THE FAT UNCLE TRANSFORMS HIMSELF TO PURSUE THE GODDESS - REVIEW MANHWA

A lonely old bachelor was introduced by an acquaintance to a blind date for the first time. He thought his partner would surely be some beautiful lady. But as it turned out, she was a girl who looked like a PU40 and weighed over 200 kil. As soon as they met, she demanded to order weasel coffee and gold leaf cake. With such graceful eating manners, one would think a Leong Sean hero had just descended from the mountain. "I'm 39 This year, and I only like hunting young boys," she said. "So you guys over 30 should just step

aside." Finally, she said the two weren't a match. Sung and lost 2 million on the bill. Sunbin was also speechless at the lady who had introduced such a masterpiece to him. He was bitter, thinking that although he was older, he still looked quite good. Dressed up wearing perfume and with styled hair, he didn't look any worse than a Korean star. But that was only His imagination before he looked in the mirror. Sun Bin was now an uncle in his late 40s with a double chin and a pot belly just like characters in some NTG series.

The harsh reality broke his heart. So he decided to go out for a drink to cheer himself up. But his luck was absolutely rotten. Everywhere he went, staff informed him they were out of slots. The reason was that today many hating couples had booked tables in advance. This is serious bullying is Being single. Crime or something. Fortunately, Sun Min eventually found a pub at the end of the street. He reached out, pulled the door open, and stepped inside. The owner warmly welcomed him. Are you alone? Just sit wherever you feel comfortable. Sung Min thought to

himself, this was the first time today that he had been so welcomed. He sat down and said, "I'll order kimchi tofu and a bottle of soju, please." Looking at the table next to him was an elderly Couple chatting happily. As he poured his drink, he observed that the customers here were all middle-aged or elderly. It turned out this was the right place for him. He raised his glass and finished it in one gulp. If I had known I should have come here right from the start, but since I've already ordered, I can't just leave. Whatever.

I'll just drink quickly and get out of here. It's been a while since I've sat at a new place. Just a few glasses and I'm already feeling a buzz. Very quickly, the owner brought out the food. Here are your kimchi tofu and seafood pancakes, sir. Seeing that he wondered I didn't order the seafood pancake. The owner explained, "A customer over there invited you to share it with them." He turned around to look. Who is it? They probably saw me drinking alone and felt sorry for me. He didn't see anyone. He shrugged it off and started

eating again. It's a gift, so why not eat it? But then he suddenly remembered something. The food was already in his mouth, but he couldn't swallow it. He carefully assessed the entire space of the pub once more and realized that the customers here were all elderly people. Could this be a flirting pub or the middle-aged crowd? Thinking so, he immediately stood up, preparing to slip away. Why did I even eat this pancake? He muttered. I have to make a quiet exit before I get stuck. But before he could Even leave, a blond-haired woman blocked his

path. Can I sit opposite you? I saw you looking so lonely, so I just came over to chat a bit. Before he could even refuse, she had already sat down in the chair. I'm just finishing one more bottle. Suddenly, the owner popped his head out and said, "Oh, that lady over there has already paid for everything. Just relax and enjoy yourself, sir." The woman took a slight sip of her drink. "You can leave after finishing this. I Just wanted to find someone to talk to for a bit." He looked at the bottle and cursed inwardly.

"It's not like the bottle is half empty. It's a brand new bottle. Maybe I should ask to cancel the payment and pay for it myself." She continued to flirt, causing some men to choke on his drink and spray it everywhere. "Appa, your chest muscles look so firm." At this rate, any woman would want to throw herself into your arms. Then she continued the Conversation while he only gave half-hearted one-word answers. "Do you have a girlfriend?" "You do." So do I. I mean, a boyfriend. But we've been fighting all the time lately. We'll probably break up

soon. Why are you telling me this? Forget it. I'll just drink up and go. You're such a good drinker, a real man. By now, his face had turned bright red. I'm actually a terrible drinker. Just a few glasses and I'm already drunk. The woman said, "That Won't do it all. Let me mix a black rose for you. In return, you have to grant me one wish, okay?" Sung Bin broke out in a cold sweat, he hurriedly called the owner for an extra glass. Seeing this, she asked curiously, "What do you need the glass for?" He

didn't answer, but poured the rest of the bottle into the glass. Holding the full glass in his hand, his expression was as serious as if he were heading into battle. This is the last glass. Then he downed it all in One gulp. Immediately, an incredibly unpleasant sensation hit him. His insides felt like they were on fire, and he was on the verge of vomiting. Even the woman sitting opposite him was intimidated seeing him drink like that. The alcohol was gone, and he intended to go home, but suddenly his eyelids felt heavy. The vision in front

of him began to blur. He suddenly passed out amidst the panicked cries of the woman and the owner. "Oh my god, what's wrong with You, sir? What's happening to you?" An unknown amount of time passed. Sunbin suddenly opened his eyes and woke up. He realized he was lying on a bed. Looking around, it definitely wasn't his house. It looked like a motel room. He sat up with a start. Why am I in a motel? Suddenly, that woman's voice echoed from the bathroom. Oh, you're awake. I'll be right out. His face went pale as he thought.

I'm screwed. It's that lady. I need to get out of here right now. But Why are my pants wet? I hope nothing happened. Just then, a loud pounding erupted at the door. Along with it came a man's voice. Open this door right now. I know you're in there. What bastard is in there with you? If you don't open up, I'm breaking the door down. Now, Sun Bin was caught between a rock and a hard place. A tiger in front, a wolf behind. He was doomed either way. What the hell is going on? However, the noise

quickly attracted the attention of guests in Other rooms. What on earth? Scared me to death. I thought my husband was here catching me cheating. Sunbin was panicking, not knowing how to handle the situation. Meanwhile, the woman remained silent inside the bathroom. If I show my face now, I'll probably be beaten to death. There's only one way left then. He looked out the window. Oh god, is this going to be okay? What floor am I on anyway? But on second thought, why should I risk my life when I haven't Done anything wrong? Thinking that he opened

the door and spoke to the person outside. Excuse me, I think there has been some misunderstanding. The opponent was a tall, burly, middle-aged man, he asked Sun Min furiously, "Were you the one having fun with my wife?" He hurriedly explained, "Sir, please calm down and listen. I was unconscious. I just woke up and found myself here. But he glared and said, "Then what's that down there? Huh?" He was pointing at the Wet patch on Sun Min's crotch. But he himself didn't know what had happened yet. Before he could explain, he was physically assaulted by the

man. The motel staff rushed to stop him. Sir, fighting here is not allowed. Stop it immediately. We've already called the police. Yes. So, a while later, everyone was taken away by the authorities. Inside the police station, the man still wouldn't stop arguing. This guy lured my wife to a motel and he's still denying It. And why am I the one being investigated? We've checked the cameras. It's true. He was unconscious and she carried him in. The wet pants were also due to vomiting. Who knows if he was just acting either way. Two people in a

motel together. Isn't that adultery? I'm filing a civil suit. You'll owe a ton in compensation. The police explained, "Those are just your speculations, but there are plenty of witnesses to you assaulting him. If the other party sues, You'll become the defendant immediately." On this side, Sunung Bin was also recounting the incident to the police. So, I opened the door and was suddenly attacked. You mean he punched you in the face? The police warned him again. You already have a history of violence. If this escalates, are you going to be okay? Hearing that, he immediately walked

over to talk to Sun Min. You're a grown man. You get punched a few times and you go tattle. Let's go Outside. I'll buy you a drink and we can talk. But Sun Min responded firmly, "Take your hands off me. I'm going to sue both of you." Dragging an unconscious person into a motel also counts as harassment. Then he told the police. Now that the questioning is over, I'll be heading out. Seeing him give his thumbrint, the man began to panic. Hey, wait. Let's talk for a second, little brother. Honestly, I was in a situation

where it was easy to Misunderstand. They even chased after him all the way outside. Please don't sue. I will properly discipline my wife. Ultimately, Sung Bin decided to let it go. Even though he had taken a few punches, nothing serious had actually happened after all. Let's just not involve ourselves with each other again. If you follow me one more time, you'll regret it. Then he hailed a taxi home. Take me to Jong Min Apartments. He had hoped for something new today. But this Kind of drama definitely wasn't on the list. The blind date was a

failure, too. Everything turned out halfbaked. Is it because I'm getting old and desperate for a partner? That I'm having such rotten luck? The car pulled up in front of the apartment building. He paid and got out. Exhausted. He just wanted to go inside and collapse into sleep. If I were married, maybe things would be different now. In Sun Min's imagination, when he got home, his wife and daughter Would come out to greet him. Welcome home. Have you had dinner yet? Daddy, did you bring me some fried chicken? But in reality, there was only darkness, coldness,

and a haunting silence. All I can do is go to bed early to end the day. Too lazy to shower. Whatever. I'll just sleep. It's not like anyone's around to see me. Tomorrow's Sunday. I'm going to sleep in all day. Wait, I think I have some kind of appointment. The next day, the alarm went off at 10:00 A.m. Tung Bin was in the bathroom brushing his teeth and washing up. Today was the weddings of his friend, Minsu. Back in the day, within their circle of friends, almost everyone had already tied the knot. Only two were

still single, so they used to go drinking together often. However, Msu eventually found a girlfriend. She was a female colleague at his company, and so now in their friend group, he is the only one who isn't married yet. At this moment, Sunung Min had arrived at the wedding. He was adjusting his outfit. So lucky I'm not late. The other guys are probably all here already. Another friend of his, Jiho, had brought his wife and child along. Hey, Sunung Min, this is my wife. You two met last time, right? Hello, long time no see. Say hello

to your uncle, sweetie. Hello, uncle. Over there, the groom Min Soo was greeting guests when he saw Sun Mini was very happy. Thanks for coming, man. Congratulations, Mom. Do you remember Sung Min? Oh my goodness. Is that Sun Min who's here? As expected whenever meeting elders, single people like him always get pressured about marriage. Sun men, you're still not married, son. No, not yet. Hurry up and get married. Your parents are very worried. And so the wedding took place with everyone's blessings. Afterward, the friends of the groom and bride took a commemorative photo together. During

that time, the Three male friends were whispering among themselves, "I heard the food here is delicious. Drinking beer in this daytime is just awesome." While getting food, he accidentally overheard a conversation between Jiho and his wife. Jiho, I told you not to drink too much and to come home early. Come on, honey. It's been so long since I've seen my friends. Sung Min, you don't have plans for the weekend yet, do you? Then you should go drinking with your single buddies. As You know, Msu just got married. So now, Sunung Min is the only one

among us who's still single. Hearing that Sun Min felt a bit disheartened, he then hid in a corner to drown his sorrows in alcohol. Later, his two friends came looking for him. There you are. Why are you sitting here drinking alone? Mu has finally jumped into the grave of marriage, too. Honestly, I think Sung Min is the one to be most envied. Exactly. My life is basically over. My Wife controls everything. She's even crying for me to go back. I'd rather be single than get married again. Suddenly, they noticed that Sunung Min was crying. Mu

is married now. Just let it go. Why are you still crying? Stop drinking. People are staring. They're going to get the wrong idea. Sun men opened up his heart. You guys got married early, so you act like seniors lecturing me, saying things like, "Just stay single or you'll only regret marrying." "But you Guys, have you ever actually lived through your 30s alone?" "Right," he wiped away his tears with his hand. "I'm going to get married, too. Do you hear me clearly?" His friends asked, "With whom?" He immediately pointed to another table. "That girl right there.

I'll admit she's pretty, but there's quite an age gap there. Besides, what if she already has a boyfriend?" Sunung Bin confidently declared, "I've checked carefully. She's been eating alone this Whole time and there's no ring on her finger." He immediately threw on his jacket and stood up. This is my last chance. I'm going. Are you crazy? You're going to flirt at a wedding reception? Do you want Msu to cut ties with you forever? Then, under the astonished gazes of his friends, he walked over to strike up a conversation with that girl. However, when he actually

faced her, he began to stutter with embarrassment. Excuse me, could I get your phone Number? Actually, I don't usually do this. It's just that I lost a game, so I was forced to come and ask. His two friends were completely stunned hearing that. Facing Sun Min's question, the girl just gave a light chuckle and replied, "Get lost." Before that, his head was filled with scenes of them getting to know each other, aiding a romantic candle lit proposal, getting married and having children together, watching the kids grow up together and Growing old together, holding hands through

a whole lifetime. It was a beautiful script, but he got absolutely nothing. Her answer shattered everything. She repeated it once more. I said, "Please get lost." His two friends were so embarrassed they pretended not to know him. "Don't look over here. Just pretend we don't know him." Sung Bin scratched his head. They said, "Because I lost. So, aren't you ashamed at your age?" Acting crazy over a simple bet. Finally overwhelmed with shame, he ran out of the wedding. Today truly was the worst day. What if I keep acting this stupidly until I'm 60 years old?

Now I just want to disappear forever. It's okay. Everything is fine. I'll be fine. Is it just because of age? If I were 10 years younger, even just 5 years, would everything be different? The phone in his pocket vibrated. It was his mother calling. Have you talked to the girl your aunt introduced yesterday? It's not Working, Mom. Things aren't going very smoothly. Why not? Did she not like you? You've only met once. How can you know you should meet at least three times? Mom, it's not like that. As a man, you must take the initiative

first. That's how it should be. You should also lower your standards and be more realistic. You're already 40. You can't afford to be so picky anymore. He suddenly raised his voice. Mom, enough. I have to go to Minsu's wedding now. I'll contact you Later. Your friend Msu, that boy is married already. Fine, I understand. Congratulate him for me, okay? Ending the call with his mother. Sunbin couldn't help but let out a long sigh. His gaze drifted vaguely into the distance. Let's go home. Take me wherever I like. Even slippers come in pairs. This is the

youngest moment of my life. Those words to me right now don't mean much anymore. Another day passes. It's Monday and I have to go to work Again. The special thing about being 40 is that time flies by at a dizzying speed. I have a car, but taking the subway is still more comfortable. I'll focus on work and forget all about those things. Staying at the office as long as possible is also a way to survive. As you get older and have no money, humans only become lonier. The train has arrived at the station. The station

announces the next stop is Gangdom Station. People often wonder about two Things regarding me. Why don't I turn to matchmaking companies? And why don't I take an interest in my female colleagues? The reason is simple. It's because I am a manager at a matchmaking company. Hello everyone. Hello Mr. Suman. Good morning. If they knew that an employee working for a matchmaking company was still single. Which customer would dare to trust me then? I still keep this a secret even from people in the company. It's true that I need to Find my other half. Kong men,

have you heard the news yet? We have a new team leader today. I heard he's no ordinary guy. He started in a management position and got promoted very quickly. In just 5 years, he crossed his arms and said softly. Usually people like that are very strict. But you do your job very well, Suman, so don't worry too much. Suddenly he was startled. Ah, that's right. I forgot I have a meeting with a client today. I'm off. When you come Back, please get me an Americano. Okay, here. Scene changes to a coffee shop. Zumin is talking

to a client. I heard that things aren't going well between you and your match. Right. Is there a problem? Opposite him sat a man with a dejected expression. I don't know what to say, manager. Does a 40-year-old man nowadays no longer have a chance to get married? I'm around 40 years old, too, but I'm still a romantic at heart who believes in pure love. But all that Woman cared about was my income, how much it is, and whether I have any retirement savings. Sung Bin sat quietly listening to the client vent. She only brought up

those kinds of things. Of course, I'm hurt. Is finding a woman who stays by my side just for love really that hard? Could it be that everyone has already gotten married? Is there no one left at all? The worst part was at the end. I had just gone to the restroom and when I came out, she was nowhere to be Found. Sunbin quickly asked, "Have you tried contacting her again? She didn't seem like the type of person who would just walk out like that. Do you think I'm only upset because of that?" We must investigate

this and find out the truth. Uh, excuse me. I have a call. As soon as he answered, the person on the other end said angrily, "Manager, what's wrong with the man you set me up with? I'm sorry. What did you say?" He was supposed to be a decent and well-off Man, wasn't he? He doesn't even have any savings. He threw all his money into cryptocurrency, the apartment he owns. Well, it's just a tiny place that his parents left behind before they passed away. Sunbin tried to speak softly so the man sitting opposite wouldn't hear. Really?

Is that so? I will check on that again. The woman on the phone grew angrier as she spoke. I tried my best to be polite, but he said he was going to the restroom and then an hour later he Was still nowhere to be seen. Did he just bail on me? Sunbin could only lower his voice further. We are very sorry. I will contact you later. The call ended. He turned to the man and asked, "Was it true that you stayed in the restroom for a very long time that day?" The man explained with a

bit of embarrassment, "Well, I wasn't feeling very well that day, but you're going to cancel the investigation, right? In cases like this, there is usually only one reason. Is it possible that you didn't like her appearance? To be honest, she wasn't really my type. Sunbin felt helpless. Sir, you can't expect someone who fits your taste 100%. You want women in their 20s or 30s who are beautiful like supermodels and have high standards. For high-class women like that, there are men lining up in long cues. Manager, since you're married, you wouldn't understand how I feel about

myself. He spoke with an anxious tone. I can't give Up. I've waited this long. The meeting with the client ended. Tung Min returned feeling defeated. Why won't he understand what I'm saying? He was also talking to himself. What right do I have to tell a client to lower their expectations and be more realistic? Or maybe I could say it's not too late. That there are still many good people out there. No, first of all, I have to see if I'm even worthy of people like that. Sunbin had just returned to the Company. Listening to his

colleagues talk, he learned that the new team leader had arrived. The boss clapped his hands and announced, "All right, everyone, gather in the team leader's office." Sunbin also entered the room just as the new team leader was speaking. "Hello everyone, I am Minyong. From today, I will be the team leader." When he saw the team leader's face, he was utterly shocked because she was the girl whose phone number he had asked for At the wedding. Minyong continued, "I will do my best to bring about marriages with a 100% success rate." Sung Min thought nervously, "Why

on earth is she here?" At that moment, she also saw him in the crowd. Why is he here? Is he someone who used to work in my company? Although slightly displeased, she calmly said, "It's rare to see a male manager working here. Regardless, customer trust is our top priority. Let me brief you on the regulations that the headquarters Has passed down to the managers. Couples will be responsible for the customers marriages. To achieve that, you must maintain exemplary conduct. By the way, for any manager who is still unmarried from now on, their performance evaluation will

be affected. The colleagues began to whisper. Does that mean no raises or promotions? If we aren't married, but who here is even unmarried? He felt angry inside. What is she talking about? She isn't married Either. But very quickly, he noticed she was wearing a wedding ring today. Is that a wedding ring? Wait, so that means I asked for a married woman's number. Later, he returned to his desk in an anxious mood. Life in society is hard enough, and now I'm being treated like this in my own company. Should I report this to the HR department?

What if I can't handle the pressure and give up? What else can I even do at this age? His hand moved the mouse while he worried Silently. I can't even dream of working in this field anymore. Would they even let me work as a security guard? Or maybe a delivery job or something? While he was thinking, he was suddenly drawn to the content on his computer screen. Seeing this, a female colleague immediately explained, "Oh, that's the partnership invitation for the company this time. They want us to promote it to our customers. A matchmaking program for

lonely people. calling all singles. At That moment, Sun Bin saw a ray of hope. If it's just a one-on-one introduction, the chance of success is very slim. But if it's a meeting between a group of five, there must be at least one decent person among them. If expanded to a group of 10, then what the chances of pairing up will be much higher. And this time, it's a dating event with 30 participants with the following content. The largest matchmaking program for 30 men and 30 women. 3 p.m. Saturday at the Grand Wedding Hall. target audience

singles, event details, self- introductions, talent performances, and chatting. There's no way. It's impossible that among 30 people, there wouldn't be anyone who likes me, right? If it works out, I might even be able to get married. But then he got worried again. But come to think of it, usually these kinds of events are only for people in their 20s and 30s. Fortunately, this time is a bit Different as the participants are single men and women between the ages of 27 and 43. Document requirements. household registration certificate, copy of citizen ID, and certificate of marital status.

Submitted documents will not be returned and will be destroyed. After the event, Sun Bin immediately clicked register right then and there. He was so happy at that moment that he didn't notice the team leader looking at him. Even at work, they still saw him as a Pathetic loser, and he can still smile. I guess we won't be seeing each other for much longer. It was 6:00 p.m. Time to go home. Thanks for your hard work today. See you tomorrow. Are you coming to the welcome dinner for the new team leader tonight? I'm busy. Sung Min

declined. How could he possibly feel comfortable going there? Anyone who is busy should just head home. There probably wouldn't be enough space there anyway. That's a shame. Have a safe Drive home, Mr. Men. On the way home, he thought to himself that he should stay out of sight for a while. If my colleagues find out about yesterday, I probably won't be able to stay at this company anymore. But still, what should I wear when the time comes? If I go there, I'll be compared to the younger people. He's so old. That's why I only date

younger guys. Maybe I'll try dressing a bit more youthfully. As the saying goes, fine feathers make fine Birds. He opened his wardrobe. I still have some old clothes here. Ah, here they are. But after putting them on, they were too tight. They used to fit perfectly. Eventually, he had to take them off. The clothes are fine, but the body isn't. I haven't worn these jeans much either. Maybe I won't even be able to join. Forget it. I'll deal with it later. He rubbed his stomach. I'm so hungry. Let's find something to eat. Since he lived

alone, he didn't need to Cook much. I usually just eat the side dishes my mother sends me. The kimchi is spoiled. I often reheat leftovers. This will do. He then brought the food to the living room table. He picked up the remote and turned on the TV. Whenever I'm home alone, the silence makes me a bit uneasy. So, I always turn on programs where there are sounds, people talking on the TV. The man on the TV, he's about my age, yet he's living quite a happy life alone. He must have many Female friends. while he

was watching his phone suddenly received a message. Thank you for registering for our matchmaking dating program. Your application has been confirmed and a notification message will be sent. Time Saturday 3 p.m. Location Grand Wedding Hall. For inquiries, please contact the hotline. Sunbin rejoiced. Finally, this time he truly had a chance to find the other half of his life. The next day, he went to work in a cheerful mood. Good Morning, everyone. There you are, Sung Bin. It would have been so much fun if you were there yesterday. Did you guys have a good time at

dinner last night? No kidding. We even went for a second round of karaoke. The team leader is so lovely. That woman, I mean the team leader, I don't know what she did, but I'm glad I didn't go. But when he saw her glance over, he immediately turned away, cursing under his breath. Why is she sitting there instead of being in Her office? Anyway, I've already bought clothes for this weekend. This event isn't being held for the first time. The success stories from this matchmaking program. I'm so jealous of them. I hope I can find the

right person, too. Time passed and the day of the event arrived. The gathering for 30 men and 30 women was finally here. Venue, grand wedding hall. Please check your registered phone number. At the lobby, Sunbin arrived on time. Is this the right place? For a Place meant for a large gathering, it was a bit quiet. He quickly found the matchmaking room. He reached out to open the door, unable to stop his heart from racing. I'm so scared. Maybe I should just go home. No, I've come all this way. I can't run away now. And then

there were already quite a few people inside. Feeling a bit shy, he scratched his head. The MC spoke up. Those who just entered, please sit at your assigned numbers. Sunbin's number was 45. There are so many single women here, but whenever I look for them, I can't find anyone. He quickly found a seat and sat down. Hello. Sorry I'm a bit late. He greeted them enthusiastically, but the two people sitting opposite remained silent. They seemed like they didn't want to talk. What's with this atmosphere? Is it the same at other tables? The mood at the

other tables seemed great. I guess it's because they're still young. The guys over there Had already joined the fun, but then he suddenly realized everyone sitting at his table was middle-aged. I see they arranged the seating by age group. No wonder. The man in red seems to have prepared very carefully with a handkerchief, a binier, and even a full suit. This number 44 seems to want to look younger, but the marks of time are already so visible. Others probably see me the same way, just like some old man on the street. Suddenly, I'm becoming so

Self-conscious. I shouldn't have come here in the first place. Now, let's begin our event. At this time, I will randomly pair everyone up to start the conversations. Please move to your new seats. Following the staff's instructions, he instinctively clenched his fists. Fine, let's just give it a try. After all, I'm not the only one in my 40s here. I'm sure I'll find someone good. Soldier Hun Min moving out. Suddenly, a staff member's voice rang Out. Wait, sir. You can't go this way. Why not? We have already assigned seats by age group, sir. This area is

for people in their 20s. Why can't we sit together? I'm sorry, but the seating for those in their 40s is over there. But I look young, too. Doesn't that count? The female participant's faces darkened. Don't come over here. You look like you're my dad's age. Sun men was speechless seeing that. I knew he would do that. Humans really are narcissistic, Aren't they? When old friends gather, everyone says they still look very youthful, but it's only because they've known each other for a long time, so they feel a sense of familiarity. Anyway, I really do look

young, though. But very quickly, I immediately noticed a strange unsettling feeling. Are these people really in their 40s like me? The friends from the past that I knew were so different. Three girls appeared in his mind. The freshman girl who looked Like a child. Senior, do you have any regrets today? The colleague I once saw as a woman. Senior, are you heading to a meeting? and the team leader in the same department whom I admired. If you run into any problems at school, just let me know. But these people don't look like them at all.

The man in the red shirt number 49 spoke up. Hm. Shall we introduce ourselves for a bit? My name is Park Chunbe. I graduated from S University and currently work for an Accounting firm. But it seemed those women weren't very interested. The atmosphere became like this again. They clearly showed they didn't like sitting here. The girl wearing the bow crossed her arms looking dissatisfied. If they were going to do that, why did they even invite us? If I wanted to meet people in their 40s, I could meet them anytime. He started to break a sweat.

So, it means people in their 40s like me are not very well-liked, right? Do I really look that Old? The balding man also spoke up. That sounds reasonable. Does anyone have a suggestion? He turned his head to look around. How are the other U40 tables doing? It seemed the middle-aged table next to them was also gloomy right now. The MC held the mic and said, "All right, introductions are over. Everyone, please switch tables. The man sitting in group five moved to the women's table. But even after switching seats, the atmosphere didn't change at all. What

on Earth am I doing here? I just got slapped in the face by reality. Suddenly, from outside, someone's voice said, "Excuse me, but is the event over already? Is he a participant, too? Did he arrive late? Why even register just to show up at this hour?" The staff member asked, "You're in your 30s, right? Please sit over there." The man replied, "No, I'm already 40. May I ask where my seat is? Zung Bin was startled. What that face? Is he really in his 40s Like me? Does he use some kind of anti-aging product? He looks

incredibly young. After that, a woman in the group spoke up for the first time. Shall we introduce ourselves? He began, "I am Hun. I'm 40 years old and currently an office worker." Next, it was the turn of the person sitting next to me. Wait, where did he go? Over here, the balding man is saying something to the staff. After listening, the staff member nodded. All right, that seems more fair. Attention everyone, we have just received a proposal. There will be a discussion between those in the 20s, 30s, and 40s age groups, thanks to a bold

suggestion. Those in their 30s and 40s will be arranged to sit together. However, the atmosphere became even more awkward. Do you want to go somewhere next time? How about a car ride? Some participants left in the middle of the event, but there was still one exception. How do you take care of your Skin? You're lying about your age, aren't you? Seriously, how old are you? Sung Bin realized one thing. With this belly fat and the lack of self-care, who would ever like him? The MC's voice rang out again. Now, let's proceed to the final selection

round. Men, please stand behind the woman that you've chosen. Sunbin [clears throat] just sat there motionless. It wasn't that he didn't like anyone, but he couldn't bring himself to move. Standing behind someone Felt like so much pressure. Among the women there was a girl number 37 with a beautiful appearance. As expected, quite a few men were already lined up behind her. He thought to himself that she looked like she was about to cry. I'm glad I didn't go there. Then the MC continued, "Now it's the lady's turn to move. These guys shouldn't get their hopes

up." And just as predicted, the 40s group was empty. The last couples were two from the 20s age group and two From the 30s age group. Congratulations to the couples. Only three couples in the 30s group, huh? Is the probability really 1 in 10? Even that super youngl looking guy couldn't escape the curse of age. Sunbin asked the balding man. By the way, where did that young guy go? Oh, him. While he was moving, the staff invited him to step outside. I was going to ask, too, was he kicked out why. It turns out he

was hiding the fact that he was a divorcee. They found out when they Double-cheed his records. Even so, there were still some women interested in him. Yet, he chose to lie anyway. The balding man asked again, "By the way, are you planning to go to the afterparty? I heard it's for those who didn't get matched. It's like a consolation for the losers. Really, I'm not sure yet. Do you think number 37 will show up there? Tongbin looked back, thinking about that beautiful girl. Maybe I can get to know her there. After heading outside, he Realized

it had started raining, but he hadn't brought an umbrella. Should I go into the afterparty venue to wait for the rain to stop? Is it this place? I wonder what it'll be like with so many people gathered. Sunbin walked into the restaurant, but inside there was only a group of older single men. He had just met at the blind date event. There are no women at all, just the guys from my group. This isn't consolation. It's just a meeting of losers. I'm out of here. There isn't even any parking. I think I'll just feel worse.

In the end, he headed back disappointed through the rain, not even caring that he was getting soaked. The scene changes to a fried chicken shop on a street corner. Sunbin is sitting alone inside. He seems to be waiting for someone. Soon, a girl appears. OA, you've been waiting a long time, right? Um, I'm sorry. My class finished late. The server brings out the food. Here is your cheesy seafood pizza. It looks delicious. We used to love this dish, didn't we? You remember? Hm. It was like that. The girl picks up her knife and fork, speaking

cheerfully. Papa, eat up. It's on me today. What? Where did you get the money to treat me? The girl replies confidently. I just got paid. It's fine. Please enjoy your meal. Well, then I won't hold back. She praises the food while eating. This is so good. By the way, do you remember that senior I told you about the other Day? He was still saying those things to me today. What's wrong? Oh, it's nothing. It's just that I'm getting older and older. But you still look exactly the same. It's amazing. What are you talking about? I'm

still just me. After finishing their meal, the two stood together waiting for the bus. I really wanted to spend more time with you. I'm so sorry, Opa, but that senior suddenly asked to meet up with the group. It's okay. Then let me take you There today. The bus arrived and the two of them got on. She leaned her head on his shoulder and fell asleep. Back when I was a student, I used to take her around by bus, but it was still so much fun. Anyway, I only realized now that I liked things like this,

too. But I graduated more than 15 years ago. It turns out everything that just happened was just a dream. This isn't the first time I've dreamed of my ex-girlfriend, but on days like this, it makes me feel Gloomy all day. Suddenly, I started wondering how she is doing now. Her name is quite unique, so it should show up quickly. Found her. Her username is still the same. She must be having a good life now. Sunbin clicked on her profile. There were only photos of a child and delicious food. It seems she has gotten married and

has a happy family. While he was looking, he accidentally liked a photo of their family. Oh no, I accidentally liked it. Will a notification pop up saying I liked it, but I unliked it immediately, so it should be fine, right? Since he wasn't sure, he posted online asking if you cancel the action immediately. Will the notification still show up or not? Then he cried a river when he received the answers. Of course it will show up. Looks like you accidentally liked your ex's photo, didn't you? Just delete your account, brother. No one will ever know

it was you, bro. In the end, Sun Ben had To delete the social media account he had used for over 15 years. A moment later, he received a call from Misu. Hello. Is that the new groom? How was the honeymoon? I just got back to Korea yesterday. By the way, are you free today? Let's go for a drink. I brought back a gift. I'm free, but is it okay for you to go out like this when you've just started a family? She let me go, so see you later then. That night, the two met up

for drinks at their usual spot. Sun Bin greeted the owner. Auntie, how have you been lately? Hey kid, where have you been hiding all this time? He asked Msu, "Where are the other guys?" "They're busy with work today. I only invited you." The two raised their glasses and drank up. After drinking, Msu suddenly asked Sunbin, "Hey, have you heard anything about my marriage? I'm sorry about this. It's not like that. I thought you must be struggling sometimes. I wonder if I'm being Thoughtless. He took a sip of liquor. That day was a beautiful day. I

rudely asked for the bride's friend's number. What? Really? You haven't heard about this? Anyway, she's married now. I didn't behave properly. She's married. Who? He doesn't even know what happened. So, she didn't tell you anything at all. Msu said. I heard you were crying that day. Oh, wait. I heard you ran into some problems. Anyway, being single at 40 isn't easy. Sun bin opened up. Actually, Yesterday I also went to a group blind date, but I ended up coming home alone. Even women in their 30s or 40s weren't interested in me at all. Those ladies

in their late 30s are just NPCs to me. Sometimes I wonder if I'll have to live like this for the rest of my life. Menu quickly comforted him. Don't say that. Being single at 40 has its good points, too, like financial freedom and plenty of free time. That's true, but it would still be better if there was someone to Share those things with. Msu pushed up his glasses and said, "Do you know you used to be very popular me? Around age 30, you were still quite charming. Even at gatherings, the girls I liked would notice

you. There were even girls who had secret crushes on you. Of course, you've had girlfriends before." The shop owner chimed in. "That's right. I was here back then, remember? I even planned several blind dates. Those girls practically begged me to do it. He could Only let out a long sigh. Was I really like that? Now I'm just a fat guy. I think there's still a way. What is it? Msu looked him straight in the eye and said, "Lose weight. Showcase yourself as much as possible. Only when you display your goods will people come to buy

them. Do you think losing weight will really make a difference at my company?" There's a guy who is still single. He tried every dating app going from one date to another. Even so, he was always Rejected. Then one day, he started taking better care of himself. He lost weight, changed his hair, and dressed better. Sung Bin quickly asked, "So, does he have a girlfriend now?" Unexpectedly, his friend threw a wet blanket on him. No, he's still being rejected. The barrier of being in your 40s is still too great. However, until one day, he sent me

a wedding invitation. He had to get married quickly to a woman. He met at a date. Sun Bin was surprised. What? He's married already. He didn't even like that woman. But due to an accident while having too many drinks, they ended up living together. Mu sat down his glass. Just put in the effort. Take care of yourself and keep going on blind dates. Otherwise, there's nothing else I can do. If you lose weight and learn how to dress, you'll be charming again. I think you can definitely get married. Really, 100%. Well, more like 68%. Why

such a Letown? The shop owner thought to herself, "Maybe 32% is more accurate." Sun bin reflected on his life. Until my mid-30s, I could still meet people, whether through setups or by chance. Among them, some liked me, but it never lasted long. Looking back, it was always over trivial matters. As I entered my late 30s, the meetings decreased significantly. At that time, I think I still felt comfortable with it. Then one day, while looking in the mirror, I Suddenly realized that I was already 40 years old. When the feeling of getting older became a reality,

there was no one left by my side. Looking back now, there were also women who were out of my league. Why have I become more and more difficult to please? Finally, I decided to trust Msus words. Sun men, it's not too late for you. Just lose weight and take care of yourself. Someone will definitely like you. Yes. After that, I signed up for swimming lessons. Every Time I finish work, I come here to practice for an hour. All right, everyone. Let's start the class. But first, we have a new member who joined today. Sung Min,

please introduce yourself to everyone. He scratched his head. Hello, I'm Sung Min. I'm looking forward to your help, coach. So, when are we having the welcome party for the rookie? I'll post an announcement in the group chat. A welcome party for the rookie. Does such a thing even exist? Okay, first three laps of freestyle. Let's start since it's Sun Min's first time. Let's start with basic exercises first. That day, I spent the entire hour just practicing leg kicks. The next day at the office, I was completely exhausted. After work, I went to the pool again.

The coach used to be a competitive swimmer when he was young. Though, he swims incredibly well. Thanks to his diligent training, even though he's older now, his body is still very Lean and flexible. As expected, the coach is so cool. Please show us one more time. Sung Bin thought to himself, I want to join that circle, too. But since most of them are older ladies and gentlemen, it might be hard to get to know them, right? But getting to know them wouldn't hurt. Suddenly, a member of the swimming group started a conversation with him, startling

him. Who are you looking at? Oh, it's nothing. Your sung men, right? Still Single, huh? I guessed it right away. Among our members, there are some who are still single, not married yet. Today at the welcome party. Let me try to set you two up once and see how it goes. That won't be necessary. Thank you. Good job today, everyone. All right, then. and see you at the BBCQ restaurant. He thought to himself, please don't be so mealsome. Suddenly, he felt annoyed. The swimming lesson ended. Everyone invited each other to go out for Korean BBQ.

Sun Men over here, I'm a bit late, aren't I? Are you done changing already? That outfit looks like it has wings. What's this? Did you even put on perfume? Is everyone else not here yet? M and the coach went to buy ice cream. Sunb took a small sip of water. Is Mon the name of that young girl? At that moment, she and the coach returned, but they sat down at a different table. It turned out he had been delusional all along. The person he was being introduced to was an older Woman, even older than himself.

Meanwhile, the girl he was interested in was dating the coach. Word has it that the swimming club has a get together every week, and the atmosphere gets very heavy if you don't show up. That day, the party lasted until 1:00 a.m. After that, the gatherings continued. One day it was BBQ, another day it was fried chicken. That older woman kept enthusiastically trying to play matchmaker for Sung Min for the coach's Birthday gift money. Everyone remember to send the transfer contributing money for a birthday gift. Is it Sung Min's first time? So he doesn't know for

holidays and birthdays. We pull our money separately and then buy a gift for the coach. Don't forget to send the transfer. His face darkened as he thought. Doesn't this cost even more than the swimming lessons? Is it like this everywhere else too? That day the get together lasted until morning again. Naturally, the costs were split equally among everyone except for the coach. He intended to swim to lose weight, but he didn't lose any at all. Instead, he gained 3 kg. Then one day, because he was so exhausted, he fell asleep right at the office. As

a result, he was reprimanded by his superior. Lately, there have been orders to strictly manage time and attendance. Everyone, please pay attention for a moment. Finally, he quit the swimming class and Switched to the gym. Please return the workout clothes when you leave. It's good that the gym is an individual activity. I just need to be diligent on my own. Where should I start? Let's go with jogging first. While he was looking for a machine, suddenly he spotted a girl with a figure as beautiful as a models. He thought to himself, someone that beautiful must

get a lot of attention. Just then, a young man came over to strike up a conversation with That girl. Hello, I'm the PT in charge of VIP clients here. The girl asked, "What is it? We're currently having a promotion, so I'd like to offer you a short free consultation. I'm not a VIP though. Yes, this is a special service exclusive just for you. The more he listened, the more he felt like the voice sounded familiar. He felt like he had heard it somewhere before. The young man over there still hadn't given up. If you feel

awkward, you can just buy me a Coffee later. Give me your number and I'll contact you after work. That girl turned around. Sun bin immediately recognized her as team leader. Ayang, why is she here? I intentionally chose a gym far from the office. Is that guy really hitting on her? He's got a lot of nerve. But what is the team leader saying? What did she say that made him look so panicked? She spoke with a smiling face, but it probably wasn't anything pleasant. Sure enough, the Young man ended up bowing and apologizing just as he

had expected. What a terrifying woman. I must stay far away and keep a low profile. I'll go home, eat, and then come back. As some men left, the team leader also spotted him. A few days later, when he got home from work, he saw the package he had ordered sitting in front of the door. I decided to combine this with very strict diet management. So, I ordered five cups of multigrains, tomatoes, eggs, and Olive oil. Rice is the main dish, and it will be cooked with a mixture of oats and brown rice. The side dish

is stir- fried tomatoes and eggs. Using olive oil will limit fat intake more than butter or animal fat. The effectiveness of this recipe is all over the internet. When I searched for it, just seasoning it with soy sauce and salt makes the taste quite good. Today, because of her, I had to eat first, but from tomorrow, I'll exercise on an empty stomach and eat After I get home. So, I managed everything very diligently during the first few weeks. Sun Bin, aren't you going to the company party today either? No, I have some things to take

care of. Okay, the team leader is going to the party right now. I can go straight to practice today. How can you manage your health if you go out eating and drinking like that? You have to be like me. Overcome temptation and exercise. Just you wait. I will definitely get back to My old shape. After working out, even though there's a sense of satisfaction, it's easy to be tempted. I felt very shaky, but I restrained myself. Well, is a person like me perhaps a little bit cool? A few weeks passed and he was still practicing

hard. Today, even though he was very tired and hungry, he was determined not to skip his workout, but unfortunately, it started raining as soon as he stepped outside and he hadn't brought an umbrella. He had no choice But to take a taxi. Since I've been trying hard for so long anyway, I'll take one break from working out today. Instead, I'll just work hard again starting tomorrow. While I'm skipping the workout, I might as well have a cheat day today and eat whatever I want. He opened a food delivery app on his phone and ordered the

brazed pig's trotters he had been craving all this time. Anyway, I need to replenish my protein so the training process can be Effective. By the time he got home, the food was already placed in front of his door. He opened the bag. Inside were the pigs trotters, mixed noodles, fresh vegetables, and side dishes. On a rainy and stormy day, nothing is better than sitting inside eating the food you love. This is exactly the simple happiness of a single person. He took a lettuce leaf and started making a wrap, a piece of pig's trotder, a clove

of garlic, a few dried chilies, and finally buckwheat Noodles. He rolled it all up, dipped it in soy sauce, and took a huge bite. This was the most delicious thing he had eaten in the past few months. I've been eating those same things all this time, so my meals have been really dry. I almost forgot that such delicious food still exists in this world. He ate like crazy, as if a seal had just been broken. Eating only pigs trotters made him feel a bit greasy, so he wondered if there was anything for dessert. I think

There's some soju I bought earlier. Afterward, he was so full that he couldn't even move. He felt happy nonetheless. It felt like a reward for all the hard work he had put in lately. However, day after day, his initial determination and motivation gradually faded away. He started skipping his workouts frequently. One day, he excused himself by saying he was too tired from work to exercise. Another day it was because he had been drinking and didn't Get enough sleep. He kept making up excuses for himself. The number of days I go to the gym is decreasing.

I have too many pending reports I have to work overtime. Work is more important than exercising. Naturally, his diet was also discarded. The food he kept for a long time had spoiled and was no longer edible. As a result, when he checked his weight a month later, he hadn't lost a single pound. He was utterly disappointed. Is everything ruined now? Are my marriage and career prospects going to end like this? At that moment, the sound of the TV echoed in the living room. Next, we report on a social issue. The increase in the single population.

On the screen, a middle-aged man looking exhausted from lack of sleep was being interviewed. When my parents passed away, I really felt the loneliness. At this rate, if something bad happens, there will be no one to arrange my funeral. I'm keeping a little bit of Money that I've saved up in a drawer. The interview ended there. Finally, to the single viewers who are watching this program, everyone, please go out and find love. Being alone is very hard, especially when your parents are gone. It truly felt like being left all alone in this world, the man

cried. Only then did he speak the words from the bottom of his heart. If only I were in my 30s or even my 40s, I would find my other half at all costs. After hearing that Man's story, Sunbin also felt terrified. Who knows, that man might be a reflection of himself in the future. This isn't good. First of all, I threw away all the processed food in the fridge, and instead of the gym, I chose climbing stairs, something I can do at any time. This is a great exercise that combines both cardio and strength training.

Of course, it was extremely difficult at first. Do I really have to do this every day? I feel like my Great-grandfather is calling me from above. Sung B, come up here quickly. No, I can't. No matter what, I have to snap out of it. Great-grandfather, don't just call me please give me strength. And I also stuck to a very strict diet. Everyone, let's go to lunch. Sun Bin, aren't you coming? We're going to that ramen shop today. Sorry, I brought my own lunchbox. His lunch consisted of tomatoes, broccoli, fried eggs, oats, and brown rice. To

increase his Determination, I even bought clothes one size smaller. Why is this jacket so expensive? If I fail, this money will just go down the drain. Sunbin's time passed by like that, filled with personal growth. He intentionally avoided checking his weight during that entire period. Finally, the day came to check the results of his midterm weight loss. The scale was placed in front of him, but he still didn't dare to open his eyes to look. Please let me have Lost 5 kilos. After praying, he slowly stepped onto the scale. The numbers on the digital scale

began to move. Will our protagonist succeed in losing weight? The digital scale showed the number 86. Tungbin was so happy he shed tears. Finally, all the effort he had put in lately was not in vain. He looked at himself in the mirror. Sure enough, he was much thinner than before. The clothes he had bought in advance to wear after losing weight outfit him Perfectly, especially the waist area, which used to be tight, was now incredibly comfortable. This is the result of persistent training and a scientific nutritional diet. After successfully upgrading himself, it was time for

him to focus on finding a life partner, he opened a community connection app, and scrolled through the list of local activity groups, recruiting members for the neighborhood running team. Three out of 20 people, a Gathering for wine lovers. Let's sip together today. 50/50 people male quota is full. Learning to draw as a hobby. 12 out of 30 people male quota is full. Living alone. Welcome singles. One out of 20 people. We will solve your problems for free. Women only. One out of one person. Exploring restaurants and interesting places. 11 out of 20 people. However, all

of these groups had strict rules and restrictions. No bad behavior. No business or religious activities. No Married or divorced people allowed. Ages 25 to 35 only. strictly applied. Only for residents of the three east districts, East Jun Xang, East San. No excessive flirting, not for students or unemployed people. He thought bitterly to himself, why does it always have to be for people in their 30s? Is it a crime to be a bit older? But then he quickly found a group to his liking, a drinking club for connoisseurs. The requirements for joining were not too Strict.

No excessive drinking, only for adults up to age 30. For wine lovers, immediate expulsion for any misconduct due to intoxication, and married or divorced people are not accepted. Finally, he decided to sign up for the wine lovers club. His request was quickly approved by the club, and a meeting was scheduled for the earliest possible time. He happily thought to himself, now that I've successfully lost weight, I must show off the charm of a Mature man. Just like a bottle of vintage wine, he began looking through the group photos. Everyone was wearing formal attire, looking much

better than he had imagined. As expected from a wine group, there were many handsome men and beautiful women. He thought he definitely had to attend that meeting. He just needed to note a few rules. No overly casual clothing such as shorts or slippers. Semi- formal attire or suits are recommended and the regulation. Dress code for this meeting is read. The next day when Sunung Min went to the office, the entire office was in awe of his spectacular transformation. He wore a dashing outfit with his hair sllicked back and shiny. Everyone asked why he was dressed

so elegantly today. He only gave a vague answer, saying he was attending a friend's wedding. The team leader also noticed Sun Min's change, but she still didn't seem to care and continued to focus on her work. At 6 P.m., the workday ended. Sun Min went to the meeting point with a nervous heart. He entered a hotel that appeared quite luxurious. Very quickly, a man walked out and asked if he was the newly registered member. After confirming the man invited him inside, several people were already sitting inside. They still looked quite young. He also quickly found

a seat and sat down. The man spoke up. All right, we have a new member joining us today. Everyone, please Introduce yourselves. Hello everyone, I'm Ho Chun and I run a small private clinic. Hi everyone, I'm Nodu, lawyer on the legal team of a corporation. He felt secretly worried. Why does everyone have such an amazing job? Finally, it was his turn. Hello, I am just an ordinary office worker. Hyun Min, is that all? The other man asked back, making him feel a bit embarrassed. After that, he announced, the next part will be the wine tasting

evaluation. Sunbin thought To himself. Perhaps because the membership fee is expensive and this is a wine group. All the members belong to the upper class. I wonder if I am even qualified to join. The man picked up a bottle of wine. Today's appetizer wine is Sovenon Blanc. Lemonchello is an Italian lour made from lemon zest, alcohol, and sugar. It has a bright lemon yellow color and usually has an alcohol content of 26% to 32%. Traditionally, lemonchello is served Chilled after a meal to aid digestion. often made from the fragrant lemons of the Maui coast. Then

he turned towards Sunung Min. Let me serve you. But when he saw the way he held the glass, he shook his head again. This won't do, Sung Min. You shouldn't hold it like that. Wine is very sensitive and can be affected by body temperature. Just set it down and receive it. He poured some wine into the glass. Now taste it. Today, let's hear the impressions from The new member first. The guy in the blue shirt took a small sip of wine and began his evaluation. The moment I brought the glass to my nose, a powerful

scent reminiscent of primal nature captivated me. This delicate aroma created by the sunshine of Marlboro, New Zealand reaches its peak with fresh grass notes. The sweetness of ripe gooseberries and the sensual fragrance of passion fruit. When I took a sip, the tingling acidity spread throughout my Mouth. Powerful like a bolt of lightning, yet harmonious like a finely tuned orchestra. This wine is not just a drink, but an epic poem. The guy wearing glasses added, "This wine can be described as a masterpiece far beyond an ordinary wine. To reach the level of art, it is likened

to a sculpture carved by a master artisan where every element achieves perfect balance. The harmony of fresh grass, crisp fruit, and minerals brings an ecstatic sensation just like Listening to a harmony from heaven. It was Sung Min's turn." When asked about the flavor of the wine, he just stammered, "It's a bit sour, a bit sweet. It's quite good." After hearing him, everyone seemed disappointed. The other man spoke up again. Mr. Sun Min, let me teach you how to taste wine. First, appreciate the color of the wine with your eyes. You can sense the story inside

the glass. Then, swirl the glass to airate the wine and smell the aroma. Finally, take a sip and savor it with your entire tongue. After swallowing, try to notice the aftertaste as well. This is more complicated than I thought, Sun Min thought to himself. I should have looked into this a bit before coming. How am I supposed to join the conversation now? Should I try to strike up a conversation first? After a while, Sun Min tried to chat with the guy in the white shirt. This is my first time trying this wine, and it's delicious.

The man replied, "Oh, I see. Enjoy drinking today. Well be having snacks in a bit." Then he turned back to talk to the person next to him about the market or stocks, things that Sunung men didn't understand at all. But while everyone else was enjoying themselves, Sunung men felt isolated. This wine group seems to have a class of its own, he thought. Suddenly, the beautiful girl sitting opposite him unexpectedly spoke to him. Isn't it kind of funny to follow Those rules so strictly? I mean, it's just wine, isn't it? Oh, yes, you're right. Sun men

replied, thinking to himself, I wonder when she started sitting near me, the girl continued. I haven't been a member for long, so I don't know much either. I think it's best to just drink comfortably. But he also gradually began to talk more naturally. That's true. Either way, we all get equally drunk. By the way, what exactly is the ordinary office job that You mentioned? I'm also just an office worker. But I feel out of place here because there are so many professional people. I work as a matchmaker managing couples at a matchmaking company. The girl

was surprised. Really? Your job sounds very interesting. I've actually thought about looking into that. If you joined, the male members would go crazy. You seem to be exactly the type they would like the most. Hearing this, the girl was a bit embarrassed. Are you Serious? Then she raised her glass. I've tried this wine before and it's delicious. Would you like to try some? Yes. Sung Bin thought to himself. A girl who is both beautiful and gentle like this really exists. Wait, is she inviting me to drink the wine she's already drinking? Is this perhaps an

indirect kiss? Please taste it. It's different from white wine. Oh, yes. Thank you. Oh, she meant she was going to pour it into an empty glass. I was Imagining things unnecessarily. Red wine pairs very well with rich dishes, so I occasionally have a glass with grilled tripe. Haha, grilled organs. That dish isn't usually popular with women. I actually really like grilled tripe. Really? Is there anything else you like? My favorite side dish is I also like halibet sashimi. It goes perfectly with soju. Surprisingly, that girl also really enjoyed eating sashimi with soju. That's actually my

absolute favorite. Our tastes are exactly the same. Where do you usually go to eat sashimi? I'll have to go taste it sometime. Oh, actually at my age, I don't have many plans. I usually drink alone at home with sashimi. Bought at the supermarket. The girl said to Sunman, "I'm 34 years old." "And how old are you?" He was about to say 40, but then reconsidered and replied, "I'm 39." The two people next to them spoke up, "I think this gathering is only for people in their 30s." At that moment, the wine club welcomed another guest.

Sunbin immediately recognized him. It was the 40-year-old man who had a youthful face resembling the young man he had met at the group blind date. When he saw the girl, he quickly walked over to start a conversation. Jizu, long time no see. Yeah, I came here because I heard you were coming too. Yes, long time no see. Oa, what are you doing over here? There are some new members I want to introduce You to. Let's go together. We can also talk about group wine purchases. The girl didn't refuse and immediately stood up to follow him.

The middle-aged man with glasses eating cake nearby spoke up. Why don't all the handsome guys in this world just drop dead unpopular people like you and me are treated as if we're invisible? That guy is a famous organizer. A real lady killer. He was definitely hitting on that girl at the last gathering. They'll probably Disappear together later. The perks of being handsome, I guess. Sunbin thought worriedly to himself. Disappear together? No way. That guy hid the fact that he was divorced just to join the last time. Should I tell her the truth? I'm not so

sure. After that, the girl named Ji Su left her seat and went outside. I lost weight and came to this gathering. But I'm still treated like an NPC, and the people around me are all NPCs, too. As people moved around, only The seats in front of us were empty. At one point, female member returned from the restroom, realized and hesitated. Does anyone want ice cream? I'll go out and buy some. She also quickly made an excuse to leave. I wonder if everyone has heard about my age or if my outfit is too much. That girl

over there is about my age, but she still talks so naturally. Am I being too passive? Should I change seats and try talking to someone? At this point, Ji Su returned, Which made him feel a bit relieved. The club owner raised his hand and said, "All right, let's move on to the afterparty. Everyone, please wait in front of the venue. We're going to drink soju again. I bet this is a wine gathering. Why are we drinking more soju?" That girl from earlier looks drunk already. I'm sure. Mchan suggested the afterparty. Hearing that made him angry.

What? What is that bastard planning to do? At this moment, he was Supporting Ji Su's back with his hand. Are you okay? Do you need me to go get some medicine? Sun men hesitated. Should I do something? Ji Su also slightly turned her head to glance in his direction, but then she was pulled away by that guy. The middle-aged man with glasses said to Sun Min, "Let's go, too." They said, "We'll be having grilled eel at the afterparty." Sung Men's hand suddenly clenched tight. He immediately stood up. He had decided he Had to tell the

truth. Everyone, I have something to say. But by then, Mchinion had already led Ji Su away long ago. That Minion guy left again. He said he would join us for the second round. It looks like he already had plans for tonight. I heard he's also a VIP guest at the Kinio. The more he heard everyone talking, the more worried Sunung Min felt. He couldn't help but remember the way Ji Su looked at him. He quickly ran off to find the two of them wanting to Tell her that the guy was a liar and that he

was also 40 years old. While talking, some people mentioned the Kinothio. He immediately opened his phone to search for the location. But then he thought again, what would he do if he found the place? They might already be on a date. They were adults after all. Am I being nosy by interfering? I'm not her boyfriend or anything like that, so what right do I have to stop her or interfere in her Life? Should I just go home? Maybe I should just head back. Everyone is enjoying their Friday night except for me. Today was supposed to

be my cheat day. But I didn't even get to eat properly because I only ordered light side dishes. I can't end the night like this. Maybe I'll try to enjoy Friday night alone. Forget the wine. Soju is the right choice. I'll drink comfortably at home without having to worry about others. I'll get this for a snack. Chinese style tripe. The pride of Chinese cuisine. The part-time worker at the local convenience store near my house is so familiar now. It's actually a bit embarrassing to run into them every time I buy alcohol. I hope they don't

think I'm just some kind of alcoholic. Finally, when I get home, this feeling of letting go and psychological comfort is truly wonderful. The elders were right. There's no place like home. I'm Exhausted, even though I didn't really do anything. Today was more draining than working out. Sun Bin quickly took a hot shower to wash away all the fatigue of a long day. Afterward, the food and drinks were all prepared. Tonight, let's choose something strong. What could be better than combining cold beer with soju? Now, what should I watch? I'm not in the mood for romance

and there isn't much good action either. While he was eating, his phone screen suddenly lit Up. It was a notification from the wine group chat. Nodoto, everyone please get home safe. Kim Jong- Hi, today was so much fun. Hey Chun, I'm too drunk to type anymore. Where is everyone? Admin, everyone please get home safely. It seems everyone has headed home after the second round. In the silence of the room, the phone screen lit up again, shattering Sun Min's wandering thoughts. A new message. His heart skipped a beat when the name Ji Su appeared on the

Notification bar. He didn't expect her to reach out first. He hurriedly opened it to read. The capitalized letters seemed to dance before his eyes. Where are you, OA? I'm trying to get to the second round, but I can't find this location. Sung Bin almost jumped up. Second round. Was she planning to join the group's afterparty? A flurry of confusing questions swirled in his head. What on earth happened with the divorced guy who was responsible for taking her Home earlier? Did he ditch her? A sense of anxiety mixed with a bit of confusion urged him on.

He had to reply immediately. His fingers flew across the keyboard. I just saw your message. Are you still out there? The reply came almost instantly. I'm back home now. What about you? Where are you? Oh, do you have any special plans for tomorrow? There it was. Sunmens heart began to thud. There it was. That open-ended question. Could Ji Su be giving him the Green light? Glimmer of hope sent his mind into total chaos. How should I answer? It has to be cool and natural. If the weather is nice tomorrow, I plan to go to a

quiet cafe to read. No, no, that sounds too cheesy and fake. He hurriedly deleted it. I usually spend my weekends exercising to stay healthy. Good grief. That sounds like an old man showing off. Delete again. After an intense internal struggle, Sunbin decided to go with the safest option, Even if it was a bit boring. He typed out a short, blunt message. I don't have any plans. Is something up? He hit send with a pounding heart. 10 minutes passed in a terrifying silence. The phone screen remained dark. A sense of emptiness and disappointment washed over Sung

Min. He dejectedly tossed the phone onto the sofa, blaming himself for being so dull. But right at that moment, a familiar ding sound rang out like a miracle. He grabbed his phone as fast as Lightning. His eyes glued to the screen. Yes, it really was Ji Su. Do you want to have dinner with me at a restaurant? I know tomorrow. I think you'll like it since we have pretty similar tastes in food. Tung Bin read the message over and over again, hardly daring to believe his eyes. Something unimaginable had actually happened. Just one day after

joining the club, he, a man who thought he had lost all hope in relationships, was about to have a real date. Suddenly Full of energy, he immediately cleared away the half-finished beer cans, turned off the lights and went to bed early. It was all to prepare for the important date with Jesu tomorrow. Should I go get a haircut? And what about clothes? Should I wear the suit from the last wedding? After an entire morning of agonizing in front of the closet, Sunung Min finally stepped out of the house in an outfit that he considered his

most neat and polite. However, upon arriving At the meeting spot, seeing other couples dressed casually, he started to regret his choice. Damn it, maybe I dressed too formally for a date. He stood there anxiously looking around, wondering where Ji Su was. And then she appeared like a breath of fresh air. Today, Ji Su wore a gentle floral dress with her hair flowing naturally. Her face had only light makeup. Yet, she still exuded a radiant beauty. She smiled, her eyes sparkling with joy when She saw him. "Aa, you're here. Wow, you look so handsome today. Totally

different from usual." Her compliment was like a warm stream of water, soothing all the anxiety in Sun Min's heart. He noticed people around them starting to direct their gazes toward them with both curiosity and admiration. A magical feeling and a feeling like never before rose up in his chest. for the first time in many years, no longer felt like a middle-aged failure, but Like a real man walking side by side with a girl. What are you waiting for? Ji Su playfully tugged at his sleeve. I've already booked a table at the restaurant. Let's go quickly.

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