“Mister Jin-Ho! Good to see you again!” Jo Gyu-Min welcomed Kang Jin-Ho into his office with a cheery look on his face. Kang Jin-Ho was slightly taken aback by that happy greeting. Jo Gyu-Min tilted his head. “What's the matter?”

“No, it's nothing,” Kang Jin-Ho shook his head.

Jo Gyu-Min chuckled loudly. “Hang on, did you think I'd be waiting for you all awkward and embarrassed after saying all those things to you? That I was panicking from failing to rein myself in?”

“...Chief Jo, I'm pretty sure you're not a nice guy.”

“Fufufu...! I'm a little disappointed that you only figured that out now.” Jo Gyu-Min cackled while guiding Kang Jin-Ho to a spot on the couch. Once Kang Jin-Ho settled down, Jo Gyu-Min asked, “It's been a while, so how about a cup of coffee brewed by yours truly?”

“...Yes, why not?”

While still grinning, Jo Gyu-Min headed to the coffee maker. Kang Jin-Ho leaned back on the couch and watched the Chief Secretary of Jaegyeong make a cup of Iced Americano for him. This scene brought back memories from Kang Jin-Ho's high school days.

'It's been a long time.'

Just how many years had that been? Kang Jin-Ho briefly pondered how long it had been since their relationship started.

Jo Gyu-Min placed a large glass cup filled with Iced Americano in front of his guest. Kang Jin-Ho didn't stand on ceremonies and immediately took a sip.

Jo Gyu-Min expectantly asked, “So? How is it?”

“Mm, well......