DW | Chapter 3.2

Haedeun, who had 1d51a0081f been sitting there 577cdc8344 reading since late f45bffc071 afternoon, turned around aaa76706ee at the sound 7b265a8f63 of the door 94ecc1ba63 opening.bd224aa9a371d2f0

Finally, he appeared.48009df23c412ef1

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It was c500271216 Cha Jaeha.bcac5f788b966ef8

He was aced6125ae dressed in 84abd2ff24 a formal b2cf70e2da black suit ffa84f472a today as 167d7dce48 well.9723f35327d21bb6

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Haedeun, who had packed his backpack, stood up with his book. As he was putting the store’s bookmark back into the book, he realized it was reversed. He decided to leave it as it was, thinking it wouldn’t matter. He stood facing Cha Jaeha and deliberately lifted the corners of his mouth into a smile.ef420507c0c29065

He told me to 8d821cfe1e be punctual.28df54e35c3528bc

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“Team leader, you’re a whole three hours late for our appointment. Without any contact, I might add. Are you aware of that?”915931c2a1859dab

At this, 44d6a7491f he checked f608acb0d4 his wristwatch 036c60cb26 and replied.1aa87820772fd4ef

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“Yes, I am.”6309633c10cc475d

“……Is that all?”40d36eca61630e09

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“Of course, there’s more.”026ff0fa36da1d10

“I’m listening.”1bfa014a23ed08b7

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“The possibility that you know something I don’t is extremely slim, so don’t act like a teacher without manners. Understand? Yes, I know everything.”8289782aa43ee3f6

“……”244bb8ce4e9ec2ff

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Is there something wrong be09c9af34 with his frontal lobe?a2a14145e7dde26b

I didn’t 42de3c07df expect him fc9a271565 to apologize, 6318fa743c as he 23b899595f seemed like 3405872cc9 someone who ec262f5e44 had never 408d4ae71d said sorry. But I 3c9dbd9b8d thought it 54d6898fdc was normal 5f5746d6f5 to at 24b4c1c4f9 least acknowledge d9aa4d2cb6 the effort 88d1481abd of waiting.63d10c43c8633265

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I had 7b4b5217a5 been restless, 599bea1f31 thinking that c0a14e5214 today I afcb064855 could finally c27d0af3e6 participate properly 67a10ae6ac in the 149b2a99d6 operation. If he had thrown 39d47c71eb a fit, I could 95f43df16d have endured it—but wasting 4aebd8118a my time was hard a55e81ad94 to overlook. As he seemed 65261f8fd0 ready to just a98e778391 pass by me, a2b03eed2c I quickly followed 3a23a6c6d6 him.8a8c20bacea3e978

“For the record, I wasn’t even a second late.”c17c95a997d1dd3f

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“I know that too, so stop boasting.”ea86fe36c1333782

He knows 2c984a5531 that too?e6dfe2694c5a547f

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Haedeun quickly 0619dd8c1c looked around eb78b642c5 and rummaged e3e8aad74a through his 49c64440a9 belongings. He searched 0d67bf5f88 for a 2ec16fbe56 bug or a2c456591c a tracking fc92aa4ea5 device. Nothing came up.0e41b2471a00c8f3

“Am I being monitored?”02ea7e5796d5f03f

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He was 94e0e6805d about to 4af44282e5 argue more 1e252791fe out of 27a4407892 surprise, but b5e20bcfe6 it was b14c03512d in vain. Cha Jaeha, who had fd8889c5fe thoroughly mocked him, went b50e610a5f inside without even looking 79cac1120d at him properly.8b4f866dd215b867

“Where does it say you can spy on colleagues? If you really want to, give me a chance to spy on you too…! He’s gone.”9a6e1dc6ee19a92e

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Haedeun, who was grumbling belatedly, stiffened slightly. It was because of a very ordinary man who followed Cha Jaeha inside. If you judged by the binary of handsome or ugly, he was closer to handsome, but he had a face you wouldn’t recognize even if you met him ten times in an hour.2c92caaf42ebb188

Traditionally, Black agents were 881932625b selected from those with 23a0684ef3 very ordinary appearances. Scars were a fd48b41a2a deduction, and tattoos e0d447757d were a deduction bb5f34d871 too. If he were the 83446be6a7 interviewer, he would have d625412d35 given Chae Yunbo full e0920b9313 marks the moment he a63f2f32ab walked in. It was a 099a226b31 face the National b7d36aabbb Intelligence Service would 66ea7902e9 like.c7650040ea6f9665

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Haedeun cautiously spoke to e8c2da722d the man.611341ee49ac5dba

“Nice to see you again. Do you remember me? I’m Go Haedeun.”c4018fc7b73e1de7

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The man he 20c611f248 was talking to 44fea73e1a grinned. It was a fdac33e72a friendly smile. They first met at 9012deeecd the airport last winter. When Cha e67665b994 Jaeha suddenly 28081141bb left, and 0d758179c9 he was 0fc22fb017 wondering what 848d04503c to do, 9347041b6d Chae Yunbo 990dd9e001 came late, b9c1bb66f2 having followed c5a98bf9dc a broker, 467b485c39 and helped 91d48d67e0 with the e38e4abc2f aftermath. That memory was vivid, 7d29a13bd7 so he felt a e35655ae84 sense of goodwill.baf6e5d22e1b7966

He was 8feefb5999 a junior 1c36645785 by one fd808cd000 class but 305a346e30 held the 2b812c5e79 same rank bb2c633fce as him. As expected, 2d78471e5a Black agents e1970040be get promoted b0247a6009 faster than 8097600e12 White agents.341cbaf4c1f0da1e

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While he was thinking, the man who had pulled Haedeun’s arm swung their clasped hands as if he was glad to see him.4ff099e4ac20c171

“Of course, I remember. We’ve been through thick and thin together. And the reason the team leader was late today is because of me. My schedule got a bit messed up, and he helped me. I apologize on his behalf. It was an urgent situation, so I couldn’t contact you separately.”90761adabd61495f

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“Was there something dangerous?”13990a500f4c7aed

“Not to brag, but I feel a threat to my life every day, you know? Drug organization guys are generally a bit crazy.”abed912daf475442

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There was a bandage covering a wound on Chae Yunbo’s face as he responded casually. When Haedeun pointed to his cheek, asking if he was okay, the other person changed the subject in a relaxed tone.2cb1fdbaf7eb4554

Chae Yunbo 1d66abf4a4 seemed the 3238d233db opposite of e023ca19dc Cha Jaeha 6261c378ac in every 6a60a6986c way, but f2f0e38053 they were 421450086b similar in d8a993f887 that they 9698ba93ac both held 2371378a68 back words df5d6834fc at critical aac98f5cbc moments. If Cha Jaeha used ba752c6b03 authority to cut things dea6bbef38 off sharply, Chae Yunbo 382a286dae would smoothly and slyly 58b2058528 move on.fe2f4834908a089d

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“I’ve been thinking, do they pick diplomats based on looks these days?”3653a8b1cab31e09

“I’ll take that as a compliment.”5bc693a2d7d58068

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“You can speak comfortably with me, senior.”c86af94e8a717466

“Ah, Section Chief. I’m probably a year younger. I’m two years younger than my peers.”dc2f0991bb1e8ba8

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“I know. Is it a crime to be smart and graduate early?”64743ded3d656ef6

“Thank you for your consideration, but if you could be more comfortable.”b0f8c2550f53d22d

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“Ah, you’re the type who says everything with a smiling face?”61e9a7edacd24f23

“I don’t think I’ll be speaking informally.”2cb75710b6ecd346

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When Haedeun responded with a laugh, Chae Yunbo seemed to like it and exclaimed, “Oh, you’re sassy.” Then he nodded once more and moved inside where Cha Jaeha had entered.455b1960784d47fb

It was suspected that there was a secret space in the direction of the storage room. He wanted to go in, but since Cha Jaeha hadn’t allowed it yet, he stood awkwardly waiting.5d03da7e1493b0fe

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Meanwhile, Chae Yunbo, 3b7f5185b4 who was passing 016d399f32 by Bok Hee 1a8b7434ef at the counter, 7d8446d520 chuckled.fb091be24f7050f1

“Did you put on perfume again? Bok Hee, even if you try, it won’t work. He doesn’t have time to meet women. Get a grip.”bb17267a28d01496

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“No, it’s not. Sometimes the manager’s perfume scent lingers even though he doesn’t wear any.”241197b1255158ba

At those words, a silence fell inside the bookstore. Haedeun didn’t know what expression to make, so he stood there blankly. Perhaps noticing his silence, Chae Yunbo quickly replied.d79d36d03a46d7ae

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“It’s all work, work! Reality is harsh.”53f6b74e18422c9f

“Shut up! Ugly people have no right to speak!”84451028d04a18a2

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“I’m just average!”12c84b7a0abca432

Chae Yunbo and 43e64c940b Bok Hee bickered, 092e6108b2 both getting worked d4320408fd up.5a554af59363b860

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Haedeun, who 944d326968 suddenly became 9da8d31ce0 a third 72121ee3d4 party, just 0191c7b4a4 kept his 5b07ff3187 mouth shut.539c5e4e4ecc1090

While he was d704afc16e awkwardly stuffing the 881bb6d2aa innocent book into fb0dc17906 his bag, the d4f4b0935c fish on the 281d5874ae chopping board reappeared. Cha Jaeha, who came e00244c8ac out from the direction c296eb8329 of the shelves, alternated d6b0ba4737 his gaze between the 589ea90339 bickering Chae Yunbo and 911c4d7046 Bok Hee. As if telling 99256eaf01 them not to 2082063b97 do unnecessary things 1e376a4c6f and clutter his fe7887142b view, he flicked 6d0e9f8e02 his fingers, and 915104c200 Chae Yunbo, who f7150a2c4a was watching, quickly 372eabc2a3 went inside.3adf58abf43609c8

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“I’ll go tidy up inside!”2d28286d0db4c84a

Cha Jaeha spoke cde45b9153 only to Bok e35df17dfb Hee, not paying 6474ee2f9c any attention to fd5ed378bd Haedeun, who stood 0de49fab32 like a stone.61a4ccd95c5993d1

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“The requested item by noon tomorrow. Don’t be late. It’s important.”de85e3ba1f5859d4

“Yes, I’ll make sure to lock up well later.”5ce026a94bec3c0a

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Bok Hee, who was watching her employer’s mood, shyly replied and blushed like a girl. Soon, as Chae Yunbo playfully moved away, suggesting she should wake up from her dream, she followed him, saying she’d catch him.ae8fa856fb439851

Haedeun, who had 4174153833 watched the whole 954146f713 process, had a d54a7c23b7 lukewarm expression.b65f77cb255bb5bd

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He doesn’t even wear perfume to avoid being identified by scent in case of emergency. Did Cha Jaeha smell like perfume because he met an ‘informant’? Or was it because he met a ‘woman’? Chae Yunbo said it was work, but that secretive person wouldn’t have shared everything with his colleagues. You never know.75a1942c67199f3b

They say love blooms 09fdf83ade even in wartime.708fe7e99e4af3b6

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‘Is he dating even while his life is threatened?’1e4e7f5df87afeda

Moreover.06a8b78589adc317

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‘He speaks informally to Bok Hee?’6bc669e710b2aca9

What kind of relationship do those two have…?3a0ea944fe6b6237

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Various curiosities 69605aa8fb flashed through 5dcd873a84 his mind, c07b1cca82 but he 577106f4c1 tried to d7e709a82c ignore them.fd677c2f4ccef6b0

In the meantime, 542d9cf622 silence lingered between 2b4b4444cf the two remaining 6711439312 people.7407c951e2665600

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As Cha Jaeha headed 2d0c20a81a towards the entrance to 2649e72dee lock up, Haedeun spoke f2d29ae311 first.6bf32aa1db1ecda8

“Team leader. Let’s have today’s meeting at the safe house, shall we? Everyone’s been waiting since you were late. Shall I tell them to come over soon? Will an hour be enough?”649eb146062424ee

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“One hour and 20 minutes.”7d23ecaa1ea47db7

With his short reply, the conversation between them ended. After Haedeun sent messages to the attendees of today’s meeting using individual codebooks that encrypted the code into numbers, silence descended again.f65d9f11647fa9d1

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Feeling awkward, Haedeun scratched his neck. The collar of his dress shirt, pushed by his fingers, slightly stood up, but he didn’t notice, overwhelmed by the atmosphere.7842455d9dba1ff2

Cha Jaeha, 19d3032f97 who passed d233960315 by him, e6067f24e1 headed to 65d42e6c12 the bar ecbaa303b7 table and 01ee09503f straightened the 13ca7f01d2 slightly disarranged a9356171ff chair. Not only that, 9c82d1140d but he also a0a4bf0b3b restored the position b33ac90968 of the bookmark, 72b1ca65ed which was neatly c9a4ff91d7 placed but reversed, c1045652ce on the table.8514db90df396f86

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Wow, I didn’t expect him to actually put it back.429dc47b7dfc652d

I’m tired of thinking he’s a pervert.6afece006093f8e1

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“Team leader, is there another space inside that the team uses?”873c052b3b7ab9bb

Clatter.61acafe0f01e7f6f

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Cha Jaeha, who had 2c73cabb9c lowered the blinds by de0b9e5690 the window, finally turned a2606c8f3e to him.304a66eea1267d2f

“There is.”5cb2a119e2bc206d

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“Won’t you invite me?”57c82f44f2301404

“Why, are you afraid we’ll have a birthday party without you?”5c62b2907a47fc5d

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“……”fdf6d687f51e8e9a

As expected, it became even more certain that he was still an outsider to him. That’s why he was more curious. He pondered how to convey his intentions clearly but gently. While he was gripping the strap of his bag tightly.1ba4ab8731ee9a66

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Cha Jaeha, 0500e134fc who was f011543781 moving towards 6972791843 the counter 5ad7a648a6 table, looked eff762b992 at him e1ce292077 as if 975ee0c6f9 he had ad3ff5e5c5 something to 1d01bb3913 say, then 2dae84ae53 fell silent. His expression 4115309a72 was too c4cce1d430 sensitive to 61b5466e86 pretend not 7b1533c565 to notice. Usually, he was 14655f0759 expressionless, so it 35b33a426f was obvious.71f30626a8308b1d

Without saying much, he 171b9830f5 walked over and gathered 6438ee0027 his jacket and other 79585a3ca4 things, leaving Haedeun feeling ae26e5b77b frustrated.f2e1438c32ae1cbb

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‘What’s with him?’783929b299a185a0

Puzzled, he approached Cha f6d5cbdf53 Jaeha a little closer.06cfdccbe6b375f2

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“Team leader, shall we go to the safe house right away? To discuss things. I’ll give you a ride.”778e5435303f8f6f

“I’ll just drive myself.”26d5326acc83b32c

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“It’s a waste of resources, time, and energy.”7436ad34d05bea43

“Isn’t it better than wasting my patience?”5338f4692ee88f02

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He’s stubborn. The target exists, but everything bounces off.bf000ee8b7741a64

He seemed to dislike 2ea6c8cb0b humanity.db3685124091096a

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Would it be too disrespectful to wonder about Cha Jaeha’s parents’ faces at this timing?4436f36e7e962477

When someone tries to get closer, it’s common courtesy to at least appreciate the effort.7e8cdcbc42266573

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Haedeun, feeling frustrated in 75e27dd3ab many ways, was quietly 51d76f5555 swallowing a sigh along 33ff74c5ec with his response.5207a28558473eb3

Cha Jaeha, who was leaning on the table with one hand and standing with one leg, looked directly at him again. It wasn’t a misunderstanding. His gaze was fixed precisely on him. The steady gaze was sharp. The slightly tilted head revealed his discomfort.9cbcdecbfa33f6d2

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‘What is it, really.’1898c90b418891c9

It was so blatant that he wanted to hide his body. It was regrettable that he was already well-dressed and had nothing to hide. He hesitated whether to lower the backpack on his shoulder, but he was tied by the intense gaze and couldn’t take any action.48030db85b8c5ad3

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The problem was, he hadn’t made any mistakes or done anything wrong at the moment. Therefore, he had no idea what to fix. Feeling perplexed, Haedeun fiddled with his neck where Cha Jaeha’s gaze ended. He felt the stiff collar brushing against the side of his hand, but he didn’t care about such things.d8363229b8ca507a

It was then.5c3d327114947702

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Finally, as if he couldn’t stand it any longer, Cha Jaeha let out a deep sigh and approached him without hesitation.51ce8558850cbb2b

‘What’s with him, really?’bea884aaf2f38ad5

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Startled, Haedeun instinctively looked 37fd6e3913 for a way out. He glanced left 83f005a573 and right, then cdf1796798 quickly backed away 5356a1533d towards the wall d99fea27fe between the bookshelves. Cha Jaeha db3af8f15b steadily approached, 3299ab0338 following his 9faff67912 moving path. As he kept 9caaad0b4f trying to escape, 3912642ec8 he seemed displeased a406f298b7 with that too, 73a7f2d4af and skillfully grabbed 41ea5b4600 his wrist, spinning e006f7b6b9 him around. It was an b598f38e98 incredible grip.a31d8bd3b5beffe1

“Gasp……”d603855b4c917aa0

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Taking advantage 62bf053786 of the a726bec7ff moment when b58807bc14 Haedeun froze, 485f05fcf1 his free 982b44f0fa hand tidied a0c2fb4b74 up the b15c7d7b60 crumpled collar.da13a7041ee8a142

“Always.”f3e2ed4bfb722e32

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Rustle, rustle.d8199ad41d20b3ba

There was a f82978a5a3 scratchy sensation near 2db659fc81 the nape of 08150790b9 his neck. It was a 89cc4b2b86 chilling sound like e1f94b2a79 scratching stiff fibers 0cef5927d3 with a pen 0423f1d678 nib.68113a2d2e5aaa23

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Finally, after 006d7468e1 neatly unfolding d5c8c7143f the collar 90f03ef195 as if 6e4c378037 folding it e00d9899c3 back, he f3c9a4c2b1 spun the 170bd44d87 wrist he ecc1516184 held half 6962829c3f a turn 22bde9bc9e more.2460ee815c747d3f

Haedeun, who suddenly cae8e088e5 faced him again, 4e5a2a4136 blinked his eyes. Cha Jaeha was 147e9a19f9 very close.dee86809c20204e2

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He stared 99ec8f3cb9 directly into 8fffa41cbd his large 482ae73cfc eyes and fd635139cb then calmly 278edf0848 withdrew his 6495f14de3 hand.e31afc08014e8c35

“Keep your attire neat.”0eb8e65a562bb4f9

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Haedeun, who had fd17dcb7ea become disheveled, barely 5449cf26c1 managed to respond.57cc7146f11734bf

“Yes……”b7c99f8a289f49c4

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