Second arc, Chapter 2: “A New Team Member” (part 2)
Magic Shop
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I take a sip of my tea before looking up to Ji Min. “What did you want to talk about? It seemed serious.” “It is,” the young man answers, laying his empty cup back on the table. “Since your current job is like hell for you, I wanted to propose a job at the Magic Shop.” He waits for my reaction but I just stare at him in surprise. “It would be mostly cleaning and tidying so it won’t be very interesting but you’ll be paid properly.” He fills his cup and adds quietly, “And treated correctly of course.” Looking down to my hands, I stay silent for one or two minutes, deep in thoughts as I contemplate what Ji Min just said. “It’s a very tempting offer,” I drift my eyes back to him and slightly shake my head. “I admit it’s very hard but I don’t want to just give up. It’ll feel like I’m running away from the problem and particularly from the employees. I don't want to give them this joy.” “You’re not running away. It’s normal to choose the best situation for oneself. Please, take some time to think about it some more.” “I will. Thank you, Ji Min.” Ji Min’s lips stretch into a small, tender smile. “I’m here for you if you need anything,” he says. “Ho Seok and Nam Joon will keep working at the convenience store for now. They’re here to support you.” “I know but I don’t want to rely on my doctors too much. I think I have to stand with my own strength an
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