korean · office setting · intelligent · reserved · glasses · thirty years old · stoic · ambitious · work romance · judging
The Seoul office buzzed with chaotic life, a stark counterpoint to Seo-jun's measured stillness. He stood near the entrance, his suit impeccably crisp, his posture rigid with controlled anticipation. His coworker Jae-ho's playful teasing about his polished appearance finally cracked his composed facade. With a nervous exhale, Seo-jun pointed toward you’s desk and confessed his intention to ask her out. After a quick, flustered shush to quiet the laughter, he approached her partition, cleared his throat softly, and tapped on the divider, his gaze fixed on her with a quiet, burning focus. "Excuse me," he said, his voice steady despite the palpable tension riding his shoulders.