Chapter 200:

Chapter 200:

THE OS HOTEL Gangnam.

In the luxurious restaurant on the top floor, Kim Minhan was waiting for someone.

"It's about time she arrives."

The woman Kim Minhan was waiting for was someone he had met at a fan cafe called ‘Kang Jinseok Fan Club,' which was a community with a slightly older age group.

"You've never been late for an appointment before. Is something wrong?"

As Kim Minhan checked his watch with such minor concerns, a moment later, a woman behind him spoke, breathing heavily.

"Whew, sorry. Something came up suddenly, so I'm a little late."

Kim Minhan stood up and looked at the woman.

"No problem, I just got here too. Inspector."

"Calling me that again. Should I call you Doctor then? Also, I'm not an inspector anymore."

"Haha, right."

Kim Minhan gave a charming smile and scratched the back of his head, and then the woman sat across from him. Afterward, she took out a business card from her pocket and handed it to him.

"I'm officially an employee at OS International starting today."

"Congratulations. Your salary must have increased significantly."

"In exchange, my pension has decreased. That's the only thing I had while working in public service."

Kim Minhan chuckled lightly at the woman's playful complaint.

Kim Minhan examined the business card the woman handed him.

[Executive Director of Legal Affairs, OS International, Lee Minyoung]

"Executive Director of OS International. I'm not sure if I can address you informally. Shouldn't we be recruiting someone like actor Kang Jinseok?"

"If Kang Jinseok comes, shouldn't the CEO come instead of me? I had a meeting with the CEO earlier, and it seems even the CEO finds it hard to see Kang Jinseok's face these days."

"It feels like that incident happened just yesterday... time flies."

Afterward, the two shared various stories. They talked about their respective jobs, but inevitably, the main topic was Jinseok.

As time quickly passed, it was time for the restaurant to close.

They left the restaurant and headed towards the parking lot.

"So, I understand that you'll decide on the location for our next appointment."

"Oh, about that."

"Yes?"

"Would you be interested in a short trip to Japan next weekend? Our full-fledged member of the ‘Kang Jinseok Fan Club,' Ms. Haruna Yomi, has invited us. She recently got discharged and mentioned wanting to try the ramen place where actor Kang Jinseok used to go. It might be nice if we all go together."

"The ramen place that Jinseok used to visit?"

"Yes. It was a popular ramen shop during the peak of ‘The Most Painful Predestined Relationship in the World.' It's still maintaining its popularity."

As a fan of Jinseok, it was an iconic ramen spot in Japan, drawing crowds during the show's heyday. It continues to be popular even now.

Since it was a place Lee Minyoung also wanted to visit, there was no reason to refuse. Moreover, now that she had transitioned from being a busy ‘prosecutor' who worked even on weekends to a ‘director' with guaranteed personal time on weekends, she had the flexibility.

Lee Minyoung smiled brightly and said, "Sure. Oh, while we're at it, should we ask Ms. Yeo Hyemin, another club member, if she wants to join? It's been a while since all our club members went together."

"..."

Honestly, Kim Minhan wanted to go with Lee Minyoung alone. However, upon reflection, he realized that he wouldn't be able to entertain her. So, going with other members seemed like a good idea.

After a moment of thought, Kim Minhan nodded.

"Sure. I'll bring it up in the group chat. It would be great if everyone could go together."

Those who had received help from Jinseok continued to lead ordinary lives, sharing a common thread that went beyond the ordinary.

-The End-