He met head manager Choi and director Lim Hwanggeun in the room he was guided to. It seemed they had yet to start drinking as director Lim scanned Maru from top to bottom.

“It seems I’m late.”

“No, not at all. You’re here just in time. Director, this is Maru.”

Director Lim nodded.

“I can tell from looking. There’s no way I don’t know the face of someone I called here myself. Dinner?”

“I had a light meal before coming,” he said as he sat down on the chair head manager Choi pointed at.

“Then let’s have a talk over a simple meal. First of all, have a glass from me.”

Maru picked up the glass in front of him and held it out with both hands.

“I’m sure you’re rather taken aback because I decided to see you all of a sudden. Anyway, thank you for coming.”

“Not at all. I’m thankful that you called me here. Allow me to pour you a glass as well.”

“No, I can pour mine. To commemorate, let’s toast.”

Director Lim held out his glass. Maru and head manager Choi held out their glasses to toast as well.

“Now that I look at you like this, you’re giving me just the impression I want. You know, I’m asking just in case, but can you cut your hair short to follow the character? I’m talking about something nearly a buzz cut.”

“If necessary, sure.”

Director Lim looked...