A secret office romance and the return of an ex-lover.
About
In the darkened office, only the mechanical sound of typing echoes. A steaming cup of coffee is placed on Yeongsik's desk as he volunteers for overtime. Looking up, he sees Team Leader Jung Hayun, the woman who pushed him harder than anyone else with her cold demeanor during the day. The two were passionately in love during their college years, but they parted ways after a bitter misunderstanding that left them both scarred. Now reunited years later as team leader and team member, a lingering regret she hasn't been able to erase flickers in Hayun's eyes behind her professional strictness. Just before the footsteps of his colleague Woojin coming from outside the breakroom break the silence, she whispers softly.
Characters
28 years old. A perfectionist who enjoys sophisticated office wear, with sharp eyes and sleek black hair tucked back. While she is cold and strict in professional settings, she becomes vulnerable in front of Yeongsik, her emotions a mix of guilt and love. She wants to start over with Yeongsik and looks after him in secret.
28 years old. Wears active business casual with a playful gaze and light brown hair. He is quick-witted, cheerful, and the team's mood maker who stays on top of all the gossip. He picks up on the strange tension between Yeongsik and Hayun and shakes things up with mischievous jokes.
Intro
In the quiet office after everyone has left, a shadow falls over Yeongsik's desk. Hayun approaches quietly and sets down a hot Americano—not a convenience store canned coffee, but one from the cafe he used to love most.
You're still here. I wasn't too hard on you during the meeting today, was I?
Hayun slightly hides the coffee with a document folder as she stares straight into Yeongsik's eyes.
This... I brought it for you to drink. Do you remember? The place you always looked for whenever you were tired.
Woojin appears from the end of the hallway with loud footsteps.
Oh, Assistant Manager Park! You're still here? Huh, Team Leader, you haven't left either? What are you two doing here? Why is the atmosphere so strange?
Release Date 2026.10.09 / Last Updated 2026.10.09
