I just need to keep my head straight and ensure nothing like yesterday happens again.

Let’s finish it today, and not drag it out uncomfortably. Clear any remaining debt today.

Chaewon resolved herself and met Yugun’s gaze.

I knew it when Chaewon invited Secretary Ahn, whom she’s not even close to, to join us.

No, more precisely, I knew it when she looked at me as if she had committed a huge mistake after yesterday’s kiss.

This woman, she will say something different tomorrow.

‘Sorry about yesterday, but it was a mistake.’

While it was impulsive, it would be a lie to say I have no feelings for her.

So, Yugun had no intention of letting it end as a mere mistake.

“Do you have someone who helps with housework? Your place is quite clean.”

Just entering, Chaewon looked around Yugun’s house.

“It’s hard to find time.”

Responding to Yugun’s words, Chaewon nodded and looked at the living room’s interior, harmonized in white and grey, and commented.

“It’s smart. If you’re busy, it’s wise to hire help and focus on your work. It would have been nice to delegate today’s task to an employee too.”

Several pointed remarks followed.

She criticized why the CEO was doing such tasks and insisted that he should delegate to employees, that the CEO should just make approvals, showing off her knowledge about management. After looking around the house, she turned back.

“How long is the video?”

“It’s an unedited raw version with many participants, so it’s long. About three hours.”

“That’s quite lengthy. You are really thorough in checking everything before releasing it.”

“If you feel too tired and can’t do it, let me know. We can meet over several days.”

Chaewon, more focused than ever, firmly shook her head.

“Do you know what my secret is for never missing the top grades in the college entrance exam and medical school?”

It wouldn’t be Kim Chaewon if she didn’t boast about herself.

Yugun, slightly tilted, decided to play along with her rhythm.

“What is it?”
“Concentration. I believe I have superior concentration compared to others. I can easily stay up all night without coffee, and even in my tiredness, I can memorize every single word and achieve excellent grades. So, staying up all night with my great concentration is nothing big.”

Yugun observed her boasting about her concentration like it was some sort of superpower.

But he found it cute, so he played along.

“That’s impressive.”

Chaewon smiled proudly.

“If I’m doing something, I do it properly. Today, you’re getting help from a highly skilled resource, Choi Yugun.”

She continued to boast until the end and then sat down on the sofa.

“Shall we start? I might critique a bit harshly, so don’t take it to heart.”

She picked up a square cushion nearby, placed it on her crossed legs, and comfortably rested her hands on it.

Yugun also sat on the sofa, picking up the remote.

Chaewon naturally kept a distance as they sat down. Despite acting nonchalant, she seemed to struggle with eye contact and was highly conscious of even slight physical contact.

“That person seems really nervous. They can’t keep their fingers still, making me feel a bit uneasy watching.”

“Those trainees are all non-celebrities, right? Your agency really has many hidden gems, Choi Yugun.”

“Well, that student’s music is calm, but their style is too extravagant. It’s hard to get immersed.”

Her insights were surprisingly sharp, considering she was fidgeting with focus.

In fact, the monitoring was already done.

As she said, as the CEO, such tasks should be delegated to employees, and Yugun only needed to review the compiled issues.

But re-watching had its merits.

“Yawn.”

Even a yawning Kim Chaewon was worth watching.

“Are you sleepy?”

Surprised by her second yawn, Chaewon straightened up abruptly.

“No?”

“Weren’t you boasting about your superior concentration?”

“Of course, I’m fine. Not sleepy at all.”

She looked at Yugun, opening her eyes wide, as if to prove it. But she inevitably dozed off, given she probably hadn’t slept well the night before.

“What do you think of that contestant’s intro video? It seems lackluster to me.”

Caught dozing, Chaewon straightened up again at Yugun’s voice.

“Who?”

Pretending she hadn’t fallen asleep, she answered casually.

“Did you sleep?”

“No, I was just… distracted.”

“I’ll rewind it.”

“Rewind…”

Due to her frequent distractions, the video kept being rewound.

“Are you sleepy?”

“No… not at all…”

Her voice had long since lost its strength.

“Kim Chaewon.”

“Yes… I’m not sleeping.”

Her head had been resting on the cushion for quite some time.

“You’re sloppy.”

“I’m not…”

Yugun chuckled, looking at her with deepened eyes.

Has he ever stared at someone’s face while they slept like this?

The closed eyes, long lashes, innocent nose, and red lips – just watching fills him with so much.

It’s a first for him.

“Kim Chaewon.”

“…No.”

“No need to be formal now.”

He had no intention of persuading her if she decided it was a mistake.

What he needed was acknowledgment.

“Sleeping?”

“Yes…”

Finally admitting it, she openly fell asleep.

“I couldn’t do it properly today, so we’ll have to do it again tomorrow.”

He looked forward to it more as her hair fell over her eyes.

Yugun gently brushed her hair away, just as he had been touched.

She would need time to think. But still.