Generosity

Over the next few days, Joon-won's life settled into a predictable routine. Early in the morning, he hit the gym at the training center, had breakfast there, then endured three hours of intense coaching before heading back. Despite the monotonous nature of his days, Joon-won loved it. One of the highlights was his brief but enjoyable conversations with Hye-Su during their breaks. Though the talks never lasted long, Joon-won savored every second.

After their coffee 'date,' Hye-Su seemed to have watched 'Locked'. The next day, she initiated the conversation, asking how he managed to lose all the weight and what it was like shooting the movie. She appeared to enjoy the film, even asking about the open-ended conclusion. This newfound interest in his work made their interactions even more meaningful for Joon-won.

Nearly a week passed in the capital, and just as Joon-won was contemplating inviting Hye-Su out on her day off, he received a call from the old man, Bon-hwa.