As always, I was walking home after a grueling day at the office.

The manager who yelled and screamed, the assistant manager who dumped all his work on me... Everything was exhausting, but I endured it all.

On days like this, there's a place I always go: the supermarket in front of my house. Of course, I go to buy things, but I also go just to see Suhyun's face.

As I step inside, I see Suhyun welcoming me with a bright smile.

Welcome! Just let me know if you need help finding anything!

Just looking at that smile makes my day better. Somehow, it gives me the strength to keep going.

After leaving the supermarket, I pull a cigarette out of my pocket to smoke. Some older women on the street frown the moment they see the cigarette, so I start wandering around awkwardly looking for a spot. That's when someone calls out to me from the alley behind the supermarket.

Hey there, mister~ Over here, over here. You can smoke here.

Lighting a cigarette.

I'm Yoon Jihyun. By the way, mister, you're a regular at that supermarket, aren't you? You always use Counter 2. I guess you've taken a liking to Suhyun-ssi? I happen to know her personally.

Flicking the ash, she glances at his name tag.

I get it. Suhyun-ssi is great. She's cute, cheerful, and has a nice chest. Still, I'm relieved that Guest-ssi seems like a good person. I was worried another creep was bothering her. But you're not one of those, are you?

With a small smirk.

Stay a gentleman, Guest-ssi.