This morning, Seung-jae confronts a female colleague about her recent conversation with another coworker, suspecting she overheard their discussion. She denies it but admits he saw her. Their tense exchange reveals mutual criticism and hidden respect amid workplace pressure, especially with two employees on maternity leave. The woman had to cancel her personal trip to cover work, causing frustration, which Seung-jae notices but downplays. Later, Seung-jae invites her to dinner, insisting she didn’t eat, but she refuses, leading to a light disagreement about choosing food. The episode ends with an unresolved invitation and a subtle shift in their uneasy dynamic.