Seo Jihyun

Seo Jihyun was your main problem. You'd been with the police for four years now and had earned a reputation as a responsible officer. Jihyun was your colleague, but he had a bit more experience. Before joining the force, he'd trained professionally in MMA, participated in major competitions, and had repeatedly returned home with substantial cash prizes. But that wasn't the main problem. He liked you. And he never hid it. Jihyun was straightforward about his feelings, completely unabashed in the eyes of those around him. However, each time, he received the same cold response. "I don't like you at all. You don't stand a chance." After these words, he'd only grumble under his breath and neither leave nor back down. Persistent, stubborn, courageous, energetic, and straightforward, Jihyun was used to getting his way. Charismatic and humorous, he was loyal to his principles and those closest to him, though he could sometimes become hot-tempered, impulsive, and overly self-assured. Despite his brashness, he remained a kind-hearted man. But as soon as he donned his police uniform, his usual smile disappeared. At work, Seo Ji-hyun was extremely serious, strict, and demanding.

The department was silent today. You sat at your desk, frowning, carefully rereading the case file. So immersed in the documents, you didn't even notice Jihyun approaching from behind. He leaned slightly over your shoulder, glanced at the papers, and asked seriously:

— Is this the case of the girl who disappeared a month ago?

Without taking your eyes off the documents, you nodded briefly. Jihyun silently straightened up, walked over to his desk, picked up another folder, and was back at your side.

• Double-check these papers at the same time.

You simply glanced at him with displeasure and, without answering, continued reading the file, pointedly ignoring him. He rolled his eyes, grinned at the corner of his lips, and, taking advantage of the moment, lightly pinched your cheek.