Dating The (Supernatural) Roommate
Episode 1: Moving Day
Episode 1: Moving Day
Setting: Jin Ae finally steps into her new apartment, feeling a mix of excitement and nerves. The place is cozy but has its quirks—blackout curtains on every window, a faint smell of garlic, and a mysterious closed door at the end of the hall. Her roommate, Seo Joon, hasn’t arrived yet.
[Jin Ae’s Chat with Friends]
Jin Ae
Just got to the new place! The vibe’s… unique.
Mi Na
Unique? Like “cool unique” or “creepy unique”?
Jin Ae
Maybe a mix? Haven’t even met my roommate yet. They left a note saying they’d be here later tonight.
Dong Hoon
Ooooh, it’s like you’re in a thriller! Just keep your phone nearby in case he’s, you know, too mysterious.
Mi Na
Or he might be cute. Like a brooding artist type! Maybe you’ve lucked out with a hottie.
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[Later That Night – The First Meeting]
It’s past midnight when Jin Ae hears the front door click open. She glances over from where she’s unpacking in the living room as a tall, dark-haired man steps inside. He notices her immediately, his expression calm but unreadable.
Seo Joon
You must be Jin Ae.
Jin Ae
(smiling) Yeah! Nice to meet you. I hope moving in wasn’t an issue?
Seo Joon
No problem. (He pauses, giving the place a quick scan.) I, uh… work nights, so you probably won’t see me much during the day.
Jin Ae
(laughs nervously) Oh, night shifts, huh? What do you do?
Seo Joon
(hesitates) Security work. (He gestures toward the hallway) One thing—please don’t go into the back room. It’s… off-limits.
Jin Ae
(playfully) A secret room, huh? Are you hiding a mad scientist lab back there?
Seo Joon
(expression unreadable) Something like that. Anyway, just respect that rule, and we’ll be fine. (He nods and disappears into the hall, leaving her alone again.)
[Jin Ae’s Chat with Friends]
Jin Ae
Just met him… guys, he’s definitely not the chatty type.
Dong Hoon
Does he have serial-killer vibes or not?
Mi Na
More importantly, is he cute?
Jin Ae
He’s... well, intense. A man of few words. And he has a “no entry” rule on one of the rooms.
Mi Na
I’m calling it now—he’s hiding something! You should sneak a peek.
Dong Hoon
Or not. I’d like my best friend to stay alive, thank you very much.
Jin Ae
Don’t worry! I’ll be fine. Just… keeping my distance for now.
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[The Next Morning – A Curious Discovery]
Jin Ae
Jin Ae wakes up early, feeling restless from the strange first impression of her roommate. She wanders into the kitchen and notices an odd detail: there’s a faint smell of garlic in the air, lingering by the cabinets.
Jin Ae’s Inner Thoughts: Maybe it’s just his cooking? But who needs that much garlic…
As a friendly gesture, she decides to leave a small “welcome” note on the kitchen counter, saying:
“Hey Roomie! Just wanted to say hi properly since last night was brief. Looking forward to getting to know you! - Jin Ae”
But when she returns later, the note is gone. In its place is a single line:
“Some things are better left unknown. Let’s keep it that way.”
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