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There will be more frustration and sacrifices...

...to fulfill that promise, which we will take on as well.

I believe most people fall into despair

not because of the impossible.

Is the CEO the one who's speaking?

Yes, but he's not one of our people.

Then?

This.

Oh, really?

We need you more than anyone else.

He's very ambitious.

Not bad.

Do not be shaken when you are faced...

...with storms and typhoons.

Please trust and follow us.

Wait.

Did I get cataracts?

This can't be right.

My service to you.

–Our service to you. –Our service to you.

Welcome.

Well, that's enough of an introduction for now.

Each department can greet him later in more detail.

You may get back to work.

Okay.

What's wrong?

What?

Oh, it's nothing.

Excuse me.

One second.

Hey, Yeon–hwa.

Han–cheol?

What are you doing here?

Oh, right.

I knew the company sounded familiar.

The broken sign. It was your company.

I got a job here.

Nonsense.

It does make sense.

It was predictable to an extent.

Joybuster has been considering the terms for a takeover...

...with my company, an expert on restructuring.

When I made a visit here, I heard some information

about you...

...from the previous CEO.

Mr. Jo Tae–koo?

And of course, we could have run into each other in Busan,...

...since the game industry is very small.

Does that mean I was also––

Not you, Headbutt.

Oh, okay.

If you need more of an explanation,...

...I will speak with you later.

Wait...

What's going on?

Yeon–hwa, see you later.

Goodness, what on earth is going on?

This makes no sense.

This is the data that you asked for.

Mr. Ahn.

Did you meet that woman in Busan?

I ran into her by coincidence.

And the new guy?

That's a mix of coincidence and bad luck.

I see.

So some things happened in Busan.

Ms. Yeo.

What are you doing?

Packing up.

What?

The terms for voluntary resignation

were good.

Come on.

You can't suddenly make a decision like this.

I need to leave when the timing is good...

...for my replacement to feel less burdened.

Wait, you need to stop her.

What are you doing?

We need to leave all at once...

...to get less criticism.

Goodness, Ms. Shin.

You've been promoted to team leader as of today.

What?

You were automatically promoted with the manager...

...and the team leader's resignation.

Congratulations.

All right!

Hey.

Think about what's going on.

This isn't the time to celebrate.

People who are leaving will leave,...

...but you should celebrate that.

Congrats, Ms. Shin.

Yes, your competence and passion are more than enough...

...for you to be a team leader.

I hope you lead the Planning Team well from now on.

How can I suddenly be a team leader?

Wait. One second!

Wait a minute.

Then let's do this.

You can wait three more months until things become normalized––

I'm sorry,...

...but there will be no hope for this place

even after three years.

Well, you don't know that yet.

I probably shouldn't say this since I'm leaving now,...

...but I can leave with no regrets after seeing the new CEO.

What can you expect from a finance guy

who has zero experience...

...in the game industry?

–But still... –We know what guys in finance do.

A restructuring is a great excuse.

They sell what they can and cut off what they can.

We can't call this company normal if it's only left with bones.

So I hope everyone makes a wise decision.

But we were just working on...

...a new project––

We were. But...

...the company that was supposed to launch

the new project has gone under.

Goodness.

Give me a call when things get tough.

I can always give you counseling on your career.

There are a lot of game companies out there.

Yes, I'll give you a call soon.

Goodbye.

They were going to leave anyway.

Don't mind them, Ms. Shin.

I mean, Team Leader Shin.

I envy that things are very easy for you.

You don't need to complicate things.

They're just looking for ways to survive.

She's right.

Even the founder of the company abandoned us.

How can we stop them?

Yes, I have nothing to say.

Who do I think I am?

Hey, new guy.

Yes?

Why are you laughing all by yourself?

Are you excited about your first day of work?

–I have a good feeling about this. –I see.

And I look forward to this.

Of course.

Look.

Do you think they aren't smiling...

...because they were born without the ability to do so?

It will last a week.

Your anticipation...

...and excitement.

Even so, I think I will continue to smile as I work.

Well, that is a possibility.

How should I put this? You go a little crazy as you work.

You become a little loony.

Stop scaring him for no reason.

I'm explaining this to him because of you.

–New guy. –Yes?

I will have you do nothing during your probation period,...

...so make sure you memorize your work manual.

You'll be tested in three days.

Yes, sir.

What about the voluntary resignations?

There's a huge fuss.

There's barely anyone left to work because so many people

have applied.

The deadline will be today.

We won't have any new recruits,...

...so fill up the positions with whoever is left.

Yes, I already posted the announcement.

No, you don't have to organize that now.

We'll move soon.

This building has been sold.

But I need to organize everything...

...to focus better.

Bad students always clean up their room

before they study, don't they?

Mr. Park?

Okay, fine. I'll start organizing.

As soon as lunch is over,...

...tell the team leaders of each department

to come to the conference room.

Yes, sir.

Planning Team.

How far along are you with the new projects?

Oh, well...

The design of the module is about 60 percent complete.

There was a problem with the initial engine,

but we fixed it.

It became quite all right,...

....so I think the development will likely speed up from now on.

What about the Design Team?

We're done with the original drawings.

Once we get the details done,...

...we can just add the actions. There won't be any problems.

Yes, we're ready to resume the project

once we receive the funds.

Sixty percent.

As of today, all of the projects of every single department...

...will be stopped.

–What? –What?