LOGINThe air in the seminar room at JJ Entertainment, where a meeting was in full swing from early morning, was colder than icy—it was brutal.
It was an emergency check-up meeting ahead of Doyoon and Hyeonsu’s duet song release, but at a single deep furrow on CEO Seo Jeong-woo’s forehead, the executives were holding their breath.
Seo Jeong-woo was losing sleep these days because of T.K. and his agency, MH Entertainment, who were applying brakes to JJ&r
The air in the seminar room at JJ Entertainment, where a meeting was in full swing from early morning, was colder than icy—it was brutal.It was an emergency check-up meeting ahead of Doyoon and Hyeonsu’s duet song release, but at a single deep furrow on CEO Seo Jeong-woo’s forehead, the executives were holding their breath.Seo Jeong-woo was losing sleep these days because of T.K. and his agency, MH Entertainment, who were applying brakes to JJ’s sole lead.Tae-ha, the genius composer who suddenly appeared like a comet, was an eyesore, but the group called Estrella was made of talents he coveted the more he looked. Why they went into Ma-ho’s hands without going through JJ’s audition was an unsolved mystery to him and a hit to his pride.‘Ma-ho, where on earth did that fox-like guy dig up such gems?’The agency’s trainees, whom he spent money to polish and refine, looked far below
Co-parenting puppies with Tae-ha was far from romantic. It was closer to a desperate and noble struggle.Before long, the hour hand pointed to 4 AM. The little ones’ milk time was lethally accurate and fierce. Even though they hadn't set an alarm, the two opened their heavy eyes instinctively at the faint stirring.Spread wide in the middle of the living room, their exhausted bodies lay sprawled over a mat and blanket. Only their busy hands moved, each holding a pup and feeding a bottle.“Parenting is no easy feat.”Tae-ha’s low bass voice, raspy with sleep, echoed in the quiet room. Gyeong-shin replied, striving not to lose hold of the bottle through her blurred vision.“Haha…… You’re a wonderful dad, Tae-ha-ssi.”“……You too. You’re a great mom, Shin.”“……That’s just my wishful thinking.”In a hazy
Was holding hands with this man such a natural thing?Gyeong-shin began to get confused whether all Europeans' skinship was originally this dense and natural, or if it was a privilege held only by Tae-ha.As if exercising an obvious right, Tae-ha firmly held Gyeong-shin’s hand and walked across the living room that was as wide and quiet as a gallery.“……Where on earth are we going?”Usually, he had a blunt and cold impression like a piece of ice, but his actions observed from beside him were indescribably meticulous. Gyeong-shin’s gaze kept lingering on that heterogeneous charm.“Because there’s a place I really want to let you know.”His footsteps strode far ahead fitting his tall height and long legs, but considering the stride of Gyeong-shin following behind, his pace was infinitely gentle and slow.The sound of room slippers brushing over the smooth marble floor
Mom and dad.However, in front of these small, white, cotton-candy-like creatures looking up with sparkling eyes, Gyeong-shin couldn't bring herself to pour cold water by saying, “I’m not the mother of these children.”Although the tips of her ears burned red from an unknown embarrassment, a strange sensation that didn't feel bad at all tickled her toes.“……Haha, since the dad is such a wonderful person, the children have been blessed.”Gyeong-shin’s gaze, glossing it over to hide her awkwardness, was still fixed on the puppies squirming inside the basket. Beside her, Tae-ha drew a soft arc around his mouth and was staring intently at her. Observing the subtle atmosphere flowing between the two with a nostalgic smile, the nurse soon let out a low sigh toward Tae-ha.“Because you went through such a tough event last week, I wonder how the owner feels. It’s still vivid in my
An unusually rare, lively smile was hanging around Tae-ha’s mouth. The place he led Gyeong-shin into was a large animal medical center that combined a giant veterinary hospital and a pet shop.Tae-ha moved forward without hesitation toward his destination with light footsteps, as if this place were the master bedroom of his own house. Gyeong-shin, who had been hit square, followed behind him blankly, lost for words.“You’ve arrived? It seems you’ve finally made up your mind.”“Yes. That’s how it turned out.”“Then, I’ll guide you this way.”A male nurse who recognized Tae-ha offered a polite greeting and took the lead. Gyeong-shin, still out of her wits, was dragged along like a zombie, entrusting her body to the flow of unconsciousness. The place they arrived at after being guided was an animal waiting room separated by a transparent glass space.“The little g
“Follow me.”Tae-ha softly murmured and lightly held Gyeong-shin’s hand.While moving her steps pulled by that warmth, Gyeong-shin’s head became complicated. What on earth did he mean that making up his mind was finished? The voice beyond the phone heard a moment ago was clearly cheerful and excited. Though she couldn't even know where they were going, Tae-ha’s large hand wrapping around her hand seemed to have no intention at all of letting go.“Today, you’ll definitely end up smiling.”At his voice filled with conviction, Gyeong-shin had no choice but to follow him as if possessed. Before getting into the car, Tae-ha suddenly stopped walking and looked back at her.“Tomé una gran decisión (I made a big decision).”“Pardon? What decision?”“I pondered a lot during that time, and only now made the decision.”“Oh







