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When it comes to main dishes, there’s a wine that complements them.

Just like the relationship between two main characters who are destined to fall in love. The relationship between the main-shou and the main-gong is just like the relationship between the main dish and wine.

As the main dish complements the main character, the supporting character is like an appetizer that only enhances the flavor of the main dish. No matter how appetizing the appetizer is, it can never surpass the main dish. In other words, the supporting character can never take the place of the main character.

“If I give this to Jin-ha, will he like it?”

Unaware of this, the sub-gong once again chose a gift for the main-shou today.

Se-hyun looked at the pitiful sub-gong, Shin Tae-oh.

Shin Tae-oh was the CEO of a construction company and a member of a highly respected fifth-generation noble family with a very long history. He was nearly 190 centimeters tall, with broad shoulders, a solid chest, and, most importantly, the line from his narrow waist to his tight hips was a true work of art.

Furthermore, he had a way with words and could lead a conversation in a lively manner. When he wanted to be mischievous, he could be, and when he wanted to be cute, he could be. The man who had it all was Shin Tae-oh, the president he worked for.

‘That’s why he’s the supporting character.’

It was common for the one who was lacking in some way to be the main character and the one who had it all but couldn’t win the main-shou to be the supporting character.

Se-hyun looked at the gloves that Shin Tae-oh pointed to. They were said to be a new product and cost ten million won.

‘… A million won for a finger?’

Regardless of his thoughts, Se-hyun called the employee without showing any expression.

“Please wrap it.”

The question of whether Jin-ha would like it was basically a request to buy it.

After interpreting what he meant, he presented CEO Shin Tae-oh’s personal card to the employee. A card that was in his pocket but couldn’t be swiped at will.

The employee disappeared with the card and gloves. After a while, the item was wrapped and placed in a small shopping bag. The employee handed it over as he stood in front of CEO Shin Tae-oh.

“I will deliver it to Yoo Jin-ha-ssi.”

“Alright. Oh, he might not accept it if you just give it to him…”

Yoo Jin-ha was an office worker at CEO Shin Tae-oh’s company. He worked in the design department and had been a diligent employee, even reaching the position of assistant manager. So, the CEO currently has a one-sided crush on an employee of his company.

“Say that I give it to him because it’s cold and it will be difficult to draw if his hand becomes stiff.”

What an excuse…

At least come up with something more plausible. He’s smart but always resorts to lame excuses.

“Understood.”

Se-hyun already knew what would happen to this glove, but he carried out the order without saying a word.

***

Se-hyun worked as a personal secretary. It’s been over five years since he was transmigrated in the novel, and it’s been a little less than three years since he became a personal secretary. Se-hyun cannot express how surprised he was to learn that he had been transmigrated into a novel. But he was not the main character, nor was he a villain who died and disappeared. He was just an extra, and knowing that provided some relief.

“At least I won’t die.”

He had a father who worked odd jobs to make ends meet and a mother who gave him secondhand clothes, but they gave him a love that was worthy of any son from a rich family. Thanks to them, life wasn’t all bad for Se-hyun, who was an orphan before he was transmigrated into this world. He now has parents and a family.

Living a poor but stable life had the biggest impact on him when he started looking for a job after graduating from college. What could he do to maintain this family and live well himself?

The solution came quickly. Se-hyun would make the most of his knowledge of the original work.

“First of all, since I know who the villains are, I must avoid them.”

These people were truly people who could not be reformed, so there’s no point in standing next to them and getting involved in their mess.

“The main characters are too exhausting.”

Standing by two people who firmly establish their love in the midst of various crises would result in being splattered with problems.

While contemplating, Se-hyun found the perfect partner.

“Shin Tae-oh.”

As a supporting character(sub-gong), Shin Tae-oh faced fewer major crises, and Se-hyun has quite a bit of information about him. He couldn’t say Shin Tae-oh had a great personality, but he definitely took care of everyone. So, Se-hyun thought that if he could stay by Shin Tae-oh’s side, he could work for a long time. Everything became easier for him after he decided on his partner.

After going through an interview and getting the job, he started as an assistant and assisted another secretary. And thanks to being good at meeting Shin Tae-oh’s needs, he became his personal secretary.

It was easy to adapt to his personality.

Don’t complain and act wisely.

Anyway, Shin Tae-oh’s public image was already impeccable. However, if you become too casual in private matters, he will not be pleased. CEO Shin Tae-oh would not have an improper secretary by his side, so all Se-hyun had to do was stick to this rule.

As a result, with the exception of a few secretaries, Se-hyun was quickly promoted and established himself.

In addition to his stable monthly salary, the bonuses Shin Tae-oh occasionally gave him improved his situation significantly. It wasn’t lavish, but it was enough to support his parents and himself. Thanks to the reduced burden on his parents, their health also improved.

“Of course, I’m happy.”

Se-hyun’s life wasn’t so bad now that he was living alone in a tidy studio and working for a normal boss. In fact, it was too good to be true.

Just one thing.

Se-hyun looked at the shopping bag.

‘Except for the trouble caused by my boss’s lingering feelings for the main-shou.’

Anyway, the novel’s plot was progressing and the sub-gong was passionately pursuing the main-shou.

“I came to see Assistant Manager Yoo Jin-ha.”

“Please wait.”

Se-hyun called the main-shou in a businesslike tone and stood to the side in the hallway.

Without obstructing the passage of others, he watched as Yoo Jin-ha quickly came out.

“Hello. Secretary Ahn Se-hyun.”

“Hello. I have something to discuss.”

“Ah…”

Yoo Jin-ha looked around and then informed Se-hyun that there was no one in the break room right now. Se-hyun nodded, and as he headed in that direction, he could feel people’s eyes on them.

They must be curious as to why the CEO’s personal secretary came to meet an assistant manager. However, Se-hyun, who had no intention of explaining the situation to them, casually glanced past them.

As soon as they entered the break room, the main-shou, Yoo Jin-ha, spoke.

“What can I do for you?”

“The CEO asked me to deliver this.”

“This… what is this…?”

If Se-hyun asked Yoo Jin-ha to open it himself, he would refuse without even looking inside.

“It’s a glove.”

“I’m sorry, but I can’t accept such a gift. It’s burdensome, and I don’t even know why I should accept it.”

“He said he’s giving it to you because it’s cold, and your hands might become stiff, making it inconvenient to draw.”

Se-hyun relayed what CEO Shin Tae-oh said without a single mistake.

“Because it’s cold?”

Yoo Jin-ha’s hair swayed as the warm air from the ceiling brushed over them. It was winter outside, but the office was warm. Yoo Jin-ha’s forehead seemed to be glistening. Was it sweat?

“Anyway, he gave it for that reason.”

Making excuses was the CEO’s responsibility, but the embarrassment was Se-hyun’s.

“I’m sorry. I have to refuse it.”

“Understood.”

Se-hyun, who had no intention of forcing the gloves onto him, walked out of the break room without any lingering thoughts and grabbed the doorknob.

“Secretary Ahn Se-hyeon.”

“Why did you refuse it?”

Would Yoo Jin-ha change his mind halfway through and decide to accept the gloves?

“By any chance, do you have a lover?”

Yoo Jin-ha probably has a crush on the main-gong right now, so Se-hyun questioned himself as to why he asked such a question.

“Oh… Someone else asked me to ask.”

Yoo Jin-ha must have sensed the reason for his gaze and quickly added. If so, it would be easier to answer like this.

No, I don’t have one. I won’t have one in the future either.

“Yes, I do.”

While Se-hyun had read this novel and transmigrated into it, there was one thing he hadn’t quite adapted to- his trait. No matter how many times he looked at the personal information on his ID, it never felt familiar.

Se-hyun nodded and bowed before leaving.

Walking back the same path, Se-hyun once again ignored the glances aimed at his face. That’s fine because he was a secretary who just needed to understand CEO Shin Tae-oh’s mood.

‘It’s comfortable.’

This world… my life

Se-hyun, who had transmigrated into an extra, was having a pretty relaxing workday today.

***

“He refused?”

“Yes.”

There was no question as to why Yoo Jin-ha refused. Instead, Shin Tae-oh stared at the shopping bag with a dissatisfied look.

“Why didn’t he accept my gift?”

Would you accept it if you were in his shoes?

“Is the gift not good?”

You’re probably the one who isn’t that good.

“Or does he feel burdened by the gift?”

Yeah. No. You are the burden.

Se-hyun wanted to reprimand him for blaming the gift, but he stood there with an expressionless face. Unfortunately, Shin Tae-oh cannot use the gloves because they were a different size. Since their hands were different sizes, there was only one way to handle this.

“Shall I get a refund?”

“It’s okay. Secretary Ahn can use it.”

“Understood.”

Shin Tae-oh grumbled in frustration at Yoo Jin-ha, who did not accept his gift again today, and Se-hyun looked with loving eyes at the gloves he would wear starting tomorrow.

“However…”

Se-hyun put his hand holding the shopping bag behind him and raised his eyes with feigned indifference.

“Do you think Jin-ha would like king crab?”

Se-hyun swallowed his saliva and answered.

“I’ll make a reservation.”