“I come here quite frequently, and the food is really good.”

The place he followed Sungjae to was a Japanese-style restaurant. He pushed aside the blue noren and walked inside. Next to the entrance, which was decorated with black pebbles and gravel, was a desk that checked for reservation. When Sungjae approached that desk, the employee smiled back at him. It seemed that Sungjae was really a regular here from how he greeted back without being flustered.

‘I’m eating a lot of good food these days.’

He was eating a lot of good food these days unintentionally. It was good to have acquaintances that were successful. Normally, he’d avoid such food due to the price.

“This place, huh. It’s quite good.”

Gyunglim spoke from the side.

“You’ve been here before?”

“Here? Yeah.”

Gyunglim nodded as though it was natural.

“Let’s go in.”

They followed Sungjae to the 2nd floor. An employee opened the door for them.

“Please wait a moment.”

The employee smiled and closed the door.

“I’m worried these days because I regained my appetite thanks to the instructor,” Sungjae sat down as he spoke.

“But you’re in good shape though.”

“I gain weight really easily and... I don’t really like exercise. I'm used to it, but just because I’m used to it doesn’t change the fact that I don’t like it.”

Maru nodded as he poured some water for everyone. The cup was a ceramic cup with a koi fish...