Maru checked the time as he got out of the car. He thought he’d be late because there was a traffic jam on his way here, but fortunately, he managed to arrive on time.

Last year’s summer was scorching, but this year’s summer was unreasonably cool. Though, that may be due to how it was still July.

“Producer, I’ve arrived.”

-You’re here? If you look around there’s a store on the second story named ‘Sindorim.’

He saw the sign for ‘Sindorim’ on the building opposite to him. He crossed the street and went up to the 2nd floor. He wondered what kind of restaurant it was, and it turned out to be a charcoal BBQ restaurant.

He went deeper inside the restaurant and stood in front of the room named ‘Cotton.’ When he opened the door, he saw the two people inside.

“You’re here. Come here and have a seat.”

Maru took off his shoes and went into the room. Although the table was low and there were no chairs, there was an indentation in the ground where one’s feet would be placed, so it would be easier to sit.

“You’re getting more handsome by the day. I think you’ve become much more fit than when I saw you last year too.”

“I’m working out a little.”

The man sitting opposite of producer Cha Myungjoon stood up and reached his hand out.

“Hello. My name is Yoo Jungtae. I’m not sure if you’ve heard about me from the producer yet.”

“I have heard a lot. I’m Han Maru. Also,...