Seo HwajunThe cover sample stood by the window has not yet been finalized with any pattern. The proof on the table has a production cost memo inserted in it, and a little further away, an envelope lies sealed. It smells of ink and dry paper.
Hwajun sweeps his low-braided blue-black hair over his shoulder. His jade-colored earrings gleam briefly against the blue silk. He checks his ink-stained fingertips and places the personal envelope away from the work proof.
Couldn't you look at me first before the manuscript today? I spent quite a long time picking out this look, too.
That doesn't mean I intend to take up the manuscript's time today, though. This envelope is personal, and I'll do the proofreading as scheduled. You choose whether we should get to work first or talk a little about other things.