That guy is This guy Side story 3 chapter 2

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"Hey, Ji-han-ssi. Are you seeing anyone right now? If not, would you like me to introduce you?"

In front of a company building, bathed in warm midday sunlight.

On my way back to the office after lunch, I received an unexpected offer of introduction.

"I’m seeing someone. Sorry."

I thought the news that I had a lover had already spread a long time ago.

It seems that he didn't know because he was a representative of another team and had recently come from an overseas branch.

The other person sighed playfully as if he had expected me to reject him.

“Phew, as expected? Well, it’s strange that you don’t have this face. I poked you just in case, since you weren’t wearing a ring.”

"You didn't know, sir. When Ji-han-ssi first joined the company, there was so much chaos. People were going around everywhere, oh my."

"Ji-han-ssi, you said you had a girlfriend back then too, right?"

"Yes. It's the same person as before."

"Wow."

When I told them this with a smile, the chattering employees looked surprised. Why were they surprised?

“Hasn’t it been over a year since you joined the company?”

"It's been a long time since we last met."

"Are you getting married? Ah, Ji-han-ssi, you're not even thirty yet."

Marriage……

'It's good if you do it.'

Realistically, it might be difficult to get married for real, but wouldn't it be possible to go somewhere quiet and have a wedding for just the two of us?

'Then I have to make sure to put a white wedding veil on Yoo-jeong.'

And I'll take 100 pictures. It'll be so pretty……

“But Ji-han-ssi, you two have been together for quite some time, but you don’t have a ring?”

I was lost in thought for a moment, but then I came to my senses when I heard the next question.

The attendant who pressed the elevator button gave me a puzzled look.

“These days, when young people meet, they all get rings. Ah, did you take it off for a while because you were working?”

Ring?

“Yeah, whatever.”

When I smiled and nodded, the agent smiled back, saying he knew it.

Fortunately, after that, the topic of conversation shifted to the price of accessories. I ignored the grumblings of people who lamented that gold prices are no joke these days and that pretty things are expensive, and I thought of rings.

‘Come to think of it… I never thought about getting a ring.’

To be exact, when we met, we were so busy biting and sucking that we didn't pay attention to other things.

I've been in relationships many times, but I've never been the one to suggest a ring first.

'This is my fault.'

Chae Yoo-jeong is dating for the first time, so of course he doesn't know. I’ll prepare one in advance.

I should have given it to you as a gift.

Of course, it would be inconvenient to wear a ring as a professional gamer, but these days, many people wear it on a chain as a necklace, so it shouldn't be a big problem.

‘If I get matching ones, will it be like a couple rings?’

Just imagining the ring that would be placed on Chae Yoo-jeong's pretty and elegant hand made a happy smile appear on my face.

'Why!'

Why didn't I buy it sooner? It's so good just by imagining it.

I returned to the office humming to myself and immediately started searching for rings as soon as I sat down.

'First, I'll find something pretty this time and buy it. Later, I'll have to get my engagement ring and wedding ring custom made.'

I would have liked to have a couple ring custom-made in a design that would suit Chae Yoo-jeong, but my patience was too short for that.

Dalgak, Dalgak.

The speed of my finger clicking the mouse becomes faster and faster.

Click, click, click…… 

So I searched like crazy for the ring until the person sitting next to me asked if it was time to clock out……

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On the way to Chae Yoo-jeong's company after finishing work.

As soon as 6 p.m. passed, the roads became congested. I sighed softly as I tapped my fingers on the steering wheel, looking at the cars lined up in front of me.

'The ring... I couldn't decide in the end.'

I looked around online shopping malls to find out about the latest designs, but I couldn't find anything I liked.

Should I make time to go around the department store? No, before that, I need to know his finger size.

'How do I find out the size? Should I secretly measure it while my baby is sleeping?'

Well, there aren't many chances. Chae Yoo-jeong will go back to his accommodations after his vacation is over.

There is a way to get the ring fitted by consulting with the person, but honestly, I'm not really attracted to that.

'But it's your first ring! I want to give it to you as a cool gift as an event!'

Since we don't have much time, it might be difficult to give him something big, but wouldn't it be possible to prepare a bouquet of roses and give it to him? If Chae Yoo-jeong sheds tears of joy after receiving the ring, I couldn't ask for anything more.

As I was thinking about Chae Yoo-jeong, the road cleared. I drove straight to Chae Yoo-jeong's company building and parked my car in the parking lot next to the building entrance instead of the underground parking lot.

'Is the interview over?'

As I got out of the car and tapped on my cell phone to make a phone call, a rustling sound was heard from the entrance of the building.

Beyond the parked cars, I saw familiar faces. It was Chae Yoo-jeong, who came out of the building with his team members.

Good timing. The moment I was about to call Chae Yoo-jeong with a smile.

“Hyung, so are you dating that reporter?”

The youngest member of the team's reckless question rang in my ears.

‘......Unn?'

I froze with my mouth open, trying to call out to Chae Yoo-jeong.

That would be the case, because the youngest’s gaze was clearly directed at Chae Yoo-jeong.

'Hey, I must be mistaken.'

But before I could even try to calm my embarrassment, the other team members also opened their mouths one after another.

“Crazy. This is the first time I’ve actually seen someone get a number in real life. I’m freaking out.”

“Hyung Yoo-jeong, do you have a lot of experiences like this?”

“This guy gets a ton of numbers when he signs autographs. He even writes his number on his letters all the time.”

“But isn’t this the first time you’ve given someone else your number?”

“The reporter is pretty.”

“I guess it’s your style.”

I blankly listened to the conversation that followed.

So to summarize……

'Chae Yoo-jeong… exchanged numbers with a reporter?'

Did the reporter even ask for your number first?

'Chae Yoo-jeong didn't reject her and gave her your number?'

It felt as if I was doused with a bucket of cold water, the joy in my imagination dampening.

Unlike my cool head, my chest was boiling as if I had swallowed a ball of fire.

I couldn't control my facial expression at all, so I touched the corner of my mouth with my hand, and soon I heard Chae Yoo-jeong's indifferent answer.

“Stop talking nonsense and go quickly.”

The hand pressing down on the hardened lips gained strength.

‘…You’re not denying it?’

Are you sure you gave her the number?

I felt incredibly dirty. I rubbed the back of my neck, which was so sore, wondering what to do about it.

“Huh? Aren’t you going to eat together with us?”

“I have a separate appointment.”

At that moment, my eyes met with Chae Yoo-jeong's as he turned his head to the side to take out his cell phone.

"Hyung?"

Chae Yoo-jeong's expressionless face suddenly brightened and his eyes sparkled.

“I was going to call you…! Did you just get here?”

“Uh? Uh, Unn.”

It felt like a halo was shining behind Chae Yoo-jeong, who was smiling with a faint blush on both cheeks.

As I approached him, captivated by his pretty appearance, the team members I often ran into whenever I went to pick up Chae Yoo-jeong greeted me first.

“Ah, Hyung-nim! Hello!”

"Hello!"

"Hi."

“Do you two want to go eat together?”

“Unn. Are you guys going out for dinner too?”

“We’re going to eat tonkatsu right in front of you!”

They are so big, but when you look at them talking to each other, saying "Hyung" or "Hyung", you can tell they are just kids.

After all, the youngest one is a minor who just turned 19, and the other three are also minors.

I was in my early 20s, so I seemed childish at times like this.

Chae Yoo-jeong, who seemed endlessly cute to me, is the oldest and most dignified member of the team.

"See you next time, Hyung-nims."

"Goodbye."

"Okay. Enjoy your dinner."

The team members who bowed their heads politely left first.

“Shall we go too?”

As I gently held Chae Yoo-jeong's hand, who was staring at me regardless of whether the children went or not, his white cheeks turned bright red.

"Yes."

I headed to the parking lot with Chae Yoo-jeong following me, holding my hand.

Chae Yoo-jeong, sitting in the passenger seat, opened his mouth while fastening his seatbelt.

“Are you going home?”

The very question of whether to return to the 'home' where we live together is full of anticipation in the voice.

When I saw that, I felt sorry for having been angry a moment earlier.

'Yeah. There must be a reason.'

Is Chae Yoo-jeong the type of person who would casually hand out his number? Above all, he likes me that much, so there's no way he'd look at another woman.

I started the car, feeling a corner of my heart that had been slightly frozen loosen up.

"I have a reservation at a place. Let's stop by there, have dinner, and then go home. Let's have a quick glass of wine. What do you think?"

“G-great!”

Cute.

He smiled happily, then I took advantage of the moment when the car stopped to ask slyly.

"How was the interview?"

"Yes. It was an interview that was arranged in advance, so it ended without a problem."

The LVS team has a lot of fans because they have been winning for several years, but on the other hand, there are also a lot of places in the community that write malicious comments or articles criticizing them.

But this time, the company said they would carefully select and select a place that would do a good job, so I think it'll be okay.

After thinking for a moment, I continued asking questions in a way that made it sound as natural as possible.

"Um, that... reporter? Did you do it with someone you already knew?"

"Unn? No. It was the first time I met her!"

Chae Yoo-jeong answered cheerfully, although he looked puzzled.

“Is that so?”

You gave your number to someone you just met?

My hands gripped the steering wheel with strength and my veins popped out.

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FF: Why not just talk, this is redundant?!

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Credits:

Translator: Hoshi Miya

Editor/Proofreader: Fanatic fan

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