chapter 1

When it comes to main dishes, there is always a wine that perfectly matches them.

Like the relationship between the two main characters who are destined to fall in love. The main shou(bottom) and the main gong(top) are like main dish and wine.

Since the main dish was followed by the main drink, the sub dish was just an appetizer that would enhance the taste of the main dish. No matter how good the appetizer is, it cannot surpass the main dish.

In other words, the sub dish can never occupy the main. Just like that sub gong/ second male lead can never surpass male lead.

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In a shopping mall (Se-hyeon's pov i.e Mc of the story)

"If I give this to Jin-ha, will he like it?"

The sub dish/sub gong, who didn't know that, choose a gift to give to the main shou again today.

Se-hyeon looked at Shin Tae-oh

'this poor guy'

Shin Tae-oh was the CEO of a construction company and came from a prestigious

background, being the fifth-generation heir of a noble house. With a height of 190

centimetres, broad shoulders, a firm chest, and most importantly, a line that runs down to his Perfectly sculpted buttocks, he was a man who embodied true artistry.

He was a man who had a way with words and could lead conversations quite pleasantly. When it needed to be ominous, he was ominous, and when it needed to be cute, he was cute.

This man with all those qualities was my boss, Shin Tae-oh. He's a guy like this but still he's the sub.

Naturally, someone lacking something becomes the main, and someone who has everything becomes the sub, unable to obtain even one main(shou).

Se-hyeon looked at the gloves that Shin Tae-oh pointed to. They say it's a new product that just came out and it costs 10 million won.

A million won for a finger?

Regardless of what thoughts he had in mind, Se-hyeon called an employee withthout showing any expression.

"Please wrap it up."

The question of whether Jin-ha would like it if he gave it to him.

In other words, that means 'buy it.'

Interpreting the meaning of the words, Se-hyeon conveyed Shin Tae-oh's instructions to the employee.

The employee disappeared with the card and gloves. After a while, he was handed something to pack and put in a small shopping bag, and stood in front of President Shin Tae-oh.

"I will pass it on to Yoo Jin-ha." Se-hyeon says professionally.

"Okay."

Ah, it's obvious that if he just gives it, main shou won't receive it, he will reject politely.

Yoo Jin-ha(main shou) was an office worker at President Shin Tae-oh's ( sub gong) company. He is a fairly conscientious employee who works in the design department and even became an assistant manager.

So, the current president is currently in an unrequited love with an employee of his

company.

"His hands get cracked because it's cold, just say i give it to him because it's difficult to draw."

Stop making excuses. Come up with something somewhat plausible. Shin tae-oh said to be smart but always made the same excuse.

"Alright."

Although it was already visible what would happen to this armour, Se-hyeon(MC) carried out the order without saying a word.

***

(Se-hyeon's pov)

Se-hyeon is the secretary.

It's been over five years since I was possessed in the novel, and it's been a little less than three years since I became the president's secretary. I can't tell you how

surprised I was when I first found out I was in a novel.

However, se-hyeon was not the main character, nor was he a villain who would die and disappear. He knew he was just an extra and he relaxed for a while.

At least I wouldn't die.

My father who earns a living by doing manual labour and my mother who saves money by sewing clothes, despite their hard work, have given me love that I envy in my last life.

But thanks to them, it wasn't all bad for Se-hyeon, who lived as an orphan before being adopted.

I gained parents and a sense of family.

Living a poor but stable life had the biggest impact on me when I started looking for a job before graduating from college.

Is there a way for me to live well while maintaining this family?

The solution came quickly. I planned to use the original work I knew as much as possible.

First of all, since you know who the villain is, avoid him.

These people are truly people who cannot be rehabilitated, so for no reason, you'd get burned by being around them.

The main character is so tiring.

It's a shock to be next to two people whose love for each other is firmly established through all kinds of crises.

Se-hyeon, who was worried, found a very suitable partner.

Shin Tae-oh.

As a sub character figure, there is no major crisis and I have quite a bit of information. I can't say he had a very good personality, but he definitely took care of everyone. So, I thought that if I could stick with it, I could work for a long time. Once we decided on the opponent, it was easy from then on.

After the interview, I can entered the frontlines and assisted with different tasks.

Thanks to matching Shin Tae-oh's needs well, I even became his personal secretary.

It was easy to accommodate his personality. Act with discretion and be mindful of your actions.

Shin Tae-oh's public image is flawless anyway. However, if you act out of line in private matters, you will no longer be compatible. As Shin Tae-oh doesn't keep incompatible Secretaries around, all I had to do was maintain that.

Perhaps that's why, excluding a few secretaries, I quickly got promoted and secured my position.

In addition to my stable monthly salary, thanks to the occasional bonus from Shin Tae-oh, my situation noticeably improved. It was enough to handle the responsibilities of my parents' lives, even though it wasn't abundant. Thanks to the reduced burden in their lives, my parents health also improved.Of course, I'm happy too.

The studio Se-hyeon currently lives in alone is clean and worth living in, and Se-hyeon's life isn't bad as he works under a normal boss. On the contrary, it's too good except one thing...

Se-hyeon held up a shopping bag.

'Except for what happens when you can't let go of your lingering affection for the main leads.'

Anyway, the story in the novel is progressing and the subplot is intensifying.

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"I came to see Assistant Manager Yoo Jin-ha."

"Wait for me."

Se-hyeon called the department head in a business-like tone and stood on one side of the hallway. As he was watching them without interfering with the passage of others, Yoo Jin-ha (main shou) soon came out.

"Hello, Secretary Ahn Se-hyeon."

"Hello, I have something to discuss."

Yoo Jin-ha looked around and said there would be no one in the restroom right now. Se-hyeon nodded and started heading in that direction, feeling the gaze of people.

The CEO's personal secretary meeting an assistant was the object of curiosity.

However, Sehyeon, who had no intention of explaining the situation to them, casually ignored their stares.

As soon as they entered the restroom, Yoo Jin-ha spoke.

"What's the matter?"

"The CEO asked me to deliver this."

"What is this...?"

If I asked him to open it himself, he would refuse without even looking inside.

"It's gloves."

"I'm sorry, but I can't accept a gift Iike this. It's burdensome and I don't know why I should receive it again."

"He said he's giving it to you because it's cold, your hands get chapped and it's difficult to draw."

Se-hyeon relayed what President Shin Tae-oh said without a single mistake.

"Because it's cold?"

Jin-ha's hair swayed in the warm air coming from the ceiling. It's winter outside but it's warm inside the company. Yoo Jin-ha's forehead seems to be wet.

Is it sweat?

"Anyway, he gave it to me to report this reason."

The excuses are the boss's responsibility, but the embarrassment is mine.

"I'm sorry. I will decline."

"Understood."

Se-hyeon, who had no intention of forcibly accepting, grabbed the doorknob to leave the restroom without hesitation.

"Secretary Ahn Se-hyeon."

"Yes"

Did he change his mind midway and want to accept the gloves?

"Do you happen to have a lover?"

Yoo Jin-ha must be developing feelings for the male lead, so why would he ask such a

question?

"Ah... Someone else asked me to inquire."

Perhaps Yoo Jin-ha noticed the reason behind my gaze and quickly added a remark. In that case, it's easy to answer.

No, I don't have one. And I have no plans to have one in the future.

"Yes, there is."

Although I happened to read this novel and entered this world, there was one thing I still couldn't get used to. That's a trait. No matter how many times I looked at the trait on my resident registration card, I couldn't get used to it.

(Note: 'trait' he is taking about secondary gender)

Se-hyeon bowed his head in greeting and left. He went back the way he came, ignoring the glances glancing at his face again.

That's okay because I'm a secretary who just needs to satisfy President Shin Tae-oh's mood.

'Relaxing.'

This world.... my life.

Se-hyeon, who came into the body of an extra, was having a miserable work life today.

***

"He refused?"

"Yes."

There was no question as to why he refused. Instead, Shin Tae-oh glared at the shopping bag with dissatisfied eyes.

"Why don't he accept my gift?"

Why would he accept it?

"Is the gift not good enough?"

You bet it's fucking expensive and good.

"Or on the contrary, do he feel burdened by the gift?"

Huh. No. You are a burden.

I wanted to scold him and tell him not to blame the object, but Se-hyeon just stood there with an expressionless face.

Unfortunately, President Shin Tae-oh cannot use the gloves because he bought them. Since his hands were different sizes, there was only one way to handle this.

"Shall I get a refund?"

"It's okay. Secretary Ahn can have it."

"Alright."

President Shin Tae-oh muttered, scolding Yoo Jin-ha, who did not accept his feelings again today, and Se-hyeon looked with loving eyes at the gloves he would wear starting tomorrow.

"However…"

Se-hyeon put his hand holding the shopping bag behind him and raised his eyes with feigned indifference.

"Does Jin-ha like king crab?"

Se-hyeon swallowed his saliva and answered.

"I'll make a reservation."