[Let’s have a meal. There’s something to talk about.] [What’s the matter?] [We’ll talk about it when we meet. When are you free?] Upon hearing they would discuss it in person, Kang couldn’t ask any further, and shuffled through her schedule app.

Coincidentally, her afternoon was free, the timing fell into place perfectly.

[I happen to be free in the evening, how about you? Is it too sudden?] She had just finished writing and was about to hit the send button.

Her finger abruptly stopped moving.

“…….”
She thought of Bani’s face all of a sudden.

Why?

Probably due to his attitude, which seemed like he didn’t care much about Bani.

From Mongma’s point of view, who wanted to monopolize his dream as he said, everyone around him could be seen as an enemy.

So no matter who the opponent was, not necessarily Bani, it would have been the same to doubt and act hostile.

But that was for a moment.

“What am I worrying about.”
It was clear that her thoughts paused for a moment at the sight of him buying waffles, which was out of character.

Kang, who had bowed her head, firmly pressed the send button.

The reply came back terrifyingly quick.

[I’ll pick you up at your place later.]

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Leaving the company was after finishing a simple external meeting, when the sunset dyed the sky red.

Inside the car on the way back.

Samyoung spoke while looking at the rearview mirror.

“Work finished early today, how about we grill some pork belly on the rooftop for a change? The three of us with Bani.”
Until that incident happened, Samyoung and Kang often had homemade meals together.

Of course, she couldn’t eat much, but she quite liked the food he cooked.

So instead of a nonexistent family home, she often went to his rooftop room as if she was visiting her inlaws’ house.

And it was a very old story that continued even before Kang debuted.

But Kang, who had a previous engagement, could only make an awkward expression.

“What should I do? I have a promise today.”
“A promise? With whom?”
“Bani.”
“Oh…….”
He lengthened his words in disappointment.

“Well, can’t help it. Let’s definitely have pork belly sometime soon.”
“Okay. I wanted to go sometime soon anyway, so I’ll definitely go when you set the date.”
At the words that she would have gone to play excitedly if today’s appointment hadn’t been arranged, Samyoung who had nodded asked again.

“But where have you decided to meet?”
“Bani said there’s a good wine bar near his studio.”
If Director Hwang, who had told her not to go out for a while, knew about this, he would definitely nag her.

But she didn’t want to be interfered with, even in her personal life. She didn’t know how long his ‘for a while’ would last.

She also didn’t want to hide forever just because something bad had happened personally.

However, Sam Young was also worried about her going out, so he carefully asked,

“Is it a place we don’t need to worry about?”
“It’s not the first time I’m eating. Why worry? I must have chosen wisely.”
Knowing Sam Young’s concerns, Kang replied with a smile.

San, who was next to them, heard their entire conversation but didn’t say anything. It seemed that he was still concerned about what Kang said yesterday.

Sam Young spoke again.

“Alright, then I’ll take you.”
“It’s okay. Ban will come and pick me up later.”
“Then, should I pick you up when he comes? Leave the van, I’ll drive.”
“Is your car still alive?”
After a brief silence.

“For now.”
“…”
“It’s running.”
A chilling answer came back.

Yeah. I think he said it was running last time too.

…He had to push it down from the hill as it rolled backward.

Thinking that I should probably gift him a car on his next birthday, San, who was next to me, spoke.

“I’ll go.”
“San, you?”
“Yes. I can’t leave you alone, so I’ll stay nearby.”
He was talking to Sam Young, but it was no different from talking to Kang.

She didn’t react much, and San soon sought permission directly.

“I’ll stay out of sight. Is that okay?”
“Well, yeah. As long as you don’t interfere.”
She spoke as if reluctantly agreeing, but she too thought that his company was necessary.

If something problematic arises from her acting alone, it would be a concern for everyone.

Above all, in any unforeseen circumstances, an excuse could be made to Director Hwang.

The arrival of Ban at the parking lot was a little earlier than the time agreed upon.

Kang, dressed in a light coat and wearing a black bucket hat, quietly left the house.

When she went downstairs, a familiar Bentley was in sight.

She bent over towards the halfopen passenger window and greeted.

“You came early?”
“My work ended early.”
He replied, looking at his wristwatch.

Just before climbing into the car, Kang looked around with a light smile. But San was nowhere to be seen.

‘Is he following?’
That question popped up for a moment, but then she remembered his last words, telling her not to worry, he would follow on his own.

It was also an unnecessary worry.

No one would worry about their shadow disappearing in the light.