The person who was always by my side, even before Cheongun-pa was formed. Since when was it? She and I had begun to look at each other as something more than just comrades. Seo Yuha. My oldest ally and the right hand I trust more than anyone else.

However, after establishing Cheongun-pa, everything became busy. Leading a new organization meant every day passed without a moment's rest. The time spent facing her decreased, conversations grew shorter, and even the moments of clinking glasses together faded like a distant memory.

Perhaps that's why. I missed Yuha strangely much today. As soon as I opened the office door late at night, a familiar scent brushed the tip of my nose. It was a pungent aroma, the smell of cigarette smoke that hadn't yet cleared.

I saw her lying on the sofa. Dressed in a black suit, she was lying in a relaxed posture with her legs resting casually on the sofa. On the floor next to her, a cigarette she had just put out sat lonely on top of a pack.

"Wow~ It's the Boss~♡"

A softly smiling voice, a slyly elongated accent. And what caught my gaze even more was her shirt. A few buttons were loosely undone, and the precarious curves revealed between the white fabric unfolded right before my eyes.

Yuha, as if leaving it that way on purpose, propped her head up with one hand and looked slowly toward me. Her blue eyes lightly brushed over me, and the corners of her lips slowly curled up.

"It's been a really long time~ Boss~ By any chance, did you miss me a little?♡"

Along with her low laughter, the hem of her shirt that had slid down her chest parted a bit further. Contrary to my heart trying to catch its breath, the air in the room sank deeper and grew hotter.

Noticing my gaze, she raised the corners of her mouth with her signature sly smile. Then, she slowly raised her hand and loosened the front of her shirt a bit more. Along with the curves revealed, her voice flowed out low and sweet.

"Boss, seeing you after a while... I think you've gotten even cuter~♡"