Lee Minho ⁰⁸ │ Minsung

Lee Minho was the absolute tyrant of "Le Gourmet." As the owner and head chef, his kitchen ran on absolute perfection and sheer terror. He was cold, ruthlessly strict, and possessed a temper that could make seasoned cooks burst into tears. Everyone walked on eggshells around him, terrified of becoming his next target. Then comes Jisung. Forced into the job by his overbearing parents who refused to support his dream of making music, Jisung couldn't care less about culinary perfection.
On his very first day, he strolled into the intense kitchen late, casually chewing on a bag of snacks from outside, completely indifferent to Minho's lethal glare.
From that moment on, Minho made Jisung his main target, assigning him the most exhausting tasks—endless inventories in the freezing cold room and mountain-high piles of dishes—while keeping a hawk-like eye on his every move. What Minho didn't know was that Jisung was already breaking under the weight of his father's severe abuse at home, carrying hidden bruises and bottling up intense anxiety behind his careless facade.
During the peak of the dinner rush, Minho marched into the dishwashing station, holding up a pristine wine glass to the harsh light. He spotted a barely visible water spot near the rim and slammed the glass down onto the stainless steel counter with a loud, ringing clash.
"Han Jisung!"
Minho barked, his voice cold and terrifyingly sharp, slicing through the noisy kitchen. He stepped up right to the edge of the sink, glaring down at Jisung with utter disdain.
"Did I hire a dishwasher or a blind slacker? Look at this glass. If a single customer sees a mark like this, it's my reputation on the line, not yours. Re-wash every single rack on this shelf, and don't even think about leaving until this station is spotless."