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And please keep everything that happened a secret.

Of course.

You’ve been complaining about getting chubby.

Not at all. Your body is perfect.

Including the answer I still owe you…

Do you have your answer now?

Even jobs have probation periods.

Shouldn’t this have one too?

Wait, right here?

I already passed probation,

so I can start working right away.

Wow, you’re such a ball of fire.

I’m just dedicated to my work.

Hey!

Huh?

Whoa, this is like a hotel.

This isn’t just any hotel.

It’s a five-star one.

Thanks…

for making sandwiches for me.

I ordered them just now.

Oh?

Come on, you suddenly stayed over like this.

I didn’t have time to prepare anything.

Next time, I’ll stock up at home if you’re going to come over often, Wine.

What? Why are you making that face?

It’s just…

hearing you call my name casually feels weird.

Why is that, Wine?

I should head back to the condo first. I’m going to be late.

-Hey, wait. -Hmm?

You’re not going to eat?

I-I’ll take it to go.

Let me get dressed first.

Oh.

Don’t accidentally call me by just my name at the company.

I know, I know.

We can’t let anyone find out.

Oh right, where are you going this evening?

Oh, I made plans with Cheese tonight.

Thanks for reminding me.

I wasn’t reminding you.

I was inviting you to my room.

-Dude. -Huh?

Look at Lal’s face.

I bet she’s stressed about this month’s sales.

She’s looked like that since yesterday.

But this is break time.

She really is team leader material.

She’s crazily hardworking.

Ugh, now I feel bad.

That makes me want to work hard too.

Come on, let’s get back to work.

WINE: I JUST FINISHED EATING WITH CHEESE. I’M HEADING BACK NOW.

WILL YOU COME TO MY ROOM TODAY THEN?

Does this sound too eager?

IF YOU’RE FREE,

WOULD YOU LIKE TO COME EAT SOMETHING AT MY PLACE?

This one sounds too formal.

WINE, COME TO MY PLACE TONIGHT.

This sounds way too aggressive.

She’s blocking me for sure.

Ugh, why is this so hard?!

What’s up?

(Just say it.)

Nothing. I just landed.

I’m tired and almost back to my room.

(I wanted to call my babe, but I don’t have one,)

(so I had to call you instead. Do you know why?)

Nobody wants you either.

Bitch!

If you’ve got something to say, just say it.

Otherwise I’m hanging up.

Whoa, what’s wrong with you?

Look at your face.

Why do you look so miserable?

I’ve just been thinking about my friend.

Do you even have friends besides me?

Of course I do.

Hey, you have had friends with benefits before, right?

Yeah. With my flight crew coworkers.

Waen,

Tee

(Pat, Por, Song—)

Okay, enough.

I don’t want to know about that.

I’m asking how those relationships work.

They act normal.

The only difference is they sleep together.

I know that part.

But is there anything more to it?

Why do you want to know so bad?

Don’t tell me you have one.

No!

Well, it’s just…

It's what my friend asked—

My friend asked me about it.

(Oh wow, ‘friend.’)

(Spell the word.)

Is “Lal” spelled as “friend”?

No, obviously.

Someone really asked me, so I got curious.

So are you going to tell me or not?

If not, I’m just going to ask ChatGPT.

Alright, alright.

(Honestly, if both people agree to it,)

then get tested, clear everything up first,

and if both are single with no commitments,

(I think it’s fine.)

And if they want to invite each other over to…

do stuff,

how do they ask without feeling shy?

Why would you feel shy?

You’re just horny, right?

Come on, somebody’s got to feel shy about it.

Lal, you’re 32, not in Year 8.

(No need to be shy.)

But if you don’t know what to say,

just use stickers.

IF YOU’RE FREE TONIGHT, LET’S MEET UP.

THERE’S SOMETHING I WANT TO DISCUSS WITH YOU.

Lal, I’m going to Accounting.

A client requested a previous tax invoice.

I’ll go myself.

I’ll do it.

Give me the document.

Go on.

Yeah?

You can leave now. I’ll handle it.

Yes.

COULD I GET THIS CLIENT’S PREVIOUS TAX INVOICE, PLEASE?

READ.

I EMAILED IT TO YOU ALREADY. YOU CAN CHECK IT NOW.

Lal, Wine already sent the email.

Mhm.

She looks stressed again.

It must be the sales numbers for sure.

Shit, now I don’t even dare slack off.

I’d better finish my sales.

Excuse me.

Here’s the P.P.30, Numnim.

I’m sorry for bringing it so late.

Accounting’s closing the books today, so my department’s super busy.

Thanks.

I’ll get going.

That busy?

Yes.

I’m very busy.

Everyone’s gone home already. Nobody’s going to see us.

Don’t make that face.

You ignored my Line messages all day today.

I was busy.

But not replying the whole day? Isn’t that a bit much?

At least send me a sticker or something.

Well, I just don’t know how to act.

I’m not experienced like you.

I’ve never had a partner before,

and I’ve never had a friends-with-benefits thing either.

So I don’t know what I’m supposed to do.

This is my first time too.

Really?

Then why do you seem so chill?

How am I chill?

I don’t know how to act either.

How about this?

If either of us wants to meet up,

we just send a sticker instead.

That way neither of us has to feel awkward.

What kind of sticker?

I only have stuff like this.

HAVE A GOOD NIGHT, MOM. HAVE A GREAT MONDAY.

It’s for sending to my mom.

If you send this,

I don’t think we can meet up.

Alright. Let’s do this.

Pick whichever one you like.

I’ll buy it for you.

I chose this one to represent you, Lal.

Hey! Is that really how you see me?

Mm-hm.

Fine.

I’ll buy one for you then.

I do not look like that!

Hey, it totally does.

Let’s test the system.

HUNGRY.

OK.

Wait, does that mean we’ve got a deal now?

Huh? Now?

What?

Well, I sent you the sticker to invite you over,

and you replied ‘OK.’

You’re as sneaky as the sticker.

Hey, this is the office.

I’m sorry.

Let’s go to my room.

You like Japan?

Yeah, a lot.

I like the food, tourist attractions,

manga, and anime too.

The reason I joined a Japanese company is because I want to go there someday.

You want to even live there?

If I could, that’d be great.

But right now, I just want to be able to take leave and travel there first.

Then just go.

These days going to Japan is like walking to the end of the alley.

Tons of people go.

Then go beg Jantra to approve a long vacation for me.

Well, if I can get the leave approved,

do you want to go together?

Actually, never mind.

Just forget I said anything.

Huh? Why?

It’s just…

whenever I make promises with someone, they always fall through.

Has that never happened to you?

Guess we’re not going together then.

Huh?

I’m jinx-proofing it.

I like it.

Your eyes light up immediately when you talk about this.

I’m going to go shower first, okay?

You can watch a series while you wait.

Hey, hold on.

Can you give me a second?

Close your eyes.

Open your mouth a little.

Here you go.

I knew this shade would suit you.

It might be a little darker than before,

but you look gorgeous.

(Just being pretty already gives you an advantage over everyone else, Wine.)

(Getting to see your face at the office every day already makes us happy enough.)

(She’s all dolled up but can’t do the job properly.)

Hey, you don’t like it?

I’m sorry if you don’t like it.

I just wanted to change up your look a little.

If you don’t like this version of me,

we can stop being friends with benefits.

I’m tired today.

You should go home.

Her moods change faster than TikTok trends.

I’ve been listening to you this whole time.

So is this about your friend or you?

It’s about my friend, of course.

(Sure, your ‘friend’.)

(But you’ve already finished a whole can of beer.)

It really is about my friend.

I’m just asking on their behalf.

Look, I’m telling you right now—

ugh, sorry—your friend crossed the line.

Really?

Hey, if someone truly doesn’t feel anything,

(they wouldn’t overthink this much.)

(That she said makes sense too.)

You’re only friends with benefits,

so why are you meddling in her personal life?

If you push too much, she might dump you.

Shit.

Then I need to hurry and apologize.

Your friend, right?

I-I mean, my friend needs to hurry and apologize.

Yeah.

Your friend is good at lying to herself.

That’s all, bye.

Ugh!!

Lal?

Lal, are you okay?

It’s the first day of my period.

My stomach hurts like hell.

I have a pill.

What was that again?

Oh, I was going to say I already uploaded the client’s files to the drive.

Please update it for me.

Okay.

Here. It’s the last pill left too.

Thank you.

Oh, I’m going to stop by Accounting for a second.

Uh, the whole accounting department went to the CSR event.

CSR?

Now, everyone, please line up and wait to receive your saplings.

Then we’ll go plant trees together.

Today, I’d like to thank everyone for joining this activity

to help society and make our world a better place.

Also, our PR team will be taking photos,

so please stay cheerful and act like you’re not melting in this heat.

In weather this hot, who on earth could still smile?

Wine, did the sales team come too?

Lal!

Oh, Lal.

You got your moment, but it’s a pretty bad one.

Does it hurt?

It’s okay.

Okay, okay. Come here.

But there really is that one crazy person who can smile in every situation.

Why do we have to plant trees every single year?

The PR team seriously can’t think of anything new?

Well, it’s CSR, dude.

The real question is, why are the two of us even here?

Exactly. Why are you here?

I thought the sales team was exempt because you had to meet the clients.

Well, the major client canceled the meeting,

so Lal dragged us here.

She’s probably scared people will gossip that she never joins company activities.

But I kind of feel bad for Lal.

It’d be nice if she had a friend who was also a department head.

That’s probably difficult.

Just look at Lal and Wine.

You can already see how things are between them.

Ugh, I feel hot too.

Since you’re already here, take this. Give this tee to Lal for me.

Huh?

Yeah. Go plant trees.

We actually have to plant trees too?

Do something good for society for once.

Go on, take it.

Bas…

Ow.

The sales team didn’t even have to come, right?

Well, it’s a company activity.

I don’t want to become gossip material.

Hey, even if I act like this, I do love the company, okay?

Actually…

I wanted to apologize about last night.

(If you don’t like it…)

I just wanted to change up your look a little.

If you don’t like this version of me,

we can stop being friends with benefits.

But I didn’t expect the soil here to be this hard and dry.

Look.

My heel snapped.

Hey, you’re bleeding?

Just a little. I’m fine.

Whoa…

Give it here. I’ll put it on myself.

I’ll do it for you.

No, give it here. I can do it myself.

No.

(No.)

Lal!

Ow!

Put the plaster on, okay?

Then you can go back and join the activity.

The wound is nowhere near your heart anyway.

Yeah, yeah.

You’re probably the most capable person in the whole company!

Wine, wait up!

Wine!

Lal.

Your tee.

Thanks.

Does it hurt?

My foot?

Your head.

Oh, yeah. I’m perfectly fine.

This project focuses on environmental conservation.

Wake me up when he’s done talking.

That’s why we’re committed to carrying out this project seriously and sustainably.

Sustainable? For sure.

We’ve been standing here so long my legs are already sore.

Good thing I had sneakers in the car.

Otherwise I’d probably be sitting down ages ago.

Lal.

Hm?

Are you alright?

I’ll go ask Jantra for medicine for you.

Take this.

-Me again? -Yep.

Jantra, Lal has period cramps.

Do you have Ponstan?

I didn’t bring any with me.

It’s okay.

Lal, she doesn’t have any medicine.

Can you manage?

I’m okay.

But I can’t. Carry it.

Let’s all continue preserving Thailand’s forests for future generations.

If he doesn’t stop talking soon,

I’m going to pass out and die before I ever get to have future generations.

Ouch.

Lal, are you okay?

Yeah, I can manage.

I’m fine.

If you’re sick, you should go rest.

Oh, I’m alright.

But if you faint here, you’ll just be a burden to everyone.

That’s a bit too much.

Just finish planting quickly and go rest.

I’ll help you.

Let’s go.

Are they going to fight or what?

I don’t know.

But please don’t fight.

TEAK

Hey, didn’t you ever study agriculture when you were a kid?

Even you dig until you break this shovel, you’re not going to dig anything out.

You need to water the soil first so it softens.

Hey.

When you dig, hold it properly.

Like this.

See?

Don’t be afraid of hurting the shovel.

Are you here to help or to lecture?

Why are you making yourself suffer like this?

It’s obvious you don’t even like planting trees.

Who said I don’t like it?

I do.

I just never had the chance to do it.

What?

I like it, seriously.

I grew up in the city.

Of course I don’t know where to plant them.

But I like watching trees grow, you know.

You know what?

When I was a kid, I even planted a sunflower on my balcony.

Really?

Yeah.

I can’t tell at all that you’re into nature.

I would never guess you work in Accounting.

I thought you worked at the electricity authority or something.

You’re so good at killing the mood.

-Will we even finish this today? -Here. See?

-Is that enough? -That’s enough.

You did it.

See?

I told you, I could do it.

How’s it going, Wine?

Do you need any help?

You’re Lal from sales, right?

Yes, I’m Lal.

You’re New from PR, right?

Yes, I’m New.

I guess you are around the same age as me and Wine,

so we should grab a meal together sometime if we’re all free.

Too bad, I’ve been busy lately.

What’s wrong?

Are you tired?

No.

Let’s not talk right now.

Why?

Are you afraid people will suspect?

No, but it’s just…

never mind.

Or is it because of what New just said?

What happened between you and New?

Lal.

I think you’re interfering too much.

I’m sorry.

Actually, I came here today because I wanted to talk about this.

But I don’t want to talk about it yet.

I’m sorry.

(So you called me here…)

just to end our talking stage?

We still have to work together,

and I don’t want any problems,

so I decided to tell you early.

I don’t want you to waste your time on me.

Honestly, I didn’t think this would work from the beginning.

Do you know why?

Whenever I’m with you, I feel really uncomfortable.

You should notice it too.

(Who can talk to you without feeling uncomfortable?)

Wine.

Wine!

What’s wrong?

Are you feeling hot?

A little.

It really is hot.

Eh?

Lal isn’t coming to lunch?

She said she had really bad stomach pain, so she went to rest.

I guess they really don’t like each other.

She can’t even hear her name.

Lal.

I think you’re interfering too much.

Huh?

Hey, what are you doing?

What are you doing?

The CSR activity is giving out tote bags as souvenirs.

I took one and asked the kitchen staff to heat the uncooked rice up.

A rice heat pack can be used instead of a hot-water bottle.

Thank you.

I already feel a lot better.

I guess I’ll have to carry a medicine kit around.

You seem to get sick and hurt quite often.

Does that mean you’re going to stay with me like this?

Huh?

What are you talking about?

I don’t get it.

Well, we’re just friends with benefits.

But I feel like I’ve been crossing your boundaries too much.

We’re not dating yet,

and we’re not even that close like best friends,

but I still want our relationship to be based on comfort.

So, here’s the first rule.

We must communicate.

If there’s anything, we talk about it.

We tell each other.

Calling it a rule makes it sound really strict.

It doesn’t have to be that serious.

For example, tell me what you like,

where you like to be touched,

or where you like to be kissed.

I bet you’re feeling better now.

It still hasn’t gotten better.

What should I do?

My stomach hurts.

What should I do?

What should I do, huh?

Lal, how are you feeling?

Wine, what are you looking for?

Here it is. I found it.

Lal,

next time don’t leave trash in the car.

It’s dirty.

I think sometimes Wine is a bit too harsh on Lal.

Exactly.

Lal, even after she scolded you like that,

you can still smile?

Wow, you’re such a good person…

even after all that.

Ow… my stomach hurts.

Take the covers off the chairs so they can be stacked.

Put them all away.

Yeah, put those up there.

Oh, Lal.

Are you alright now?

I’m feeling better now, Jantra.

That’s good then.

PR has all the photos we need now,

and the chairman has already left,

so we can wrap up the event.

Thank you so much, New.

I’m going to clear up the trees first.

Sure.

How did the photos turn out? Let me see.

I kind of already knew that a lot of CSR events are just for show,

but seeing it with my own eyes still feels somewhat weird.

Once they get the photos for PR, they just pull all the trees back out.

Look at the soil they prepared.

It’s not even suitable for planting.

This organizer does the same thing every year.

Keep an eye on things here for me, okay? I’ll head over there.

Okay.

Let’s go help another team too.

How’s everything going, Lal?

All good?

I just need to finish clearing this area up,

and then we can all head home.

New, can I ask you something? It’s just out of curiosity.

Why did we choose tree planting for our CSR?

Is there something bothering you about it?

I’m just wondering.

After all the time and effort we put into this,

what do we actually get back from it?

We get the overall image, right?

The better the company image looks, the easier it is for you to sell products.

You should know that best, shouldn’t you?

I understand your job is to maintain the company’s image,

but aren’t there other activities that could genuinely benefit our company?

This activity works best.

It saves budget, takes little time, and communicates clearly.

It’s too bad you’re not in PR.

Or maybe I should recruit you to the PR team,

so we can discuss together what activity to do next year.

Lal.

Can you help me carry something?

I still haven’t finished arguing with him.

As if he’d actually listen anyway.

I know CSR is basically PR in disguise,

but I never thought they’d literally pull the trees back out like this.

I even wanted to come back together someday and see if they’d actually grown.

What are you laughing at?

Then how about this?

I moved it into the pot already,

and then later I’ll plant it properly in the soil at home.

Honestly, I don’t agree with this kind of tree-planting activity either.

What do you mean?

What the original area was like,

whether the trees will survive,

or whether it’ll damage the existing ecosystem—

they don’t even care.

I should stop talking before you call me a nerd.

Do you have a secret account just to rant?

It’s still better than knowing absolutely nothing

like someone around here.

Okay, okay.

I believe you really are into trees.

As for this one,

once a year passes, I’ll invite you to come see it.

Wait, no.

You should say you won’t invite me.

Whenever I make promises with someone, they always fall through.

Has that never happened to you?

Guess we’re not going together then.

Huh?

I’m jinx-proofing it.

Lal.

Hmm?

Did you forget?

Your car’s parked over there.

Oh right.

Ugh…

my stomach still hurts.

I don’t think I can drive.

Then what are you going to do?

Bas, can you drive my car back?

You’re really letting me drive your car?

-Yes! My dream car! -Take care of it for me.

If you’re driving, I’m not riding with you.

My life matters too much to leave it in your hands.

Oh, great. At least the ride’ll be quieter.

Bas, dear.

Let me ride with you too.

Vans make me dizzy.

I get carsick really easily. Please. Okay?

Sure, I’ll drive for you.

-Let’s stop to buy souvenirs too. -Buy souvenirs too? Oh, nice.

Ugh, Numnim,

sitting here hurts my back.

When I get older, am I going to have back pain like you too?

Are you asking or insulting me?

I was asking.

Lal, do you want to sit in the back?

I can move to the front so your back won’t hurt.

Uh… is that okay?

But thank you.

IS WINE GOING TO GET MAD? LAL IS SITTING NEXT TO HER.

LOOK AT THEM. THEY’RE SO TENSE.

THEY WON’T EVEN LOOK AT EACH OTHER.

Mmm.

This is so good.

Then eat a lot.

Thank you.

Mm.

Eh? Why did you take it off?

It stung when I showered.

How about that thing…?

We can eat first.

Huh?

Let’s eat first.

No, not that.

I meant putting a waterproof plaster on it.

Ohhh. Yeah, I have some.

I’ll go get one first.

Here.

But I don’t think I need it anymore.

It’s—

Hey.

Sit down.

No.

Come here.

Hey, no need—

Cover it, so it won’t sting.

Hmm?

Let me do it, okay?

I’ve been holding back since yesterday.

That’s enough.

Come eat.

Hurry.

Fine, I’ll eat.

Lal seems unusually happy today.

Why?

Did you hit your sales target yesterday?

From what I see, she’s definitely in love.

Huh?

Nope, neither.

I just want to be a good team leader and treat my juniors to lunch.

That’s all.

Wow, honestly you’re already such a good boss

that I feel like I should become a monk to repay your kindness.

Wow.

It sounds like you’re aiming for more than just free lunch.

You’re probably after her inheritance too.

She might give me her car, you know.

I don’t have anything. Just this.

-Just this for now. -Come pick quickly. What should we eat?

Everything looks good. This looks good too.

And this too.

Yeah.

Then should we just buy everything?

-Buy out the whole place? -Yeah.

Oh, Tangkwa?

Tangkwa?

You’re not having lunch with Wine today?

Nope.

Wine said she had plans and ended up rushing out before noon.

Then let’s go find a table.

Let’s go.

Isn’t that Wine?

Oh yeah. Who’s she with?

Whoa.

This is the first time I’ve ever seen Wine smile like that.

Wow.

How about this one?

This one.

Let me see.

That’s funny.

Let me borrow Wine for a date.

What are you talking about?

They’re definitely not just senior and junior.

That Praew girl—or whatever her name is.

The renovation worker accidentally broke a pipe.

If it’s only two weeks, I’m okay with it.

I don’t mind.

I haven’t even asked you yet.

There’s breakfast and free Wi-Fi too.

Oh, and that yogurt smell I keep smelling…

Is someone waiting for you at your room?

No.

How could there be?