{What’s the rush? Let’s eat first before discussing anything.} 

Ilya had personally made the reservation at the restaurant, and he had already picked out what they would be eating –– the dish recommended by the head chef. When he asked Woo-Jin if there was any food he disliked, the latter shook his head. 

Fortunately, Woo-Jin had nothing in common with Lansky. This was only natural since they each had an entirely different body and personality, resulting in varying tastes and preferences when it came to food, as well as habits. Thus, Woo-Jin didn’t have to act cautiously in front of Ilya, so he could be at ease. Without any hesitation, Woo-Jin ate the lamb, something Lansky hated back when he was alive. 

It was possible that Ilya had been using this meal to test Woo-Jin, but the conversation between them was still as enjoyable as it used to be back in his previous life. 

{I was running a background check on you, and I somehow ended up looking into all the productions you’ve been in.} 

{Yes, I heard. Hugh said you ended up becoming a fan.} 

{I said they left a deep impression on me –– I didn’t say I was a fan.}

{Ah, I see.} 

In a way, perhaps Woo-Jin subconsciously had high hopes prior to this meeting, which caused him to grow somewhat disappointed when he heard Ilya’s response. For some reason, it was funny because it seemed as though their roles were reversed in his current life. Back then, whenever he heard Lansky’s criticisms, Ilya reacted in the same way Woo-Jin did. 

{Was what I said that funny?} 

As soon as Woo-Jin unintentionally smiled after reminiscing about the past,...