"Hello! I am Han Eun-sol! Pleased to meet you, Lee-jun ssi."
Han Eun-sol immediately introduced himself, beaming with radiance. Jang Yoon-min closed his eyes and nodded his head in approval,
'Good, it's really the main character I wrote.'
Jang Yoon-min was not planning to say anything until he saw the two pair of eyes at his direction,
"....Ah. Yes. I am Jang Yoon-min,"
'First day of the show, and I already became a light bulb. Tsk, tsk, tsk.'
Han Eun-sol was explaining the mission card he got to the new arrival, even vividly explaining how they got in.
Of course, Jang Yoon-min has no plans in joining. He was busy recalling the novel he wrote.
The first boy's love novel he ever published. Han Eun-sol and Jang Yoon-min's first meeting was quite similar to the description on the first chapter of the story.
The only difference was the attitude of the 'Jang Yoon-min' in the book.
And as everyone might've guessed, Han Eun-sol is the main character, and his character? Simply one of the very few third wheels in Han Eun-sol's romantic endeavors.
Yes. This world is his novel.
[ A Love not For Show ]
The kind of novel where the readers can choose the ending they want.
A romance between the main character and the four love interests in a variety show. And the show was the paveway to develop their relationship.
The first chapter was dedicated to room division. A typical event. The only twist he added was the hidden mission.
In the novel, a love interest will get the single room, but Jang Yoon-min has no intention to share a room with another love interest like he was destined.
So. Heh.
'To love interest 4. Son, it wouldn't hurt to give in a room to me. You might even get the chance to share one with Han Eun-sol.'
At this time, two other participants had arrived in addition to Kim Lee-jun.
An Yun-ho, a young chef in his mid-20s. With a standard military cut, white shirt that enveloped his body, and fitted dress pants highlighting his long legs. An Yun-ho instantly made Jang Yoon-min click his tongue.
'Shit. Really handsome. One that can feed me heavenly foods.'
And then Lim Chong-woo, a fashion designer. A gentle beauty that came from an affluent family. He has long hair tied cleanly, wearing a camel colored knitted turtleneck and casual pants. Jang Yoon-min unconsciously coughed and looked away in embarrassment.
Jang Yoon-min was not exactly confident in Lim Chong-woo's character design when he was writing it.
'The only clothes I know are T-shirt and pajamas, how was I so confident to make a character a designer.'
"Yoon-min ssi, are you okay?"
Jang Yoon-min was brought back from his thoughts when a hand gently soothed his back. It was Han Eun-sol.
"Ah? Yes."
The living room was silent. After all, three awkward and relatively quiet people are gathered in one room with only one Han Eun-sol to cheer the mood.
It was cold.
'Damn. Hopefully the other guests arrive soon.'
"The hidden miss–"
Growl
Almost at the same time, four pair of eyes looked at Jang Yoon-min who was sitting on pins and needles.
"...Sorry, please continue. I'll look at the fridge."
Jang Yoon-min calmly stood up with indifference radiating from his body while his inner thoughts cry from shame.
But his thoughts went to a pause when someone stood next to him. It was An Yun-ho.
He looked at the man a head taller with question marks,
"I am hungry too."
"Oh."
–
The villa has a large open kitchen, a few steps away from the living room.
It was well equipped with numerous appliances and tools. Nearly complete and no different from a restaurant's kitchen.
'I have said it before and I'll say it again. The program is reeking money.'
Jang Yoon-min looked at the cupboard for any instant noodles, for a quick whisk, instant food is his to-go dish.
He turned his head disappointingly when after the sixth cupboard, he still found none.
"What are you looking for?"
"Ah, just instant–"
'...As expected of a chef.'
An Yun-ho wore an apron with a bear print, calmly placing ingredients he had gotten from he doesn't know where on the countertop.
"You're going to cook?"
"Yes. The others might have not eaten yet,"
That's true. They were notified to prepare as early as 6 in the morning, it isn't unlikely for others to have skipped breakfast.
But, Jang Yoon-min coughed and went closer,
"Is there some for me?"
"Let's see, a leftover?"
"Oh! Hehe. Thank you!"
Seemingly surprised, An Yun-ho gave an unexpected smile,almost like flowers blooming in winter,
"Do you have allergies?"
"..I have none, I'll ask others if they have."
"Really? Then please do. Thank you, Yoon-min ssi,"
Then another light smile attack.
'...Handsome man, if you do that I might fall for you..!!'
Jang Yoon-min was genuinely considering, An Yun-ho ended with no one in his novel, he isn't the love interest either.
'Yo?? He might actually have his own lovey dovey script!'
Contrary to the light atmosphere in the kitchen, the living room was bustling.
It almost made Jang Yoon-min turn back if he wasn't seen by Han Eun-sol.
"Yoon-nim ssi! Look, look, Chongwoo-nim showed us his designs!"
"They were so beautiful!"
Even Kim Lee-jun nodded his head in agreement with a serious face,
"I was very handsome."
"???"
Lim Chong-woo has flushed cheeks and a gentle smile, Jang Yoon-min swore he saw an angel.
"Really?"
He smiled and walked over with curiousity, after all, he also wants to know what Lim Chong-woo designed.
He went behind them and leaned over to clearly see the sketches. Just one look and Jang Yoon-min was instantly impressed.
"Ooooo!! It's really well done! Lee-jun ssi and Eun-sol ssi look so good on this clothing,"
He was a bit excited, after all, the character he made with his lacking fashion sense grew up so well.
"Son, I'm so proud of you,"
Jang Yoon-min heavily patted his son's shoulders, his face serious.
Lim Chong-woo blinked and seriously nodded his head,
"Thank you, Dad."
Jang Yoon-min was stunned and a laugh went out unobstructed, Lim Chong-woo is so cute.
"Sunbae, please guide me to the road of fashion,"
"This road is tough, are you prepared for my deadly training, Junior?"
Growl
Jang Yoon-min blinked and Lim Chong-woo burned red. Jang Yoon-min's lips quirked and comforted,
'It's okay, it's okay, I was also there.'
"Yun-ho ssi is making something,"
Han Eun-sol cheered, like others, Eun-sol hadn't eaten yet.
"That's why I've been smelling something delicious,"
"Is there anything you guys can't eat?"
–
"Yun-ho ssi?"
Jang Yoon-min went back to the kitchen. An Yun-ho was already boiling the noodles and mixing pork fat on a wok.
"What are you making?"
"Jjajamgyeon. Do they have any restrictions?"
Jang Yoon-min shook his head and washed his hands,
"What can I help you with?"
An Yun-ho turned his head and thought about it,
"Please do the side dishes. I saw some prepared dishes in the fridge."
"Okay."
'I really should have checked the fridge earlier.'
"Please get me an egg as well,"
–
"Oh! Here they come!"
Han Eun-sol excitedly helped carry the dishes to the table at the living room where everyone else are seated.
"Wow! Yun-ho ssi, this looks so yummy??"
Even the non-committal Kim Lee-jun and quiet Lim Chong-woo gave two thumbs up once they were given their set of jjajamgyeon and side dishes by Eun-sol and Yoon-min.
An Yun-ho came out last, no longer wearing the apron. He was carrying two bowls and sat beside Jang Yoon-min,
"Here, Yoon-nim ssi,"
'Eh?'
Jang Yoon-min looked at his bowl and took a peek at An Yun-ho who was indifferently mixing how own food.
Jang Yoon-min was given the only bowl of jjajamgyeon with fried egg.
'Is this a 'thank you'?'