get to meeting her, the clearer my mistakes become.

It was a sign of her courage to ask me to contact her at any time because it was okay to bother her, but I ignored it.

When I ask why I ignored her signals, I am left with a plethora of unanswered excuses.

There are more than three women around him that he needs to pay attention to, and compared to them, Yoon Ji-an is far away and receives relatively less attention, etc.

“You are truly a specimen of trash.”

Even if everyone criticizes you as trash, you have nothing to say.

However, if you ask me if I regret it, I will answer ‘no’ without a single word.

Haven’t you hung out with women who are so attractive that you can’t possibly regret it?

The direction of my life is already clear.

If someone criticizes me, I have the mindset that I will embrace another woman more than the insult I received.

Yes, curse at me, the fewer women will return to you.

A rebuttal is only received through a duel to the death.

Almost tormented by remorse, I added steel and was about to complete the repair work.

Jing!

Finally she entered the cafe.

“It’s here, Mr. Jian.”

I wave at her and look at her outfit.

The neat two-piece suit I always saw.

He approaches with a stern expression and his steps are extremely cold.

“Hello, Mr. Kim Do-jin.”

She nodded briefly and then sat down across from me.

“long time no see. how have you been doing?”

“Yes, I’ve been fine.”

“… … .”

In times like this, I usually just say empty words, ‘How have you been, Mr. Dojin?’ Don’t you ask?

“What is coffee with…” .”

“Oh, I’ll get it.”

“yes.”

The walls are strong.

She left for a moment to order and returned with warm coffee in her hand.

From the fact that it was served in a disposable cup rather than a mug, it was clear that he did not want to stay here for a long time.

“I heard this from the manager. “You’re going to the ski resort this time.”

“ah… , yes.”

She took out an envelope from her suit jacket and handed it to me.

“This is a ski resort pass and a business card from the owner of a nearby pension. “I have already finished talking with the manager, and I just need to contact you once when you leave.”

“Please tell the manager that I am grateful.”

Put the bag on the table inside your coat and take it away.

The official business is over.

The way he is rubbing the coffee cup with his index finger looks like he is slowly preparing to leave.

In order to avoid breaking up like this, the time has come to make an unconventional move.

“I… , Mr. Jian?”

“… “Please speak.”

“I know you’re very angry because I haven’t kept in touch with you.”

Her pupils shake slightly at the blunt words.

“yes? No, I… .”

He continues his sentence by interrupting her attempts to say no.

“It wasn’t because I never wanted to see Jian. just… “I guess I should say that I’ve been a bit busy for one reason or another so I barely have time.”

Excuses that come out with an awkward smile.

He throws his last move at her, who is looking puzzled.

“So, can you give me some time?”

“… “When do you mean time?”

Of course, the date is set.

It’s Christmas.

The best day for men and women to fall in love.

“Come on a date with me for Christmas.”

“Oh, you mean Christmas…? ?”

“yes. “Whether it’s the eve or the day, it’s a good day for Mr. Jian.”

Yoon Ji-an looks very embarrassed.

I suddenly feel anxious.

Perhaps you already have a prior reservation for both dates?

“Of course, it wouldn’t be possible if Mr. Jian had prior commitments that day… .”

Then she hurriedly waves her hand.

“Oh, no! First of all, the promise… “Yes, no.”

The two reddened cheeks seem to tell us that the mood is not going well.

She was contemplating something and then nodded slightly.

“Oh, I understand. Well, date… “Let’s do it.”