Dating The (Supernatural) Roommate
Episode 4: Rules Were Made to Be Broken
Episode 4: Rules Were Made to Be Broken
Setting: Jin Ae spends the day mulling over the mysterious midnight visitor. Her mind keeps returning to the way Seo Joon looked when he spoke with Jae Min—guarded, almost fearful. And while he left that note on the fridge, Jin Ae can’t ignore the itch to dig deeper.
[Jin Ae’s Chat with Mi Na and Dong Hoon]
Mi Na
So, you’re going to snoop, right?
Jin Ae
(hesitates) I don’t know… He left a note telling me not to ask questions.
Dong Hoon
That is suspicious. But then again, maybe it’s best to stay out of it? He might just be dealing with something personal.
Mi Na
Boring! Come on, this is a classic mystery-in-the-making. Think of it as your life finally getting some spice!
[An Accidental Discovery]
While cleaning up in the kitchen, Jin Ae accidentally knocks over a stack of papers Seo Joon left on the counter. She quickly crouches down to gather them, but her gaze lands on something odd—a list of emergency contacts, all with strange notes beside them:
Jae Min - “Avoid unless necessary”
Yoo Jin - “Strictly for emergencies only”
Unknown Number - “Last resort”
Jin Ae’s Inner Thoughts: Why would someone have notes like this on an emergency contact list?
Just as she’s trying to puzzle it out, Seo Joon walks in, catching her mid-snoop.
Seo Joon
(raising an eyebrow) Enjoying the kitchen… or just the contents of my papers?
Jin Ae
(startled) Oh! Sorry! I, uh… knocked them over by accident.
Seo Joon
(eyeing her suspiciously) Right. Well, if you’re done, I’d appreciate it if you kept things as they are.
Jin Ae nods, feeling a mix of guilt and frustration. She quickly changes the topic.
Jin Ae
So… do you have a lot of visitors? You know, like Jae Min?
Seo Joon
(his expression tightens) I prefer to keep things private. People don’t drop by often, and when they do, it’s for a reason.
[Jin Ae’s Chat with Eun Ji]
Jin Ae
Pretty sure my roommate is part of some secret club or society or something.
Eun Ji
What makes you think that?
Jin Ae
I saw his emergency contact list. Each person had a note, like “avoid” or “last resort.” Who writes notes like that?
Eun Ji
Ooooh, he’s definitely hiding something big. Just don’t get too close if he’s sketchy, okay? You could end up as part of his “last resort” list!
Jin Ae
(laughs) Noted. But trust me, I’m finding out what’s going on.
[Curiosity Gets the Better of Her]
Later that night, Jin Ae hears Seo Joon leave for his “night shift.” After waiting for a while to be sure he’s gone, she tiptoes down the hall to the mysterious back room. She tries the door handle—still locked. But as she leans closer, she notices a faint, unfamiliar scent lingering around the door… like something otherworldly.
Just as she’s about to step away, she hears a voice, barely a whisper, as if coming from inside the room.
Voice (Jae Min): “I know you’re curious, Jin Ae. It’ll be fun seeing how long you last.”
She stumbles back, her heart pounding as she realizes: Jae Min knew she’d be here. And that voice… it was like he was speaking directly to her.
Jin Ae’s Inner Thoughts: Just what have I gotten myself into?
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