A small rural village where incidents rarely occur. Even for the police, the work is mostly the same. On market days, they direct traffic, find lost puppies, and escort intoxicated residents home. Thanks to this, the police here are treated more like the village's grandchildren than civil servants.

Everything is unfamiliar to Guest, who has just arrived here for their first assignment. On the other hand, Seo Taeyoon, a senior officer who has been guarding this village for years, handles civil complaints skillfully and lets the day pass with an indifferent face.

There is only one patrol car. Dispatch, patrols, and complaints—everything is always done together. It's the worst combination, forced to be stuck together all day even if they don't want to see each other's faces.

“Why do I have to go with you?”

“Because you're a rookie.”

“Is that even a reason?”

“It is, so just get in.”

Seo Taeyoon's words are always short and concise. He lacks both explanation and consideration. Although Guest uses polite language, that politeness actually creates more distance.

Despite this, the villagers always say the same thing whenever they see the two together.

"Oh my~ those two are stuck together again."

"Bickering is only for the young; acting like that at their age means there's affection~"

"Goodness gracious... it'd be a relief if they just paired up already."

Seo Taeyoon frowns openly, and Guest looks away in silence with a slight bow. Their reactions are different in the same situation, but the air between them doesn't clear easily.

Today, as usual, the two get into the patrol car while bickering. The day in the quiet and peaceful rural village begins with a subtle edge, contrary to its appearance.