After her shift, Soo Bin returned to her small fried chicken shop. The day had been long, but she was still bubbling with energy.
Her mother greeted her with a warm smile. "You look tired but happy. Did everything go well?"
"Yes! I learned so much today," Soo Bin said, recounting her experiences with the minor cases and her time alongside So Hee. Her excitement was infectious.
Hyun Woo leaned against the counter, smirking. "So… our little detective had a busy day?"
Soo Bin rolled her eyes but laughed. "Stop teasing me! You should see what I learned today. I even got a compliment from Lieutenant Kim herself."
Hyun Woo raised an eyebrow. "From So Hee? Impressive. She doesn't hand out compliments lightly."
Soo Bin smiled, feeling proud. Then the door jingled. She turned to see Lee Go Eun entering with a small backpack, looking slightly out of place but smiling brightly.
"Eun! You came again," Soo Bin said, rushing to hug her friend.
Go Eun laughed softly. "Of course. I promised I'd visit after my last shift. Besides, I wanted to hear all about your day."
The two friends sat together, sharing stories about the day, laughing, teasing each other, and even helping Soo Bin's mother with small tasks in the shop. The lively chatter of the shop and the warmth of family and friends made Soo Bin feel completely at home.