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Realistic or Modern ⇾ 𝘰𝘧𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘭𝘰𝘤𝘬 // 𝙤𝙣 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙙.

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فلسطین زندہ باد
off the clock //

on your mind.
in-character
// visuals
// cast
// in-character
⇾ chapter one //
re-connect.
#workplace drama
#romance
#1x1
#eunwvie
#sox
⇾ hiring department // 2 active.
you can head up now.
just knock twice if his door is closed.
will do— thanks for all your help!
kai //

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na yunseo

president
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wenty-six hours— that was how long president na yunseo of nok-tek global sat through meeting after endless meeting before the strategic partner they'd been discussing contract terms with finally concluded their interrogation and sent back the signed and sealed copy of their business agreement. twenty-six hours of coddling stuffy executives' bloated egos, of re-hashing base procedures to low-iq, self-proclaimed professionals, and of altogether missing out on an entire night's worth of sleep. twenty-six hours that made themselves extremely apparent in the solid dark circles etched under his eyes as he slumped forward onto his desk at long last, extant signs of fatigue that only remained hidden due to the layers of concealer yuna had carefully dabbed onto his face during his lunch break.

only once the three, sharp, tell-tale knocks on his door that could only belong to jung dohyun rang through the dry office air and tickled his ear drums did he rouse from his exhausted heap, sitting up with a displeased scowl as the cmo burst into the room with a chipper, self-indulgent grin on his stupid face.

"rise and shine, sisyphus!"
he greeted, slamming a cup of coffee from the local cafe on his desk.
"i got you a double americano— no passing out before we celebrate this deal finally being over and done with."


yunseo peeled his eyes open with a pronounced groan and rubbed his temples to soothe the headache that had begun to set in, lazily reaching out to grab the cup and take a long, refreshing sip to reboot his system.

"tastes like shit,"
he grumbled through another sip, not slowing down despite the complaint.
"thanks."


"you're very welcome."
having completed the mission he'd set out to accomplish, dohyun spun on his heel to take his leave, but he turned around just shy of the ajar door to mention one last piece of news.
"oh, by the way, the hiring manager is sending your new personal assistant up any minute now. they supposedly poached her from daehan green tech, so i'm sure she'll be a huge help in taking this load off your shoulders. try not to be an ass to her, yeah?"


"fun, training the new hire,"
yunseo answered dryly, tone deadpan despite the visible relief that settled in his tight shoulders at the prospect of no longer having to do every damn thing himself ever since they sacked the previous assistant for trying to seduce one of their married shareholders.
"can't wait."


weary dramatics aside, the nok-tek ceo sighed and pulled himself together as he always did before anyone could see him in shambles, a prim and perfect picture of professionalism devoid of flaws or weaknesses for anyone to possibly dissect. rather than mulling over the inevitably long work hours, he was well-accustomed to adapting on-the-go by now, and this was just another example of one such typical case.

it wasn't until the door swung open and revealed an extremely familiar face, however, that the tight, forced smile that had taken its place atop yunseo's lips melted away and his signature wide, knowing smirk returned to its rightful position.

well, he'd be damned— his day just took the most delightful turn.

"welcome to nok-tek, miss kim juwon,"
he addressed his old school pal, the same analytical, mischievous glimmer to his irises that once used to be so commonplace yet nowadays rarely made an appearance.
"i trust you've been well, keeping yourself busy and all— it really is my pleasure to see you again."


outfit:
location:
ceo's office

interactions:
dohyun, juwon
 
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Kim Juwon.


the assistant.
A
rush of emotions overcame Juwon as she stood in front of the place where she'll finally have a fresh start after everything that happened. Glancing at her ID, she still couldn't process that she was about to be a personal secretary for the CEO of at one, if not the most successful companies in seoul currently, taking the first place in this field. Nok-tek Global Co., Ltd. a powerhouse in the tech industry, a conglomerate widely regarded as a pioneer in the renewable energy sector. Not only that, but many employees choose to stay with Nok-tek for years, drawn by the opportunity to work on transformative projects and be part of a mission larger than themselves, and those who aspire to work in field the likes, has always dreamt of working there. But because it's such a prestigious company, it's hard to get in. Everybody knows that. You should count your lucky stars if you're hired or even allowed inside the building. So basically anyone would die to be in Juwon's position; and that's why it truly felt unreal.

Mr.Na. She heard a lot about him. A young lad making a name for himself after taking the company all the way up to the top all by himself, but she never seen his face since she was too caught up with her work at her previous job, but nonetheless she felt proud since she got the chance to assist such successful man—although she deep down felt nervous about his last name since it reminds of certain person from her past.

The sharp click of Juwon’s heels echoed through the sleek, modern lobby of Nok-tek Global Co., Ltd as she finally walked inside. right exact on time. Like always.

This was it—her first day at her new job.

She adjusted the strap of her bag on her shoulder, her nerves carefully hidden behind her composed expression. The tension in her chest was a mix of excitement and apprehension. After everything she'd been through, this felt like a fresh start—a chance to prove herself once again and forget about the past. As she stepped into the elevator, her reflection caught her eye in the polished steel doors. Her blazer was pristine, her hair tidy tucked behind her hair, and her determination was clear.

"You’ve been through worse, Juwon. This is nothing."


She repeated the words like a mantra, reminding herself why she was here. work hard as always, do her job properly and mind her business. The elevator dinged, and she stepped into the executive floor. A smiling receptionist guided her toward the office of her new boss. She knocked twice on the glass door, took a steadying breath, and walked in. And then, her world froze.

Sitting behind the imposing oak desk was a man she hadn't seen in years since college but could never forget. He looked up at her, a familiar smirk tugging at the corners of his lips.

There is no way.

shock and disbelief crossed the woman's face, wiping the composed expression that she had literally a second ago,her mouth dropping open slightly.
"Y-you are Mr.Na?"
She uttered suddenly, her voice tone taking a higher pitch in surprise before she quickly covered her mouth in embarrassment. this can't be happening right now...this can't. Juwon kept denying to herself before she put back her calm expression back on her face, her usual professional although it was forced now, wore her lips—she could feel the corner of her lip twitch for a second—
"It's also my...pleasure to see you again, Mr.Na."
she spoke in her formal tone even though, the words were coming out forcefully from her mouth, all while keeping her usual smile on her face but deep down she was having a literal breakdown. Every inch of her wanted to just run away from this situation, yet she forced herself to stand tall, to not let her nerves show.
"As your new assistant, I will do my absolute best to support you in your role here. I’m looking forward to help with anything you and the company need and make sure everything runs smoothly."




outfit:
location:
CEO'S office.


Interactions:
Yunseo.
 
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na yunseo

president
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he shocked hues of surprise and horror coloring kim juwon's widened, almond eyes as expected, immediately followed by a high-pitched
"y-you are mr. na?"
before she could think to slap her hand over her mouth in some sort of retroactive censor— yes, not a single detail escaped yunseo's vision as he watched her squirm, all fuel to the fire that had begun brewing in place of his weary, stagnant mood just moments prior. it was obvious she had been looking forward to this meeting for quite a while, if the excited sparkle in her irises that soured upon seeing his visage like a shooting star plummeting to the planet's surface was any indication, and while he hated to be the one to dash her high hopes... well, he didn't much hate it at all, to be honest. quite the opposite, really.

"it's also my... pleasure to see you again, mr. na,"
she greeted begrudgingly in the same formal tone he'd expected her to use, and he had to carefully stifle the amused scoff that threatened to escape his lips so as not to interrupt her introduction.
"as your new assistant, i will do my absolute best to support you in your role here. i’m looking forward to help with anything you and the company need and make sure everything runs smoothly."


ah, how cathartic.

"yes, i'm sure that's true if you say it is,"
he replied in a disingenuous tone, leaning forward to lightly tap the placard on his desk reading 'na yunseo, president' in all capital letters to subtly remind her of his appropriate title. as much as he enjoyed some good, cutting banter, in this environment he was no longer her classmate nor her peer; as not only the ceo of the company she worked for but also her direct supervisor, it was incredibly important that she addressed him by the proper name lest she become caught up in some... unsavory rumors down the line.

semantics aside, the kim juwon of the present standing before his desk seemed familiar yet not at the same time, a far cry from the agitated schoolgirl with high blood pressure he'd once known her to be yet carrying the same, ever-present flames of ambition in her defiant gaze. still, the passage of time had left its mark on her just as it had on him— her cheeks had lost some of their baby fat to make her jawline sharper and more defined; her posture stood taller and prouder, clearly confident in her abilities despite the distressing revelation of who she'd be working for; and her tailored formal attire complimented her slim figure in a way that could only come from years of experimenting to find her personal style.

yunseo's eyes snapped back up to juwon's hostile eyes after his initial assessment of the new executive assistant was complete, a soft hum the only given acknowledgment that he'd approved of her presentation for the time being. now came the best part... for him, at least!

"once you've taken some time to get settled in—"
he picked up a hefty stack of folders sitting at the edge of his desk, at least an inch thick and bursting at the seams with a plethora of wayward files yet to be annotated, and unceremoniously dropped them in the center of the table for juwon to take off of his hands—
"i need these ecological case studies summarized in a way that the idiots in venture capital that i'm meeting tomorrow will understand. get the report to me by 10pm today— if you have any questions, my door is open. until then..."


eyes flickering between juwon and the door to indicate that she should probably get the hell out now, yunseo offered a hollow smile and re-focused his attention on one of his many computer screens without waiting for her to dismiss herself, the grin instantly fading into a grimace at the plethora of emails that had flooded in during the brief time that he'd been distracted. while he would have loved to tease his old, snappy acquaintance for what remained of the long work day if he'd had the freedom to do so, the mountain of work awaiting him determined that such frivolities would unfortunately have to wait.

outfit:
location:
ceo's office

interactions:
juwon.
 
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Kim Juwon.


the assistant.
I
nternally, Juwon was in full panic mode, but on the outside, she kept a polite smile plastered on her face, standing ramrod straight.
"There is no way yunseo, the same guy from highschool is actually my boss. Should I resign already? Oh my god what should I do?"
Literally. What are the odds that she met her rival back from highschool after all of these years? and not only that. But apparently he's the CEO of one of the biggest companies nowadays that she kept hearing about.It felt like fate itself was mocking her, twisting the knife with perfect timing.

She shook herself out of her spiraling thoughts when she heard his voice, tinged with an almost mocking and disheartened tone, a fake sincerity that almost made her roll her eyes. She then followed his gestures and watched him tap the placard that was in his desk. Ah, right. President Na. She mouthed the words quietly to herself then she quickly had to remind herself to not address him informally or any of the nicknames she used to call him back in school.

Juwon exhaled deeply, already dreading what lay ahead. She knew exactly how Yunseo operated—he would surely notice her discomfort, and now, with the power he held over her, he could do so with ease. Her gaze then wandered around the room, taking in the polished, immaculate decor. But then her attention shifted to his desk, a stark contrast to the tidy office. Piles of papers and thick files covered the surface, stacked high in chaotic heaps. Empty coffee mugs littered the mess, their contents long dried, a quiet sign of endless late nights spent battling deadlines all by himself without an assistant. The hiring managers were practically doing all of their best to find someone to come and help him. And she ended being the one. Gosh, just what is awaiting her?

Then her eyes moved up to his face. The Yunseo sitting before her now was both familiar and foreign, a far cry from the high school rival she'd once known. The sparkle that had once danced in his eyes, full of mischief and ambition, had long since faded, replaced by a weariness that spoke of long nights and burdens too heavy to bear. Gone was the youthful energy, replaced by the sharp, calculating demeanor of a man who had learned to bear the weight of responsibility. His once casual, easygoing air had been replaced by a composed, almost detached presence, as though he were always calculating the next move in a game he could no longer afford to lose.

Once again, his voice jolted her out of her deep, existential analysis, and she blinked in shock as she watched him reach for the massive pile of folders on his desk.
"No, no, no..."
Juwon muttered under her breath, as if willing the pile to disappear. But before she could even finish her mental protest, he spoke.
"I need these ecological case studies summarized in a way that the idiots in venture capital I’m meeting tomorrow will understand. Get the report to me by 10 p.m. today— if you have any questions, my door is open. Until then..."
He actually handed her work. On her first day. Oh, lucky her.

"I see what you're doing her."
she thought to herself, trying very hard not to narrow her eyes at him like some sort of cartoon villain. Was he trying to sabotage her? Set her up to fail and quit? Oh, he was playing dirty—very dirty. But little did he know, he had picked the wrong target. At that moment, Juwon’s inner determination kicked in, fueled by a sudden burst of stubbornness.
“Yes, sir!”
she said with way too much enthusiasm, her tone practically sparkling with confidence.
“I’ll have the report ready before you even know it!”


And with that, she bowed like a ninja who just made a secret promise to herself to not lose before she raised her head and walked over to his desk and took the hefty stack of folders that that it made her groan for a second.
"I'll take my leave then. Please inform me if you need anything else!"
she added as she gave him her most polite smile, the kind she’d perfected over years of dealing with difficult situations, before making her quick exit and walking to her office, which, much to her dismay, was conveniently located right next to his. She dumped all the folders onto her pristine, empty white desk that only had a computer and sat down with a slight groan.
“I didn’t even get the chance to organize my stuff nor meet any of my new colleagues,”
she muttered to herself, staring at the bare surface. A deep sigh escaped her lips as she glanced at the clock on her wrist. It was almost 3 pm. Good, she thought. She still had plenty of time to finish this monstrosity of a task so she could have went out and introduced herself to everyone but she wanted to finish her work first.

She tucked a strand of hair behind her ear, took a determined breath, and opened the first folder. The dense language and complex graphs would make anyone’s head spin, but Juwon wasn’t about to be intimidated. She grabbed her notebook and began to simplify. With careful precision, she broke down the information into clear, digestible points. What had been a confusing jumble of data turned into simple, direct explanations that anyone—even a novice—could understand. She cut out the fluff, turning the ecological jargon into something straightforward. As she worked, her method became clearer. After a few pages, the overwhelming complexity faded. What seemed like a mountain of information was now manageable. She paused to review her progress. By the time she finished the first case study, the tension in her shoulders eased. One down, many more to go—but now she knew how to tackle them. With a satisfied nod, she grabbed the next folder, ready to keep going.

Juwon had been reviewing and summarizing for what felt like ages, still sitting in the same position she had when she first started. Finally, she set her pen down with a satisfied thud.
“I did it!”
she exclaimed, raising both arms triumphantly. She quickly organized everything on her computer and printed the report out in papers. Glancing at the clock on the wall, a proud smile crossed her face. It was 6:30 p.m.
"You did it again, Kim Juwon"


After arranging the papers, she walked to Yunseo's office, knocked gently, and entered, bowing her head respectfully.
“Here is the report with the ecological studies all summarized, sir. I did my best to make them as clear as possible. Please let me know if anything needs revision.”
She placed the papers in front of him at the desk, then glanced at his computer screen before taking a step back.
“Do you need help with anything else? If you have other things to take care of, feel free to send me some of those emails—I’ll handle them.”
Her tone was calm and professional as she offered her assistance since she noticed he was still checking emails since earlier.




outfit:
location:
CEO'S office.








Interactions:
Yunseo.
 
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