The Game Developer Who Left the Company Is Too Competent

17. Spring and winter come together (1)

Taeyeon gathered all the Nexple Plus employees and said.

“Everyone has been through a lot. I will give you three days of vacation starting tomorrow, so don’t think about work and come to rest at home.”

And cheers broke out at the words that followed.

“Today’s work ends here, what are you doing? Get off work quickly!”

Nexple Plus’ workspace was empty in an instant.

“At times like this, you act very quickly.”

After Taeyeon muttered that, she moved to the Nexple Entertainment development room.

The ‘Universe’ and ‘Project D’ development teams that develop Pantheon were working hard in their respective spaces.

‘Work never stops.’

Taeyeon, who was sitting in her seat and skipping lunch, moved to the auditorium at 3:00 PM after receiving a call from assistant manager Chosun-ah.

There, a whopping three-digit number of students were sitting in an orderly fashion, looking at the empty auditorium.

They were field trip students at Cheongyeon University of Culture and Industry.

After being introduced by assistant manager Cho Seon-ah, Taeyeon, who naturally stood at the lectern, held a microphone and spoke with a smile.

“hello. I am Taeyeon Yoo, a game developer. We sincerely welcome all of you who have visited Nexple.”

* * *

At 5:00 PM, Taeyeon, who was giving feedback while reviewing the portfolios sent by the field students after the lecture, was called by director Son Young-sang.

He looked at Taeyeon’s complexion with a worried face and asked.

“Then I will die. I hear you’ve been working all night until dawn these days? How about taking a little break?”

“I want to, but circumstances do not allow it. Still, it wasn’t long after CBT was over, so I had that much free time.”

Director Son Young-sang shook his head.

“I heard that there are a lot of requests for tours these days thanks to your performance, but I will take care of them for a while, so take a break. You need some leeway.”

Taeyeon tried to say something but shut her mouth.

Director Son Young-sang’s eyes were determined.

“Get a good rest for a day or so tomorrow. Go on a date.”

“I don’t have any close friends… … .”

“There is a substitute for Joseon-ah.”

“It’s just a work colleague relationship.”

“Then what if someone takes it? I’m sure you regret it.”

“I don’t really have any relationship and I don’t have any special feelings. And Assistant Manager Jo has already met someone.”

“okay? who?”

“I can’t tell you. It’s private.”

When Taeyeon smiled generously, director Son Young-sang also smiled and changed the topic.”

“Anyway, rest. Don’t work overtime today, get off work on time and go home. I’ll check it out.”

“yes. I will.”

Coincidentally, there were no special plans for this evening.

It wasn’t that there wasn’t a request for a meal, but Taeyeon refused.

I haven’t been feeling well lately and I’m not recovering easily, so I’ve been thinking about taking some medicine and going to bed early.

While leaving the office of Director Son Young-sang and going back to her office at Neckple Entertainment, Taeyeon saw an interesting scene in the cafeteria.

Representative Kim Myeong-wook and Assistant Manager Cho Seon-ah were sitting facing each other at the window, drinking coffee together and exchanging conversations.

The atmosphere and smile were unusual.

‘It suits you well.’

Taeyeon recalled the moment they first met.

The moment when I was suddenly introduced to CEO Myung-wook Kim.

Taeyeon already realized at that time that there was something in the relationship between the two that she did not know. After I knew for sure that CEO Kim Myeong-wook was a man with a good personality as well as his good looks, I gave up any regrets.

It was for this reason that I told Director Son Young-sang that I had no relationship or feelings.

‘Get married quickly.’

where is my mate

I suddenly felt lonely.

I thought dating was premature, but these days, strangely, the kids are pretty and only couples stand out.

‘… … Shall we give it a try?’

There was a face that suddenly came to mind.

Taeyeon, who sat down, hesitated for a while, then sent a text message with a feeling that she didn’t understand.

[If you have time tonight, how about a meal together?]

What kind of answer will come?

‘No, do you want me to respond before that?’

Wasn’t she too great a woman to look up to?

As soon as I thought about it, the answer came flying.

[What time and where shall we meet?]

Taeyeon’s expression brightened.

The hand that sent the reply was very fast.

* * *

I didn’t have a car, so I headed to the Seopangyo luxury residential area on foot. A text message was sent from a nearby location, and after a while, Yuna Kim came out wearing a black hat, mask, jeans, and a zip-up hoodie.

Taeyeon approached and said with an awkward smile.

“I made a reservation in advance at a nearby Japanese restaurant. Let’s go there.”

“yes.”

Although retired, she was still a world-class sports star and an idol to many. I did my best for security, such as moving routes and hiring restaurants.

Taeyeon headed for the first destination, leading the conversation while keeping a reasonable distance from Yoona.

Kim Yuna, as known by the media, has a reticent personality.

He didn’t talk much and didn’t react too much, but he listened to Taeyeon’s story well. Sometimes, when I heard a funny story, it made me smile.

‘I felt it before, but he has a really calm personality.’

Maybe even the act of eating is overflowing with grace.

Taeyeon felt herself falling for Kim Yuna even more.

At the cafe we moved to after eating, Taeyeon asked as if nothing was wrong.

“Do you like watching movies?”

“yes. I usually watch it on IPTV alone at home.”

At that, Taeyeon said as if she understood.

“Anyway, I avoid the movie theater a little, right? A lot of people will recognize… … .”

“It’s not like that, because I don’t have anyone to see… … .”

She was embarrassed and Taeyeon was at a loss for words for a moment.

However, he quickly regained his composure and asked.

“When was the last time you went?”

“Well, I remember well… … .”

“Then why don’t you go with me tomorrow?”

She looks at Taeyeon with a surprised expression.

Taeyeon pretended to be calm and said nothing.

“I’m on my annual leave tomorrow. If Yoona buys me coffee, I’ll shoot a movie tomorrow.”

At those words, Yoona hesitated.

‘Is it because I don’t like it?’

Taeyeon asked, revealing a look of disappointment involuntarily.

“no, I do not want?”

“Oh, no. It’s not… … .”

It turned out that the reason was something else.

“Are you okay? You might be in trouble if you find out that you are with me… … .”

Rather, he cared for himself.

Feeling better again, Taeyeon said confidently.

“I don’t even have a criminal background, so what’s the matter? I am a person who has never been stabbed. As long as Yoona is okay, it doesn’t matter.”

“then… … .”

When Yoona shyly nodded and accepted, Taeyeon burst into cheers. It was difficult to control his expression, so even after clearing his throat and drinking coffee, he couldn’t help his reddened face and earlobes.

The first spring has come to my life as a mother and father of 30 years.

* * *

Yoona Kim, a former elite athlete, was very diligent. It was the same even now, a year after I retired.

I woke up early in the morning and did morning exercises with Seolah Han.

After returning home and taking a shower, my mother, who was preparing a meal, asked if I was going to dress up and go out.

“Let’s have some breakfast. Are there any commercial shoots?”

“Um, not that, just a promise.”

Appointments from an early hour?

She and her father, who was reading the news on the mini-tablet at the kitchen table, also raised their heads.

Yuna Kim hurriedly said to her parents’ surprised expressions.

“why? I might have an appointment too.”

“A kid with no friends… … Are you dating a man?”

“… … !”

Kim Yoon-a, who was hit on the head at once, was embarrassed and couldn’t answer. Her mother clapped her hands in surprise.

“Right. man! God, come and sit down. who is this? What are you doing? how and when did you meet? huh?”

“It’s not like that. I’ll be back!”

What Yuna Kim chose was an emergency avoidance.

Seeing her daughter hurriedly leaving the living room, she smiled happily.

“My daughter is finally dating! Let’s see, if you’re Seol-ah, you know what kind of man he is, right?”

She immediately started talking to Han Seol-ah on the phone.

After a while, when a name was mentioned with laughter, a middle-aged man who was quietly sitting there searched for the name on his tablet.

After a while, relevant information poured in, and the amount was substantial.

It means that you are famous!

Confused for a moment, he quickly skimmed through the headlines and touched the most prominent one.

Its title was:

[hot issue. Person of the day! Producer Yoo Tae-yeon, the young head of Neckple Entertainment.]

The father of Yuna Kim, the world-renowned gymnastics queen.

Professor Kim Hyo-won of the College of Law at S University’s eyes flashed.

He began reading the article more seriously than ever.

* * *

‘These days, I only see things like that.’

In Taeyeon’s eyes, Baek Younghoon and Bae Suhyeon were sitting close together, looking at the same monitor and having a pleasant conversation.

Since they are the same screenwriter, they put it together with the intention of teaching each other, learning and growing, but they are young men and women, both of whom have close personalities and have many similarities, so it seemed that they had rapidly become close.

Maybe there will be some good news.

Or maybe it’s something you’re hiding.

Such a scene is unfolding elsewhere as well.

Male planner and female art designer.

An old bachelor programmer from the Pantheon development team and a female storyboard writer.

The most notable among them is, of course, the rookie Seong Tae-hee.

She is a popular explosion among all male employees of Nexle Entertainment.

It has to be.

An elite original artist from S University’s College of Art.

At first glance, it reminded us of a model or idol group center rather than a game developer, with a sophisticated look, body, and fashion sense that go well with a short cut.

On the bulletin board dedicated to Neple in the Reed Tree Forest, people who worshiped Seong Tae-hee like a goddess often came into sight.

The problem is that she doesn’t show any interest in dating.

He is kind to everyone, does his best in his work, and the results of his work are getting better day by day, so it’s perfect as an employee.

However, when it comes to love, he puts a barrier. According to Lee Young-ae’s AD testimony, the number of people who dashed and were rejected has already exceeded double digits.

Among them, there were employees of other studios and elite members of the company’s financial team. Taeyeon wasn’t interested in her as a member of the opposite s*x, but she didn’t listen.

Surprisingly, the majority of the reasons for leaving the company are related to human relationships, especially dating problems.

Taeyeon has been through a lot of times when people who are good at work and have good personalities act unexpectedly because of dating problems. It was a problem that could not be ignored, saying it was someone else’s business or private life.

Even now, a few people who were conscious of her and disturbed stood out. Managing this atmosphere properly was one of Taeyeon’s duties.

‘I think we should have a little talk over lunch together.’

Taeyeon quietly clicked her tongue as she watched some young people suffering from the side effects of unrequited love.

He seemed to have completely forgotten that he was no different from them just a few days ago.