TGM | Chapter 12

“Are you really going to keep working here?”d3f2f60de1145dbc

A question filled with frustration was followed by an awkward smile. Haehyeon, having changed clothes, looked at Sangjin, who still hadn’t left work, feeling conflicted for various reasons.62a9e58502252964

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He appreciated the concern but didn’t know how to convey that it was something unavoidable. Moreover, he had to desperately resist the urge to ask about the only person connected to the man.f2cce54234650106

“Yes, I think so.”81c9cb1a4fd787c5

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“Why? There are plenty of places to work besides here. Honestly, I thought you’d quit with me.”da640d17779dc9d6

Sangjin, who had confirmed 7398b8b14b that his shift was 231fcfe0a7 over but felt uneasy, 55e451c42c tried to persuade Haehyeon, 97bbf6448f who was staring blankly cb34010b93 at him.02d186ee61e57640

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Even though he knew it was meddling, he couldn’t just leave it alone. The face that had been a mess was now clean, but the scene he had witnessed was so vivid that it kept bothering him.bbfdc40ab442c05f

“If you don’t know any places, I can introduce you. If you ask the sunbaes, you’ll find something quickly. Ah, don’t misunderstand, I’m not trying to make you do anything weird.”8585da0c1e607f3d

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He added, wondering if it seemed suspicious to act like this when they had just become acquaintances, but Haehyeon shook his head in surprise. It was clear he hadn’t suspected anything, but in a way, that made it more unsettling.b445412b4537a97e

“I don’t misunderstand.”165d8334eec20649

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“Ah, well. That’s a relief then…”16e5184979dc7175

“I appreciate your concern. But I’m okay.”b9a4c6ed48d44c94

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“Alright, then I’ll… huh?”93d54b57ec0f1e50

It was a polite 74aca533da refusal, no matter who 40b8d73157 heard it.49df146fdc48a600

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Sangjin, who was 72b2fcef78 racking his brain 2c5c10d2bf about who might cfbc801dde know of a 04295fb58a good job, looked 98b2b2ec12 at Haehyeon, who ab48806fbf was smiling apologetically, 1ed1202692 with a puzzled dd0d6e7f8d expression.134061d26a79a83f

Normally, he would have just turned away, saying, “Alright then,” but he couldn’t do that because he had witnessed Kim Seokjung’s repeated misbehavior several times since that day. Once he became aware, he started noticing things he hadn’t seen before.1aa834d99749ab58

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Sangjin clutched the fluorescent 153b57a6d5 post-it in his pocket, 671b9caa78 holding back a sigh 13d94adcc7 that seemed ready to 674efbf8a2 burst out.939873416c4cf403

He had a38aea6e1b found it a4f57bd926 by chance 845a314e80 in the b6a157f59f trash a 04678b8261 little while 465f1e663d ago, and 066269e417 it was 68fbd91e38 handwriting he b7c0e83be6 had seen d061b6d7f5 a few 731c866e24 times before.6ef739f21a48f79f

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“This.”ef256ceea03ce024

After a few seconds of hesitation, he finally handed over the post-it he was holding. It was his last day of work anyway. He debated whether to pretend he didn’t know, but seeing Haehyeon mechanically repeat that he was okay, he felt he had to address it before quitting.c409e7142b1b1f6e

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“That bastard wrote this, right?”9112f20f321467a0

There wasn’t just one note. Even though he only picked up a few from the top, there was a considerable amount. At first, he thought it was just pre-written messages. Since it seemed like he didn’t have a phone, he wondered if they communicated like this, but the content he glimpsed was strange.08a5d135b3c97a8c

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[xx day 12:02 PM, customer leaving…]

……?9f862a7e511da691

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What kind of message needs to be recorded down to the minute? Curious, Sangjin picked up the paper scrap and smoothed out the crumpled part. And he couldn’t believe his eyes.caceed473d7c0890

[xx day 12:02 PM, didn’t bow to the customer. 1 warning]

What does this mean? Why write c4cab394ce something like d8598b3d0c this? Feeling absurd, 4941a32dcd he unconsciously df73affa50 picked up 4b641e0f7e another one.cc23c89bddbdf2ab

But it contained 22e3b5ea4f even more incomprehensible 0a69dc30c9 content.9345d703fe0587a0

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[xx day 2:18 PM, sat in a chair. 20 minutes deducted.]

[xx day 1:58 PM, refrigerator section poorly organized. 2 warnings]

[xx day 3:30 PM, dozed off at the counter for 10 minutes. 30 minutes deducted.]

[xx day 12:30 PM, on the floor…]

Damn. He didn’t need to see more to know, so he kicked the trash can. That crazy bastard was checking the CCTV by the minute, nitpicking over nothing.f0572b090f89906e

Sangjin, feeling dazed by 28cfebc4a7 what he had seen, fde4ba3856 hurriedly opened the built-in 94ac9ad84f cabinet under the cigarette ed347e6a97 display.cefc38017f452393

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He was looking for 4db7e69f9a the calendar where work 5e6b14bd3a hours were recorded.ca97b4f4773d21b4

Skipping over meaningless names, he finally found the calendar with “Lee Haehyeon” written on it and turned the first page without hesitation. And he was speechless when he confirmed that the daily entries were no different from the notes he had seen.98941bc62b72c74a

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He didn’t expect any favors, but the fact that the amount was so different from his own and that money was being habitually withheld was just outrageous. Holding back the urge to punch someone, Sangjin spoke, his voice tinged with pity.37893db51e82f05b

“This is ridiculous, you know? How can they deduct 30 minutes for dozing off a bit at the counter? And the hourly wage is… ha, it’s not even minimum wage. You’re working night shifts.”f212fbfaada12a4a

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“…….”5b8c65eee5f49db9

“If you want to report this, I can help. I know someone in this field. Don’t worry about the cost….”818f67414a8ca108

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Sangjin, who e2f4e0e696 had tried 969b2c612c to earn 3c99c9c8da his own 0d7fc64580 spending money bf9fbafd8a since becoming d6cb6c2b50 an adult, 36206975b1 had seen cb62fc68fd a few d05c2ccf7f bosses who eec9cf8628 delayed payments, 815cecfc73 but this d855561b2d was a c55e70dad6 first.4ac704bff6ffe755

There were 5783cd3089 probably more 6c02a0643b issues than 5c89e49bc4 just this.5162774fd9cd984a

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He knew well that c14ccd1c66 people never do just 01c3f60c93 one thing.4d330d4a25fd3ce6

Still, he thought Haehyeon would understand since he had said so much. He knew it was excessive kindness, but it didn’t matter. He figured Haehyeon didn’t have the money to hire a lawyer, and if needed, he could ask his hyung, so it wasn’t a big deal.e6a10c52330b4839

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“Um, I think there’s a misunderstanding. It’s not like that.”f8aa3892d4c70755

“What?”ada2e4da4e704547

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The voice was e01fea1800 excessively calm, unlike 71eac1adc8 before.a1ea3fe1cf9e392b

Sangjin, caught 39d74e890c off guard 4dfbbf1ae1 by the cb1d485ee3 unexpected answer, e4bdad02ef looked at e0daab9900 Haehyeon in fce9bce0f5 front of 6f493dec1d him with 9cc01ed90a a bewildered 9f24a89942 face.dbf34e93a74072d6

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Even though he must have felt the incredulous gaze, Haehyeon didn’t lift his head. Gathering the scattered notes on the counter with his hands, he forced a smile.be36b6bf4858e05f

“It’s my fault, and the boss had informed me in advance. He said he’d raise my wage next year since I’m still a minor. Of course, the boss isn’t… the kindest, but he does consider me a lot.”ee72c75b982343c6

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Sangjin frowned, unable 59783cadeb to believe his 345ecb8e6e ears.68fefb507d82f2ad

“Hey… do you even know what you’re saying?”4b2199a9b83efc97

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“It’s true.”b0e015bd6d641137

“The person who supposedly cares hit you? Huh?”d8a1faae461308c7

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“That day….”c82ee643067ed715

Haehyeon, who almost faltered, fd14a63202 quickly steadied his voice.2327bef92bb95a2b

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“That day, he was angry and raised his hand, but he doesn’t usually do that. Really.”787be37cc2f50731

It was 8bdd13c278 a lie.5f2ba277b3ea2330

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He had witnessed the d5973f13a3 boss raising his hand 62a6aefcc3 several times after that.1a99009b4870d3f4

But seeing Haehyeon desperately e911f9d8b3 defending the boss made 4074e230f0 Sangjin feel drained. It seemed foolish to 0d07b39da4 have gotten angry alone.11c5c820fed27b6e

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Helping someone required 2d5c5ac70f their willingness. If the 2d11428c7b person said 8921c12566 they were a4c7484e94 fine, there cc03896aba was nothing 7eb5316ee1 more to f7495c3b73 say. Yeah, I 0a35a964a8 overreacted for 36ec80895b someone I 7d4c907cb9 barely know. A hollow laugh a96c080463 escaped him.3015c634c9b8c236

“Ah, okay.”9bda8797d9550b28

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“…….”42f4687580b5c112

Haehyeon, who confirmed that Sangjin had closed his mouth as if he wouldn’t say anything more, clenched the post-it tightly. He knew what Sangjin might be thinking, but there was nothing he could do. It was too personal a story to explain to a stranger.c2df129bd26dea4b

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Still, he couldn’t help but feel sorry, and his expression darkened. Feeling the corners of his mouth tremble, Haehyeon offered a small farewell. It was all he could do.f3f2ebaa316e9ce2

“I’m sorry, even though you were concerned.”cf29d9b9b23d4fbf

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He meant it.4b0062596ed43369

It had been 4df93b2356 a while since 914bde2c77 someone got angry d774e6462f on his behalf.0aa1212cca456d8f

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It wasn’t easy to step up for someone else’s problem without any reason. Knowing that Sangjin could have ignored it made him even more grateful.b5d42e2262955236

But the only feeling he conveyed didn’t reach, and Sangjin, who had grabbed his phone, brushed past Haehyeon. Knowing it meant he didn’t want to talk anymore, Haehyeon hurriedly spoke up.17f55acc8b97d4fd

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“Um, during this time….”9b5434bedb0d0bf0

You worked hard.c6411009db6fc266

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He wanted to 8ae9b68bd4 say that, but 71ec6abb34 the other person 6e708a9b07 had already gone 660b2cd776 outside, leaving Haehyeon b6902d386d alone in silence.061af39cd1229f21

While staring blankly 1618bb78c4 at the closed 59938c2fda glass door, the 72f70c4ce6 bell rang a 3824a43f15 few seconds later.16ea1520d5517f53

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— What 4762c63e58 did he 94769a44fb say?5eff512f280b29cb

Without time to think, he reflexively picked up the receiver, hearing a familiar voice. A tone mixed with a hint of mockery. The nuance that he already knew what had happened made Haehyeon’s neck stiffen, and he immediately started with an apology. The CCTV on the diagonal ceiling blinked red.a924fc246eb6e8d8

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“I’m sorry. It seems he saw the post-it. I should have disposed of it properly….”0c7f62484bb087d6

— Didn’t he say anything else?f8adfbf79898ce69

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“No, I think there was some misunderstanding, so I explained it well.”c5a9dbb1e25561e6

— Ah, really? Sangjin is 556a160b4d surprisingly sentimental. He acted stiff with a905a1ba8e me, that bastard….925958744efe5626

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Hearing the mocking voice that still didn’t like him, Haehyeon’s heart pounded. He didn’t want to unnecessarily upset him. As someone in a completely subordinate position, Haehyeon had too much to lose with Kim Seokjung’s words.e472386eb0a5c030

Unfortunately, the other party 5219416cd6 knew that well.1acefe6a9e0ef1b4

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“Um, boss….”694fbfdd51874f58

— Ah, Haehyeon.1d4e0f2b40846d83

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Swallowing once, Haehyeon cautiously opened his mouth. Even though Seokjung wasn’t in front of him, his shoulders shrank automatically. Unsure of how to start, he hesitated, but Seokjung, as if reminded by Haehyeon’s call, changed his tone.9824a0a09b9b5c1b

— You can take your time with this month’s rent. That person visited recently, right? Oh dear, isn’t he ashamed in front of his children? I know your situation, so I can wait a bit, don’t worry. Okay?616da654d7277b4f

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“Uh….”4aadf4d0784c63cb

He had been 26393dc4c3 tense, not knowing b0aae1bbd0 what would come, 93e0660e4c but what came bfc6afefbe was unexpected kindness.f23dab5c45e7f87f

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