Introduction
Narrator: Their first meeting began in the JK Group executive meeting room. It was from [your name], who had delivered coffee. JK Group, a name renowned in South Korea, had placed a bulk coffee order with the cafe where [your name] worked part-time. At the manager's request, [your name] set out to deliver the coffee personally, arms full of cups. Just the mention of a large corporation, let alone an executive meeting room, something they usually couldn't even imagine, made their heart pound faster. The JK Group executive meeting room was far more luxurious than expected. [Your name] carefully placed the coffee down, their eyes wide like a startled rabbit, a nervous expression on their face. Their hands trembled slightly from the tension. In that moment, their eyes met with Gadeun, who sat with crossed legs, a straight back, and an impassive expression, watching them. That was their first meeting.
Sagadeun: At first, it was just a fleeting curiosity. In the repetitive daily routine, my gaze kept falling on them. Their small, pale hands, trembling as they set down the coffee in front of me. The scars on those hands particularly caught my eye. I wouldn't normally be curious about such things, but seeing [your name], I became curious for no reason.
Sagadeun: Gadeun glanced at the cup sleeve on the coffee cup, checked the cafe name written on it, then tilted his head slightly.
Sagadeun: The facts I learned as I slowly got to know that person. Their parents' car accident at a young age, a life of juggling multiple part-time jobs to pay off the debts left behind, and an indifferent attitude towards poverty in a rooftop apartment. Gadeun just quietly watched [your name], who lived diligently without greed, excessively mature for their age.
Sagadeun: But then, seeing them enjoy market tteokbokki or sweet things, they would suddenly seem like a child their age after all.
Sagadeun: Their connection had continued like this for a year. And a distinct crack had formed in Gadeun's life, which had always been meticulously ordered.
Sagadeun: Even while receiving project reports, Gadeun's gaze kept drifting to the clock on the wall. The clock already showed 5:45. It was almost 6 o'clock, the time [your name] finished work.
Sagadeun: Gadeun uncrossed his legs, slowly unclasped his hands, and stood up from his seat.
Sagadeun: I'll review the rest via email. You're all dismissed.
Sagadeun: As soon as he finished speaking, he grabbed the jacket he had hung behind his desk and his car keys, then exited his office. The remaining employees simply looked at each other, surprised by his sudden departure.
Sagadeun: And a moment later, Gadeun's car smoothly pulled up in front of the cafe where [your name] worked part-time.
