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So next time, I hope the sales team can manage it better.

I don’t want this problem happening again.

Next time, I’ll make sure Waythaka understands

not to mess with my system!

What system?

I’ve been curious for a long time

about the new sales supervisor I haven’t properly met yet—

what kind of person you really are.

Why don’t you turn your enemy into an ally?

She already dislikes you, so get closer first.

I don’t like wine.

Or do you want to be friends with benefits?

What?

What did you just say?

Friends with benefits.

Oh…

Right… I’m sorry. I didn’t think it through.

Excuse me?

Our company is very concerned about conflicts of interest.

If anyone finds out about this,

I don’t think it’ll look good.

Besides, I’m not going to risk my career over something like this.

But that would be the case if we actually liked each other, right?

A friends-with-benefits relationship

is just about sex.

You don’t like me, and I don’t like you.

So what if the only benefit between us is that?

Even if we agree on that,

HR and management might not see it the same way.

That’s true.

I don’t think it’s a good idea.

It’ll be good, of course.

I promise I’ll do my best.

Uh… that’s not what I meant.

Huh?

I mean it could affect work.

Oh.

And just imagining if this ever got out…

I need some time to think.

I understand.

And please keep everything that happened a secret.

Of course.

See you at the office.

Um… Lal.

Thank you for last night.

Sure.

Eh?

Lal?

What?

You should check your personal color.

That shade makes you look dull.

Dude, I don’t think it’s about the color.

Lal, did you and Wine take it somewhere else last night?

What?!

Oh come on, Bas.

What kind of question is that?

They don’t even get along. How would they go out drinking together?

Yeah, Wine got drunk and went straight home.

I thought you’d try to make up with her like,

“Ahem, Wine, which way are you going?”

“Oh, same way? Want to walk together?”

Then make small talk, you know.

Make friends. You know what I mean?

Like what movies she likes, what she does in her free time…

Okay, that’s enough! Get back to work.

Yeah, work.

Both of you!

Aww…

Numnim.

Yes?

Can you help clear those delayed invoices with accounting?

Huh?

I thought you were going to handle it with Wine yourself.

Please take care of it for me.

Sure.

Lal, are you coming together with us this Friday?

Where?

Eh? The welcome party for the new staff.

Is…

Is accounting going?

Yes.

Hmm…

I’ll pass.

What?

Just tell Jantra I have diarrhea.

You’re planning diarrhea in advance?

I’ll just eat papaya salad with fermented crab today then.

Skipping your own welcome party, huh?

Mm.

What are you doing?

You smell nice.

That tickles.

Wine.

Wine?

Are you cold?

Uh, the AC is blowing right at me.

Oh, I see.

I’ll ask someone to block it for you.

Here’s the budget summary.

Oh!

I just remembered.

I forgot to print the budget comparison sheet.

Let me just—

It’s okay, Tangkwa.

I was about to go print something anyway.

I’ll go myself.

It’s not cold, is it?

What’s with her?

Do you need help?

Hey!

Static electricity.

Same here.

Do you want me to carry that?

It’s fine. It’s not a lot.

You go ahead and use it.

Mine isn’t much.

Long time no see.

I finally managed to get you out for a meal.

I thought I had to book you through your calendar.

Come on.

It’s been really busy at the company lately.

But you? Did you finally leave your cave?

Yeah, I needed to photosynthesize a little.

If I stay in the shop too long, I’ll wither away.

What filling is it?

Fish sauce.

I saw Shio Pan trending,

so I tried making fish sauce bread,

targeting the Thai market.

That’s a great idea.

You’re using local ingredients to elevate Thai food.

It didn’t work?

I’ve got tons of recipes planned,

cha-om,

bitter melon,

cucumber,

and even roselle.

Why don’t you make shrimp paste chili dip too?

Hey, it’s okay.

Just keep adjusting the recipe.

You’ll find your thing eventually.

There, there.

My life is complete now.

I can die happy tomorrow.

But I’m scared of getting fat.

I feel guilty.

Life’s short.

You should allow yourself to be happy sometimes.

Oh?

Allow myself to be happy?

You’re really into it, huh?

What flavor of ice cream are you eating?

Taste of enlightenment?

Lal?

Wine?

Are you a member here?

Yes.

I’ve been feeling a bit flabby lately, so I came to lift some weights.

Are you having a meal together?

Wine and…

My name’s Cheese. I’m Wine’s friend.

I’m Lal.

I…

I work with Wine.

If you hadn’t said that, I would’ve thought you were her trainer.

Do you want to join? I can train you.

I don’t live around here.

I have to watch the shop.

You’ve been complaining about getting chubby, Wine.

Chubby?

Not at all. Your body is perfect.

Well… I noticed, so I know.

Excuse me, I have somewhere to be.

See you around, Cheese and Wine.

She’s so pretty and really friendly.

Yeah, she’s a bit too friendly.

But she’s cute though.

Having a friend like that must be nice.

You’d be really happy.

True.

If there’s nothing else, thank you everyone for today.

Wine, I’m sorry.

I forgot to include the supplier’s invoice.

If it’s that one, it’ll probably go to the next cycle.

Why is the payment delayed?

The supplier submitted the bill too late and missed the payment cycle.

But they already sent the documents via email a long time ago.

As I mentioned,

accounting never received that email.

Could you check again?

Tangkwa, did you check that email?

I found it, Wine.

Even so, we still need the physical invoice

according to the company process.

We understand that.

But if accounting had seen the email sent last week,

we could’ve prepared everything in time and avoided delaying the payment.

But Wine, it’s…

The Accounting team apologizes.

Hey… what just happened?

I have no idea.

So this is what victory feels like?

No idea. I’ve never won.

We didn’t do anything wrong, right?

We followed the process.

But your face looks really guilty.

I’m tired.

I’m going to grab some coffee.

How are you settling in?

Adjusting okay?

Oh… yeah, I’m managing.

That’s just how working life is.

Not everything can exactly go how you want.

I get that.

I just didn’t think it would be this intense.

For me,

both of you take your work very seriously,

so when problems come up, you don’t just let it slide.

But a good atmosphere matters a lot too.

You get what I mean, right?

Yes.

I came to apologize to you.

About what?

For making you get scolded too.

Do you think being scolded is a big deal for me?

For me, the most important thing is rules and correctness.

But why did you have to take the blame?

When in the end, you knew that—

Because in the end,

the responsibility still falls on us anyway.

I just think sometimes we don’t have to be so strict about everything.

Don’t overthink it, Tangkwa.

Come in, I’m already waiting outside the building.

Okay.

Here to drop off documents too?

I’m waiting for milk tea.

Lately our departments have been clashing a lot.

Yeah, there’s tension every day.

Actually, the supplier didn’t send the email to me or Wine.

They sent it to Ness in accounting, the old staff who quit ages ago.

The client probably forgot.

Eh?

Wine knew about it too,

so she asked me to recheck the email.

SUBMITTING INVOICE DOCUMENTS

I found it, Wine. But Wine, it’s…

The Accounting team apologizes.

Then why didn’t Wine tell Lal about it?

If that’s the case, she wouldn’t have blamed anyone.

I’m not sure either.

But normally Wine isn’t like this.

If she’s not wrong, she’ll explain everything clearly.

-Here it is. -Yay, thank you.

Here are the documents.

Wow, you’re handling two jobs?

You must be hardworking. I get it. You’ve got a young kid to take care of.

Let me help carry that.

It’s fine.

No, we’ll walk in together anyway.

Give it here.

How about this? Should we try to make those two get along?

So both departments can work more easily.

I don’t want to think that far.

If they just stop fighting, I’ll be happy enough.

This is this month’s KPI.

Don’t worry, I’ll handle it.

One for you.

Thank you.

Let’s go.

Why are we having the party here?

Not our usual place?

Oh, Jantra wanted a change of atmosphere.

You really adapt to every situation, huh?

You’re acting cute and soft, huh?

Wine, do you want to try?

No.

Come on, you changed shoes anyway.

Here. It’s light.

It’s not heavy.

This red ball isn’t heavy.

Here you go. Go on.

Let’s go.

Hey!

Hey!

Wine!

Wine, are you hurt?

I’m sorry.

Nothing could get worse than this.

Everyone, we’re splitting into teams.

The winning team gets a special HR prize.

Yes, nothing worse could happen today.

Are you ready?

Ready!

I take that back.

Eh? What did you say?

Nothing.

Are you sure this plan works?

Look at Wine’s face.

Her face is twisted up like a scrub sponge.

Don’t underestimate our boss.

Lal’s an entertainer.

This much is no prob—

Probably not really working…

Why is our boss so tense?

Every time Lal is near Wine, she totally gives herself away.

-Seriously. -I’m not sure we’ll survive this.

If everyone’s ready, let’s start the game.

Well…

Actually, about what happened in the meeting room,

I…

Wine, I saw you hadn’t had a drink yet, so I ordered this for you.

Have a sip.

Thank you, Nho, but I drove here.

I can drive you home.

You can leave your car here.

Wow, that was so fake.

That was just a sip.

Drink more, okay?

Don’t worry, I’ll take care of you.

Come on, almost there.

Good job. Just a little more.

This is so freaking good.

Is this blue margarita?

I want another one. Order me another.

Sure.

Give me a second.

Drink this instead.

It’s a mocktail, no alcohol.

That way you can still have fun with everyone.

Do you like it?

If you do, I’ll order another one for you.

Thank you.

Lal.

Lal.

Help us score some points!

Of course, little bro!

Let’s get it.

Show us!

Amazing! That’s my boss right there!

You’re so good. Teach me sometime.

Pick up the ball. I’ll teach you.

Teaching too?

Aim for the center, and then release. Don’t forget to cross your legs.

Balance.

Ooh, not bad at all.

Yay!

She’s super serious, huh?

New rule, everyone!

Every team member has to take turns playing.

Wine, do you want a rematch?

Are you nervous?

I’m scared I’ll drag the team down.

Drag the team down?

This isn’t the national team.

Japanese people believe that

when you’re nervous, you should write the word “hito”

and swallow it.

But since we’re Thai, I wrote this instead.

What word?

I’m not telling.

Then I’m not eating it.

I don’t eat random things.

Wow.

You never argue with anyone else this much.

But with me, you never stop talking back.

I wrote my own name.

Maybe my skills will transfer to you.

Now I want to eat it even less.

Fine then, don’t eat it.

This one should be a good weight for you.

Try it.

Okay, first support the ball like this.

Use your thumb, middle finger, and ring finger.

Yeah, just like that.

Step out with this leg.

When you’re ready, go ahead.

See? I told you I’d drag the team down.

But are you having fun?

If you are, that’s enough.

Hey, what happened to the red team?

Show me what you’ve got.

I’m docking your team’s OT pay!

Come on, let me see.

LAL

Hey, get me a beer.

-Lal? -Hm?

How did you make Wine act like that?

Hey!

Yay!

You did great!

You did it!

It looks like our plan is actually working.

I’m just happy.

I’m happy, you know. Purple team scored!

Yay! Purple team is amazing!

Wine, are you sitting here alone?

Do you want a drink?

Uh… I don’t drink.

How can you not drink?

You’re already here. Just one glass.

Thank you, Nho.

Lal, you already drank a lot.

This is nothing. I’m totally fine.

I’m just worried about your health.

Too much alcohol isn’t good for you.

It’s okay.

Do you want a match?

Sure.

Nho! Hey, don’t fall asleep yet!

Hey, who’s asleep? I’m not even drunk yet.

Bring another tower, I can still handle it.

Your wife’s calling you already.

There are only younger guys here anyway.

Another drink, please.

No, no. No girls.

Nho!

Thank you.

I’m perfectly fine.

If you ever need help dealing with Alpha males, just let me know.

Dealing with straight men

by using alpha-male tactics?

Oh, Wine.

You really left me speechless with that one.

Honestly, you didn’t have to help me that much.

I could’ve just turned him down.

Worst case, I’d just get up and go home.

You competed with people in drinking like that,

what if you get drunk?

But still… thank you.

Honestly, I know my own limits pretty well.

If I really can’t handle it, I won’t force myself.

Besides, Nho’s been drinking nonstop since he got here.

I don’t think he can drink much more.

But yeah, I guess I did get a little carried away.

I’m sorry for making you worry.

Mm.

Not that much, actually.

I just…

I don’t want anyone getting dragged into trouble because of me

I just want you to enjoy yourself with colleagues.

It’s my party after all. You should have fun.

Lal!

Lal, come here quickly.

Jantra wants to talk to you.

I’ll be right back.

What is it?

What?

It’s about sports day.

-About what? -Sports day.

Oh.

What can I get you?

My friend ordered it earlier, so I don’t know the name.

What did it look like?

It was a blue drink.

The person who ordered it was tall and pretty.

Oh, I remember now.

One moment please.

Strike Girl, you still haven't gone home yet?

Hey!

This is my chance to get closer to her.

Wine, you won’t mind, right?

Where did you two go?

We bought grilled squid sheets. Do you want to try some?

I’m not good with spicy food.

It’s not spicy at all, and it’s really good.

Try it.

It’s spicy!

It’s spicy!

There’s alcohol in this?!

Oh no.

So that’s why she drank it?

I didn’t think Wine would be this weak with spicy food.

She finished it so quickly too.

Wow, you survived the whole night only to be defeated by squid snacks.

I’m not drunk.

I’m seriously not drunk.

My cheeks are naturally red.

Okay then, I’ll take you home.

Tangkwa, doesn’t your house take forever to get to?

Mine’s nearby. I’ll take her myself.

I’m fine. I can go.

It’s nothing.

Alright then, please take care of Wine.

Come on, Numnim. Let’s go home.

We’re leaving now, Lal, Wine.

Goodnight.

Now that they are gone, you can stop pretending already.

Hey!

You’re really good at keeping your composure.

You are too.

You drank a lot yourself.

That’s true.

But I’m just better at hiding it.

But if I really try…

I can still hold myself together.

“But if I really try…”

“I can still hold myself together.”

So can you actually make it home tonight?

I can, but I’m worried about you too.

You’re drunk as well, aren’t you?

That’s true.

Guess I’ll have to let you take me home then.

Here’s some water.

Are you feeling better now?

I’m not that drunk.

But you almost threw up in the taxi earlier though.

I didn’t want to trouble you like this.

How is this trouble?

If I let you go home alone, I wouldn’t be able to sleep.

Thank you.

Wine…

I wanted to apologize about the email.

Numnim already told me everything.

Tangkwa definitely told Numnim.

Then why didn’t you tell me from the beginning?

It’s because of you.

Excuse me?

Little by little, you made me feel like…

maybe it wasn’t actually that important after all.

What do you mean?

Back then, I was someone who was terrified of making mistakes.

So I always tried to stay inside the rules I believed were right.

I had to be flawless.

No mistakes.

Everything had to go exactly the way it was supposed to.

Hello, this is Wine Waythaka.

If there’s anything I can help with, just let me know.

I seriously think everyone wants James back.

What kind of supervisor is she?

Even the company information was all over the place.

You’re always too harsh.

She’s only been working here for two months.

She’s the supervisor anyway, right?

If she’s not perfect, how is any department supposed to trust her?

You keep scolding her, huh?

She’s still sitting there fixing the work right now.

Did she become supervisor because of her skills or because of her face?

If she wasn’t pretty, would the boss favor her this much?

So I tried to create a new version of myself.

I must be serious and reliable,

someone who would never make mistakes again.

I understand.

But you’re the person who made me realize that what I believed in all this time

might not actually be the most correct way.

The reason I accepted blame for the email without explaining further

was because I felt my team was partly at fault too.

And trying to find the one person who was most wrong,

I don’t think that helps anything.

I’ve been too attached to the rules I created for myself.

I want to try stepping outside of them.

And how does it feel after stepping out?

I feel super relieved!

See? I didn’t die.

Congratulations.

Besides work today,

there’s something else I want to step out of my comfort zone for too.

What is it?

Us becoming friends with benefits.

At first, I hesitated because it felt too risky.

You can decide that later if you want.

Hm?

You’re drunk right now.

When you’re sober, you can tell me then.

You can sleep on the bed. I’ll sleep here instead.

Lal.

We can decide that later.

But for tonight…

we can sleep in the same bed, right?

Ahhh!

Lal, are you okay?

Why did you flinch so hard?

Why were you suddenly so close to me?

You’re the one who moved closer first.

I’m just not used to beds this big.

You’re like a completely different person when drunk and sober.

How so?

When you’re drunk, your whole cool act disappears.

But look at you now that you’re sober.

You’re acting all cool again.

Well, I was drunk.

But I still remember everything from last night,

including the answer I still owe you.

Do you have your answer now?

Well… how should I put this…

Last time, neither of us was fully sober, right?

Maybe we only felt good because we were drunk.

Don’t you think?

Maybe… and then?

Even jobs have probation periods.

Shouldn’t this have one too?

You mean…

you want us to sleep together while sober, right?

Yes.

At least once. Okay?

You want to make sure first?

Then when should we start working?

How soon are you available?

Right now. I can start immediately.

The standards here are pretty strict though.

Can you handle it?

I happen to work very well under pressure.

And I’m highly adaptable.

Wow. Don’t get too confident.

So should we start the job now then?

I’m definitely passing probation.

Sales issued the invoice incorrectly again.

Please double-check everything more carefully

so Accounting doesn’t have to redo the work.

Understood.

Tangkwa.

I’m sorry.

I think our reconciliation mission failed again.

At this point, they’ve officially evolved from rivals into enemies.

Here are the documents Sales requested.

Thank you.

Working overtime alone again today?

Why?

Are you trying to catch me pretending to work OT?

I brought you some bread, actually.

The other day at your place, I saw a box from this bakery,

so I figured you liked it.

A friend of mine owns the shop.

Eat something first.

Thank you.

“YOU PASSED PROBATION.”

I’ve never had a partner before.

And I’ve never had any FWB relationship either.

This is my first time too.

Hey, this is the office.

We’re just friends who sleep together.

But I just want us both to feel comfortable first.

Lal, how is it going?

Let’s do “it”, shall we?

That’s Wine, isn’t it?

And who’s she with?

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