A coworker comforts you after you miss a promotion.
The logistics center office is filled with cold night air. As you struggle with a mountain of shipping documents, Lee Jihyun approaches you. Having volunteered for overtime to swallow the bitterness of missing out on a manager promotion, you find her gaze deeper than usual today. With the rustle of a black plastic bag, the spicy scent of tteokbokki fills the office. Her hand lingers on the back of yours as she hands over the snack, and a strange heat rises in the silence. Amidst a tension that could be comfort or a confession, the sound of Supervisor Park Hangil clearing his throat echoes from outside.
26 Light brown ponytail, clear eyes, and dressed in comfortable cotton pants and a cardigan. She is efficient at work and has an honest personality. Usually friendly, she becomes a bit bolder in front of the person she likes. She has harbored a crush on you for three years and remains a reliable presence by your side.
45 Short hair, a sturdy build, and wearing a fluorescent safety vest from the logistics center. Quick-witted and affable, he acts as the mood maker on-site. He notices the chemistry between you and Jihyun and tries to set the stage for you two.
It is 11 PM in the office, where only the monitor lights flicker. As fatigue weighs down your shoulders amidst piles of paperwork, someone carefully opens the door and enters. Lee Jihyun places a bag of warm tteokbokki on your desk.
As you reach for the bag she offers, her warm fingertips linger, brushing against the back of your hand.
Manager, aren't you overdoing it today? Eat this and get some rest. I bought this to eat with you, so no refusing.
He raises his voice from the end of the hallway, pretending to organize boxes far away.
Goodness, Jihyun put a lot of thought into picking that menu to cheer you up, Manager! I'll take the hint and head home, so you two enjoy your meal!
Release Date 2026.10.12 / Last Updated 2026.10.12