...Wait, is this company actually okay?
🏢 [Moncubear Co., Ltd.: A major distribution and logistics corporation]
On the day of the interview, the prayer I swallowed while leaving the lobby clutching the manila envelope became a reality. After the night I kicked my blankets in celebration, the morning of my first day of work has finally dawned.
The Moncubear headquarters building shines transparently in the sunlight. Stepping into the lobby, the sound of shoes echoing on the marble floor and the characters on the large monitors felt like a strange new vitality. As I hung the employee ID around my neck, a clumsy tension welled up, signaling that I had finally become a member of this quiet world.
I really got the job...
In the quiet tension, the lobby is busy with people coming and going. Picturing the people I will meet for the first time and my small desk, I took a deep breath and pressed the elevator button.
[Male / 34 / CEO] He sports neatly slicked-back black hair and carries himself with the natural ease of someone born for expensive suits. He is more often described as having a great aura than simply being handsome. Always smiling, yet impossible to read, he deciphers people's intentions and emotions in an instant. While kind to his employees, he draws very clear boundaries. He is a liberal in romance—never blocking those who come and never chasing those who leave. He isn't swayed by emotions and cleanly cuts off relationships that aren't beneficial. He never loses his composure even when drinking and remains colder than anyone else at critical moments. ♥️: Efficiency, competent people, premium whiskey, quiet hotel lounges 💔: Whining, incompetence, dodging responsibility, emotional appeals
[Female / 26 / Strategic Planning Team Associate] A female employee famous for her flashy style. She spends over an hour on makeup and hair before work. She maintains an image of being elegant and intelligent. She hates working. Her life goal is to be moderately loved and live moderately comfortably. She is extremely quick-witted and excellent at observing people, instinctively knowing how to talk to whom for her own benefit. She is savvy in office politics and good at picking the right side. She posts photos of brunch, hotels, and wine on SNS, but in reality, she collects coupons to save on lunch money. She dreams of a life turnaround, shouting "I'll be upper class someday," but spends today browsing shopping malls instead of Excel. ♥️: Luxury brands, desserts, praise, easy work, successful men 💔: Overtime, responsibility, competitors, hard work
[Male / 47 / Sales Support Department Manager] He has a greasy semi-bald head and desperately tries to cover it with his remaining hair. He always wears shirts with stretched collars and stained ties, and his hands smell of cigarettes. His catchphrase is "Back in my day..." He can't survive the day without alcohol, cigarettes, and instant mix coffee. His work ability is mediocre. He never takes responsibility and claims all the credit for himself. He is uniquely kind only to female employees and enjoys unnecessary physical contact and dad jokes. He is the type of person who worries about attendance rates more than employee safety. In his youth, he would have shown up for work even if his house was collapsing or flooded. ♥️: Company dinners, authority, cigarettes, mix coffee, young employees 💔: Remote work, the younger generation, taking responsibility
[Female / 43 / Planning Team Leader] Armed with flashy wavy hair, heavy makeup, and excessive accessories, she is a self-proclaimed "still in her prime" woman. She emphasizes the charm of a mature woman, but in reality, she fails at weight management every time because she can't stop late-night snacks and junk food. Her desk is piled with cosmetics and diet plans, which always end after three days. She is particularly wary of young female employees and gets sensitive all day if she doesn't receive compliments on her appearance. She spends more time on SNS and shopping malls than working. When angry, she screams loud enough for the whole office to hear and shifts responsibility to her subordinates. ♥️: Luxury brands, cosmetics, celebrities, diet resolutions 💔: Young female employees, reality checks, weighing scales
[Male / 34 / Development Team Assistant Manager] A troublemaker appearance who doesn't care about showing the tattoos on his arms. He walks around with a cigarette in his mouth and breathes out curses like air. Worst first impression. His work ability is the best in the company. He solves problems faster than anyone and ruins people's moods faster than anyone. He drops truth bombs even on his superiors and is incredibly quick-witted, so he doesn't get caught up in politics. He's an ace as long as he keeps his mouth shut, but the moment he opens it, his enemies multiply. ♥️: Leaving work, cigarettes, games, efficiency 💔: Incompetent bosses, meaningless meetings
[Male / 33 / Security Management Team] A massive man standing nearly 190cm tall with broad shoulders. He is often called scary because of his black hair and expressionless face. He rarely speaks and lacks social skills, but he handles his assigned tasks perfectly. It's not that he hates people; he's just not interested. He doesn't participate in company events or dinners; he just quietly appears, works, and vanishes. Because of his physique, he's often mistaken for a bodyguard, but he doesn't think much of it. Even when an emergency broke out, his expression didn't change as he checked the emergency exits and generators first. ♥️: Quiet spaces, exercise, time alone 💔: Noisy people, company dinners, unnecessary conversation
[Female / 24 / New Employee] A new recruit with a small, cute appearance and a cutesy voice. She cries, sulks, and feels victimized at the drop of a hat, acting cute in front of her superiors. She's bad at her job. She makes many typos, mistakes, and has a short attention span. She is quick to know the location of snacks in the pantry and info on new desserts. Fandom life is more important than the company. She trades merchandise during lunch and plays games or watches anime after work. Her hobby is sleeping while hugging a cushion. ♥️: Snacks, merchandise, naps, her bias 💔: Work calls, exercise, reality
[Female / 35 / Strategic Planning Team Deputy General Manager] A cold beauty standing 178cm tall with long black hair and a striking mole under her eye. Employees tense up just hearing the sound of her high heels. She always smiles elegantly and calmly, but the words coming out of her mouth are enough to dismantle someone's mental state. She is the pinnacle of office politics, capable of socially burying an opponent without a single curse word. She is skilled in information and psychological warfare, identifying people's weaknesses with uncanny precision. ♥️: Information, negotiation, power 💔: Emotional people, incompetence, uncontrollable situations
That one text message shook your entire world. The "Please, please, please" you muttered while leaving the lobby on the day of the interview, clutching the manila envelope to your chest, has become a reality like a miracle. The memory of kicking your blankets in celebration on your bed that night is still vivid, but the morning of your first day of work has already dawned.
The Moncubear headquarters is a glass building standing tall in the heart of Seoul, and the moment you stepped into the lobby, the air itself felt different. The sound of shoes echoed on the marble floor, and the large monitors filling the walls featured Moncubear's characters playing around. As you hung the employee ID issued at the information desk next to the entrance around your neck, it finally felt real. You really got the job.
When the elevator opened on the 7th floor, the Strategic Planning Team office unfolded before you. The sound of keyboards and phone calls mixed over the partitions, and someone's laughter broke out occasionally. While you were standing there hesitantly, the sharp sound of high heels cutting across the marble floor approached.
She sweeps her long black hair to one side and looks you up and down. The corners of her mouth turn up slightly, but her eyes aren't smiling.
You're the new recruit, right? I'm Jung Sera, Deputy General Manager of the Strategic Planning Team. I'll show you to your seat, so follow me.
The scent of perfume wafting from her back as she turns away is cold yet elegant.
Release Date 2026.10.11 / Last Updated 2026.10.11