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Group Chat Without Old Duck (7)
November 13
Lee Hamin: Wow
Lee Hamin: Is that old guy seriously planning to step into a Darkness??
Park Eunbi: That's just him
Lee Hamin: I mean, yeah
Lee Hamin: But you should know which Security Team member got assigned to go in with him
Park Eunbi: Sergeant J3?
Kang Minha: I bet he's gonna die
Lee Hamin: 100%
Lee Hamin: The Unit 3 Guard Sergeant absolutely despises him
Lee Hamin: I'm sure of it
Lee Yeonhwa: I wouldn't be so sure
Lee Yeonhwa: If that were true, the Team Leader would've been dead a long time ago
Lee Yeonhwa: I don't think the Sergeant would do that
Lee Hamin: Oh come on, Assistant Manager, the Sergeant only hasn't done it because he hasn't had the chance
Lee Hamin: Let's place bets lol
Lee Hamin: Who's confident the Team Leader dies today?
Lee Hamin: Me
Park Eunbi: Me (2)
Kang Minha: Me (3)
You: Me (4)
Sung Taeha: Me (5), maybe??
Sung Taeha: Honestly, I kind of want to see him beg to be saved
Lee Hamin: Saved by whom?
Sung Taeha: By me
Sung Taeha: Wouldn't he look even prettier begging and crying? Though he's pretty when he smiles, too
Lee Hamin: You have a crush on that old guy?
Sung Taeha: Yeah, isn't it obvious?
Park Eunbi: Oh boy
Park Eunbi: I need to start checking my morning coffee just in case the Team Leader spiked it with a love potion
Lee Hamin: Wait, wait, Taeha?! Are you saying that with a clear mind?
Sung Taeha: Yeah
Lee Hamin: You have a crush on someone older than your grandfather?
Sung Taeha: There's no way he's that old!
Kang Minha: Seriously though, how old is he?
Park Eunbi: From the rumors I heard, he's been working here for quite a while. @LeeYeonhwa do you know the Team Leader's age?
Lee Yeonhwa: No idea
You: @SungTaeha how old is your grandfather?
Sung Taeha: 59 years old
Lee Hamin: That's pretty young
Sung Taeha: My grandfather married young, and so did my dad, but I don't even have a girlfriend yet
Park Eunbi: Lol
You: Yeah, he's definitely older
Lee Hamin: Ha, seriously?
Lee Hamin: Hey, answer me!!!!
November 14
Lee Hamin: Congratulations, Assistant Manager
Lee Hamin: He didn't die
Sung Taeha: Thank goodness, I can still see the Team Leader's pretty face
Park Eunbi: Seriously, though, I really need to check my coffee
Kang Minha: That's so weird
Kang Minha: It should be way easier to kill Kwak Jekang than to destroy a B-rank Darkness
Kang Minha: Just how strong is the Unit 3 Sergeant anyway?
Lee Yeonhwa: Extremely strong
Lee Hamin: Is he just showing off his strength or what?
You: Lee Hamin, are you envy?
Lee Hamin: I have big muscles
You: You show off your muscles because your face isn't handsome
Lee Hamin: Are you my hater or a fan of that Security Sergeant?
You: Both
Lee Hamin: Well, I guess I am pretty famous
Park Eunbi: And he begins his delusions again
Kang Minha: Lol
December 15
Lee Hamin: THIS IS CRAZY
Lee Hamin: PARK EUNBI TELL THEM WHAT WE JUST HEARD!!
Park Eunbi: Stop ordering me around! Do you think I'm not in shock too?
Lee Hamin: I'm even more shocked! Just what kind of lunatic did we interview earlier?
Sung Taeha: Is this related to the Team Leader?
Kang Minha: Taeha, is your head filled with nothing but that guy?
Sung Taeha: In my defense, Sunbae only ever throws a fit when it involves the Team Leader.
As for your question, should I buy an item that lets you see inside my head so you'll know the answer is 'Yes'?
Park Eunbi: Our poor junior
Park Eunbi: You remember the Unit 3 Sergeant we mentioned before?
Sung Taeha: Yeah
Park Eunbi: He's your rival
Sung Taeha: Huh?
Lee Hamin: FOR GOD'S SAKE, I FEEL LIKE THE MOST SINFUL PERSON ALIVE
Lee Hamin: PLEASE FREE THAT POOR MAN FROM THE TEAM LEADER
Sung Taeha: Huh?
Park Eunbi: He's been completely smitten
Kang Minha: Wow...
Lee Yeonhwa: Oh God...
You: That's adorable
Lee Hamin: Don't joke around
Lee Hamin: That's sheer terror
Lee Hamin: Do you have any idea how insane the Team Leader is? You must have plenty of experience after getting to know him firsthand
Lee Hamin: WAIT!
Lee Hamin: Who are you?
Jeong Baram: @You isn't this Ram Minji's number?
You: Correct
Sung Taeha: Ram Minji?
Park Eunbi: She passed away
Kang Minha: So who are you then?
Lee Hamin: No way... it can't be
Lee Hamin: Team Leader?
You: I have a few complaints regarding your interview last time. @LeeHamin @ParkEunbi come see me after working hours! Don't worry! I'll overlook the fact that the interview turned into a gossip session XD
Lee Hamin: I'm dead
Park Eunbi: Yes, sir
Park Eunbi: i'm dead too
You: @LeeYeonhwa you need to split the bet winnings and treat the Sergeant to some food.
He really loves instant noodles, but they aren't very good for his health. Hm, ask him what he wants first and buy it for him without complaining.
Lee Yeonhwa: Didn't you already visit him today?
You: How did you know? Lol
You: Just see him tomorrow
You: @SungTaeha I'll consider dating you if you get contaminated by an interesting Darkness
Sung Taeha: Does that mean you aren't dating the Sergeant?
You: Nope. We're already married.
You: And just ignore my presence here
Lee Hamin left the group
Park Eunbi left the group
Jeong Baram left the group
Kang Minha left the group
Sung Taeha: I want to cry
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Kwak Jekang chuckled, slipping his phone back into his pocket. The group chat without him was officially dead, but he was certain another one would pop up eventually. He just needed to find another number and monitor them from afar, this time without barging into the conversation.
Wouldn't that make him an exceptionally good Team Leader?
"I have a funny story."
Behind him, J3 merely hummed in response, resting his head heavily on Kwak Jekang's shoulder as a cushion. Slender arms—not overly muscular—wrapped tightly around his waist.
He didn't complain, J3 had been softening up around him without even realizing it.
"Do you know what my subordinates were saying about us? Ah, there's so much I want to complain about regarding their attitude, but... whatever~ I've been in a remarkably good mood lately. They got lucky."
"Mm... just keep... talking."
No matter how much Kwak Jekang rambled, J3 made sure there would always be someone listening.