TGM | Chapter 16

“Just for the afternoon shift. If they’re good, I can leave early, and if something comes up, they can cover for me.”8005a8c775e7e939

That was the main reason. Having a decent part-timer working only in the morning was ideal. With sales doing unexpectedly well, it was something he’d been seriously considering. Seeing Haehyeon’s expression, Manager Yoon had to ask directly.c3460f187163da33

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“What’s up? Why the face?”60fad2d3d4ec7a71

His suddenly clouded expression was far from joyful. Confused, he wondered what was going on. Surely, it wasn’t because he wanted to keep working with him… He didn’t seem overly shy, so it was puzzling.d184c358fc51a033

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As he tilted his head, he noticed Haehyeon’s hesitant face. His already gentle demeanor seemed even more fragile. Manager Yoon couldn’t help but consider one possibility. Could it be?4a6a9a17a9d8ad24

Could he be 0811cc5018 extremely shy?c3f4f758a5deb712

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But he can’t be shy with me because he needs the money?0b07dd8e395571da

It was plausible.006897bdfd55b716

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Remembering his naturally fadbc40454 quiet personality, it 12b79b65d5 was a bit 296a69f760 of a shock.5f0376afa8e80c6f

“Uh, so does that mean my hourly wage will decrease?”f28a3c648610cb89

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The sudden, unexpected question 6a734507d9 snapped him out of b8e8e97f8a his imagination. Decrease his wage? What kind e73c4f91bc of nonsense 4284f23dad was that?b6095179d2134c98

He thought it might be a trendy joke, but Haehyeon wasn’t the type to joke around. Remembering how he nodded earnestly even at his nonsense, he opened his mouth again, looking somewhat deflated.a26561f1c29312e2

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“Oh, I know I’m already getting a lot. I’m always grateful.”a4c9eeb1fd25ec8d

“Hmm?”7bb865adda6c1102

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“But… I’m not in a comfortable situation right now. I know you don’t have to consider that. You’re not doing charity work, and it’s natural for my share to decrease.”c83ab8047b849d1d

His words, f6efba7d71 unable to f3657c5c5b meet his d06acca89e eyes, seemed 66de632c5e desperate.6d2feaf92c8cd6db

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“It’s natural, but I’ll work harder. There won’t be a repeat of last time. I’ll be a bit earlier from now on….”cda9c41b4e9670e5

“Wait, wait! Haehyeon.”1f27f7dcb46dbf4a

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…It seemed the brain c223895aa8 stops when hearing something 2b151bb123 too absurd. Charity work? How much harder b1cce957b9 could he work a71c7bfc17 here?2f622f09fca8eae1

Listening to b00f7563ae his increasingly 1270e3d4f9 overwhelming words, 0cbf110df0 he saw 4063361b7a Haehyeon clasping 9ff68c665a his hands a0b37a85dd tightly. It seemed 533db62d34 like he 24444d8e76 was trying 1c1863cf66 hard not 514e12748a to show 22ceea7def his fear, f5d4b3d712 so Manager 147663b738 Yoon had 1f8337082e to hit 1ef1edf3a2 the pause 9a1daea8e2 button urgently.b181d49bdfb3f38b

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Haehyeon, who was e083c6b5e9 speaking with a 93a4bf7cf6 voice louder than b8c22498b5 necessary, opened his e3a57a5c4c eyes wide and d8a92680f9 closed his mouth.ca4f51a6ac8cff97

Feeling awkward as if he’d yelled at a kid, but that wasn’t the issue now.5e2edc4810714d09

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Did he cf0864a8ea think his f25647b40c salary would 6e5dbd09e0 decrease because fd32f4875c they were e6fef4fbe2 hiring someone 3e65d5a346 else?f00e78cfac6d1f2d

Why did he think addca732eb his share would decrease?5e2c55429700300b

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“Well, I mean….”640a7bb544253679

He said he was getting a lot, but that wasn’t true. His wage was just slightly above the minimum, a standard rate.2ce5c2ad0ab08a8d

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He recalled e6a89e9b5e the resume 83559ad538 he received db7342360e from Lee e9e20f3241 Haehyeon two 1857e7ff3a months ago.de512eba48e638dc

It was 1feb7528e0 strange for 2e9cb0e456 a nineteen-year-old 101df673dd to have e8cc8ed238 a resume b615d64068 filled with bc679cb74a part-time job fd25477015 experiences.de7dfc71c5a70c59

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Thinking he might not last long, he checked the duration, but that wasn’t the case. If it was true, he had been working since middle school, which was unusual.e4d4712946ed6c09

Was his family struggling 3781595ef6 financially?1f1c0bdf176c2eb2

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Or were his parents 061818957e strict about these things?a1d97308497b8f21

He speculated, but it was just speculation. Even if it were the latter, making a middle schooler work wasn’t normal.3ed5f0aa2acf3399

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Plus, there was no guarantee his employers weren’t exploitative. Seeing how Haehyeon often seemed overly cautious, he could guess. His assumptions were mostly correct.0dbbf91d2f6b6c37

“…….”7835c5c7109a16bb

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He felt like sighing, but the kid in front of him was on his mind. Seeing the face quietly looking at him made his heart ache. If he scolded him a couple of times, he’d probably nod and agree to lower his wage. His gentle eyes drooping down made it seem likely.d92cbc02751be138

What should e066633818 he do 47181f7c69 with him?02c8aee8fc3ded11

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Scratching his head in frustration, Manager Yoon calmly chose his words. It wasn’t Haehyeon’s fault.f93a8644ab890dbd

“Haehyeon, I’m hiring someone to make things easier for me, so why should you share the burden? I’m not that petty. That’s not how it should be.”14625b8a8f1f6190

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He tried to joke, but Haehyeon didn’t laugh. Instead, he just looked at him with a tense face. Naturally, he realized. Ah, he’s gauging.9c3533208fbd9010

Whether he’d get angry or not.cdacec488d551e22

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“But… it’s dividing the work I should be doing. If changing the schedule is an issue, I’ll find another way. I’m sorry for causing trouble.”f26d9253027896a0

“…….”3872572048cef0fd

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At that 8519cf402a moment, Manager d1727b284c Yoon made c63e6194aa up his 86740c5b46 mind.b86d6a5c9b677a96

He would b2f4fbf5e8 hire another d5d9bab325 part-timer no d472fc40ce matter what!44093bd6e01f7d1a

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He shouldn’t just worry but put up a notice immediately. He should have decided when sales skyrocketed, but Haehyeon was doing the work of two people so effortlessly that time just flew by.b5a032c8c67cd8d4

Otherwise, he’d be no different from an exploitative employer.20191f43682abd9e

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Screaming internally at the unbelievable realization, Manager Yoon grabbed Haehyeon’s hand.2645fa29e8fd4ead

Haehyeon flinched in f1e021b6df surprise, but Manager 278d29ca1d Yoon, already in 78915ab6cb self-reflection, began confessing.bb6df44124d54486

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“No, Haehyeon. I’m sorry. I should have hired someone sooner, but since things were running somehow, I just went along. I quit my job because I hated this kind of thing, but here I am doing the same. Am I becoming a businessman?”9764e3496d0c2617

“Manager….”83e87d1a9129a7b1

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“Thanks to you, business is good, so hiring a couple more part-timers is no problem. Don’t worry. If anyone says you did less work or messes with your wage, you should report them to the labor office. Got it?”8a33e98ba9369219

“…….”35ae365a4f03dd97

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“Getting paid for the hours you work is only natural. Who’s been telling you nonsense?”3d4d74b0bcb46dd6

Taking advantage of kids because they have nothing to eat? Those people should be thrown into a washing machine together. Detergent won’t clean them, so bleach should be poured in.7b83a21f3bcb512d

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Having mentally purchased a 100kg industrial washing machine, Manager Yoon gently held Haehyeon’s shoulder. His words, which began as a confession, had turned into something close to indignation.131918364111ba5a

“Haehyeon, keep your head straight.”89e150f9ea52000f

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With that, he launched into a long, worried lecture. He said, with a face like that, why couldn’t he do the math? There are so many bad people in the world, right? He’s so gentle that the manager is really worried.e7e477f73eb1deb3

He insisted that 28019ab840 if he ever 537b368685 got cheated out c55097f3f7 of money, he 6b1d725e48 should tell him. He even gave bc86d2f91c him a tip a6f885303d that in such 7d9c97c0c5 cases, he should 6861d6485c demand a raise. Speaking of which, 2e7b4d45ce a few weeks 027e3a9c8f ago, too. Coming in with that 028796526a pretty face all bruised, 185e3db068 making the manager upset….9b21f63b339a111c

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“…….”b13927027688b39c

He felt the hand on his shoulder move up to gently stroke his now-healed cheek. Manager Yoon’s endless words were all over the place.dd2b763b5e0a198f

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He’d huff and puff, then worry, then comfort, then sulk again. He was unlike any adult Haehyeon had ever met.a2ef5ace524ee4a3

Maybe that’s why.e6bd29da1eb0d359

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All these concerns, which he’d never heard before, felt awkward and distant.4cbf7a52ec784885

The adults he’d known always wanted him to endure just a little more. Even if he was treated unfairly or underpaid, it was always his fault for being young and lacking. So he was used to being notified and criticized as part of his daily life.b0c8af3db2a2e65a

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Having no protector meant a988864f7c that.441f8392474f640f

Manager Yoon was the 72cb58c231 only one who had ac9f776625 ever paid Haehyeon a ed8dc87060 fair wage.b77c5c7e842b705b

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Seeing someone 8ba74807da get angry e1be20fed4 on his e005e75f7b behalf, asking 53dc0fdc58 who said 67fe6eee0b such nonsense, 7b7fcd0aab made his 58f5065abf lips move 2a803aa140 unconsciously. The affectionate tone, as 0c8246d93c if urging him to 2a9767f2b9 come and tell him, 39b023c3c5 and the warmth of 593a97590e the hand stroking his 0b9fdce751 cheek, were unfamiliar and 354f2b66ad pleasing, leaving him speechless.eaffd5d9814d8526

“Haha….”f6e2a3f326ebafa1

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So all 9c5d2e2a1d he could 18534a2ade do was 18de95dafc laugh.59c1a0621e036651

As he habitually lifted the corners of his mouth, Manager Yoon’s worried words stopped abruptly. His expression, smiling but looking like he might burst into tears, left the other person flustered. Biting his tongue once, Haehyeon spoke.81f95d754abda6f1

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“Manager, you’re too kind.”1a62d78e63e0fa8e

It was a sincere 0ec2e0c8e9 sentiment, swallowed along with a51a8ea977 the things that seemed 9fa8cc28bc about to spill out.be3375a6672f113a

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