Gentle Giant Chapter 46
It was when Dain’s head was tilting to the side as he carefully observed Dahee’s reaction.
“You’re dating this person?”
At the title that had changed from “this bastard” to “this person” at some point, Dain quickly relaxed his slightly frightened expression and nodded his head.
“Mm-hmm! That’s right, we’re really dating… But honestly, even noona can see he’s too handsome, right? Even compared to the actors you work with, he’s much more handsome, right?”
“Haah…”
It’s not even like he’s the handsome one, so how can he be so proud? Dahee rubbed her throbbing temples while watching Dain’s enthusiastic reaction.
He was handsome. Handsome enough to never be forgotten once seen. Yes, that’s why she remembered this person so accurately.
A few days ago, Dahee heard that there would be a ‘Scarlett’ advertisement meeting at the main office, so she headed to the main office after meeting in advance with her manager, director, and filming supervisor. Although the building itself wasn’t particularly large compared to other major corporations, it was filled with Scarlett’s unique atmosphere from the interior design, befitting its global reputation.
The manager and director, who called themselves Scarlett fans, were already busy taking photos everywhere. It was when Dahee was also excited seeing the cute and cool characters.
A man with a large stature and overwhelming presence opened the door and came out of the meeting room where Dahee and her group were heading. Looking at the documents in his hand, the man who passed by the group in an instant with his long legs caused exclamations to burst from everyone’s mouths simultaneously.
‘Whoa…’
Even knowing it was rude, the man had such a radiant physique and face that they turned their heads to look again. Even though he was slightly lowering his head to look at documents, they could feel an aura around him.
Dahee had also seen handsome and pretty people more than once or twice while working. However, even such Dahee inadvertently let out an exclamation – the man truly had heavenly looks.
The group, who watched the man’s back disappearing beyond the corridor until the end, could only give thumbs up even after entering the meeting room.
‘Hello! I’m the team leader of the 2nd PR team responsible for this advertisement at Scarlett. I’m finally greeting you now due to other work. Nice to meet you.’
Even when a man with a kind impression greeted them, Dahee’s group half-listened to the greeting and immediately brought up the main point. Not only the director but also Dahee’s manager were absolutely not the type to miss such an incredible face genius.
‘Just now! Who was that employee who just left the meeting room?! Is he Scarlett’s in-house promotional model?? What’s his agency? Wow…! No, why are you filming advertisements? Just hanging up that employee’s face would probably be promotional…?!’
‘That’s right. If we showed him to other directors, there wouldn’t be anyone who wouldn’t be greedy.’
The PR team leader, who had a blank face for a moment at the director and manager’s bombshell questions that day, let out an awkward laugh.
‘Haha. That person won’t work.’
‘…?’
At the team leader’s words, question marks appeared on the group’s faces. “That person”? No matter how you looked at it, the team leader’s age or position didn’t seem lower compared to that man. The face genius looked at most like he was in his mid-twenties.
Whether he saw the question marks on their faces, the team leader paused for a moment then continued his explanation.
‘He’s the son of Scarlett’s chairwoman. The third son of Chairwoman Lina Scarlett and grandson of the founder. And on top of that, he’s a top-tier beast-man, a tiger beast-man. He probably… won’t do entertainment industry activities.’
After the PR team leader’s explanation ended, a cold silence fell. And they were very quietly shocked.
With that face, that height, that atmosphere. Even if he were just an ordinary employee, it would be amazing if his workplace was Scarlett. But he’s not just an employee, he’s the owner of Scarlett. This is why God is unfair.
Everyone convinced themselves of this internally, then swiftly continued the meeting in a solemn atmosphere.
This episode had happened just a few days ago. It hadn’t even been a week, so she couldn’t have forgotten. Of course, it wasn’t a face that would be forgotten even if more time passed.
A question burst out of Dahee’s mouth along with a small sigh without her realizing it.
“You… do you know who this person is when you’re meeting him?”
“Huh? What?”
“I mean…”
Dain had a face that showed he had no idea what Dahee’s question meant.
Dahee knew her younger brother well. If Dain had also known the identity of that man that Dahee knew, he would never have met him. But…
“Wait. How did you meet your boyfriend?”
“Mm-hmm?”
“When you first told me, you said he was a younger brother you knew. That he came as an exchange student. Then he came from abroad. How did you meet?”
How in the world did you meet this incredible man?! Dahee swallowed her latter words with effort.
Looking at Dain’s narrow living radius, the two were people with absolutely no connection. This time, question marks appeared on Dahee’s face.
Dain hesitated at his noona’s question, then told her the story of how he came to meet Juho.
The more Dahee listened to Dain’s story, the more her eyebrows furrowed harshly. Dain realized that his noona’s mood was becoming uncomfortable. And that prediction was exactly right.
“You…!! J-just now!!”
Dahee poured out a literal storm of nagging – how could he fearlessly try to meet someone he was chatting with, what would he do if something happened to him, couldn’t he say a word to his noona, there’s no point in raising him, etc…
Although she didn’t raise her voice because of other people, cold sweat flowed down Dain’s back at his noona’s murderous expression.
“Dahee-ssi, they say the filming preparations are all finished!”
It was when Dahee’s nagging was continuing endlessly. The manager they had met earlier came over and informed Dahee. Dahee, who quickly responded, handed Dain the sticker photos while giving him instructions.
“You. Don’t think about secretly going home later. I’ll contact you during break time, so then you must! meet with your boyfriend and noona before going. Got it?”
“Uh, um…”
“You’re not answering properly?”
“Got it, noona. Contact me!”
At the “tsk” sound Dahee made, Dain nodded his head. Dahee gave Dain another warning before heading to the filming location.
Dain followed his noona then moved his steps to the side. They said he could freely look around except for the filming location.
It seemed like he would have to listen to nagging with Juho later… but now his shoulders were starting to bounce with the thought that he could tour this vast aquarium all to himself.
* * *
When Dain was excitedly looking at fish and taking photos to his heart’s content, he got a contact from Juho. Fortunately, it was a message saying he would depart after just having a brief dinner. At that news, Dain, who became even more excited, bounced around the aquarium corridors.
“Juho! Here, over here!”
Dain slightly opened the staff-only exit and gestured to Juho. At that fluttering movement, a smile appeared on Juho’s face.
Juho, who approached the door in an instant, grabbed Dain’s waving hand and bit it with his lips. At that warm and ticklish feeling, Dain hunched his shoulders and let out laughter.
The two people, who had been apart all day and met, didn’t know what to do because they were so happy to see each other.
Making smacking sounds, Juho gave brief kisses from Dain’s hair to his round nose tip, and as if that wasn’t enough, he rubbed his head against Dain’s nape while showing with his whole body that he was dying of love for Dain.
Dain also lovingly rubbed Juho’s hair that was tickling his nape.
“Did you eat dinner deliciously? You didn’t thoughtlessly come out alone, did you?”
“No. They said company dinners don’t go that long these days. I ate delicious food and finished the dinner well before coming. What about hyung? What did you eat?”
“I ate something with noona earlier.”
“You should eat a meal. I’m sure you probably just ate a little dessert…”
At those words, Dain, who was struck with guilt, awkwardly turned his head to avoid Juho’s piercing gaze. At that obviously cute appearance, Juho once again bit Dain’s finger without hurting him.
“Right! Juho. Noona said she wants to meet later. Um, when I said I was meeting with you Juho… she said she wants to see your face. How is it? If it’s uncomfortable, we can meet next time! It’s okay!”
“Ah, noona?”
Juho’s feelings became complicated. There aren’t Scarlett employees at this filming location, but… would it be okay?
Seeing Juho’s troubled appearance, Dain patted the back of Juho’s hand and said,
“I guess it’s too sudden? Then let’s make a proper appointment and meet next time. I’ll tell noona.”
“No. It’s hyung’s noona, so why would it be uncomfortable. I just came from work today, so I was wondering if I’d look okay to noona. Do I look okay? Don’t I look a bit haggard?”
Juho asked while spinning around in place. Dain shook his head so hard it made a popping sound while giving a thumbs up.
“Juho, you’re the best. Not haggard at all. Super cool. Our Juho is the most handsome here!”
Juho, who had been laughing at Dain’s intense praise, looked around and his face slightly hardened.
“Hyung. There are only fish around here.”
“Uh…?”
Just as Juho said, inside the quiet tanks surrounding the two people were only all kinds of fish. Seeing Dain just making “uh, uh?” sounds as if flustered, Juho finally burst out laughing loudly.
The two people enjoyed their date wandering around every corner of the empty aquarium. Especially Dain was spaced out watching the tropical fish moving quickly in front of the tanks. Juho, who was secretly taking photos of that sight, stood next to Dain and asked,
“Hyung really likes fish. Then should we raise fish?”
“Mm-hmm?”
“Wouldn’t it work if we put a small fish tank at home?”
At Juho’s question, Dain slightly shook his head. He liked fish, but raising them was a separate matter.
“Ah, no! Right now I have to study, and honestly, I don’t have the leisure to responsibly raise something yet…”
“Really? Then if hyung doesn’t raise them, would that work…?”
“Huh? No, Juho. You’re busy too. It’s okay!”
Dain, who naturally thought that if not himself, then Juho would raise them, shook his head saying it was okay.
However, Juho’s thoughts were completely different from Dain’s. Couldn’t he just call someone to manage them? It seemed like he could tell them to prepare at the dormitory he was staying at now. Someday when he invited Dain to his dormitory and showed him, he would probably love it…
Dain, who had no idea of Juho’s thoughts, told Juho the names of fish while fully enjoying the golden opportunity of having the aquarium all to themselves.
[Noona: Dain, noona is on break time now. Did your boyfriend come? | 10:17 PM]
“Oh, I got a message from noona. Juho, is it really okay to meet noona?”
“Yes. Of course. Hyung, let’s go.”
“Mm-hmm!”
After hearing Juho’s answer, Dain called Dahee and then headed toward the filming location. He briefly stopped his steps while looking at other fish visible on the way.
When they turned the corner while holding hands with Juho, they could see Dahee standing alone. Dahee had changed into her filming outfit, and the flowing dress matched well with the aquarium’s dreamy lighting.
Dain led Juho’s hand and quickly ran to Dahee.
“Noona! So pretty! You’re a goddess!”
At Dain’s praise, Dahee smiled slightly, then hardened her expression seeing Juho next to him who was only looking at Dain. As expected, it was the man she had seen in that corridor.
Author: Hyacinthus B
Hyacinthus
