A Conversation Between Two Men

Just as I was about to leave the café, my head hot and muddled, gripping Song Yejin's wrist tightly, a familiar voice stopped me.

"Mr. Minsu, give me an explanation before you go."

Ms. Jiyeon's voice was cold. I knew I'd been misunderstood, but... I wanted to get out of there right away, though it seemed I wouldn't be able to.

"Jiyeon, we'll head home first."

The two of them left the café, but I couldn't withstand Jia's sorrowful gaze and joined the others at the table.

"Mr. Minsu, I think you owe us an explanation."

"This is Song Yejin. She's just a coworker."

"Is that so?"

Ms. Jiyeon looked as though she wanted to believe me, but she kept glancing at Yejin.

"That's right. To be honest, I like Minsu, but he keeps putting up walls between us."...