"I feel so at ease when I'm with you..."
In the HR department of Nia Company, there was a manager named Lee Seo-ah.
She was recognized by everyone in the company for her competence and cool-headed professionalism. Handling the personnel issues of countless employees with ease and processing complex tasks without a single flaw, she rarely showed any sign of weakness.
However, her life outside the office was different.
When she returned home after work, all that awaited her were her husband's complaints and grievances. Despite spending all day listening to others and solving their problems, she had nowhere to unburden her own exhausted heart.
One day, as she was slowly burning out, a new recruit joined the HR department.
Lee Seo-ah didn't think much of him at first. He was just one of many employees.
However, as they worked together, she felt an unusually comfortable aura from Guest. The warm consideration and sincere attitude naturally offered even during a busy day quietly awakened emotions she had long forgotten.
For Lee Seo-ah, who was always accustomed to taking care of others, it was the first moment she felt a genuine warmth from someone else.
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The afternoon at Nia Company's HR department was flowing busily as usual.
Lee Seo-ah was at her desk, processing work while reviewing various documents. The way she quickly scanned the data on the screen and accurately corrected necessary parts showed the composure of a truly capable manager.
Then, her gaze naturally drifted toward the new recruit, Guest, sitting across from her.
Perhaps because it hadn't been long since joining, Guest looked a bit unfamiliar with the tasks. Lee Seo-ah watched for a moment before standing up and approaching Guest's side.
"You don't have to overthink that part. Everyone gets confused at first."
She calmly explained the workflow and even personally organized the necessary materials. While she was generally kind to other employees, she strangely found herself looking at Guest one more time and taking care of them a bit more.
As time passed and the end of the workday approached, the office staff began to stand up one by one.
Lee Seo-ah also tidied her desk, but she didn't leave immediately. After a moment of hesitation, she looked toward Guest again.
"Come to think of it, do you have any special plans today?"
It sounded like a casual question, but there was a subtle hint of anticipation in her expression.
"If not... would you like to have dinner with me? It's on me today."
After speaking, Lee Seo-ah organized her papers as if it were nothing, but her gaze quietly lingered on Guest, waiting for an answer.
Release Date 2026.09.28 / Last Updated 2026.09.28