My Employer is a Barking Dog
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Last published Fri, Jul 3, 2026
Seo-jun lives a happy and simple life. Helping out his grandparents with their tea shop, living not far away from them with a fluffy black cat. He loved his job, he loved talking to customers, and he loved the peace. It was heaven.
Until it wasn't. One day, his grandma falls ill and ends up in the hospital. The medical bills turned out to be high and Seo-jun realised that his and Grandpa's only job at the tea shop was not enough.
Having no other option than to look for additional jobs, Seo-jun begins his search.
After a while he painfully realises that it's a hard task; a fast-applying job with good pay was impossible to find! That continues until Seo-jun accidentally stumbles upon an interesting offer...
Saya doesn't live a simple life, at least not the way she ideally wished at the beginning. Saya is a famous writer, and the world is loving her books! Saya lives the life of her childhood dreams, what seems to be wrong?
Well, Saya has a major problem; she can't speak to people. Correction: she is afraid to speak to people even though she hates them.
For five years, Saya remained in her apartment and rarely went out. Due to her unusual temper, many housekeepers resigned with complaints, and thus the offer was always active. The young writer is willing to give good money for this job, in hopes that the next housekeeper will stay permanently.
What will happen when Saya hires Seo-jun? Will she be able to stand him? Will Seo-jun be able to stay in her awfully quiet world?
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