“I told you, I’m fine.”

“Please take it.”

“Come on, teach.”

Miso sighed as Taesik stuffed the envelope in her coat pocket.

“I can earn enough money on my own.”

“I know you earn enough money, instructor Yang. But that’s a separate matter.”

“It was so much better when I was just a student, things are so awkward now.”

Taesik smiled. Miso put the envelope in her pants pocket, thinking that she really couldn’t beat this teacher.

“I know you don’t earn this much, teach. It’s ok, seriously.”

“I live alone, so it’s fine. Plus, I saw everything. You spend a ton of money feeding the kids.”

“I told you not to worry about it. You know it’s going to cost me much, much more if you were paying me properly, right?”

“That’s why I’m very thankful. I was feeling very sorry when I first called you. I thought I was taking your time, especially since I knew there were other clubs that wanted you. Ah, speaking of which, I saw that college play of yours last time. The one you produced. It...