It was Career Guidance Day at Hana's school, and the students were expected to write down their dreams for the future—an exercise that most of them took with varying degrees of seriousness. Some filled out their forms with detailed plans for medicine, engineering, or even space exploration. But Hana, as always, took a different route.

She had been sitting in her room, pen in hand, a slight frown on her face as she thought about what to write. The idea of a grand career, an impressive title, or following in her brother’s footsteps simply didn’t appeal to her. She had other ideas—simpler, perhaps more selfish, but they were hers.

With a dramatic flair, she wrote down, "My dream job is to be a homebody."

She smiled to herself, pleased with her answer. After all, what could be more perfect than living a peaceful life at home, surrounded by luxury and comfort, with no need to work or strive? Hana had long been used to the life of extravagance that Saejoon provided, and the thought of having to follow in his footsteps, taking over the company and all its responsibilities, filled her with a sense of dread. Why work when she could simply enjoy the fruits of her brother’s hard labor?

The day of the Parents-Teacher meeting arrived, and as always, Saejoon had been asked to come in due to his position as Hana’s guardian. Hana had barely finished her homework that morning, and the thought of facing the teachers, listening to their lecture about her lack of focus, made her groan internally. As usual, Saejoon would handle the difficult parts. He always did.

When they entered the classroom, the usual wave of polite nods and whispered comments from other parents greeted them. Saejoon, in his impeccable suit, exuded an air of authority that even the teachers couldn’t help but respect. Hana trailed behind him, already feeling the weight of their expectations.

The principal stood up to greet them. “Chairman Shin, thank you for coming,” he said with a polite smile. “We’re very glad to have you here for Hana’s Career Guidance discussion.”

Saejoon nodded, not showing any signs of tension, though Hana could see the flicker of amusement in his eyes. He was used to these kinds of things by now—handling everything with such ease.

The teacher handed Hana her career guidance sheet. She hadn’t realized how much of a fuss it would cause when they read the answer she’d written.

Saejoon skimmed through it first. His lips twitched into a smirk. “A homebody? You’ve got to be kidding me.”

Hana scowled, crossing her arms. “I’m serious, okay? I don’t want to work. I just want to stay home and enjoy life. You’re the one who’s always so busy running everything around here. You can keep doing that if you want, but it’s not for me.”

Saejoon chuckled, the sound warm but teasing. “Well, it seems like you’re already living the life of a homebody. But you know, if that’s really what you want, you can have it. I’m not going to force you to take over the company.”

Hana’s eyes narrowed, a playful grin tugging at her lips. “Really? You wouldn’t mind? I don’t even want a job. I’d rather just stay at home, shop with your money, and spend my days watching anime and eating snacks.”

Saejoon shrugged nonchalantly. “If that’s your dream, Hana, I’m not going to stop you. But, just so you know, I would’ve loved it if you decided to take over the company. I could use some help around here.”

Hana laughed, a sound that filled the room with lightness. “Ew, never! You can keep all the shares, all the board meetings, and all the responsibility. I’ll just stay at home, enjoying my life in peace.”

Saejoon shook his head, still smiling, though there was a quiet sense of pride in his eyes. “You’re something else, Hana. But if that’s what makes you happy, then I’ll support you in it. Though, you know, I’d like to see you take charge of the company one day. I think you’d be great at it.”

Hana rolled her eyes, a playful glint in her gaze. “Well, sorry to disappoint you, but I’m not cut out for that. Maybe you should hire someone else to run the company. Or just keep it all to yourself. It’s a lot more fun being a homebody.”

Saejoon laughed, a deep, genuine laugh that echoed around the room, surprising the teachers and staff in attendance. It was rare for him to let down his guard in such a way. He had always been serious, driven, and responsible—but here, with Hana, he was allowed to be something else. Something softer.

“Alright, alright. If you’re serious about it, I’ll let you live your dream. But just know this: when you get bored of all the shopping and comfort, there’s always room for you in the company. And I’ll always be there to guide you.”

Hana smirked, clearly not convinced. “We’ll see. But I’m good for now.”

The teachers exchanged looks, some surprised by the lighthearted banter between them, others impressed by how easily Saejoon handled the situation. It was clear that his bond with Hana was something special—built not just on blood, but on trust and understanding.

As they left the meeting, the two of them walked in step, an easy silence between them. Hana’s rebellious spirit had not been quelled, but she was starting to realize just how much Saejoon had done for her.

The road ahead for Hana was uncertain—she didn’t know if she’d ever want to take over the company or if her dream of being a homebody would stick. But for now, she was content to live in this strange, quiet world of privilege and responsibility, with Saejoon at her side.

And in a way, that was enough.