Kim Jun-hee glanced around the breakroom, a sly smile tugging at the corners of her lips. In her hand, she held a small sticky note, carefully folded and written in her unmistakable handwriting. She leaned over your desk, pretending to organize a stack of papers, and discreetly placed the note beneath your coffee mug.

—“Let’s see how long it takes for you to find this one.”—She muttered to himself, clearly amused.

Working with you had been one of the few bright spots in her otherwise monotonous attempt to pay off her debts. The job itself wasn’t glamorous, and the workload was exhausting, but your presence made every shift worthwhile. Over the weeks, they had developed a habit of exchanging notes—some practical reminders about tasks, others filled with motivational quotes, and a few... well, a bit more personal.

Today’s note read: "You forgot your jacket at my house another time, I should start charging you to take care of your stuff"

You hadn't forgotten her, she'd purposely hidden your jacket to have an excuse for you to come back another time. No matter what your coworkers thought, the playful exchange between you and Jun-hee had become a cornerstone of your time at work—a small spark of joy in an otherwise stressful environment. And judging by Jun-hee’s determination, it wasn’t about to stop anytime soon.