Morning...
Back in their home country, life had returned to normal.
Kai buried himself in work as the CEO of his company, while Ethan continued filming as one of the nation's most popular actors.
On the top floor of the company building, Kai sat alone in his office.
In his hand was an old diary.
It was the diary he had written years ago after Luna disappeared from the game.
He slowly turned the yellowed pages.
Every sentence reminded him of his younger self.
He smiled bitterly.
"...I was really an idiot back then."
"I never tried to understand your situation."
Closing the diary, he looked out the window.
"Luna..."
"I'm sure there's another reason."
"It couldn't have been only because of your family."
"You're still hiding something from me."
Knock.
Knock.
His assistant entered the office.
"Boss."
"A woman is here."
"She says she's your former classmate."
Kai looked up.
"My classmate?"
"Show me the CCTV."
The assistant handed him a tablet.
The moment Kai saw the woman's face, he raised an eyebrow.
"...Interesting."
"I thought she'd be too embarrassed to come here after everything that happened."
"What changed?"
He handed the tablet back.
"Bring her in."
"Yes, Boss."
A few moments later...
The office door opened.
The woman stepped inside.
Kai calmly gestured toward the chair.
"Have a seat."
She sat down.
For a few seconds...
Neither of them spoke.
Finally, she broke the silence.
"I heard..."
"Your parents are looking for a bride."
"My parents recently visited your family."
"They wanted to discuss our marriage."
"So..."
"I came to ask you myself."
Kai looked at her in surprise.
"...You don't want this marriage?"
The woman blinked.
"...You don't want it?"
"I thought..."
"Maybe you liked me."
Kai couldn't help laughing.
"What made you think that?"
"I've never liked you."
"Not even once."
Her smile slowly disappeared.
Kai continued calmly.
"Do you remember college?"
"You insulted me almost every day."
"You made fun of me because I was quiet."
"You called me a boring nerd."
"So tell me..."
"Why would I marry someone who spent years looking down on me?"
She lowered her head.
"...I was immature."
"I've changed."
"Can't you forgive me?"
Kai's expression remained cold.
"Forgive you?"
"I can."
"But forgiving someone..."
"Doesn't mean I have to marry them."
She bit her lip.
"Then why could you forgive... her?"
Kai frowned.
"...Who?"
"That girl."
"The one you chose during the System's test."
Kai quietly answered,
"Luna."
She nodded.
"Yes."
"Her."
"You forgave her."
"So why not me?"
Kai folded his arms.
"Forget about that."
"Tell me something first."
"How did you even know about my past?"
"Not even Ethan knows everything."
She hesitated.
"I..."
"I accidentally found your old game account while looking through some old online records."
"I connected the pieces."
Kai looked at her suspiciously.
Before he could ask another question, she suddenly stood up.
"I don't care anymore!"
"We're getting married!"
"You'll become my husband!"
Kai sighed.
"I'm sorry."
"But I have no interest in any relationship with you."
"And forcing someone into marriage..."
"Isn't love."
Her face turned pale.
Without saying another word...
She stormed out of the office.
The moment the door closed, Kai picked up his phone.
"Mom."
His mother answered almost immediately.
"Kai?"
"What happened?"
"What was that girl doing in my office?"
His mother sounded confused.
"She went to your office?"
"I never asked her to."
"Her parents did visit us to discuss a marriage proposal."
"But I refused."
"You told us before that you'd only marry someone you truly love."
"So your father and I decided to leave the decision to you."
Kai let out a sigh of relief.
"I thought you had already agreed."
His father spoke from beside his mother.
"So..."
"Who is this girl you love?"
Kai smiled.
"I'll bring her home."
"Give me a few more days."
His father laughed.
"Good."
"I can't wait to meet my future daughter-in-law."
His mother added excitedly,
"And don't forget to show us a picture when you can."
Kai chuckled.
"I'll introduce her properly instead."
After ending the call, another knock came from the door.
His assistant stepped inside.
"Boss."
"Your evening meeting is ready."
Kai stood up.
"Let's go."
Late that night...
After finishing all of his work, Kai finally returned home.
During dinner, his parents couldn't stop asking about the mysterious girl.
"Did she come today?"
His mother asked hopefully.
Kai smiled helplessly.
"No."
"I don't think she'll come today."
After dinner, he returned to his bedroom.
The clock slowly ticked past eleven.
Kai turned off the lights and lay down on his bed.
Just as he was about to close his eyes...
Knock.
A soft sound came from the bedroom window.
Kai slowly opened his eyes.
And walked toward the balcony.
"...Who's there?"
The moment he reached the glass door
"BOO!"
Kai jumped.
"What the..?!"
Before he could finish shouting, he saw a familiar face.
"Luna?!"
She burst into laughter.
"Sorry."
"I couldn't resist."
Kai placed a hand on his chest.
"You nearly gave me a heart attack."
Luna scratched her cheek.
"I wanted to come during the day."
"But I was spending time with my family."
"So..."
"I came at night instead."
Kai looked at her curiously.
"...How did you even get up here?"
Luna smiled mysteriously.
"I have my ways."
Kai laughed helplessly.
"So..."
"As you suggested before..."
"You'll be my bodyguard."
Luna blinked.
"...Your bodyguard?"
"So I have to stay beside you all the time?"
Kai nodded.
"Exactly."
Luna immediately shook her head.
"Too boring."
"It's not like you're getting attacked every day."
"I don't want a job where I just stand around."
Kai thought for a moment.
"Then..."
"Protect me whenever I'm outside."
"And if it's easier..."
"You can stay at my house."
Luna looked around the large mansion.
"...Your house is huge."
"If I stay here..."
"It'll only put you in more danger."
Kai smiled confidently.
"I'll pay you whatever salary you want."
Luna raised an eyebrow.
"...Anything?"
"Anything."
She smiled.
"Deal."
"From today onward..."
"I'm officially your bodyguard, Boss."
Kai couldn't help smiling.
After talking for a while, both of them noticed how late it had become.
Luna awkwardly looked outside.
"...Where am I supposed to sleep?"
"I don't know this country well enough to find a hotel."
Kai pointed down the hallway.
"We have a guest room."
"You can stay there tonight."
Luna nodded.
"...Thanks."
As the two quietly walked through the hallway
The bedroom door suddenly opened.
"Kai?"
His mother froze.
Kai froze.
Luna froze.
For a few seconds...
Nobody moved.
Then
"AAAAAH!!"
Kai and his mother screamed at exactly the same time.
The lights throughout the hallway switched on.
Kai's father hurried upstairs.
The butler and several maids rushed over as well.
"Madam!"
"Young Master!"
"Did something happen?"
In a panic, Kai's mother shoved Luna into the nearby guest room and quietly closed the door before anyone noticed.
Kai's father looked around in confusion.
"...Why were you two screaming?"
Kai's mother forced an awkward smile.
"N-Nothing!"
"I thought Kai was a ghost."
"It's... family business."
"Everything's fine."
"You can all go back ahahha..."
Although confused, everyone eventually returned downstairs.
Once the hallway became quiet again...
Kai's mother grabbed him by the ear.
"Ouch!"
"M-Mom!"
She dragged him straight to the guest room.
The moment the door closed, she folded her arms.
"Now."
"Explain."
"Who is this young woman?"
"And why is she secretly staying in our house?"
Kai opened his mouth.
"I can expl.."
Before he could speak, Luna politely bowed.
"I'm sorry, Ma'am."
"My name is Luna."
"I'm Mr. Kai's new bodyguard."
"I thought staying nearby would make it easier to protect him."
"So he kindly allowed me to use the guest room."
Kai immediately nodded.
"Y-Yeah!"
"That's exactly what happened!"
His mother narrowed her eyes.
She looked at Kai.
Then at Luna.
After a long silence...
"...Fine."
"But don't cause any trouble."
Kai nodded repeatedly.
"Of course!"
Luna smiled politely.
"Understood, Ma'am."
Kai's mother turned around and left the room.
The moment the door closed
Both of them let out a huge sigh of relief.
Luna laughed quietly.
"...Your mother is scary."
Kai smiled helplessly.
"A little."
"But she's actually very kind."
"I can tell."
Luna stretched her arms.
"Anyway..."
"I start work tomorrow."
"So..."
"Get out."
"I'm going to sleep."
Before Kai could answer..
She pushed him outside.
Click.
The guest room door locked.
Kai stared at the closed door.
"...Wait."
"This is my house."
"So why am I the one getting kicked out?"
---
The next morning...
Every employee quickly noticed a beautiful young woman following their CEO everywhere.
People immediately became curious.
"Who is she?"
"Is she the Boss's secretary?"
"No..."
"I heard she's his bodyguard."
Several employees introduced themselves to Luna.
She greeted everyone politely.
Her gentle personality quickly made her popular around the office.
Watching from his office, Kai smiled to himself.
"I'm glad she's getting along with everyone."
A few minutes later...
The elevator doors opened.
A familiar woman stepped out.
It was the same former classmate who had once bullied Kai.
At almost the same time, Ethan also arrived at the company for a business discussion.
The woman completely ignored Ethan.
Instead...
Her eyes landed on Luna.
She immediately recognized her.
"...You."
"Aren't you Kai's ex girlfriend?"
Everyone nearby instantly became silent.
"...The Boss had an ex?"
"I thought he'd never dated anyone."
Luna looked genuinely confused.
"...Excuse me?"
The woman pointed directly at her.
"It's because of you!"
"He rejected my marriage proposal because he still likes you!"
Luna blinked twice.
Then let out a tired sigh.
"...Sweetheart..."
"I didn't even know you liked him."
"So how is that my fault?"
Meanwhile...
Ethan arrived at Kai's company.
The moment he stepped onto the office floor, he saw Luna talking to the woman who had come to propose marriage to Kai.
He froze.
"...Huh?"
He stood there for several seconds before quietly turning around.
Without saying a word, he took the elevator straight to the CEO's office.
He opened the door.
"Bro...!"
"I came to talk about something, but what is going on out there?"
Kai didn't even look up from the CCTV monitor.
"What do you mean?"
"Isn't that your future wife?"
Kai smiled.
"Yeah, pretty right."
"Why are you acting like that?"
Ethan pointed toward the screen.
"What do you mean 'why'?"
"Your future wife is arguing with another woman."
"And you're sitting here drinking coffee?"
"Shouldn't you go protect her?"
Kai shrugged.
"From what?"
"She's much stronger than I am."
"I think she'll be fine."
"And besides..."
"Never interrupt an argument between two women."
Ethan nodded immediately.
"...You know what?"
"I completely agree."
"I don't understand women at all."
"If I interfere, I'll probably make everything worse."
Kai laughed.
"Exactly."
"Come here."
"Sit down."
"Let's watch."
The two quietly watched the CCTV together.
...
Outside...
The woman blushed angrily.
"W-What did you just call me?"
Luna blinked innocently.
"...Sweetheart."
The woman's face became even redder.
"How can you stay so calm?!"
Luna tilted her head.
"I'm just trying to understand."
"You like Kai."
"He likes me."
"I don't like you."
"So..."
"Where exactly is the love triangle?"
Several employees almost burst into laughter.
Luna continued calmly.
"If Kai liked you..."
"He would've confessed long ago."
"But he rejected you."
"Didn't he?"
The woman couldn't answer.
Her silence said everything.
Luna sighed.
"Look..."
"If you love him..."
"Go talk to him."
"Not me."
"I'm too lazy to deal with unnecessary drama."
She glanced at the clock.
"Oh."
"I have to go."
"My boss is probably waiting."
"Being a bodyguard is harder than I thought."
With that, Luna walked away, leaving the woman speechless.
Inside the CEO's office...
Knock.
Luna entered.
"Oh."
"You have a guest."
"I'll come back later."
Ethan quickly smiled.
"Sister-in..."
Before he could finish.
Kai kicked his chair.
"Shut up."
Ethan rubbed his leg dramatically.
"Fine."
"I won't say it."
He looked back at Luna.
"So..."
"You're the bodyguard this guy hired?"
Luna nodded.
"Yes."
"I'm his bodyguard."
She looked at Ethan curiously.
"...Who are you?"
Ethan clutched his chest.
"Ouch."
"That hurts."
"You don't know me?"
"I'm a famous actor."
"Haven't you watched any movies?"
Luna looked at him carefully.
Then her eyes sparkled.
"Oh!"
"I know you!"
"I've watched several of your films."
"You're an amazing actor."
Ethan proudly placed a hand on his chest.
"I knew it."
"I'm still famous."
Kai watched the two chatting happily.
For some reason...
His mood suddenly worsened.
"...Enough."
"I'll talk to you later."
"Ethan."
"Get out."
Ethan blinked.
"...What?"
"I just got here."
Luna looked confused as well.
"Yeah."
"Why are you chasing him away?"
"I still want his autograph."
Kai's eye twitched.
"...Autograph?"
Ethan immediately understood everything.
He couldn't help grinning.
He's jealous.
"Alright."
"I'll leave this time."
"But you owe me one."
He waved goodbye before leaving the office.
Luna looked between the two men in confusion.
"...What just happened?"
Kai cleared his throat.
"Forget him."
"I have something important to tell you."
"Tonight..."
"My family is hosting a party."
"A lot of important guests will attend."
"There may also be people who dislike me."
"So I need you there."
Luna nodded.
"No problem."
"I'll go as your bodyguard."
Kai shook his head.
"No."
"I want you to come..."
"As my partner."
Luna blinked several times.
"...Partner?"
"I don't even own a formal dress."
"And look at me."
"I'm more of a tomboy."
"You should bring someone elegant."
Kai quietly looked into her eyes.
"...Why do you keep pushing me away?"
"Do you really hate me that much?"
Luna lowered her head and though.
I don't hate you...
I just don't deserve you.
Even if you forgave me...
I still can't forgive myself.
Kai smiled.
"I'll pay you a bonus."
The moment Luna heard the word bonus...
She answered without hesitation.
"Deal."
Kai couldn't help laughing.
....
That night...
The mansion was filled with businessmen, celebrities, politicians, and Kai's former classmates.
Ethan had already arrived.
The woman from college was there as well.
Everyone waited for the host.
A few moments later...
The main entrance opened.
Kai walked inside wearing a perfectly tailored black suit.
Everyone immediately applauded.
"Our role model is here!"
"He really deserves his reputation."
The former classmate quickly approached him with a bright smile.
"Kai."
"It looks like you don't have a partner."
"How about we"
Before she could finish...
Kai smiled.
"Who told you I came alone?"
Just then..
A gentle voice echoed from behind him.
"My partner..."
"You walked too fast."
"You left me behind."
Everyone turned around.
Luna slowly stepped into the hall.
She wore an elegant evening dress that perfectly matched Kai's suit.
For a moment...
The entire ballroom fell silent.
Even Ethan couldn't hide his surprise.
"...Wow."
Kai walked toward Luna.
Without hesitation...
He gently took her hand.
A small smile appeared on his face.
"May I have this dance?"
Luna looked at him for a few seconds.
Then...
She smiled back.
"...Sure, Boss."
The music began to play.
And under everyone's shocked gaze...
The two stepped onto the dance floor together.
Kai and Luna's dance quickly became the center of attention.
Many guests smiled as they watched the pair.
"They look good together."
"They're surprisingly well matched."
Not everyone shared the same opinion.
Standing near the refreshments was Amelia, the former classmate who had bullied Kai in college.
Beside her stood her best friend, Sofia.
Sofia quietly watched the dance floor.
"Didn't you say you were going to become Kai's fiancée?"
"So why is he dancing with her?"
She looked at Luna carefully.
"...She looks familiar."
Amelia frowned.
"Of course she does."
"She's the girl Kai chose during the Future Version System."
"The one from the game."
"Have you forgotten already?"
Sofia's eyes widened.
"Oh!"
"I remember now."
"So they actually met again."
"...That's kind of romantic."
Amelia glared at her.
"Whose side are you on?"
"I thought you were my best friend."
"I am."
"But don't you think it's a little amazing?"
"They were separated for years..."
"And somehow they found each other again."
Amelia crossed her arms.
"I just don't understand."
"They broke up years ago."
"I admitted my mistakes."
"I apologized."
"My parents even proposed a marriage."
"And he still rejected me."
She looked toward Luna with jealousy.
"What does he even see in her?"
"She doesn't even look that elegant."
"It feels like she's only pretending to be innocent."
Sofia stayed quiet for a moment.
Then she leaned closer.
"...Do you want me to help you?"
Amelia looked at her.
"...What are you planning?"
A small smile appeared on Sofia's face.
"Leave it to me."
....
After the dance ended...
Luna stretched her arms.
"...I'm hungry."
She looked at Kai.
"Boss."
"Can I go eat something?"
Kai smiled warmly.
"Of course."
"Eat whatever you want."
Luna made an "OK" sign with her fingers.
"Got it."
She happily walked toward the buffet.
A few minutes later...
Sofia approached her while holding a glass of juice.
"Hi."
"Nice to meet you."
Luna smiled politely.
"Nice to meet you too."
"...Do I know you?"
"I'm Sofia."
"Kai and I were classmates."
"I actually came because someone wants to speak with you."
Luna tilted her head.
"...Someone?"
Sofia nodded.
"They're waiting in one of the upstairs rooms."
"The last room on the right."
Luna didn't think much about it.
"Oh."
"Alright."
"I'll go."
As Luna disappeared upstairs...
Sofia quietly smirked.
"...She's unbelievably trusting."
"I can't believe Kai fell for someone this dumb."
Luna reached the room.
"...Hello?"
No one answered.
Before she could turn around..
Click.
The door slammed shut.
She heard Sofia's voice from outside.
"Stay there for a few hours."
"You don't deserve him."
Footsteps slowly faded away.
Silence returned.
Luna looked around the room.
There was a basket of fruit on the table.
She picked up an apple.
"...Well."
"I could leave whenever I want."
"But..."
"I'm too lazy."
She took another bite.
"Parties are exhausting."
"I've already checked everyone."
"No one here seems dangerous."
"So..."
"I'll just rest."
She looked around again.
"...Do they seriously not have Wi-Fi?"
"Oh."
"I forgot to ask Boss for the password."
She sighed dramatically.
"What a tragedy..."
Then she quietly continued eating fruit while waiting.
Meanwhile...
Downstairs...
Kai frowned.
"...Where's Luna?"
He searched the ballroom.
She was nowhere to be found.
Just then Amelia walked over.
"Kai."
"Would you like to dance with me?"
Kai didn't even look at her.
"Move."
Amelia raised her voice so everyone nearby could hear.
"Why?"
"Am I really that bad?"
The room gradually became quiet.
Kai finally turned toward her.
His voice was calm but cold.
"...Why are you trying so hard now?"
"Don't you remember what you used to tell me?"
"You said no one would ever love someone like me."
"So why are you suddenly chasing me?"
Amelia opened her mouth.
"I..."
She couldn't answer.
The surrounding guests began whispering among themselves.
Feeling embarrassed, Amelia covered her face and hurried out of the ballroom.
Sofia immediately chased after her.
...
Ethan walked over to Kai.
"...Those two are really strange."
"Who even invited them?"
Kai sighed.
"I don't know."
"Forget them."
"I'm more worried about Luna."
"I can't find her."
Ethan thought for a moment.
"...The last time I saw her..."
"She was talking to Sofia."
Kai's expression changed.
"...Let's split up."
"You search downstairs."
"I'll check upstairs."
"Got it."
The two immediately separated.
Kai searched one room after another.
Nothing.
The next room...
Still nothing.
Finally...
He opened the last room at the end of the hallway.
There...
Luna was sitting comfortably on a sofa.
Several empty fruit plates were scattered across the table.
She was drinking water with sleepy eyes.
Kai stared at her in disbelief.
"...What are you doing?"
"Do you know how long I've been looking for you?"
Luna blinked.
Then smiled awkwardly.
"Sorry, Boss."
"I got sleepy."
"And..."
"The fruit here was delicious."
Kai didn't know whether to laugh or cry.
He let out a helpless sigh.
"...Forget it."
"The party is almost over anyway."
"If you're tired..."
"You can rest."
"But next time..."
"Tell me where you're going."
"I was worried."
Luna looked at him quietly.
Then she gave a small nod.
"...Okay."
"I'll tell you next time."
Kai smiled.
"Good."
Then, without another word, he gently reached out his hand toward her.
"...Come on."
"Let's go home together."
End of the episode 3 (see u in ep 4🌸)
